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Hire Motorboat Staal vlet Staal Vlet Netherlands
Netherlands
New

Staal vlet - Staal Vlet | 8 people (2012)

8
With or without a skipper

From £265 per day

Hire Motorboat stalen vlet buitenboordmotor Ter Aar
Ter Aar
4.6
 (12)

stalen vlet - buitenboordmotor | 4 people (2008)

4
Super owner
With or without a skipper

From £86 per day

Hire Houseboat Linssen Grand Sturdy 40.9 Ac Maasbracht
Discount offer
Maasbracht
5.0
 (1)

Linssen - Grand Sturdy 40.9 Ac | 10 people (2011)

10
8
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £448 per day

Hire Houseboat Doerak 950 AK De Veenhoop
De Veenhoop
5.0
 (1)

Doerak - 950 AK | 4 people (1971)

4
4
Without a skipper

From £88 per day

Hire Sailboat Dehler 32 Sneek
Sneek

Dehler - 32 | 6 people (2017)

6
6
Without a skipper

From £158 per day

Hire Sailboat Dufour 30 Classic Sneek
Sneek
4.8
 (1)

Dufour - 30 Classic | 5 people (2009)

5
5
Without a skipper

From £133 per day

Hire Boat without licence  Pioner Maxi Netherlands
Netherlands
New

Pioner - Maxi | 4 people (1990)

4
Without a skipper

From £66 per day

Hire Motorboat stalen vlet met buitenboordmotor Ter Aar
Ter Aar
4.6
 (2)

stalen vlet - met buitenboordmotor | 8 people (2010)

8
Super owner
With or without a skipper

From £75 per day

Hire Motorboat Van Vossen Tender 595 Diemen
Diemen
5.0
 (9)

Van Vossen - Tender 595 | 8 people (2023)

8
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £438 per day

Hire Houseboat Cobra Maestro 42 Makkum
Makkum
New

Cobra - Maestro 42 | 6 people (2024)

6
6
Without a skipper

From £251 per day

Hire Houseboat Pasadena 1350 IJlst
IJlst
4.6
 (6)

Pasadena - 1350 | 8 people (1994)

8
8
Without a skipper

Hire Sailboat Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 439 Lemmer
Lemmer
4.7
 (3)

Jeanneau - Sun Odyssey 439 | 10 people (2015)

10
10
Super owner
With or without a skipper

From £284 per day

Hire Sailboat Beneteau Oceanis 31 Sneek
Sneek
5.0
 (1)

Beneteau - Oceanis 31 | 6 people (2015)

6
6
Without a skipper

From £145 per day

Hire Motorboat Scand Scand Classic 25 Leeuwarden
Leeuwarden
4.6
 (8)

Scand - Scand Classic 25 | 4 people (1983)

4
4
Super owner
Without a skipper

From £119 per day

Hire Motorboat Linssen Grand Sturdy 33.9 Sneek
Sneek

Linssen - Grand Sturdy 33.9 | 4 people (2014)

4
5
Without a skipper

Hire Houseboat Neon 910 Makkum
Makkum
4.8
 (7)

Neon - 910 | 6 people (2021)

6
6
Without a skipper

Hire Houseboat Bies Indus Sneek
Sneek
4.4
 (6)

Bies - Indus | 6 people (1921)

6
6
Without a skipper

From £107 per day

Hire Sailboat HANSE 461 Rotterdam
Rotterdam
3.1
 (4)

HANSE - 461 | 7 people (2006)

7
4
With a skipper

From £108 per day

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About renting a boat in the Netherlands

You can find boats available to rent with or without a skipper in the Netherlands on the Nautal website. Search for sailboats, catamarans, motorboats and yachts in the Netherlands and/or in the world. Flexible cancellation or date changes up to 15 days before check in is allowed on selected boats.

Would you like to do a boat rental in the Netherlands? Discover delightful places and enjoy the gorgeous nature along the many narrow canals. A perfect way to leave the hectic everyday life behind and experience the feeling of slowness anew. Let your eyes wander into the distance and watch bridges and locks open and close at the push of a bottom. Enjoy a boat rental in Holland and explore IJsselmeer Lake, the old entrance Zuiderzee. Get to know the charming harbour towns in Friesland. 

Drawn to bigger cities? Why not enjoy a canal boat hire in the Netherlands’ capital? Whether you are planning a varied vacation with the family or together with friends the Netherlands offers an incredible variety of beautiful routes and activities, especially on the waterways. 

How much does it cost to rent a boat in the Netherlands   

A Holland boat rental price varies depending on many factors. In general you can rent a small sailboat in low season from about 1,000£ per week while small boats up to 15hp cost from 150£ per week. Small motor yachts cost from around 1,000£ per week in low season, while larger models can cost up to 5,000£ in high season. 

Is it possible to rent a boat in the Netherlands with or without a skipper?

Chartering a boat in the Netherlands with a skipper is ideal if you want to see the most beautiful places in the area and just enjoy the ride. A skipper will be able to guide you to the different areas and maybe even have some local information on places to eat and where to sail to!

You can rent boats in the Netherlands without a skipper if you would rather take charge of your sailing experience. You must have the appropriate boating license in the Netherlands or there are also boats that do not require a license. Of course, the most fun is to be the captain of the boat yourself. 

What to do in the Netherlands? 

Wooden clogs, cheese and lots of canals! Are you planning your next trip to the Netherlands? You won’t regret it! With a mix of intriguing colours, scents and folklore, this destination is an ideal vacation destination for those seeking relaxation, culture, tradition and contact with nature. Boating holidays in Holland are a great way to enjoy the dutch waterways. Whether you want to stay on dutch boats going through the canals or fancy a sailing yacht in the lake, there is always something for everyone. 

The Netherlands is known for its fantastic sailing areas and extensive water network, the most popular of which are located in Friesland and North Holland. Chartering a boat in Holland can start from Friesland. Sail across the Friesian lakes and explore the province’s numerous rivers and canals from a different perspective. 

One possible destination could be the city of Sneek, where every Saturday in August, the so-called “Sneekweek” starts. This week everything revolves around sailing competitions in various categories that take place on the Sneekermeet. 

If not, why not explore IJssel River and Markermeer Lake and their beautiful harbour towns with a rented boat. Then head for Enkhuizen, Hoorn and Lemmer with your boat and enjoy delicious Dutch crabs or an excellent fish sandwich directly in the harbour. Since there are no significant currents on the IJsselmeer and there is enough space, a boat hire in Holland is always a good choice, especially in the summer months!

Moving to the southwest of the Netherlands, the province of Zeeland is a great option for you! Holland houseboat rentals in Zeeland mean you can go on adventurous sailing trips. There you can expect tides, currents (especially on the Oosterschelde) and generally more sailing traffic. You prefer it a little more quiet? Sail towards the estuaries and with a little luck you will find seals and porpoises. 

In the south of Holland there is the Green Heart. A natural landscape surrounded by the Randstad (The Hague, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Amsterdam) and is great for water sports and recreational activities like cycling and hiking. The area holds numerous beautiful landscapes, waters and cities for you to enjoy. The Green Heart can be divided into several areas. Each of those areas has its own unique character and charm such as De Hollandse Waarden.

In short, when you rent a boat in South Holland, you can combine the colourful big city flair with the tranquility of the Green Heart. 

How is the weather and sailing conditions in the Netherlands?   

Despite the higher amount of precipitation in the Netherlands, it rains on average only 7.6% of the time. The temperature maritime climate in the Netherlands offers the best sailing conditions from April to November. The warmest month is July. The coastal provinces in the west, southwest and north are ideal for renting a boat during the summer months for a trip to one of the destinations mentioned above. 

Which are the most popular ports in the Netherlands?   

In the coastal regions, the boats for rent in Holland are spectacular to make wonderful trips. Impressive beaches and beautiful places make a boat trip on the North Sea off the Netherlands. With the impressive lake Ijsselmeer, which is especially popular with sailors and the picturesque water landscapes in the province of Friesland contribute their part to the fact that the Netherlands is a paradise for boat enthusiasts. The most popular regions to rent a boat in the Netherlands are:
  • Friesland
  • North Holland
  • Ijsselmeer
  • Zeeland
  • Utrecht
  • Flevoland
  • South Holland
  • Gelderland

How to get to the Netherlands?

Depending on the region you choose to make your yacht rental in Holland, the following airports are the biggest ones:
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
  • Eindhoven Airports
  • Rotterdam The Hague Airport 
  • Maastricht Aachen Airport
  • Groningen Airport Eelde

Good to know

Available boats:872 boats available
Popular types of boats:Motorboat, Houseboat, Sailboat
Skipper: £159 per day
Low season cost: £289 per day
High season cost: £347 per day
Brands:Jeanneau, Bali, and more

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