Discover the Netherlands by going on a river cruise on the canals!
In Europe, there is a particularly favorable destination for river tourism: the Netherlands. Indeed, this country has many canals and waterways that boats and barges without a license can borrow. It is found throughout the country and especially in Holland, one of the provinces of the kingdom. Going back over the water allows you to admire the beauties of the Dutch landscape, the splendor of its heritage (and mills in particular) and to soak up the culture of the country. Especially for the inhabitants, navigation is part of their DNA! They are used to traveling by boat and living on or at the water's edge.
The Amsterdam canals, a must-see destination!
To date, our company offers several departure bases to sail in the Netherlands: Vinkeveen, Hindeloopen, Loosdrecht. And among the essential passages, there is of course Amsterdam and its famous 17th century canals. These are green, surrounded by beautiful houses with architecture typical of the countries of northern Europe and spanned by bridges such as the Magere Brug. Nicknamed the Venice of the North, the city has a hundred kilometers of canals and more than 1,200 bridges, the oldest having been built in 1648! Thus, the navigation aboard a barge or a boat without license is done easily and allows to join many sites to visit and tourist places.
Navigate, a true Dutch art of living!
Windmills, fields of tulips, picturesque villages, canals ... so many images come immediately to mind when we think of the Netherlands. But this country has many other assets that you can discover by making a river cruise. The rhythm of the boat is ideal to contemplate the landscapes, the heritage. In addition, navigation is inseparable from the kingdom, its traditions and the way of life of its inhabitants. They have always been used to living at the edge of the water, using it to move around, to work ... etc. Therefore, renting a barge without a license is the best way to visit the Netherlands and Holland!
So if you are interested, do not hesitate to contact us to learn more about our cruises!