Rental of Self drive river boat in Holland, Amsterdam
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River cruise in Holland
Holland is the land of canals, tulips and mills! Its navigation network is vast, with a total of 269 waterways stretching over 3,732 kilometres. You will navigate by licence-free houseboat from Gouda to Harlingen via the Amsterdam canals, probably the most beautiful inland navigation in the world. It's the perfect destination for a relaxing holiday with friends or family. We offer you 4 bases to start your licence-free boat cruise in Holland: Vinkeveen, Hindeloopen, Loosdrecht, Alphen.
- Ideal for beginners
- Numerous bicycle paths
- Keukenhof in Lisse: the world's largest flower park
Cruise in Holland
Explore the Netherlands with its extensive canal network
Want to navigate by licence-free boat through quiet cities, tulip fields and famous castles? A river cruise on the Dutch canals will be ideal! During your stay, you can visit the famous Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, go to Gouda, known worldwide for its cheese, candles and stroopwafels (caramel waffles), or discover the works of Van Gogh in his famous museum.
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Best current offers for the destination Amsterdam-Dutch Canals
From €428 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €422 / pers
Week of the 8/1/25 to 8/8/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €420 / pers
Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €496 / pers
Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €638 / pers
Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €378 / pers
Week of the 8/11/25 to 8/18/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €710 / pers
Week of the 7/25/25 to 8/1/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €485 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €526 / pers
Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €319 / pers
Week of the 8/2/25 to 8/9/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €311 / pers
Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €432 / pers
Week of the 8/6/25 to 8/13/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €304 / pers
Week of the 8/6/25 to 8/13/25
- Max. people : 10
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €505 / pers
Week of the 7/25/25 to 8/1/25
- Max. people : 9
- Cabins : 4
- Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler
Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €482 / pers
Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
220 V converter
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €546 / pers
Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
From €603 / pers
Week of the 8/1/25 to 8/8/25
- Max. people : 4
- Cabins : 1
- Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster
Continuous 220V electricity
Bimini Top
Microwave
Electric toilets
From €533 / pers
Week of the 7/16/25 to 7/23/25
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 3
- Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions
Bow thruster
220 V converter
Air cooler
Microwave
220V socket
Electric toilets
Lock keepers operate all locks and some lifting bridges. Lock/bridge fee between €1 and €7. Depends on area and different per bridge/lock.
Opening hours: Locks are closed for lunch around 12:00-13:00 and for tea around 16:30-17:30.
Public holidays: Locks are closed on some public holidays.
In Hindeloopen-Stavoren area locks/bridges are open: 1st April to 31st October: Daily. Before 1st April: Closed on Sunday.
In Vinkeveen area locks/bridges are open: 15th April to 15th October: Daily. 1st - 15th April & 15th - 31st October: open with an appointment, lock closed on Sunday.
In one week round trip from Hindeloopen, it will not be possible to go to Amsterdam. To visit Amsterdam, we advise you to moor at Weesp (then take the train) or to Six Haven, behind Amsterdam Central Station.
You will find many well-equipped ports and moorings along the canal.
Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in Holland
The Dutch navigation network is vast, with a total of 269 waterways. The most beautiful part to do by licence-free boat is from Hindeloopen to Vinkeveen via Amsterdam. You will navigate through typical Dutch towns and villages, tulip fields, windmills and you will discover the most famous medieval castle in Holland, Muiderslot.
During your Dutch canal cruise you will pass through several typical towns and villages such as Gouda, Alphen, Utrecht, the capital Amsterdam, Edam, Elburg, Sneek, Hindeloopen and Franeker.
For an unforgettable experience on the Dutch canals, you can go on a river cruise from the beginning of April to the end of October.
Travelling with CrisBoat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
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Gems to discover in Holland on a river cruise
The Netherlands, the perfect destination for a river cruise
Our destinations in France
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Franche-Comté
Navigate by licence-free boat through vineyards, postcard landscapes and gastronomy!
Mayenne and Anjou
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Brittany
Discover the folklore of Brittany, its traditions and the legend of King Arthur.
Alsace
A licence-free boat rental, with gastronomic stops and bike rides along the canals.
Lot
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Charente
Discover the river Francis I called the most beautiful in his kingdom.
Aquitaine
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Ardennes
Cruise down the river and admire the surrounding Vosges mountains
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