Holland - Boating Holidays

Regional Highlights

Dutch masterpieces by Vermeer, Rembrandt and Ruisdael at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum
The Dom Tower in Utrecht. Climb 465 steps to the top for superb views over the town’s beautiful canals and waterside restaurants
Sneek – the watersports centre of the Friesland region. Have fun on the water, visit its colourful shops and try a ‘Boterdrabbel’cake at a local café
Muiderslot – home to Holland’s most famous medieval castle and fabulous herb garden
The great lock at Muiden
Geithoorn – the ‘Little Venice’ of Holland

Boating is a way of life in Holland, so come on board and discover the best way to see this beautiful country! Make friends with the friendly Dutch nation on the waterways, admire the traditional windmills that border your cruising routes, head off on the waterside cycle routes or moor up in smart new marinas where modern facilities are plentiful and good.

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Latest Holland Boating Holiday News

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Suggested Cruises in Holland

Week Breaks

The Capital Cruise

Strand Horst - Amsterdam - Utrecht - Strand Horst

Cruise along the River Vecht and admire the waterfront country houses that line your route. Get some cultural and cosmopolitan fun in Amsterdam. Admire brilliantly cut gems at the famous diamond polishing factories and discover great works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Ruisdael at the Rijksmuseum. Visit the Rietveld-Schroder house in ...

Duration:: One Week
Cruise Type:: Return Trip
Distance:: 180 km
Locks:: 4
Cruise Time:: 33 hrs

The Lakes & Cities Cruise

Sneek - Grouw - Lemmer - Sneek

Depending on the route you take, this delightful journey can be done in 10hrs (80kms) or 20hrs (200kms). Cruise to Grouw and explore the sailing base, before moving to Princehof and taking some photographs at the nature reserve. Workum is home to many of painter Jopie Huisman’s works, visit the town’s museum ...

Duration:: One Week
Cruise Type:: Return Trip
Distance:: 200 km
Locks:: 0
Cruise Time:: 20 hrs

The Best of Holland Cruise

Sneek - Loosdrecht - Strand Horst

This superb cruise takes you on a journey from the northern lakelands through to the vibrant cities in the centre of Holland - Amsterdam, Utrecht, with many opportunities to enjoy sailing, sightseeing and shopping en route. Picturesque cottages line the dyke at Workum; soak up the sun beside the great lock at Muiden ...