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- Boats
- 575
- From / night
- €90
- Typical week
- €1,127
- Cabins
- 1–4
- Guest rating
- ★ 8.8/10
Fleet snapshot of September 28, 2026. Prices and availability change daily — the live list below is current.
The Netherlands is built around water, and its charter fleet reflects that. Houseboats and motor cruisers make up most of it, cruising a dense network of lakes, rivers and canals where every town has a quay, while a solid fleet of sailing yachts uses the larger lakes and the IJsselmeer.
Friesland is the centre of chartering, with bases in Drachten, Woudsend, Jirnsum, Heerenveen, Sneek, Heeg, Koudum, Lemmer, Stavoren and Hindeloopen. The Frisian lakes suit relaxed motor cruising and small-boat sailing, and from Lemmer, Stavoren or Hindeloopen sailing yachts head out onto the IJsselmeer. Around Amsterdam and Utrecht, the Vinkeveen lakes and the waterways near Woubrugge offer quieter canal cruising, and in Zeeland, Yerseke and Wilhelminadorp give access to the Oosterschelde and the Veerse Meer.
The season runs from about April to October. Inland waters are flat and the main planning points are bridge and lock times. The IJsselmeer is shallow, so a fresh wind quickly builds a short, steep chop, and the open sea routes in Zeeland are tidal. A week in Friesland typically links a few lakes and historic towns without long days on the water.
Boats based in Netherlands
A selection from the current fleet. Prices are per night for the next available week.
HouseboatKotterjacht 1220 | Antoinette
13 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2004
★ 10 (1 review)
No licence needed
Yachtcharter Klompmaker marina · YachtCharter De Drait
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€181 / night≈ €1,264 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria Cruiser 37 | Coachina
11.4 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 7 · 2020
★ 8 (3 reviews)
Marina Stavoren Buitenhaven · Sail Charter Stavoren
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€198 / night≈ €1,386 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria Cruiser 41 | Luna 2
12.6 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 7 · 2014
★ 7 (2 reviews)
Watersportcentrum Lemmer · Starsails Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€158 / night≈ €1,105 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria C38 | Vaya
11.4 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2022
★ 10 (1 review)
Watersportcentrum Lemmer · Starsails Yacht Charter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€164 / night≈ €1,151 / week
HouseboatNicols Octo Fly | Den Haag
15 m · 4 cabins · sleeps 10 · 2021
★ 10 (1 review)
Jachthaven van Gent Watersport · Jachthuren Netherlands
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€417 / night≈ €2,922 / week
Sailing yachtBavaria Cruiser 36 | Magic Mouse
11.4 m · 3 cabins · sleeps 6 · 2004
★ 9.2 (5 reviews)
Lelystad Haven · Pitter Yachtcharter
Charter base · not a live position
View boat ↗€125 / night≈ €875 / week
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Boats on Click&Boat in Netherlands
153 boats
HouseboatProfessionalFribo 1500
2005 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Koudum
from €329 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
SailboatProfessionalDufour 310 Grand Large
2019 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Yerseke
from €188 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
MotorboatProfessionalStil 660
2022 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
No licence needed
Jirnsum
from €220 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
HouseboatProfessionalPalan DL 1100 (Timmerman)
2014 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Woubrugge
from €210 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
SailboatProfessionalArcona 430
2015 · Owner rating 5.00 out of 5
Wemeldinge
from €1,425 / dayRent on Click&Boat ↗
Prices from the catalogue, updated September 28, 2026. Availability and the final price are confirmed on Click&Boat.
Charter in Netherlands by boat type
Charter regions in Netherlands
Charter bases in Netherlands
- Drachten53 boats
- Woudsend52 boats
- Vinkeveen49 boats
- Jirnsum47 boats
- Heerenveen28 boats
- Sneek27 boats
- Woubrugge26 boats
- Heeg24 boats
- Koudum22 boats
- Lemmer21 boats
- Hindeloopen21 boats
- Stavoren17 boats
- Lelystad16 boats
- Warten16 boats
- Yerseke16 boats
- Wilhelminadorp15 boats
- Marknesse14 boats
- Grou14 boats
- Kortgene14 boats
- Akkrum10 boats
- IJsselstein10 boats
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Questions about chartering here
Do I need a licence to hire a boat in the Netherlands?
It depends on the size and speed of the boat. Many smaller, slower motor cruisers can be hired after a briefing, while larger or faster boats need a recognised licence, and a bareboat sailing yacht needs a recognised sailing licence. The operator confirms what applies to each boat.
Where should I start?
Friesland has the widest choice and suits both houseboats and sailing. Pick the Vinkeveen area for canal cruising close to Amsterdam and Utrecht, and Zeeland for tidal sailing on the Oosterschelde.
Is it suitable for first-timers?
Yes. Sheltered water, short distances and towns close together make inland cruising easy to learn. Allow time to practise at bridges and locks, and keep IJsselmeer crossings for days with moderate wind.
How many charter boats are available in Netherlands?
575 boats are based in Netherlands in our latest fleet snapshot, from operators including YachtCharter De Drait, Sail Charter Stavoren, Starsails Yacht Charter.
How much does a yacht charter in Netherlands cost?
Nightly prices start at €90 for a boat with cabins; a typical boat here costs about €161 a night, roughly €1,127 for a Saturday-to-Saturday week. July and August cost more, and skipper, fuel and extras are usually on top.
Which boat types can I charter in Netherlands?
The fleet here includes: Houseboat (386), Sailing yacht (158), Motorboat (28).
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