The Netherlands has a rich nautical heritage and 4,400 Km of navigable waterways. It is as easy in some areas to travel on water as it is to travel on land.

Boat ownership in Holland is high, estimated at around 1:64 per capita and this is not surprising as the coastline extends for some 451 Km, although boating is mostly confined to the sheltered inland waters where there are around 600 marinas. 

Below is the contact information and details of a selection of these.

Amsterdam

• Sixhaven Jachthaven
  Marina close to the centre of town. Offering shower and toilet facilities as well as a bar and launderette.
  At: Sixhavenweg 15, 1021 HG Amsterdam.
  Tel: 020 632 9429
  Fax: 020 636 1622
  Website
• Watersportvereniging Amsterdam (W.V.A.) (Boating Club Amsterdam)
  With a fixed and mobile crane, boat hoist, club house and shore storage.
  At: Punterspad 15, 1081 KB Amsterdam.
  Tel: 020 644 5161
  Website
• Den Helder Yacht Marina
  Offering a wide range of mooring facilities for sailing and motor yachts.
  At: Municipal Port Authority, Het Nieuwe Diep 33, 1781 AD Den Helder
  Tel: 022 361 3955
  Fax: 022 362 7780
  Website 

Rotterdam

There are many marinas in Rotterdam. 

• A full list of Rotterdam mooring places can be found on website Alle Jachthavens: Click here (in Dutch)

The following marinas have certain special facilities:

• Water sports club Ysselmonde
  A large modern marina to the east of the Brienenoordbrug, opposite the estuary of the Hollandse Ijssel. Facilities include showers and toilets.
  At: Postbus 9335, 3007 AH Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 482 8333
  e-mail
  Website

• Veerhaven
  On the northern shore of the Nieuwe Maas, between Euromast and Erasmusbrug. Facilities include electricity, water, cable TV, shower, toilet and laundry, conference facilities and WiFi Internet.
  At: Veerkade 15, 3016 DE Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 436 5446
  e-mail
  Website
• City Marina
  High class marina in Entrepothaven near Rotterdam's city centre. Facilities include water, electricity and wireless Internet on the quays, luxurious sanitary facilities including shower and laundry.
  At: Postbus 50548, 3007 JA Rotterdam
  Tel: 010 485 4096
  e-mail
  Website

Vlissingen (Flushing)

• Schelde Jachthaven
  Facilities include showers, laundry, and fuel. Home-cooked food available in the clubhouse.
  Tel: 011 846 5912

Veere

• Jachtwerf Oostwatering
  Facilities include water, electricity and laundry as well as a 15-ton boat lift.
  At: Polvedijk 13b, 4351 RT Veere
  Tel: 011 850 1665
  e-mail

Ijsselmeer

• Flevo Marina
  Located close to Lelystad. There are a large number of water supply points, three toilet buildings with shower, washing and toilet facilities and a laundry.
  At: Ijsselmeerdijk 2, 8221 RC Lelystad
  Tel: 032 027 9811
• Marina Stavoren
  Located between the Ijsselmeer and the Frisian lake. The Wadden Isles, Heeg or Enkhuizen can easily be reached within a day.
  At: Suderstrand 2, 8715 HP Stavoren
  Tel: 051 468 4684

Utrecht

• Jachthaven Omtzigt
  In De Ronde Venen. Facilities include a fuel station and shops.
  At: Achterbos 24a, 3645 CD Vinkeveen
  Tel: 029 726 1038
  e-mail
  Website

Noord-Holland

• Het Anker Jachthaven
  Facilities include a crane, and disabled services.
  At: Oudloosdrechtsedijk 117, 1231 LS Loosdrecht
  Tel: 035 582 5000
  e-mail
  Website

Zeeland

• Delta Marina
  In Noord-Beveland with a fuel station, crane, laundry and yacht brokers.
  At: Veerdam 3, Postbus 16, 4484 ZG Kortgene
  Tel: 011 330 7171
  e-mail
  Website

Zuid-Holland

• Herkingen Marina
  Located in Dirksland. With a laundry, shops and yacht services.
  At: Kaaidijk 29, 3249 AJ Herkingen
  Tel: 018 766 9344
  e-mail
  Website

Gelderland

• Jachthaven De Brink
  Located in Kerkdriel with a sewage pump-out, crane, laundry and winter storage area.
  At: Zandstraat 9, 5331 PG Kerkdriel
  Tel: 041 863 3063
  e-mail
  Website

Further Information

• For information on sailing in the Netherlands and Dutch boat permits see AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Sailing & Boating in the Netherlands: Licences & Boat Registration

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