Departing from our base in Loosdrecht, you can easily sail north up to Amsterdam and its surroundings. Alternatively, go south and discover beautiful historical cities such as Utrecht or Gouda.
Amsterdam boat hire and Holland cruises in a few words…
As you travel along the canals, discover Holland’s iconic heritage: windmills, canal bridges, and tulip fields that inspired paintings by the Delft artist, Vermeer. After you have crossed the Loosdrecht Lake, follow the River Vecht and tie up in the two capitals of art: Amsterdam and Utrecht. Stroll along beside the terraces beside the canals, explore hidden away shops in what used to be cellars and discover the authentic brown cafés, turned brown by the town’s chimneys. For mooring in Amsterdam, you are spoilt for choice: the marina in the centre of the town and two others on the outskirts. Taking a Pénichette® through the city’s canals is simple enough with a little care. In the Venice of the North, take a stroll through the Joordan, the trendy, former workingclass district, place of Anne Frank House. For an impromptu picnic, spread out your blanket in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s “Central Park”, a green haven in the heart of the city.
The
highlights of Loosdrecht
- Cruise to Amsterdam and its canals on board your Pénichette®
- Many round trips are possible, so you don’t go over the same spot twice
our routes departing from Loosdrecht
The routes shown are only suggestions; don’t forget that you can stop wherever you like on your cruise.
Discover two capitals of art
Itinerary
Loosdrecht...Loosdrecht
In Amsterdam, the marina is in the town centre, but it's peaceful. Separated from the central station by the grand canal, it's served by a ferry that operates day and night every 10 minutes. Cruising by Pénichette® on the town’s canals is easy but you need to be careful.
As well as its rich heritage, you'll find one of the five traditional cheese markets here (Alkmaar, Edam, Hoorn, Gouda and Woerden).
Historic Gouda is a town in Holland’s southern province, known worldwide for its cheese, candles and stroopwafels (caramel waffles).
Make the most of your cruise through Oudewater to visit the Waag Museum, better known as the Heksenwaag (Witch-weighing House), According to legend, before these "weighing houses" were used to weigh merchandise, they were used to check whether women were witches or not.
You'll love Utrecht, known as Holland’s cultural treasury, with its old castles and palaces, wildlife park and many shops. You'll also enjoy arriving in the town on your licence-free boat, past the terraces that border the canal.
Exploring Amsterdam
Itinerary
Loosdrecht...LoosdrechtThere are more than 200 historic monuments in the town centre of Weesp, remnants of bastions, and a fortress. You can also visit the Weesp Museum, which pays tribute to the Van Houten chocolate that made the town famous.
In Amsterdam, the marina is in the town centre, but it's peaceful. Separated from the central station by the grand canal, it's served by a ferry that operates day and night every 10 minutes. Cruising by Pénichette® on the town’s canals is easy but you need to be careful.
The village of Alkmaar has 12 windmills, including the Roode Hert, a grain mill still in working order. On Fridays, one of the most famous traditional cheese markets in Holland is held in the village.
Edam’s cheese is known worldwide. The town, 20 km from Amsterdam, offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as many activities connected with cheese: markets, museums and cheese factories.
In Amsterdam, the marina is in the town centre, but it's peaceful. Separated from the central station by the grand canal, it's served by a ferry that operates day and night every 10 minutes. Cruising by Pénichette® on the town’s canals is easy but you need to be careful.
The double Dutch circuit
Itinerary
Loosdrecht...LoosdrechtThere are more than 200 historic monuments in the town centre of Weesp, remnants of bastions, and a fortress. You can also visit the Weesp Museum, which pays tribute to the Van Houten chocolate that made the town famous.
In Amsterdam, the marina is in the town centre, but it's peaceful. Separated from the central station by the grand canal, it's served by a ferry that operates day and night every 10 minutes. Cruising by Pénichette® on the town’s canals is easy but you need to be careful.
The village of Alkmaar has 12 windmills, including the Roode Hert, a grain mill still in working order. On Fridays, one of the most famous traditional cheese markets in Holland is held in the village.
Edam’s cheese is known worldwide. The town, 20 km from Amsterdam, offers a wealth of historic heritage, as well as many activities connected with cheese: markets, museums and cheese factories.
In Amsterdam, the marina is in the town centre, but it's peaceful. Separated from the central station by the grand canal, it's served by a ferry that operates day and night every 10 minutes. Cruising by Pénichette® on the town’s canals is easy but you need to be careful.
As well as its rich heritage, you'll find one of the five traditional cheese markets here (Alkmaar, Edam, Hoorn, Gouda and Woerden).
Make the most of your cruise through Oudewater to visit the Waag Museum, better known as the Heksenwaag (Witch-weighing House), According to legend, before these "weighing houses" were used to weigh merchandise, they were used to check whether women were witches or not.
You'll love Utrecht, known as Holland’s cultural treasury, with its old castles and palaces, wildlife park and many shops. You'll also enjoy arriving in the town on your licence-free boat, past the terraces that border the canal.
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our boats available
Departing from our Loosdrecht base, we can offer the range of canal boats shown below. To see the full range of cruises available, please see our self-drive boat pages or contact our team who can help you to choose.
Pénichettes Classique®
The traditional Pénichette®, very easy to pilot and perfect for couples and families.
From 2 to 7 people.
Pénichettes Aft-Deck®
A spacious and well-lit boat, characterised by its lovely protected terrace at the rear.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Flying Bridge®
One of the latest range of Pénichettes®, offering considerable comfort thanks to their double inside and outside helm positions.
From 2 to 12 people.
Pénichettes Evolution®
Based on the strengths of the existing family of Penichettes®, this new generation of boats offers a completely new cruising experience.
Linssen
Choose one of the finest yachts with the Linssen Grand Sturdy 34.9 boat! Elegance, high-quality furnishings and comfortable sailing are the hallmarks of these renowned boats.
From 2 to 6 people.
Europa
Cosy, elegant and designed as small yachts, the Europa boats offer decidedly modern comfort and aesthetics.
From 2 to 6 people.
Your departure
base Loosdrecht
LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS
Bloklaan 22 A
1231 AZ – Loosdrecht
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