Self drive river boat rentals from Alphen in Hollande
This base is the starting point for cruises on the Dutch channels. This small town near Gouda is a base for cruises to discover Amsterdam.
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.
- Train : Alphen (7km)
- Aircraft: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (26km)
- allows only in certain areas. Fishing card required about 14-45€, information on www.sportvisserijnederland.nl -- Carp, bleak fish, roaches, eels, pike-perch, pike-perch
- Locks and drawbridges, which are well maintained, are often subject to a modest toll (4 to 6 €). Ports in most urban areas also require the payment of a parking fee. Before 16/04 and after 16/10, some channels are out of work and others are often closed on Sundays. It is essential to be informed of the feasibility of waterways during these periods.
Possible cruises
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