Guides

Practical reads for a day on Amsterdam's water.

• MooringProvisioning by boat in AmsterdamWhich supermarkets you can reach by boat, where to tie up while you shop, and how to keep it all cold on the way home.12 July 2026 · 6 min read
• RulesPride Vignette and the Amsterdam Canal ParadeThe 2026 Pride Vignette sold out. What it covered, the parade route on 1 August, and where you can still watch from the water.28 June 2026 · 6 min read
• SwimmingIs it safe to swim in Amsterdam? How to check todayBlue-green algae and sewage overflow are the two things to watch for. How to read the water, and where to see each spot's official status.28 June 2026 · 8 min read
• SafetyYour first season at the helm in AmsterdamDocking without stress, who gives way, and the mistakes every new skipper makes on Amsterdam's canals. What to expect in your first season.27 June 2026 · 6 min read
• MooringWinterising your boat in Amsterdam: afloat or ashoreWhat to do before the first frost, and how to decide between leaving her in the water or hauling out for winter storage.25 June 2026 · 7 min read
• MooringMooring in Amsterdam: where to tie up, and the costThe four kinds of tie-up, free public moorings against paid berths, the vignette rules, and where to find good quays by neighbourhood.25 June 2026 · 5 min read
• MooringQuiet canals and overnight mooring near AmsterdamWhere to tie up for a quiet night near Amsterdam, what the rules allow, and which stretches stay calm once the day boats go home.25 June 2026 · 3 min read
• NavigationLocks in Amsterdam: how to work through a sluisHow Amsterdam's locks work, what to do while you wait for the gates, and how to hold your boat safely inside the chamber.25 June 2026 · 3 min read
• MooringFree mooring in Amsterdam: where to tie up for nothingWhere you can tie up for free in Amsterdam, how long you can stay, and the honest catches worth knowing before you count on a spot.25 June 2026 · 3 min read
• ChargingConverting your boat to electric in AmsterdamWhat an electric conversion costs, how long a yard needs, and whether it is worth doing on your boat or better to buy one already electric.25 June 2026 · 7 min read
• RulesBuying a boat in Amsterdam: the checklistWhat to check before you hand over the money: hull, engine, papers, and whether a mooring comes with it. A new owner's checklist.25 June 2026 · 8 min read
• NavigationBridges and headroom in Amsterdam: will you fit?How to work out your air draught, which central bridges sit lowest, and what to do when you will not fit under one.25 June 2026 · 3 min read
• RulesBoat vignette Amsterdam: what you register and payWhat the binnenhavengeld (harbour fee) vignette costs in 2026, who needs one, how to register your boat, and the tariff bands by length.25 June 2026 · 7 min read
• RulesAmsterdam emission-free zone: does your boat go electric?Which boats have to be emission-free in Amsterdam and by when, what the zone covers, and your options if yours still runs on fuel.25 June 2026 · 7 min read
• RulesAmsterdam canal rules: speed, right of way, mooringSpeed limits, keeping right, the alcohol limit, and who runs the bridges and locks. A plain guide to the rules on Amsterdam's canals.25 June 2026 · 5 min read
• RentingRent a boat in Amsterdam: licence, cost, and bookingDo you need a licence? What a day on the water costs, when to book, and how to choose electric or fuel. A first-timer's guide to renting.21 June 2026 · 7 min read
• ChargingCharging or fuelling your boat in AmsterdamWhere to charge an electric boat in Amsterdam, where to fuel a petrol or diesel one, and what you pay at each.21 June 2026 · 3 min read