Guides

Practical reads for a day on Amsterdam's water.

• 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
• 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