Boat Mavi
5 collections · 25 spots shared
Collections
- Down the IJ · golden hourGolden Hour Down the IJA sunset route by boat Mavi: gather at the Oosterdok, chase the light west to a Houthaven mooring, then last light at NDSM and a drink in Noord.
- Canal Parade · from the quaysPride on the WaterWhere to catch the Amsterdam Canal Parade from the waterside, spots to post up early, and the honest note on why you cannot bring your own boat.
- Hot day · shade, swim, a cold drinkA Hot Day: Shade, a Swim, and a Cold DrinkWhat you want on a scorching Amsterdam day by boat: a cool swim off the edge of the city, then a shaded waterside terrace for a cold drink.
- Oost · on the waterWaterside Eating in OostPlaces to eat with the boat in sight on Amsterdam's east side: a run up the Amstel into Oost, own docks, order-to-boat, and proper kitchens.
- West side · sunny dayA Sunny Day in the WestA loose plan for a warm day on Amsterdam's west side: where to tie up, where to eat with the boat in sight, and where to swim.
Spots shared by boat Mavi
- SupermarketsAlbert Heijn, HaarlemmerpleinAn Albert Heijn on the Haarlemmerplein for a full provisioning run, a short walk from the Haarlemmerplein dock.
- Eat & drinkAmstelhavenLively waterside cafe and restaurant on the Amstel by the Amstel Hotel. Its own dock takes up to about 12 boats, and there are two ways to use it: pull alongside to order from the boat (QR order-to-boat) and head off again, or moor up and stay for a longer sit-down. Leave room for others on a busy day.
- WatersportsAmsterdam WindsurfingVolunteer-run windsurf club (plankzeilvereniging) on the Nieuwe Meer in Nieuw-West, the place to learn. A members' club, but lessons are open to non-members.
- ServicesAquaArt, Wethouder Vospad (Driemond)A boat-maintenance service on the Wethouder Vospad in Driemond, southeast Amsterdam. They handle general upkeep, antifouling, joinery (betimmering) and engine work. By appointment.
- Boat rampsBoat ramp, Nieuwe Meer (Riekerweg)Boat ramp (trailerhelling) by the Nieuwe Meer off the Riekerweg in Nieuw-West, for launching or retrieving a trailered boat.
- SupermarketsDirk Supermarkt Tweede Hugo de GrootstraatDirk discount supermarket on the Tweede Hugo de Grootstraat in West. Tie up on the Hugo de Grootkade and walk over.
- SupermarketsDirk Supermarkt Tweede NassaustraatDirk discount supermarket on the Tweede Nassaustraat in the Staatsliedenbuurt, a short walk from the canal.
- ChargingEQUANS car charger, Lauriergracht 4Public car charging point on the Lauriergracht in the Jordaan. It is a roadside Type 2 charger for cars, not a boat point, so charging a boat needs a converter, a cable to the water, and care with mains power beside the canal. If you are not sure it is safe, the city's boat-charging network is the proper option.
- ChargingEQUANS car charger, PrinsengrachtPublic car charging point on the Prinsengracht, tucked between two houseboats. It is a roadside Type 2 charger for cars with narrow access, not a boat point, so charging a boat needs a converter, a cable to the water, and care with mains power beside the canal. If you are not sure it is safe, the city's boat-charging network is the proper option.
- Docking & MooringErasmusgracht, cafe pavilion jettyPublic wooden deck by the Bos en Lommerplantsoen, with room for several boats along the deck (around 7). Step off for Florya on the waterside, with a supermarket walkable for provisions.
- Eat & drinkHet Bosch Waterfront KitchenWaterfront restaurant on the Nieuwe Meer in south Amsterdam, with a glass sunset terrace. A date-night spot; moor at the dock, which sits inside a marina and is shared with other businesses (room for 7 or more boats).
- Docking & MooringJohan van Hasseltweg quay (Noord)An iron quay wall on the Johan van Hasseltweg in Noord. Tie up here to reach FC Hyena, Barracuda Bar and Hangar along the waterfront.
- ServicesKadoelenwerf Jachtservice, Kadoelen (Noord)A jachtwerf and marina (haven) in Kadoelen, North Amsterdam, with 120 berths (ligplaatsen). The yard does winter storage (winterstalling), electric conversions, welding and paintwork. By appointment for yard work.
- Docking & MooringKeizersgracht dock (Nine Streets)Free public canal-wall tie-up on the Keizersgracht in the Nine Streets (de Negen Straatjes). A short step from a Jumbo City for provisions, with cafés and toilets close by in this busy central stretch.
- ToiletsKrul urinal, Eerste MarnixplantsoenOpen-air krul urinal at Eerste Marnixplantsoen, on the Jordaan edge. Men only, no privacy.
- SwimmingNieuwe MeerNieuwe Meer, a large lake on the southwest edge of Amsterdam. Plenty of room to anchor off and swim, though you share the water with boats and watersports.
- SwimmingNieuwe Meer Swim Spot (Riekerweg)Quieter swim spot on the Nieuwe Meer near Riekerweg, on the Oeverlanden nature side in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. More peaceful than the main beach.
- Eat & drinkOde aan de AmstelBoat-friendly restaurant on the Amstelboulevard with its own dock, room for up to 8 boats.
- Docking & MooringQuiet residential mooring (Postjesweg, Rembrandtpark side)Tie-up on a quiet residential stretch of the Postjesweg in De Baarsjes (West), with the Rembrandtpark on the far side. Room for a few boats. Short or longer stays are both fine, just keep it calm and skip the loud music out of respect for the neighbours.
- LocksSlotermeerschutsluisSmall lock into the Sloterplas lake from the Cramergracht, in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. Worked remotely by camera, call ahead and you are locked through at set times. Also known as the Cramersluis.
- SwimmingSloterplasSloterplas, the big lake in Amsterdam Nieuw-West. People still swim along its shores, but it is not a monitored official swim spot, so judge the conditions yourself.
- SupermarketsSPAR City (Nieuwe Doelenstraat)SPAR City store on the Nieuwe Doelenstraat in the centre, near the Amstel. Tie up nearby and walk over for provisions.
- ToiletsUrinal (Krul), HaarlemmerpleinA public urinal (Krul) on the Haarlemmerplein, always free. Right by the Haarlemmerplein dock.
- Docking & MooringVOC ship AmsterdamFree tie-up beside the VOC ship 'Amsterdam' at the Scheepvaartmuseum on the Prins Hendrikkade, making fast to the wooden poles, with room for around 5 boats. No toilet, water or ice, and no step-off onto land here, but a grand spot with NEMO and the centre a short walk. Longer stays are usually fine, though you may be asked to move.
- LocksWesterkanaalschutsluisWhere the Westerkanaal meets the IJ by the Houthavens in Amsterdam-West. These days it normally stands open and you simply pass through, it only closes as a flood barrier in high water.