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Round-ups a local skipper actually made. Pick one for your next day on the water.

• 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.⚓Curated by boat Mavi
• 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.⚓Curated by boat Mavi
• Heatwave Friday · to the Nieuwe MeerFriday Heatwave: Last One In's a LobsterA boat Arwen route for a scorching Friday: load the cool box at the Rembrandtpark, lock through to the Nieuwe Meer, then sunset at Het Bosch.⚓Curated by boat Arwen
• 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.⚓Curated by boat Mavi
• Easy & calm · a gentle loopWhere to Take Your ParentsA gentle, easy-docking loop for visiting parents: pretty western canals, ice at Haarlemmerplein, the Western Islands, and a sunny last drink.⚓Curated by boat Saudade
• 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.⚓Curated by boat Mavi
• Outside the centre · cool offSwimming Outside the Old CentreOpen-water swim spots around the edge of Amsterdam: Houthaven, the Nieuwe Meer, a quick Amstel dip, and De Ceuvel where you swim off the deck.⚓Curated by boat De Uschack
• 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.⚓Curated by boat Mavi
• Pub crawl · across the IJPub Crawl by BoatA four-stop pub crawl by boat across the IJ: drinks under the windmill, Hannekes Boom, fresh air over to NDSM, and a last round in Noord.⚓Curated by boat Sale Mare
• Lively · a social loopFollow the Good NoiseA lively canal loop where you hear each stop before you see it: the Marnixstraat dock, Waterkant, the Jordaan, then back down the Singel.⚓Curated by boat Jammin'
• Quiet · away from the crowdsChill Spots Away From the CrowdsQuiet corners to tie up and let the day go by, away from the busy centre: peaceful moorings out west, a calm spot in Noord, and the Amstel.⚓Curated by boat Yuva