Curated by local skippers
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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
- 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