Boat hire & yacht charter in Netherlands

Hire a boat with or without a skipper in the Netherlands

with SamBoat. Choose from a wide selection of sailboats, motor boats, RIBs, catamarans, yachts and canal boats. We offer a huge range of boats to hire from 50€/day. With the best offers, SamBoat helps you to find the ideal yacht hire for the perfect vacation.

Canal boat hire in the Netherlands 

The Netherlands is a European country located in the Northwest part of Europe along the North Sea. There are plenty of stunning cities to visit in the country such as the capital city of Amsterdam or Rotterdam and Haga. Many might not think but the Netherlands is an amazing place to go sailing. There are many stunning villages, and beautiful natural landscapes to discover along the North Sea. You will enjoy experiencing the country from a different perspective. You can hire a boat in Amsterdam and see the city a little differently. Hiring a boat in Rotterdam is a great option too, a little bit more towards the south.

How much does it cost to hire a boat in the Netherlands?

The cost of boat hire in the Netherlands depends on the season and the type of boat you’d like. The highest costs typically occur during summer months, when there is the highest demand and tourists. However, the sailing season lasts from April to October. If you’d like a boat hire in the Netherlands, expect to pay around 100€/day for a sailboat and around 80€/day for motorboats. However, if you are interested in a canal boat hire, you have various options too.

Do I need a license to hire a boat in the Netherlands? 

If you are planning to hire a boat in the Netherlands you will need a boating license only in 2 cases. If the boat you hire is longer than 15 meters and if the boat can go faster than 20 km/hour. Otherwise, you are allowed to hire a boat without a permit. 

If you want to have a stress-free vacation or you don’t have a boating license, you can hire a boat with a skipper. They will drive the boat and show you some stunning places around.