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North Holland Sailing trips & boat tours

Our most recommended North Holland Sailing trips & boat tours

Amsterdam: Canal Belt Private Beer Boat Tour

1. Amsterdam: Canal Belt Private Beer Boat Tour

Get the party started on board a beer boat in Amsterdam, and enjoy a 90-minute cruise around the canals of the city’s Canal Belt. A perfect day for you and your friends awaits on the private boat, which sails to some of the city’s hotspots. Once on board, sit back on the comfy cushions and enjoy an open bar with beer. Drift by the merchant houses of Amsterdam’s Golden Age. Chill out and laugh along the way. Suitable for 1 to 35 people, the cruise is completely private to your group, and you can even arrange to be dropped off at the site you want to be. Choose your beer boat cruise for a simple party.

Amsterdam: Private BBQ Cruise with Personal Chef & Drinks

2. Amsterdam: Private BBQ Cruise with Personal Chef & Drinks

Tasty food, drinks, and boating on Amsterdam’s canals are the features of this unique tour. Enjoy the city’s sights along with a tasty (vegetarian) BBQ menu on this 2-hour private cruise. The private cruise takes you along the Herengracht, Keizersgracht, and Prinsengracht, and by the Red Light district. Experience the history and the hotspots of the capital city. If you’re interested, you can hear fascinating stories about Amsterdam from the skipper. There are no concerns about the weather on this outing as the boat is equipped with a canopy. BBQ Menu: Pepper Steak, Shashlick, 2 skewers of chicken satay, sausages, hamburger Salads: Raw vegetables, potatoes, Russian and cucumber salads Sauces: Garlic, cocktail, BBQ, and satay Extras: Focaccia bread and herbed butter Vegetarian Menu: Vegetarian satay, vegetable burgers, vegetarian chicken, and vegetable skewers Salads: Raw vegetables, potatoes, Russian and cucumber salads Sauces: Garlic, cocktail, BBQ, and satay Extras: Focaccia bread and herbal butter Refreshments: Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks

Giethoorm & Exploring the North of The Netherlands Tour

3. Giethoorm & Exploring the North of The Netherlands Tour

Your private guide will drive you directly to the picturesque village of Giethoorn ( 75min ). The centre of the village is car-free so the only way to get around is by boat or on foot. Your guide will transform himself into your captain and welcome you on board a typical 'punter', a small Dutch flat bottomed boat designed to sail in shallow waters for a private one hour tour through Giethoorn. After you're back on dry land you'll join your guide for a short walking tour giving you another perspective on this picture perfect little village. After leaving Giethoorn you'll drive through the countryside to Hasselt, a storybook village off the beaten path. In Hasselt you'll wander with your guide through the old town’s cobblestone streets, learn about its history and why it's named 'Little Amsterdam'.

Aalsmeer: Traditional Dutch Barge Lake Cruise

4. Aalsmeer: Traditional Dutch Barge Lake Cruise

Experience an alternative side to Aalsmeer as you sail through the town's canals on an authentic electric barge. Sail past sights such as the De Zwarte Ruiter mill and the Het Oosterbad natural pool. Meet your guide and step on board the barge to begin your journey through the waters surrounding Aalsmeer and Schipol Airport. Travel back in time as you travel on the 'electric whisper boat', a traditional Giethoorn barge that has been modernized for sustainable travel through the Oosteinderplassen. Sail along the Haarlemmermeer and enjoy panoramic views of Schipol Airport. You may even get to see airplanes taking off and landing. Finish your tour in the nature reserve and sail past the De Zwarte Ruiter mill and the Het Oosterbad natural pool.

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4.3 / 5

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Very personal tour - tailored to our needs.

Awesome experience, like a fairy-tale. This tour was a highlight of our 2-week trip through Europe. - Steve was a great guide.

It was all the best with very nice weather! Just right for groups who want to enjoy Amsterdam with a cool beer!

Top tour with a very nice guide, lots of information in a relaxed atmosphere

Its was great trip and the guide ( steven ) he was great really great

The bladder should be empty as the beer can break through