More About Holland

holland Our base at Sneek is perfectly placed for exploring the Friesland region in northern Holland, which glistens with hundreds of lakes and is perfect for watersports. Locks are left open throughout the summer and lift bridges become a great meeting point for fellow cruisers. For a glimpse of a more traditional way of life, cruise to the numerous villages such as Giethoorn, Elburg, Spakenburg or Muiden – and see some of Holland’s best fishing villages.

Cruise to the cosmopolitan capital of Amsterdam from our base at Strand Horst, passing colourful fi elds of tulips and slender 17th century townhouses en-route. Visit amazing diamond polishing factories, art galleries and museums for some serious culture, or simply relax at a waterfront bar and watch the cosmopolitan world of Amsterdam stroll by.

"We cruised to the heart of Amsterdam and spent a delightful long weekend exploring this amazing city. Having our own boat instead of a hotel made the weekend all the more fun."

The national passion for cycling makes it easy to explore on two wheels, so make sure you hire boats from your base to join in the fun! A network of pretty cycle routes snakes through the flat countryside enabling you to see this charming country for miles around.

Read what the papers thought of their boating holiday in Holland

A boating holiday on the southern waterways of Holland saw Richard Johnstone-Bryden cruising in style. From historic fishing towns to the cosmopolitan capital of Amsterdam, this was a week that offered far more than the usual city break.

Read the Practical Boat Owner article to find out more…