Things to do in Amsterdam, North Holland Province: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

The Amsterdamse Zeilschool, (Sailing School of Amsterdam), offers a view of Amsterdam by sailing the open waters of the IJsselmeer - the lake that sits in the middle of the Netherlands and that used to connect Amsterdam to the North Sea. We offer different courses: Private lessons, group sailing and special courses like regatta sailing. Come to one of our 'Float-in' events for a fun and easy introduction to sailing or just to meet the locals out on the water.The sailing school is open from Wednesday to Sunday, also in the evenings.

'Zeilerlei' provides privately chartered boat trips with skipper for small groups or individual guests. Sail on board a beautiful yacht and even take a turn at the helm - no sailing experience is required!Take a full day trip to discover many attractive locations near Amsterdam, such as Volendam, Muiden or Pampus island. If you're short on time, you can book a half day trip and simply sail around without any stops.Bring along your family, friends or colleagues and get a great group discount. Or turn your trip into an overnight adventure by spending a night or two on the yacht - safely moored at a marina near Amsterdam's city centre.Before each departure, the skipper will check the nautical weather forecasts. If conditions are not suitable for sailing, you can reschedule or cancel your trip free of charge.

Private tours, canalcruises and airport transfers. All our service are tailormade to your wishes and interests.

Schuitjevaren is a canal cruise company in the Amsterdam region. The beautiful monumental ship 'Bolivar' from 1928 can accommodate 12 guests. The cruises are custom and can be arranged as desired. Stopovers, number of hours and catering options are all discussed. The skipper, Jolande Drop, has extensive experience as a Yachtmaster and knows how to receive her guests perfectly.

We sail 75 minutes on the IJ river. During the boat trip you will pass all impressive new buildings along the Ij-river and you will notice how Amsterdam changes. Old buildings disappear or get a new destination and new jewels (EYE museum) arise. In Summer we might encounter one or several cruise ships. Sea-going vessels at the shipyard are usually very impressive. In a relaxed atmosphere you can enjoy the pancake buffet. On the buffet are freshly baked natural, apple and bacon pancakes and all sorts of dishes to garnish your pancakes, like cheese, ham, fruits, jams and eggs. How many pancakes can you eat in 75 minutes?

Enjoy a unique experience on the water. Sailing in Amsterdam, on the IJselmeer or a little bit more sportive, sailing on the Noordsea! Everything is possible, it's your choice. We have room for about 6 people.

We love the North of Amsterdam and Waterland and we want to share our love for this part of Holland with the rest of the world. A-NORTH offers an unique experience by developing tours with locals and a taking on a personal approach.

Daily sailing trip if the weather permits. Of course we are open to private bookings throughout the year. - Experience Amsterdam's maritime lifestyle - Spend a day in the fresh air - Meet cool people - Eat delicious and healthy food - Have some (pre-party) drinks - Feel your best before another night in Amsterdam! For more information, contact Renke at +31 6 83 87 22 31.

We love to show an unusual and secret Amsterdam through the eyes of a local, off the beaten paths. From a local dinner in a houseboat, to a street art tour or a local beer&snacks boat tour to a shopping experience or a bike tour, we take proud on giving to our visitors an unforgettable experience that will stick in their memories