On the water
Several regulations apply on the water for your safety and the safety
of others. Please read them carefully before you go on your boat trip and follow the rules.
The sailing rules
- Safety first, never take any risks.
- Always drive starboard (on the right) and maintain a speed that does not create waves which bother other people. The maximum speed limit in Amsterdam is 7.5 km/h.
- You always have to give way to commercial boats (so including tour boats).
- Always be clear in the course you're driving. Approach bridges in such a way that you're visible to potential oncoming boats.
- It's prohibited to drive a boat when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- You're not allowed to drive on the IJ and through the Kostverlorenvaart. (see map) It is, however, allowed to cross the Kostverlorenvaart, but be very careful and look out for commercial boats.
- It is not allowed to moor to trees, under or to bridges and wherever so indicated by a prohibition sign.
- There are people living on and next to the water. Please respect their privacy and don't cause any unnecessary inconvenience, such as noise.
Sailing map
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The system is very user-friendly, but in case you do have any questions
you can always contact us by calling to 0031 (0)20- 41 91 007. You can also call this number if you
want to extend your boat trip while you’re driving. If the boat is not booked in after you it will
be no problem to keep driving longer.
020 - 41 91 007
