Did you know that the Frisian lake district is also known as the Amsterdam Lake District? Instead of sailing a tour boat in Amsterdam's busy canals, you can rent a boat yourself in Friesland.
For example, rent a beautiful Maxima sloop and sail one of the beautiful sloop routes Friesland has to offer. If you also want to spend the night in the Amsterdam Lake District, you can also rent a Tiny Houseboat and go on an adventure in Friesland! How fun is that?
Sailing is not something to do in Amsterdam, but the Amsterdam Lake District is perfect for it. Rent the fast and comfortable Aira 22 and enjoy nature and the cosiness of the historic Frisian towns and villages.
Or go out on a Hanse 315 cabin yacht, an ideal boat for Friesland, but via the IJsselmeer and the Markermeer you can also sail to Amsterdam in a day. More off in the Sixthaven opposite Amsterdam Central Station and you'll be in the bustling centre of Amsterdam in no time by ferry.
People often ask 'but I don't have a boating licence, can I rent a boat?' Rest assured, all our boats can be sailed without a boating licence. Depending on which boat you choose, (some) boating experience may be required, for example with the Tiny houseboats and the Hanse 315.
Want to know what our customers think of boating in the Amsterdam Lake District, read the reviews. If you are convinced you don't want to miss the Amsterdam Lake District, then book your boat directly online via our site. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
'Renting a boat in the Amsterdam Lake District is so much more fun than renting a canal or boat in Amsterdam'
We regularly rent the Aira’s from Genieten op het Water. The service is always excellent (no bureaucratic hassle). Jelle takes into account our wishes, is extremely flexible and friendly. The Aira is a fantastic sailing boat, with very good sailing characteristics and very comfortable.
Yesterday was a fantastic day on the water with the new RS AIRA from “Enjoying on the Water”. Comfortable and sporty boat at the same time. Ideal for day sailing in the Frisian inland waters. Also always top service from Jelle! Thanks.
We have hired AIRA dinghies for the second time already.
The online booking and the on-site support were first-rate.
A seam on a headsail had come undone. We noticed this in time, dropped by Genieten op het Water and had a new sail hoisted within 15 minutes.
These boats are fast, comfortable and safe too at 5 Bft and stronger gusts.
Highly recommended!
Got an Aira 22 in pristine condition for the weekend and had a great few days of sailing... We are already looking forward to the coming season at genieten op het water 🙂
We really enjoyed your sloep, the weather was super with a lovely bit of sun and the sloep was very spacious and having a fridge on board was brilliant. And the routes were also super.
For experienced sailors, the weather is not likely to be too bad (bad weather does not exist in their view, only bad clothing).
But if you are less experienced and would like to sail in good weather, you can change your booking to another day/period in case of bad weather until 16:00 of the day prior to the start of the rental period if available.
In case of wind force 5 or more, we have the right to cancel your reservation.
Want to rent a sloop in Amsterdam, but it's too busy there? Then come rent a sloop in the Amsterdam Lake District. Just 90 minutes by car from Amsterdam, you'll find the Amsterdam Lake District (Frisian Lakes), where you can enjoy sailing in our beautiful Maxima boats. So if you are looking for peace, space and cosiness, come to the Amsterdam Lake District with its cosy towns and villages, vast lakes and cosy ditches and canals.
