Hire a boat in Yerseke with or without a skipper

The types of boat to hire in Holland

Depending on your budget and your sailing plans, several types of boat are available to you:

• Monohull sailing yacht hire: this is the most affordable option and the one best suited to seasoned sailors! Its shallow draught makes it easy to reach the small marinas and sheltered waters of Zeeland. The monohull also offers more pronounced sailing sensations, with the heel that is characteristic of this type of hull.
• Catamaran hire: for those seeking comfort and space. The catamaran offers greater stability as well as more living space on board. It's the ideal option if your budget allows and you're looking for a relaxing holiday.
• Motorboat hire: more accessible and less expensive, this option is ideal for a day's cruising on the calm waters of the Veerse Meer or the Grevelingenmeer.

The services offered for your boat hire in Holland

Here are the various services we offer for hiring a boat in Holland:

• Bareboat hire (without skipper): if a member of your crew has sailed before, they can handle the yacht. The boat will be entirely private and you can enjoy your cruise with family or friends.
• Boat hire with skipper: this is the ideal option if no one can skipper the boat or if you'd like a relaxing holiday. The professional skipper will take care of the sailing, and you'll benefit from their knowledge of the currents and tides to reach the best anchorages.
• Crewed boat hire: this type of service is included on luxury boats of over 20 metres. A crew is usually made up of a captain, a cook and a hostess. The crew will wait on you hand and foot and make sure you have an unforgettable cruise!

How much does a boat hire in Holland cost?

The table below gives you a rough idea of the average prices for a boat hire in the Netherlands over one week. These prices can change depending on the season, availability, the model and the age of the boat...

The price includes: boat hire and the main equipment on board (sails, crockery, wifi, tender, bedding and outboard motor).

The price does not include: insurance, harbour and mooring fees, the skipper, the hostess, cleaning (often charged as an extra via a compulsory pack), extras (kayak, paddleboard...) and provisioning.

If you'd like to charter a yacht in Holland, we invite you to contact us directly to obtain the price list. The price range for this type of model is indeed very wide. Lina, our specialist for the crewed & luxury boat segment, can send you the best offers.

We recommend taking out our cancellation insurance for your boat hire in Holland. It covers every member of the crew, whereas individual cancellation insurance or cover through your bank card only protects the holder.

We also encourage our clients to take out damage waiver insurance. On a boat, mishaps happen even to the best sailors. This insurance lets you recover a significant part of your security deposit in the event of navigation-related damage.

Where to sail in Holland?

Several sailing areas are accessible by boat in Holland:

• Zeeland, to the south-west, where Yerseke is located. It's a mosaic of stretches of water protected by the dams of the Delta Works. Here you'll find the Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt), home to the port of Yerseke, as well as the salt lakes of the Veerse Meer and the Grevelingenmeer. An ideal area for a first cruise.
• The IJsselmeer and the Markermeer, in the centre. This vast inland freshwater sea is lined with historic ports such as Hoorn, Enkhuizen or Volendam, perfect for port-to-port sailing.
• The Wadden Sea (Waddenzee), to the north. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this tidal area gives access to the Wadden Islands such as Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling and Ameland.
• The Frisian Lakes (Friese meren), to the north-east. This network of lakes linked by canals offers gentle, sheltered sailing, very popular with families and beginners.

Beyond these sailing areas, Holland also lends itself to a river cruise in the Netherlands: you could, for example, opt for a barge hire in Amsterdam to explore the canals of the capital.

When to sail in Holland?

Holland has a temperate oceanic climate. The sailing season runs from April to October, peaking in July and August. In summer, air temperatures range between 18 °C and 22 °C during the day, while the water temperature reaches 18 °C to 19 °C.

Here is an average of the temperatures recorded over the past few years on the Zeeland coast:

Sailing conditions in Holland

Holland offers two very distinct types of environment. On one hand, enclosed, non-tidal stretches of water such as the Veerse Meer, the Grevelingenmeer or the IJsselmeer: the waters here are calm and perfect for beginners. On the other, tidal sea inlets: the Oosterschelde and the Westerschelde in Zeeland, or the Wadden Sea in the north. In these areas, you need to consult tide tables and take the currents into account.

The prevailing winds come from the south-west and often blow between force 3 and force 5, which makes for lovely sailing. The distances between ports remain short and the marinas, numerous and well equipped, make stopovers easy.

The documents required to hire a boat without a skipper in Holland

In the Netherlands, no licence is legally required for boats under 15 metres that do not exceed 20 km/h. In practice, hire companies ask for sailing experience. They most often require an ICC certificate and a VHF certificate, especially for sailing on the tidal waters of Zeeland and the Wadden Sea. For larger vessels, an offshore licence or equivalent may be required.

Useful information for your boat hire in Holland

What language is spoken in Holland?

The official language is Dutch, but English is very widely spoken throughout the country, including in the marinas and pleasure ports.

What currency should I use in Holland?

The currency used in the Netherlands is the Euro (€).

How do I get to Yerseke?

The nearest airport is Rotterdam-The Hague (RTM). Amsterdam-Schiphol (AMS), as well as Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium, are also good gateways. Zeeland is then easily accessible by car via the motorway network.

How do I finalise the booking of my boat in Holland?

Once we have received your hire request, an adviser will contact you by telephone to understand your sailing plans. They will then send you boat suggestions by email. Once the boat has been found, you can pay a deposit in your client area to confirm the hire and secure the boat.

Do I need to take the tides into account in Zeeland?

Yes, on sea inlets such as the Oosterschelde and the Westerschelde, the tides and currents set the rhythm of sailing. It's advisable to plan your sailing with the help of a tide table. The enclosed stretches of water of the Delta Works, however, are not tidal and remain navigable at any time.