Bootje op het water naast het riet

Self-boating in Alkmaar

On this page you’ll find everything about renting a boat in Alkmaar and its region. Discover the sloop network and use the app for the most beautiful routes. Do you want to come to Alkmaar with your own boat? Here you’ll find information about moorings, rates, facilities, and more. Explore Alkmaar from the water!

Bootje door de grachten van alkmaar met op de achtergrond een stenen brug

Renting a boat in Alkmaar

Would you rather steer your own boat through the canals of Alkmaar? That’s of course possible! Rent a boat at one of the boat rental companies in Alkmaar.

Alkmaarse Bootjes Verhuur
Rent a boat from €15 per hour, including cushions and fuel. No boating license required. Explore Alkmaar with boats for 2 to 8 people.

De Kraak
At De Kraak you can rent a boat from €15.00 per hour in the center of Alkmaar. They also offer canoes, motorboats, bicycles, and group arrangements.

Greenjoy
Greenjoy offers affordable boats from €20 per hour. Sail together with friends or family and enjoy the beautiful waters of the Netherlands.

De Kaassloep
Rent the Kaassloep for 4–6 people and take a trip in Alkmaar. You can choose your own route.

Luxury Boats Alkmaar
At Luxury Boats Alkmaar you can rent the Coastliner 545 Tender, a comfortable and quiet sloop with a spacious sundeck for up to 6 people, ideal for a relaxing day on the water; rental is 2 hours for €115.00.

Blauwe fluisterbootjes in de polder

Renting a boat in rural Alkmaar

Boat rental Het Ouweland (De Rijp)
Rent an electric boat for €23 per hour and sail through the beautiful Eilandspolder. The boats sail at 6 km/h, and thanks to the whisper-quiet motor you can fully enjoy the peace of the Eilandspolder.

Boat rental De Gouw (De Rijp)
Explore the Eilandspolder with the whisper boats from De Gouw. Rent a boat from €22 per hour and enjoy nature without a boating license.

Boat rental Café de Vriendschap (Driehuizen)
Rent a whisper boat for €20 per hour and discover the Eilandspolder. The boats sail 6–7 km/h and are easy to operate. You’ll receive a detailed sailing map.

Sloop network

From Alkmaar you can easily sail into the extensive sloop network. With the help of numbered sailing junctions you can easily put together a route. The sloop network app calculates the remaining sailing time and shows you where you can dock for food and drinks, for example at Molen De Otter or Gusto Delicatessen.

Gracht in Alkmaar met bootjes geparkeerd

To Alkmaar by boat

In Alkmaar’s harbors you can moor your motorboat right in the historic city center. Enjoy the city while being close to all amenities and attractions. Whether you come for a short visit or want to stay longer, Alkmaar offers an ideal location for a boating holiday. Below you’ll find all information about moorings, rates, bridges in Alkmaar, bridge operation, maximum speeds, and available facilities, so you can enjoy your stay without worries.

Harbor service contact

Bierkade 26, Alkmaar
Phone: +31 (0)72 520 00 14

Postal address:
Municipality of Alkmaar Harbor Service
P.O. Box 53
1800 BC Alkmaar

Email:
havens@alkmaar.nl