About Vinkeveen

You can see and do lots from Vinkeveen. The base itself is located in the popular summer holiday spot, Vinkeveen Plassen, great for water sports, swimming and lake-side dining. Amsterdam, is just 4.5hrs cruising to the north. To the southeast, the trendy university city of Utrecht is reachable in just 4hrs, while the famous cheese making towns of Gouda and Edam, the famous Keukenhof Flowerpark at Lisse and the iconic windmills at Zaanse Schans are all within 2 – 4 days of cruising from Vinkeveen.

From Vinkeveen it is:

  • 29hrs (12 locks, 11 lifting bridges) to our base in Hindeloopen-Stavoren

What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Laundry

Please note: We’re conscious local Covid guidelines often change so, to be cautious, our base toilets and showers will be closed throughout the 2021 season. Customers can use their onboard facilities once check in processes are completed and their boat is ready for boarding.​

Extras & options for your cruise

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Prepare for your departure' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

 

Practical extras

Early check-in & late check-out

Boat cleaning

Parking (see 'Travel info' tab)

Eco cleaning pack

L.E.D. lantern

Top-deck cushions

Grocery packs

Fun extras

Bike hire

Special occasion gift baskets

Gas barbecues

Angling dinghy and outboard

Opening hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.

Address

Le Boat Vinkeveen, Jachthaven De Wilgenhoek
Groenlands Kade 9 – 13
3645 BA Vinkeveen
Netherlands

Telephone

+31 (0)294 269 198

Email

[email protected]

Travel to Vinkeveen

By Train

Closest train station(s):

Abcoude: 8 km

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

By Air

Closest airport(s):

Schiphol Airport: 24 km

To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.

 

Taxi Centrale Amsterdam’ (+31 (0) 207 777 777 | [email protected])

 

Approximate price (4 passengers) from:

 

  • Hindeloopen-Stavoren 170€

Arrival at Vinkeveen

For more details about:

  • when to arrive at our bases
  • what to expect when you arrive 
  • how to prepare for check-in
  • what happens on your final day when you return your boat

visit our 'arrivals' page.

Local info

Payment Means

Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express. 

 

Hotels

Villa Lokeend - Tel: +31 294 291 544

Fletcher Hotel Amsterdam - Tel. +31 (0) 203 113 670

 

Restaurants

Boathouse Vinkeveen - Tel. +31 (0) 297 212 067

Restaurant De Viersprong - Tel. +31 (0) 294 295 450

Restaurant Lust! - Tel. +31 294 290 382

 

Shops

Supermarkets

Albert Heijn Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 21:00 / Sunday: 12:00 – 18:00 

Jumbo Vinkeveen, 4 km Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 08:00 – 21:00 / Sunday: 09:00 – 18:00

 

Tourist Info

Herenweg 144 f

3645 DT Vinkeveen

Netherlands