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7-DAY CRUISING ROUTE
Set off on a family boating adventure with our **Fun 4 Kids route**, designed for unforgettable days on the water. Cruise across…
Set off on a family boating adventure with our **Fun 4 Kids route**, designed for unforgettable days on the water. Cruise across the beautiful Frisian lakes, discover child-friendly villages and enjoy plenty of opportunities to swim, play and explore along the way. Visit exciting attractions such as Kameleon Village in Terherne, enjoy sandy beaches and make the most of fun stops in welcoming waterside towns. With short cruising days, beautiful…
Enjoy a relaxing cruise to **Sneek** via the Sneekermeer. When conditions are suitable, the lakes along the way offer opportunities for a refreshing swim. In Sneek, you’ll find a playground by the harbour and the famous Waterpoort, which you can sail right through.
Overnight stay: Sneek
Enjoy a scenic cruise towards the IJsselmeer and the wide sandy beach of **Makkum**. Once you arrive, there’s plenty of time for water fun: go for a swim, play on the beach or take a stroll along the lively promenade. The family-friendly marina also offers various play and recreational facilities. The charming village centre of Makkum is well worth exploring too.
Overnight stay: Makkum
Enjoy a varied cruise from the IJsselmeer back into the Frisian lake district. Along the way, take in the wide-open waters and peaceful waterways as you make your way to **Heeg**. This welcoming watersports village has a charming centre and a lively harbour. Treat yourself to an ice cream, explore the village on foot or, of course, take a refreshing dip in the water.
Overnight stay: Heeg
Enjoy a scenic cruise across the Frisian lakes towards **Lemmer**, a lively watersports town on the IJsselmeer. There’s plenty of time along the way to enjoy the open water and surrounding nature. In Lemmer, you can go for a swim, treat yourself to an ice cream or stroll through the charming town centre. The inviting waterside terraces make this destination even more enjoyable.
Overnight stay: Lemmer
Enjoy a relaxing cruise from Lemmer to the welcoming town of **Joure**. Along the way, you’ll pass through the varied Frisian lake district, with plenty of opportunities to enjoy the water. In Joure, you can explore the town centre, treat yourself to an ice cream or visit Museum Joure. It’s a lovely place for a fun stop with the whole family.
Overnight stay: Joure
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Frisian lake district towards **Terherne**, the village famous for its **Kameleon Village**. Here, children can step into the world of Hielke and Sietse and enjoy exciting adventures on and around the water. Even without visiting Kameleon Village, Terherne is a lovely place to moor, go for a swim and make the most of your time on the water.
Overnight stay: Terherne
On your final day, cruise back to **Grou** via the Prinses Margriet Canal. Enjoy one last swim in the Pikmeer before returning your motor yacht. The perfect way to round off a wonderful family boating holiday!
Overnight stay: Grou
Choose your travel dates and party size. We will then show suitable available motor yachts for this itinerary.
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Practical answers about sailing without a licence, departure from Grou and choosing the right motor yacht.
Because of allergies, pets are not allowed on board.
Yes. Friesland has many free mooring places operated by Marrekrite, where you can moor your motor yacht at no charge. These mooring places are often located in the middle of nature and are ideal if you want to spend the night peacefully by the water.
You can order a Marrekrite flag directly with your booking at HW Yachtcharter. This allows you to use the free Marrekrite mooring places during your stay.
At a regular Marrekrite mooring place, you can stay for a maximum of three days at the same location. You can also make use of marinas and visitor harbours. These usually charge a mooring fee, but often provide facilities such as shore power, sanitary facilities and water.
Mooring at marinas during the day is generally free. Some harbours charge a small fee for daytime mooring. At most harbours, a mooring fee applies from 4:00 pm onwards.
With several motor yachts from HW Yachtcharter, it is possible to sail on the IJsselmeer in winds of up to force 4 Bft. However, prior permission from HW Yachtcharter is required.
The IJsselmeer requires more experience and preparation than the sheltered Frisian inland waterways. Wind, waves and weather conditions have a greater influence on boating. We therefore assess in advance whether your experience and the conditions are suitable.
Would you like to sail from Friesland towards Enkhuizen during your boating holiday, for example? Please discuss this with us in advance so that we can assess together what is possible.
Almost all bridges and locks in Friesland are operated daily during the boating season. More and more bridges are operated remotely, which means you can often simply continue once the bridge operator has seen your boat on the camera.
In 2027, the official boating season in Friesland runs from 22 March through 31 October. Always check the current operating times and any closures along the way. When planning your route, also take into account the clearance height of your motor yacht.
For a relaxing boating holiday, we generally recommend cruising for around 3 to 5 hours per day. The number of kilometres you cover depends on the route, your cruising speed and the number of bridges and locks along the way.
Try not to cover as many kilometres as possible. The real appeal of a boating holiday lies in the variety of cruising, mooring, visiting villages and enjoying the Frisian lakes. For a one-week holiday, we therefore recommend choosing a route that leaves enough time to stay longer somewhere along the way spontaneously–>
The price of renting a motor yacht in Friesland depends on the type of motor yacht, the rental period, the season and the number of people. A smaller motor yacht for two people is more affordable than a spacious yacht with multiple cabins and bathrooms for a larger group.
On our search and booking page, you can enter your preferred arrival and departure dates and the number of people. You will then immediately see which motor yachts are available for your chosen period and what the rental price is.
Please also take into account any additional costs, such as fuel, harbour fees and selected extras.
Not sure which boat suits you best, or do you have a question about the cruising routes? We're happy to help — personally, no obligations.
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