Boating in the Netherlands for Expats & Tourists

Essential information for expats and tourists who want to sail or operate a boat in the Netherlands. Learn about boating licenses, safety rules, and where to get certified for inland and coastal waters.

October 8, 2025

New Boat License Rules in the Netherlands 2025: What Skippers Need to Know

From 2025, skippers carrying 13 or more passengers will need a 'Schipper Rondvaartboot' certificate

October 8, 2025

How to Get an International Certificate for Pleasure Craft (ICP) in the Netherlands

Planning to sail your boat, yacht, or jet-ski across Europe? Learn what the International Certificate for Pleasure Craft (ICP) is.