Renting a boat in Friesland? Yachtcharter Hospes

Discover what Friesland has to offer on the water! Boat rental Hospes in Sneek has a versatile range of boats that allow you to explore the Frisian waters.

From the harbor, you can sail directly to the beautiful Frisian lakes. Sail from Sneekermeer to the beautiful Brekken, the Poelen, and visit the charming villages of Terhorne, Joure, and Langweer. Or choose a route through the center of Sneek to the stunning IJlst, the cozy Heeg, Bolsward, or Franeker. Countless sailing routes can be taken from Sneek. Renting a boat in Friesland has never been easier, check out the fleet and book your boating holiday online. The booking calendar is always up to date!

Had a wonderful time. Boating-holiday beautifully through Friesland. Comfortable boat, good bed. Enough space for 2 people

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A fantastic boating holiday

Do you want to rent a boat in Friesland? Don’t wait any longer and discover this beautiful province! Friesland has the most beautiful sailing area in the Netherlands, which is not without reason so beloved by water sports enthusiasts from both home and abroad. Boat rental Hospes offers beautiful vessels for boating holidays of 2 to 6 people.

With a motor yacht, you can sail beautiful routes, and because of the low bridge heights (2.50 meters), you can access the most beautiful places. If you prefer a sailing yacht, you can go to Hospes in Sneek. Choose from renowned brands such as Beneteau, Dehler, Dufour and Hanse.
Sporty sailing on a well-equipped sailing yacht from Hospes guarantees an unforgettable boating holiday.

You can spend the night in one of the many harbors that Friesland has to offer, or you can peacefully relax at well-cared-for mooring spots in nature. For more information about overnight stays in nature, check the Marrekrite page.

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Safety above all

Safety is paramount; we provide life jackets for you and your crew. A first aid kit, lifelines, and fire extinguisher(s) are available on board. We ensure good insurance for any damages that may occur during your trip. You pay a deposit, which is also your own risk in case of damage.

To ensure safety on the water, it is important that you have practical sailing experience and possess the essential theoretical knowledge or hold a boating license. Do you have little practical experience? We can reserve a sailing lesson with an experienced instructor for you. This way, your sailing holiday starts calmly and confidently.

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Sailing route and tips

Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Route)

From the harbor of Boat rental Hospes, you can sail the world-famous Elfstedentocht. Starting from Sneek, you sail to IJlst, Sloten, Stavoren, Hindeloopen, Workum, Bolsward, Harlingen, Franeker, Dokkum, finishing in the stunning cultural capital Leeuwarden. If you want to rent a boat in Friesland and sail this route, we recommend using our motorboat rental. With a motor yacht from Boat rental Hospes in Sneek, you can sail (or part of) this legendary route. We look forward to hearing your holiday stories and experiences after you have sailed this route.

Wadden Islands

Sail to the IJsselmeer and then head to the Wadden Islands! A true experience for every water sports enthusiast. With our comfortable sailing yachts, you can cross over to the cozy Texel or Terschelling, or choose something quieter like Schiermonnikoog, Vlieland, or Ameland. Thanks to the sailing boat rental from Hospes, this will be a fantastic adventure.

Curious about other sailing routes? For a number of beautiful sailing routes that can be started from our harbor. Please contact us.

 

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Boating holliday tips

Family Vacation

Enjoying a holiday with the whole family on the water in Friesland, now that’s what vacation is all about. Friesland offers a wide range of activities for the entire family. In Sneek, you can visit the Fries Shipping Museum and enjoy the variety of restaurants and bistros this city has to offer. In Terherne, take a trip to the Kameleon Village. The subtropical swimming paradise ‘Swimfun’ in Joure is a great outing even when the weather isn’t perfect. Sail on to Galamadammen, where you’ll find bike rentals, a restaurant, swimming pool, and sauna. For larger waters, sail to the IJsselmeer, enjoy the dike in Hindeloopen, and make the crossing to Medemblik or Enkhuizen. We’ll be happy to give you tips for suitable routes and pleasant harbors!

Peace and Nature

Are you seeking peace and nature? Then sail south from our harbor towards the Weerribben-Wieden. You’ll pass through farmland and head into more forested areas. From Sneek, sail via Joure to Echtenerbrug. Visit historical towns like Ossenzijl, Blokzijl, and Kraggenburg, experience the tranquility in Kalenberg and the charm of Blokzijl. Of course, you can’t miss the world-famous Giethoorn. Along this beautiful route, you’ll stay overnight in the well-maintained and tidy harbors that this water-rich region has to offer.

 

Boat rental Friesland? Yachtcharter Hospes

If you want to rent a boat in Friesland with Bootverhuur Hospes, you can choose from a diverse selection of boats. Our fleet consists of 10 motor yachts (for 2 to 6 people) and 4 sailboats (30 to 32 ft.).
Due to our small scale, we excel in service and customer focus. Your holiday in Friesland begins the moment you drive onto our premises.
After welcoming you and completing the rental formalities, we will board with you for a detailed instruction.
Of course, you’ve already had the chance to read up, as you will receive a welcome email with useful information one week prior to your arrival.

  • Exclusive fleet
  • Familybusiness since 1932
  • No licence requered