Boating
Discover the beautiful surroundings of Willemstad from the water
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Discover the beautiful surroundings of Willemstad from the water and experience the fortified city in a unique way. During the sailing season from May to September, you can enjoy unique boat trips around Willemstad, where nature, water, and history come together. From the water, you have a beautiful view of the fortifications, historical sites, and nature.
A selection of canoeing opportunities:
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Canoeing on the Tonnekreek
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 5 km. Duration of boat trip: 4 hours.
Near Willemstad, in the outskirts of Oudemolen, you will find a farm with canoe rentals and a tea room with a tea garden. From the jetty at this former farm, you can sail directly onto the creek with Canadian canoes. Dragonflies, frogs, water birds, and lots of greenery surround you. From the water, you can experience nature up close! You can end your canoe trip with lunch or high tea. It is best to reserve canoes, lunch, and high tea in advance. Visit the website
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Biesbosch Canoe Experience
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 47 km. Duration of boat trip: 4.5 hours.
The Biesbosch Canoe Experience is a sporty canoe trip through the beautiful De Biesbosch in a Canadian canoe, perfect for nature lovers and adventurers. After a short instruction, you will paddle through the narrow, green creeks of the National Park, where you can fully enjoy the peaceful water, the birds, and the vast landscape. The trip requires cooperation and stamina, but offers a unique experience of nature. Check out the website and this information brochure.
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A selection of options for sailing on a ship:
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Boat trip: Willemstad – Numansdorp
Distance from Het Willemshuis: 150 meters. Duration of the boat trip: 20 minutes.
Veerdienst Anna is a passenger and bicycle ferry across the Haringvliet between Hellevoetsluis and Willemstad. During the crossing, passengers enjoy panoramic views of the water and the historic fortified town of Willemstad. The historic Fort Buitensluis in Hellevoetsluis is part of the Hollandsch Diep and Volkerak defense line. It is a unique monumental object and definitely worth a visit. The ferry service is particularly popular with tourists and day trippers during the recreational season. The boarding location is the harbor in Willemstad. Visit the website
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Boat trip: Willemstad – Ooltgensplaat – Galathese harbor – Benedensas – Dintelmond/Dintelsas
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 7 km. Duration of boat trip: 1 hour.
The Waterpoort ferry sails past Ooltgensplaat, Galathese harbor, and Benedensas in Dinteloord. You can board or disembark at any of these locations. Bicycles are allowed on board. Fort Prins Frederik (Fort Duquesne) is located in Ooltgensplaat. Benedensas is a wonderful place for walking. Visit the website
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Boat trip: Moerdijk – Strijensas
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 13 km. Duration of boat trip: 20 minutes.
The Lucretia ferry provides ferry service between Strijensas and Moerdijk. The boarding location is the harbor in Moerdijk. Strijensas is a picturesque town in the Hoeksche Waard region, known for its monumental lock, bridge, and lighthouse. Visit the website
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Boat trip: Lage Zwaluwe – Werkendamse Biesbosch
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 27 km. Duration of boat trip: 15 minutes.
The ferry service 't Leeuwe Veerke takes you from Lage Zwaluwen to De Biesbosch National Park. The park covers 9,000 hectares of jungle-like forests. The ebb and flow of the tide has created an incredibly diverse landscape, home to hundreds of animal and plant species. In addition to beavers, roe deer and foxes also live in the park. The lush forest development and the presence of prey animals make larger birds of prey feel right at home here. Think of hawks, buzzards, and even sea eagles and ospreys. Visit the website
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Boat trip: Hellevoetsluis – Middelharnis – Tiengemeten
Travel distance from Het Willemshuis: 54 km. Duration of boat trip: 2.5 hours.
The historic clipperaak "The Linquenda II" will take you from Hellevoetsluis to Tiengemeten or Middelharnis. The embarkation location is the harbor in Middelharnis. The trip is an experience full of nature, views and relaxation. Along the way you sail past bird island Bliek, a protected breeding area in the middle of the Haringvliet. On board binoculars are ready to spot rare birds up close. View the website
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Read detailed information about these boating routes in "Delta Ponds."
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Discover the beautiful surroundings of Willemstad from the water and enjoy unique boat trips and historic locations.
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