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Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit.

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~225 HP engine burn roughly 18 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 378 L ≈ €756 at €2.00/L — scale it to your own plans.

A Klein Vaarbewijs is required for vessels over 15 m or capable of more than 20 km/h; the ICC and equivalents are recognised.

Tucked along the Appeldijk in West Betuwe, De Koornwaard is a solid base if you're looking to store your boat — they handle vessels up to 32 tonnes, covering both winter and summer storage. Read more →

April–October on the IJsselmeer, Wadden Sea and Zeeland; breezy, changeable conditions with long daylight in mid-summer.