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WELCOM AT BOAT RENTAL THE HAGUE
2 hours boat sailing (maximum 6 adults)
€ 89,-
(Deposit €100,00 in cash)
PROMOTIONS & OFFERS
WEEKDAYS:
DO YOU WANT TO SAIL LONGER THAN 2 HOURS ON A WEEKDAY? THIS IS OFTEN POSSIBLE! COSTS PER EXTRA HOUR ARE ONLY € 25,00.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Adress
Fokkerhaven The Hague
Fokkerkade 14
2516 CC The Hague
The access road to the Fokkerhaven is located at the Binckhorstlaan on the other side of the BOUWMAAT XL branch in The Hague.
Opening hours
April to October, Tuesday to Sunday
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
+31 (0) 6 42 82 61 00
BOAT RENTAL THE HAGUE
Escape the daily rhythm and the accompanying hectic. While sailing with our ‘whisper boats’, you will find complete relaxation. No droning and smelly fuel engine, but the sound of rippling water and in the canals the smells and the pleasant murmur of the city. In other words …environmentally friendly relaxing! Enjoy.
Go on a voyage with your family and/or friends and discover The Hague and its surroundings from the water. Everything is different from the water.
In The Hague’s ring of canals, you will experience the city’s rich history with its breathtaking canal houses and sail past buildings that have played an important role in the development of The Hague as the seat of the government of the Netherlands.
In the Fokker Harbour, there are two fantastic establishments. Capriole Café and Restaurant Glaswerk. If you would like to have a snack and a drink before or after sailing, it is advisable to reserve a table in advance.
Contact information about Capriole Café and Restaurant Glaswerk you can find on this page under ‘Important information’!
OUR BOATS
Our comfortable and fully equipped boats are 4.50 metres long and 1.85 metres wide. All of our boats are equipped with an environmentally friendly 3 HP electric ‘whisper engine’. No license is required for these boats and it is allowed to sail through the canals of The Hague.
Our boats are equipped with a console with steering wheel and throttle. Our boats are suitable for a maximum of 6 adults. The bench with backrest behind the steering wheel offers room for 2 people. In the bow of the boat, there is a so-called “round seat” that offers room to 4 people and provided with seat and back cushions. In the middle is a removable table with cutouts for glasses and bottles. Your own belongings are of course also taken into consideration. There is plenty of storage space on board.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not permitted on board
- Smoking
- Open fire or BBQ
- Mooring in the canals
- (Loud) music in the canals
- Alcohol behind the steering wheel
- Black soles and stiletto heels
Bad weather clause
In case of bad weather (in case of prolonged rain, strong wind and/or thunderstorms) Randstad Recreation retains the right to cancel reservations or to move them to another preferred date and time block. We cancel anyway from code yellow (see also KNMI warnings).
Sailing maps
On board you will find maps with sailing routes and information about The Hague and the historical buildings you will pass by.
Deposit
The deposit (€ 100) must be paid in cash before departure and is also the ‘own risk’ in case of damage. After return, the deposit will be refunded immediately if no damage has occurred.
Please note! No ATM at this location.
The deposit can also be paid by bank/creditcard, but we will charge you € 2,50 administration costs!
Accessibility
Public transport:
Use public transport to travel to The Hague as much as possible. The NS-stations Den Haag Centraal and Hollands Spoor are at about 15 minutes walking distance. You can also take the bus. Take city bus 28 and get off at stop “Zonweg”. Or rent an OV-Fiets to explore The Hague by bike after sailing.
Plan your journey by public transport here: www.9292.nl
Bike/scooter:
The Fokkerhaven is easily accessible by (electric) bicycle or scooter. There are sufficient parking spaces.
By car:
The Fokker harbour on the Binckhorst of The Hague is easily accessible by car. We recommend using Waze or Google Maps as navigation. The entrance to the harbour is on the Binckhorstlaan near the BOUWMAAT XL branch in The Hague, but on the other side of this road. At the entrance hangs a banner of restaurant Glaswerk and a sidewalk sign of Capriole Café!
Parking: You can park for free in the Fokkerhaven!
Capriole Café & Restaurant Glaswerk
At the harbour, there are 2 fantastic establishments. Capriole Café and restaurant Glaswerk. If you would like to have a snack and a drink before or after sailing, it is advisable to book a table in advance. It is often very busy in good weather.
Capriole Café
Fokkerkade 18
2516 CC THE HAGUE
T: +31 (0) 70 701 10 10
W: www.capriolecafe.nl
E: info@capriolecafe.nl
Opening hours
Wednesday to Saturday 12:00 – 22:00 hrs.
Sunday 12:00 – 17:00 hours
Restaurant Glaswerk
Fokkerkade 14 (Fokkerhaven Binckhorst)
2516 CC The Hague
T: +31 70 214 91 64
W: www.glaswerkdenhaag.nl
E: Info@glaswerkdenhaag.nl
Opening hours:
Thursday – Saturday 18:00 – 23:00 hours
Sunday 13:00 – 22:00 hours
Cancellation policy
Cancellations must always be made in writing, via info@randstadrecreaties.nl .
A booking can be changed up to 72 hours (3 days) before departure. For this we charge €10 administration costs and the possible extra costs for the new chosen date.
If you cancel up to 24 hours before departure, we will charge 25% of the rental price. If you book the same day for a new date in the same sailing season, we will only charge 10% change fee.
If you cancel within 24 hours of departure or if you do not show up, we will charge you the full rental amount. After all, we have reserved a boat for you and may have had to sell ‘no’ boats to other guests who wanted to sail.
If a reserved vessel is not available at the agreed place 1 hour after the start of the reserved rental period and the lessee cannot offer a reasonable alternative, the lessee is entitled to reimbursement of the agreed rental sum.
ADDITIONAL HIRE OPTIONS
Dog package | € 15.00
Mandatory when taking your dog on board! The dog package consists of a drinking bowl, towel and life jacket on loan. And a bottle of fresh water, dog snack and final cleaning.
Life jackets | € 2.50
There are sufficient life jackets available at the locations for children and adults. You can specify how many life jackets you would like to rent via the reservation system.