Vinkeveen - Base, travel and arrival information
Please print the following pages to refer to before, and during, your journey to our base. They contain lots
of important and useful information to help you plan your trip and to prepare you for your boating holiday.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any further information. We wish a safe journey.
BASE ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS
Address: Le Boat Vinkevee, Jachthaven De
Wilgenhoek, Groenlandsekade 9 – 13
3645 BA Vinkeveen
Telephone: 0031 514 – 591 251 (Woundsend)
Fax: 0031 514 592 50
Email: [email protected]
Please contact our main base at Woundsend if you
are en-route and need further directions or have
been delayed and will be arriving later than
planned. For all other queries, please call our
aftersales team at 1-800-734-5491
TRAVEL INFORMATION
BY ROAD
Be prepared: It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide
by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must
take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit
www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
GPS Co-ordinates: N 52 13.508, E 4 58.87
Directions:
From the north (Amsterdam): Follow the highway A2 in south direction. Take exit number
4 Vinkeveen. Take the first exit at the roundabout. At the next intersection turn right. After
about 150 meter you will find the Marina ‘’De Wilgenhoek’’ on your left side.
From the east (Hilversum): Follow the N201 ‘’Vreelandseweg’’. At the roundabout, take
the second exit. Follow this road the next 5,4 km (7 minutes). Turn right in the direction
of‘’Groenlandsekade’’. Take the third exit at the roundabout. After about 150 meter you
will find the Marina ‘’De Wilgenhoek’’ on your left side.
From the south (Utrecht): Follow the A2 in north direction. Take exit number 4 Vinkeveen.
Follow this road, but keep right. Turn right in the direction of ‘’Provincialeweg / N201’’.
After about 350 meter turn right in the direction of ‘’Groenlandsekade’’. Take the third exit
at the roundabout. After about 150 meter you will find the Marina ‘’De Wilgenhoek’’ on
your left side.
FERRIES
The following ferry companies operate to Holland.
 Hull to Rotterdam: P&O
 Harwich to Hook of Holland: Stena Line
NEAREST AIRPORTS
Schiphol Airport : 24 km
NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS
Abcoude : 8 km
TAXI TRANSFERS
If you are arriving by plane or train, we can arrange for a taxi to transfer you to and from the base
at negotiated prices. Please complete a taxi transfer request form, found at the end of this
document, and return it as instructed at least two weeks prior to your holiday. Payable upon
arrival in local currency.
Destination
Company
1 - 4pax
4 - 8pax
Woudsend- Sneek
Taxi Richard
35€
65€
Woudsend- Vinkeveen
Taxi Richard
175€
300€
Woudsend – Schiphol airport
Taxi Richard
175€
300€
Woudsend- Leeuwarden
Taxi Richard
100€
150€
Woudsend - Heerenveen
Vinkeveen - Schiphol
Taxi Richard
De Meerlanden
70€
45€
120€
55€
Guide prices only – subject to change
CAR TRANSFER (FOR ONEWAY CRUISES)
If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer your car
from your departure base to your end base. Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf. Car
transfers are bookable in advance via our sales team. All the cars can be transferred except: Truck, Bikes,
Motorbikes & Camping car
Start Base
Vinkeveen
YOUR ARRIVAL
BASE OPENING HOURS
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00
Friday – Saturday: 08:00 – 20:00
Sunday: Closed
End Base
Transfer Supplement
Woudsend
€200
WHEN TO ARRIVE: Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 17:30. We recommend that you
arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in
Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm or from 2pm.
LATE ARRIVALS: If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base
directly or our sales team. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door
informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on
board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning. Please note that
arrivals after 20:00 are not possible as the marina is locked.
UPON ARRIVAL: Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to
make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive or base staff will:
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Take a fuel deposit to cover the fuel you use during your holiday. Any extra fuel used will
be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used.
Take a refundable collision damage deposit – if you have not purchased collision damage
waiver. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the
end of your holiday
Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation
provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you’d like to stop.
Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit,
etc).
Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians.
BASE FACILITES
PARKING: Parking is bookable in advance via our sales team.
 External locked compound - €35 per week
 Garage – Not available
Although free on-road parking is available in Vinkeveen
LOCAL FACILITIES
HOTELS
Hotel restaurant Villa Lokeend, Groenlandsekade 61, 3645 BB, Vinkeveen
tel: 0031 294 291 544
website: www.hotelrestaurantvillalokeend.nl
RESTAURANTS
Restaurant Lust!, Molenkade 1, 3648 AX, Vinkeveen
Tel: 0031 294 290 382
Website: www.lustvinkeveen.nl
SUPERMARKET
Albert Heijn Vinkeveen, 4 km
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday : 08:00 – 22:00 / Sunday: Closed
TOURIST OFFICE
VVV Vinkeveen, 4 km
tel: 0031 297 214 231
FISHING
Fishing is allowed on the canal. A fishing permit is required. You can get the fishing permit at a
tourist information point.
YOUR RETURN
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day (or by midday if
you have booked a Late Check-out).
Taxi Transfer Request Form
Please complete this form and email or fax it to our main base in Woundsend 14 days prior to your arrival.
Fax: 0031 (0)514 592500 | Email: [email protected]
All taxi transfer costs are payable locally direct to the driver.
Lead Name ……………………………………...……………………… Booking Reference …………………………………….....
Number in party …………
Mobile number to reach you on day of arrival……………………………………
Email or Fax Number……………………………………...………………………………………...………………………………………….
(we will send confirmation of your transfer to this address / fax number)
Arrival Collection
Arrival Date to be collected……………………………………...…
To be collected from:
Airport Name……………………………………………… Flight no: …………..
Arrival Time……………..
or
Train Station………………………………………………………………………………
Arrival Time……………..
or
Other Meeting Point…………………………………………..
Requested pick up time…………..…….
To be taken to………………………………………………………………………………………..……………....(Start base)
Departure Collection
Departure Date to be collected from base.…………………………….. ……………………...…
To be collected from………………………………………………………………………………………………..(End base)
To be taken to:
Airport Name………………………………………………. Flight no: …………..
Departure Time………..…..
or
Train Station………………………………………………………………………………
Departure Time……….…..
or
Other Departure Point……………………………………………………..
Requested drop off time……………
To be completed by the base:
Approx price (payable directly to driver) ………….………………
Meeting point………………..…….……………………….
Transfer booked on (date)……….................
Transfer company contact no:……………………..