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Sunlight on the Braassemermeer

Alphen aan den Rijn, Holland

Boat trips through the Green Heart

Jan van Gent · 10.35 metres · skipper included

From
€ 245
skipper included
Up to
12
guests
Jan van Gent
10.35 m
315 hp
Swim stop
Yes
swim ladder on board

Trips

Build your own, or take our finest route

Build your own

Boat trip

€ 245for 1.5 hours

2 hrs € 295 · 4 hrs € 495 · 6 hrs € 675

The whole boat for your group. We agree the route in advance, or sail whatever you like.

  • Skipper included
  • Swim ladder and blankets
  • Bluetooth audio
  • Catering available
1.5 to 6 hours · up to 12 guestsView →

Our favourite

De Grote Ronde

€ 675up to 12 guests

Braassemermeer, across to the Kaag lakes, back via Leiden. The finest route we sail.

  • Swim stop on open water
  • Three different waters
  • Terrace stop en route
  • SUP board available
6 hours · up to 12 guestsView →

On board

Fully equipped

Own drinks welcome. Catering and glassware available.

  • Sound system with bluetooth
  • Two fridges
  • Swim ladder
  • Blankets on board
  • Cabin with galley
  • Canopy
  • Deck lighting
  • Parking near the pier
The deck of the Jan van Gent

The Green Heart

More water than Friesland

Braassemermeer, the Kaag lakes, the Westeinderplassen — all within a few hours from Alphen. We agree the route in advance.

Our favourite

Alphen → Braassemermeer → Kaag → Leiden → Alphen

De Grote Ronde · 6 hours · € 675 · with swim stop

Food and drinks

The menu

Freshly made, ready at departure. Wine and champagne chilled.

Menu

Sharing board small

€ 24.50

2–3 people. Aged cheese, smoked chicken, olives, nuts, bread.

Sharing board large

€ 44.50

5–6 people. Cheese, smoked chicken, tapenade, olives, nuts, bread.

Deluxe board

€ 69.50

Oysters, smoked salmon, three cheeses, figs.

Sweet board

€ 29.50

Pastries, fresh fruit, chocolate.

Guests aboard the Jan van Gent

Company

Twelve guests at most

By design. It keeps the group together.

Where we sail

Four routes

All routes →
De Grote Ronde

De Grote Ronde

6 hours

Across the Braassemermeer, over to the Kaag lakes and back via Leiden. Three completely different waters, with a swim stop on open water.

  • Braassemermeer
  • Kaag lakes
  • Leiden
  • Swim stop
The Alphen route

The Alphen route

1.5 to 2 hours

From the town centre onto the Oude Rijn, up to the bridge at Woubrugge and back. Behind the town: old quays, back gardens and waterside terraces.

  • Oude Rijn
  • Aarkade
  • Woubrugge bridge
Wijde Aa and Leiderdorp

Wijde Aa and Leiderdorp

4 hours

Via Woubrugge onto the Wijde Aa, then back to Alphen along the Oude Rijn through Leiderdorp. A full loop without sailing the same stretch twice.

  • Wijde Aa
  • Woubrugge
  • Leiderdorp
Westeinderplassen

Westeinderplassen

6 hours

Via the Braassem to the lakes near Aalsmeer. Big, open, with islands and narrow channels. A proper day out.

  • Open water
  • Islands
  • Mooring

Practical

Frequently asked

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No. We stop for it along the way; on trips of four hours or more a stop is part of the route.

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