Hiring A Boat In Terherne
Tenders and cabin cruisers offer the best options for seeing more of the area via the canals while sailing yachts and motor yachts are available for sailors hoping to take on the Frisian winds out on the lakes. Skippered yachts are available for those who want to venture onto the Wadden Sea without manning the helm.
Friesland has a veritable bounty of free moorings with scenic options in wild, unspoiled areas such as the Sneekermeer, offering nights afloat with nothing but the water and the sky for company. More convenient choices are perched across the cities and towns for sailors hoping to enjoy a local beer out on dry land.
Explore Terherne By Renting A Boat
Terherne offers a quiet and convenient, if ever so slightly off-the-beaten-path location from which to explore picturesque Frisian villages such as Grou and Eernewoude to the south, and cosy Langweer and Heeg to the north -- all easily reachable, and navigable by water. Setting out along the scenic canals of the village, the genial banks of the Sneekermeer are just a short boat ride away, with plenty of opportunity for water skiing and wakeboarding, as well as a good serving of restaurants, cafes and bars. And from here, boaters can easily follow the winds to De Alde Feanen National Park, the Slotermeer and the Groote Breken or stay close to Sneek to explore the delightful waterside hamlet of Offingawier.
Cyclists and walkers have myriad options for exploring the Terherne countryside, with a particularly scenic route linking the village to Sneek via a loop that leads out over the dikes, with stunning views over the Snitser Mar, the Vaarweg and the Terhernster Puollen, and good access to the eastern banks of lake Sneekermeer. Hire a cabin cruiser here, and take a few days along the canals to explore the lakes, starting at Terherne and travelling south towards the beautiful Langwarder Wielen and then join the long Scharsterrijn Canal to the region's largest lake: the Tjeukemeer (Tsjûkemar).
Throughout August several Skûtsjesilen competitions are held in Friesland, with typical flat-bottomed Frisian sailing ships taking to the water for a series of races that bring the vintage boats (once used almost entirely for farming) past villages and lakes such as the Sneekermer and within walking/ sailing distance of Terherne. Also in August, Sneekweek brings hundreds of boats and a firework-filled launch event to the waterways around Sneek. The event ends with the colourful Holland-Friesland Rainbow-class boat race between the Frisians and the Dutch.
Best Areas To Hire A Boat In Terherne
De Herne's tangle of canals leading to the lake offers plenty of amenities for holidaymakers, while Offingawier in picturesque Sneek caters to boaters desiring closer proximity to a bigger city.
De Herne
Just a few moments from the main village, De Herne offers boat hires with unparalleled access to the glittering waters of the Sneekermeer. Walking and cycling trails radiate into the Frisian countryside, and watersports as varied as kayaking and windsurfing, are all close at hand.
Akkrum
Akkrum's disarming streets are a great alternative to a boat hire in Terherne. The centre of the village can be explored entirely by boat, and from here Terherne and the Sneekermeer are all accessible in under an hour via the Meinesleat canal.
Offingawier
Spanning most of the western shore of lake Sneekermeer, with woodlands inland and plenty of boat hire options, Offingawier is an ideal option for a Frisian boating holiday.
Types Of Boats To Hire
Cabin cruisers make an ideal, family-orientated boating option for long holidays atop the Frisian water, while sloops and motorboats hired in De Herne, offer quick and easy access to the lakes for swimming and sunbathing.
Cabin Cruiser
Cabin cruisers mix the freedom of a boat with the amenities of a hotel room, with easy controls that practically anyone can handle, beds, kitchens and WCs, perfect for adventures through the lakes and canals of the Netherlands.
Yachts
Both bareboat and fully manned sailing yachts and motor yachts are available to hire in Friesland and are ideal for exploring the lakes, and for those with the necessary skills, the mighty Wadden coastline.
Sloop
A good collection of modern open-top sloops are available to hire in Terherne. Most come with a sundeck, bathing platforms with ladders, and USB connections for charging your devices, making them ideal for day trips and weekend breaks exploring the local canals.
Do you need a licence to hire a boat in Terherne
Sloops, motor cruisers and motorboats can be hired without a licence in Terherne, though you may need a license if you intend to hire a yacht or a speedboat.
Non-Dutch nationals can apply for an ICC (International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft) or equivalent with the relevant categories validated. In the UK, the RYA issue the ICC with a variety of qualifications, but you'll also need the Code Européen des Voies de Navigation Intérieure (CEVNI) to navigate your chosen vessel on inland waterways.
Best Times To Hire
Summers in the Netherlands are moderate with a good mix of warm and breezy days to keep the air in your sails, and while the shoulder seasons are generally less busy, many boat hires remain available, making spring and autumn ideal for travel without the crowds.
How much does it cost to hire a boat
Boat rental prices tend to vary but as a general guide, booking for three days or more will always be more economical, with rates starting from as little as €446 for three days for a four-berth motor yacht. Some smaller boats can be hired by the hour with prices beginning at €70/ hour for an open sailboat (six people) and €75 for a tender with room enough for five.
