A trip on the Loosdrechtse Plassen takes you through a beautiful and varied area. The cruising route begins in Oud-Loosdrecht, the water sports mecca of the Netherlands. From there, we sailed south toward Muyenveld where the most beautiful villas are located on the waterfront. Then we set course for Breukeleveen and the Kievietsbuurt and sailed on Kalverstraat. Via Eiland Bijltje we return to Oud-Loosdrecht.
The first to the fifth ponds form one continuous whole. The first and second ponds are located southwest of Oud-Loosdrecht. The third, fourth and fifth pools are again below the second pool. The boundaries between the different ponds are formed by some islets and reeds.
Artificial islands have been created for water sports, including Markus Pos, Robinson Crusoe, Geitekaai and Meent. These islets also protect the banks of the ponds from wave action.
The Loosdrechtse Plassen can be reached from the Vecht: the second lake via the Westelijke Drecht with the Mijnden lock, the third lake via the Weersloot.
Breukeleveen Lake or Silent Lake is populated by a colony of purple herons. The Weersloot area on the east side of the lake is a special bog area. Unfortunately, the Breukeleveense Plas is only accessible via two narrow, shallow waters with limited headroom: the Kostverlorenvaart from the third lake and the Weersloot from the fourth lake.
The Kievits neighborhoods are two large legacies in the southwest corner of the Loosdrecht lakes. These areas are characterized by the alternation of water, draft holes and legacies, the pieces of land on which the excavated bog was laid out to dry. Recreational homes have been built on many of these legacies.
The Kievits neighborhoods are separated from the fourth and fifth lakes by Kalver Street, one of the busiest waterways in the area. Along the northern side of the Kievits neighborhoods runs the Weersloot that connects the third lake to the Vecht. Boating opportunities in the southern Kievits neighborhood are limited.
East of the Loenderveense Plas and north of the village of Oud-Loosdrecht is still the Vuntus. Next to this small pond is a low bog with unusual birds and plants, including orchids and round sundew. The Vuntus pond is only accessible from the first Loosdrechtse Plas, for very low boats. Our salon boats are not allowed to sail there.
You can take our Christmas cruise along the Amsterdam Light Festival on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Which of our four boats we use depends on the size of your party.
Amsterdam Light Festival Christmas drinks cruise
– Boat ride from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
– Drinks Plate
– Drinks from the bar (beer, wine, soft drinks)
The price of this package depends on the group size. To give you an indication:
For 15-30 people € 75.00
For 30-50 people € 65.00
For 50-80 people € 55.00
* These prices exclude VAT and include a contribution to the Amsterdam Light Festival.
Amsterdam Light Festival Christmas cruise with buffet
– Boat ride from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
– Winter dinner buffet
– Drinks (beer, wine, soft drinks)
Rederij Belle
Naarderstraat 5-7
1389 XR Muiden
Phone: 0294 – 261433
Fax: 0294-262698
E-mail: info@rederijbelle.nl
