Amsterdam - General Info
Where is Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is a busy and important city and is reached from the North Sea by the 15 miles long North Sea Canal, or through the lock at the southern end of the Ijsselmeer.
At the seaward entrance of the North Sea Canal lies Ijmuiden with its large marina.
Entrance Notes and Cautions for Amsterdam
The centre of the city of Amsterdam will be an emission-free zone for pleasure and recreational vessels from April 1, 2025 as the city moves to provide an environment with cleaner air, less CO2 and less noise. Only vessels with electric, hydrogen or manual propulsion will be allowed to enter the zone. Hybrid boats are welcome, as long as they are running with zero emission. The following news item has more details.
Amsterdam: Emission-Free Zone from April 1, 2025
Position:
52°21.90’N, 5° 0.97’E (approach to Ijsselmeer lock)
Last updated: March 2025
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Calor propane bottles can be refilled, while you wait, at Vos Olie & Gas depot on the West side of Amsterdam. Gas is charged by the kg, with 11.5 kgs costing us about €32 today (Jan 2018). They are a bit out of town, but readily accessible by bike using cycle lanes all the way and no problems taking the bottles by the (free) ferry service across the IJ. Propane only – butane is not sold here.
Diesel is available from the floating barge at the east end of the IJ, Northside at the entrance to Zijkanal/ Nieuwendammerdyjk. Yacht berthing is on the inside of the barge, Starboard to when heading East. The outside is for commercial vessels only and must not be used.