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We have tried to answer the most common questions on our FAQ-pages about renting a motorcruiser/motoryacht at Yacht Charter P.A. van der Laan. If you do not find the answer to your question here, please contact us by phone or Email. Please call:  (+31) 172518113

  • 1. Boating season

    1. The official boating season generally starts on April 1sh. and ends on November 1th. Please note that outside that period the operation of bridges and sluisen may be limited. And consider that it can be very cold and damp on board early and late in the boating season.

  • 2. Possible extra costs

    2.

    << Diesel/fuel >>
    You start with a full tank. Upon return, it will be refueled and settled.

    << Deposit / Own Risk per incident >>
    You have a damage liability of € 400 (€ 500 for vessels bigger as 11 meters).

    << Cleaning >>
    You can clean the boat yourself (inside and outside) or include cleaning to you booking.

    << Extras >>
    It is possible to add bedding, towels etc to your reservation (more on page 14)

    << Port fees >>
    € 0 to € 2,00 per meter / night.

    << Bridge Money >>
    € 0,00 to € 30,00 a week. (No bridge money in South Holland).

  • 3. Pricelist 2020

    3. An overview of the rental prices of the entire rental fleet 2020. If you want to request an offer of available boats and rental prices, do not hesitate to send us an email.

    << Go to the contact form >>

    <<Download prijslijst 2020>>

  • 4. Booking a boat

    4. There are various ways to book a boat. Online, by email, by telephone or at our office. When booking online you will receive a confirmation by email. This will not yet include the payment terms and bank account. These are on the contract and the invoice that you will receive within a few days after the online booking. (With online booking it is possible that some discounts are not processed directly, such as the discount for booking 2 boats, which will be processed later in the contract and invoice).

    Booking a boat by email is also possible. Then send your full address and mobile number. We would also like to hear what your experience is regarding operating a motor yacht and the number of people on board. We will then send you the availability and possibilities of suitable boats. Herein a link will be processed to be able to book directly (online). You can also confirm your choice by email. Then you will also receive the contract and the invoice by email.

    If you want to book by phone, this is no problem either. We would then like to receive your data (also) by e-mail in order to prevent typing errors in the e-mail address.

  • 5. Contract and invoice

    5. After booking you will receive a contract and an invoice by email. If you prefer, you can also receive these by mail. Check all information (adres, phonenumbers, dates etc.). Please adjust or complement, if necessary. If you are unreachable or do not respond to any reminders, we will cancel the booking after a few attempts.

  • 6. Installments

    6. You can find the paymentconditions in the contract and Invoice. By default, the payments (excluding deposit / own risk) is divided into two payments consisting of 50% of the total rent. The first installment; must be on our bankaccount within 5 days. The second installment; two weeks before sail. In consultation it is posible to split the payments in more than two installments.

    You can pay with PIN, Creditcard (VISA + Mastercard + American Express) and cash (No cheques!!!).

  • 7. Deposit / Own Risk per incident

    7. Our Motoryachts have a deposit/own risk of € 400,00 till € 500,00 (per incident).

    • The deposit/own risk for motoryachts untill 9,50 meter is € 400,00.
    • The deposit for larger motoryachts till 15 meter is € 500,00 (Super Vios, Blauwe Hand en Jacabo 1500).

    The alleged deposit is your own risk / liability for:

    • Damaged or missing inventory
    • Damage on our motoryachts inside and outside
    • Damage to third parties

    For all damages to the alleged deposit, you are liable and the amount will be deducted from your deposit (per incident). You can transfer the deposit to our bankaccount, 14 days before departure (stated on the invoice) or pay on arrival in
    cash, ATM or credit card through a reservation (the amount is put into reserve; not directly withdrawn from your creditcard).

  • 8. Identification

    8. Before boarding you should be able to identify. It is also a requirement for insurance that the captain of the ship 21 years or older.

  • 9. Full instructions before sail - short lesson

    9. Before sail the instructors will tell you all about the ship you haven rented. In a short practical lesson/course you will be ta ught what to do in practice. You will practice mooring, maneuvering etc. yourself.

    We appreciate it very much if you have prepared with the traffic rules on the water before arrival (More on http://varendoejesamen.nl/en). Especially if you have no experience, it is important that passengers on board are also involved in the explanation. Particularly when mooring and in map reading.

    << Brochure Safe Boating >>

    << Brochure Sail Together >>

    << More info at https://www.varendoejesamen.nl/en >>

  • 10. Routes by boat and navigation maps

    10. Our central location makes it possible to do several routes from Woubrugge ranging from a weekend, short-week or week or longer. Attention! Woubrugge is the base of departure and return. Upon arrival, after /during Intructions, we discuss a suitable route according to your boating experience. We try to take into account the towns and lakes or you want to see.

    Our websites shows several routes. You are not bound by the routes mentioned on our website. You are free to travel where you want within the possibility’s of the motoryacht and available time.

    The Almanac and navigation maps are present on board (for free) our ships to determine your own route. You can also download the “watermaps app”

    << Download the watermaps-app>>

  • 11. No sailing on big waters/rivers

    11. Because of reasons of insurance and safety and to prevent serious accidents we do not allow to travel the big waters like the IJsselmeer, Lek, Waal, Merwede, Maas and the IJssel. The Hollandse IJssel is permitted. The

    Big rivers have specific navigation rules that one should know. There is also much more professional shipping and current that has to be taken into account. The IJsselmeer is too unpredictable for unexperienced. The weather can change very quickly so it can be unexpectedly dangerous.

  • 12. Cancellation insurance

    12. If you do not have a cancellationinsurance yourself, you can add this to your reservation. We charge 5% of the basic rentalprice of the ship (without applied discounts).

    Covered reasons for cancellation:

    • desease, death or accidents of family; husband/spouse, brothers, sisters, parents, parents in law, (foster-) children.
    • divorce; after reservation
    • unvoluntary unemployment without own blame; not later than 1 month after ending off the booked holiday.
    • unexpectedly not getting a Visa; unless requested too late
    • malfunction of private vehicle short before departure
    • allocation rentalhouse; within 30 days before start of the trip.
    • buying a house; on deliver and/or transferdate within 60 days before start of the trip

    Exceptions coverage of cancellationinsurance::

    • war, terrorism, riots etc.
    • flu epidemic/pandemic
    • Bad weather is not a valid reason for cancellation.

  • 13. The interior of the motoryacht

    13.

    << Kitchen on Board >>

    Our motoryachts are equipped with a full inventory: pans, plates, cups, glasses, cutlery etc. A little fridge (60 liter) is
    also present, please do not expect a freezer compartment. There is also a gas cooking appliance on board that
    allows you to cook properly. Making coffee aboard is done the old-fashioned way with boiled water, filter holder and
    coffee filters (No. 4). What’s not on board: Micro-wave, Oven, Coffeemachine and Watercooker.

    << Toilet on board >>

    All motoryachts are equipped with a toilet. Please do not throw in sanitary towels, tampons etc. in the toilet. At least one roll of toiletpaper (max. 2-layers) will be present and a small wastebasket. The discharge of these toilets are a lot smaller as the drain at home. The toilet may clog quickly.

    << Shower on board >>

    The shower aboard our yachts is not like you have at home. Usually the showers in the (passers/passanten) ports are used. These are much more comfortable. Not all motor yachts are equipped with a shower. This would go at the expense of the living space. And since almost all ports provide enough facilities is not always necessary to have a shower onboard. The waste water is being discharged with a pump. It is very important you clean the drainage very well and you pump out the water very well. If the water stays, the stagnent water will start smelling and will cause rotting of the wooden parts.

  • 14. Heating on board

    14. If you planned your boating holiday very early or late in the season, it can get very cold on board. All our ships have heating on board which runs on gas or diesel. If necessary they can be running while traveling. Warm clothes: On/by the water it is cold sooner than on shore. Bring warm clothes as well because, even in spring and summer, the evening and at night can be very cool.

  • 15. Electrical appliances on board

    15. Most motoryachts have 12V on which you can charge your mobile phone etc. with a carcharger. If you choose to use the 220V inverter, please take into account the battery will empty sooner. You can use the inverter
    for appliances till (about) 300Watt (phonecharger, Laptop, …). Not all motoryachts have a 220V converter (like Palan 800, Palan Sport 950 OK en AK, Palan C 950).

    WARNING! Electrical Coolboxes can not be used on the converter. The plugs and sockets will overheat and melt.

    Almost all motoryachts are equipped to use shore power. Only the smallest motoryachts (Palan 800) are equipped with an extention cord and adapter to be able to use shore power if necessary.

  • 16. Inventory

    16. << current inventory list follows z.s.m. >>

  • 17. Endcleaning

    17. On return expect that the basic cleaning has been carried out and that the boat is neatly returned. Cleaning products to do the basic cleaning are on board. Please note! The boat must be empty, clean and abandoned before the time of return stated on your contract.

    << Basic cleaning >>

    • plates, pans, cutlery, cups etc. must be washed and put into the cabinets dry
    • wastebaskets emptied and garbage bags should be disposed in the large grey container on the shipyard
    • refrigurator empty and clean
    • toilet and shower clean

    << Complete cleaning >>

    • basic cleaning
    • windows cleaned; inside and outside
    • a clean deck
    • Vacuumed floor (You can borrow a vacuumcleaner on return, especially to vacuum the interstices of the hatches)
    • clean cupboards, kitchen etc. …

    << Cleaning costs >>

    If you choose to only do basic cleaning, you will pay a cleaning fee of € 40 to € 80 on return. The level of the cleaning fee depends on the type of boat. You can also book the cleaning costs for departure. Then you only have to perform basic cleaning when returning.

  • 18. Pets

    18. In consulation it is possible to take your pets on board out motorcuisers (except on Palan Sport 1100 OK – Aegir). Costs are €30 a pet. We appreciate it very much, not to let your pets on the benches (linery) etc. For example: the nails of dogs often causes holes and rupture of the lining.

    Fleas >> Make sure your pet is without flees (a flee collar will be appreciated). Because of possible allergies of following customers an prefention of a flee-outbreak, the ship will be cleaned extra thoroughly.

  • 19. Bike rental / bringing your own bikes

    19. On some ships you can put a bike on deck. We handle a max. of 3 bikes on deck. Our advise is to rent bikes in the towns you moor. Almost all towns has a bike-rental. If you still want to bring bikes, please use blankets to protect the deck. Keep in mind the bikes will limit the space on deck and can be obstructive while mooring etc.

    You can also rent bikes through us for €40,00 a week a bike. Please consult/order the bikes well before sail.

  • 20. Preventing damage

    20.

    << Safety first >>

    Ensure that your fingers are not between the ropes or between ship and shore. It is still underestimated what a force is exerted on the ropes and the boat (especially when commercial shipping is passing).

    << Participation passengers >>

    Especially if you do not have experience, it is important that participants (at least 1) are also involved in the explanation and actively participate in the instructions, map reading and mooring / departure. After all, the designated captain can not steer and at the same time raise / lower fenders when mooring. Also in an emergency, a crew member should be able to take over the wheel.

    << Fenders >>

    When mooring use at least two fenders and three fastening points. Do not put the fenders before the heating excaust, or it will melt. Firmly secure the fenders with the “Mastworp”. This knot, if necessary, allows you to put the fenders higher and lower without having to release the knot completely. During the trip the fenders are often lost. This can be prevented by using the correct knot and / or placing the fenders on deck/gangway during navigation.

    << Switching inner and outer control >>

    Switching from inside to outside control (or vice versa), the throttles should be neutral in both the inside and outside. If this is not done correctly, it is possible that you will move forward when reversing. Always test whether you can sail backwards before you move on. If you have to slow down or reverse unexpectedly, you will not face any surprises. Damage caused by the wrong switching of inside and outside control is at the expense of your own risk.

    << Houseboats >>

    Mind your stern wave, in particular near houseboats. Timely moderate your speed!! Contactinformation of Yachtcharter P.A. van der Laan are on the rear of the ship. If your speed ist too high and/if your waves are too big, we will soon be called (even if you upholded the max. speed, your waves scan be too high even if your speed is low). If damages are caused, your deposit will be withheld.

    << Passage height bridges >>

    On our website the passage heights of all boats are indicated. Please note that this passage height is with masts and wind screens/windows down and without the flags sticking out.

    Do not assume that the indicated passage heights of bridges are exact. The passage heights of the bridges can also vary due to, among other things, the changing water level and the wave action of other boats. Always approach a bridge calmly and try to judge whether the boat will fit underneath.

  • 21. Return with the boat

    21. << Come back to the base in time >>

    The time and date you have to return the motoryacht is mentioned on the contract and invoice. Keep om mind, the motoryacht needs to be clean and empty on the date and time mentioned on the contract and invoice. If you return too late the new customers will probably not be able to board on time. We can charge a fee of about € 50,- per hour.

    Bad weather is also no reason to return the boat too late. You need to check the weather forecast yourself and if necessary adjust your route to be back on time. If necessary, you can stay overnight in our harbor previous to disembarking the next day.

  • 22. Return of deposit and Reckoning

    22. During refeuling, the boat will be checked by our staff for damages and possible cleaningcosts. We do appreciate it very much if you report damages and defects on the motoryacht and/or inventory. This way we can repair the damage or complete the inventory before the next customers will board. De costs for diesel, possible damage and cleaning costs will be passed by the staff at the tankstation to the staff in the office.

    De instructors will bring the motoryacht to our harbor themselves after the ship is returned clean/empty/tidied and checked for damages. All costs will be noted at the office and will be settled with the return of the deposit.

  • 23. Lost property

    23. Check the cabinets and corners, after you emptied the boat. If you notice you forgot something, let us know as soon as possible. We will store lost property for one month at the most (from the day of return). In general we try to contact the one who is on the rental agreement and discus what to do with the lost properties. Attention! Food will not be stored.

  • 24. Taxi to our base

    24.<< http://taxi-schipholamsterdam.nl >>
    +31642386099
    ± € 55 euro voor 4 personen

    Or

    << http://www.schipholtaxi.nl >>

  • 25. Arrival by public transportation

    25. << Public transportation starting Schiphol >>

    • Interliner 370 till “Kruisweg” – “Woubrugge”
    • Bus 182 till “Kerkweg” – “Woubrugge”

    << Public transportation starting Utrecht >>
    You can travel by train to Alphen aan den Rijn. From the station in Alphen aan den Rijn you can take:

    • Interliner 370 till “Kruisweg” – “Woubrugge”
    • Bus 182 till “Kerkweg” – “Woubrugge”

    << Public transportation starting Leiden (trainstation) >>

    • Bus 182 till “Kerkweg” – “Woubrugge”

    It is an 8 minute walk from the busstop till our office on Vrouwgeestweg 71 – woubrugge. Our office is located on “Vrouwgeestweg 71”, where you can check in. Our harbor is halfway the “`vrouwgeestweg”; first harbor on your left when walking from the busstop towards our office.

    << All busses passing “Kerkweg” in “Woubrugge”>>

    • Bus 182
    • Bus 249

    << Visit http://9292.nl/en to plan your route by public transport! >>

  • 26. Arrival by car

    26. You can park your car without charge. There is parking space at our harbor. Once it is full, you can park at our shipyard. Of course, you still have the opportunity to load or unload your luggage on arrival or departure.

    GPS : 52.1619568 x 4.640012599999977

    << Recommended Route from Amsterdam towards Den Haag/Haarlem (A4) >>

    • Exit 4-“Nieuw-Vennep” to N207 towards “Alphen a/d Rijn/Leimuiden”.
    • Turn left to “Leimuiderweg/N207”
    • Turn right to “Kruisweg/N446” (Woubrugge)
    • Take the 3th exit on the roundabout to “A. de Graaflaan”
    • Turn right to stay on the” A. de Graaflaan”
    • At the end, use the curve to the left
    • Take the first turn left to “Vrouwgeestweg”

    << Recommended Route from Utrecht (A2) >>

    • follow the signs “E25/E30/A12” towards “Rotterdam/Den Haag”
    • Follow the right-hand lane to take exit 12a-Bodegraven to the N11 towards Bodegraven/Alphen a/d Rijn/Leiden
    • Continue onto the N11 (signs for Bodegraven-Centrum / Alphen a / d Rijn / Leiden)
    • Take exit 2-Alphen a / d Rijn-Oost to N207 direction Ter Aar/Nieuwkoop/Alphen a/d Rijn-Oost/Boskoop
    • Follow the 2 right-hand lanes to turn right onto the N207 (signs for Zwammerdam / Ter Aar / Nieuwkoop)
    • Go straight ahead at the traffic lights until the first roundabout. Take the 2nd exit here (straight ahead)
    • At the second roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Zegerbaan / N207 (left)
    • Go straight ahead at the first traffic lights.
    • Turn left at the next traffic lights onto Kruisweg / N446 (Woubrugge)
    • At the second roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto A. de Graaflaan (turn left)
    • Turn right to stay on the” A. de Graaflaan”
    • At the end, use the curve to the left
    • Take the first turn left to “Vrouwgeestweg”

  • 27. Fishing license

    27. Fishing – Vispas

    We often get a request to arrange a fishing pass. Unfortunately you will have to do this yourself as it also requiered legitimation. A small VISpas costs about € 11,50.  You can order a fishing pass at VISpas.nl

    Or you can buy a fishing pass at the addresses below:

    Pets & Co Buitencentrum
    Ouvertureweg 1 7
    2402DT Alphen aan den Rijn
    Zuid-Holland, Nederland

    Contactperson: S. van Arkel
    buitencentrum@petsenco.com
    +31 172 491 260
    http://www.petsenco.nl

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    Dierenspeciaalzaak Flipper
    Van Forreestlaan 10
    2404HC Alphen aan den Rijn
    Zuid-Holland, Nederland
    +31 172 491 772

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