Obtaining a Pleasure Boat Licence
If you want to sail a pleasure craft that is longer than 25 metres, you will need a Groot Pleziervaartbewijs II (Large Pleasure Craft Licence II). Conditions apply to the Large Pleasure Craft Licence. For example, you must take an examination at the CBR (Central Office for Motor Vehicle Driver Testing).
Last updated on 5 June 2025
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Conditions for a Large Pleasure Craft Licence
You can apply for a Large Pleasure Craft Licence II if you meet the conditions. For example that you:
- are at least 18 years of age;
- have a valid health certificate for recreational navigation.
All conditions for the Large Pleasure Craft Licence (in Dutch) can be found on the CBR website.
Applying for a Large Pleasure Craft Licence
You apply for the Large Pleasure Craft Licence II (in Dutch) to the CBR.
Laws and regulations (in Dutch)
Binnenvaartwet, artikel 25, 26 en 27
Binnenvaartregeling, artikel 7.8