Sailing the canals of Breda yourself
Discover just how beautiful Breda is from the water. The historic canals of Breda are perfect for a relaxing boat trip with friends or the whole family. Choose a boat tour with a skipper, or go for self-drive and become the captain yourself.
After a short introduction, you’ll set off on your own for a two-hour cruise in one of our sloops. Our boats are easy to handle, allowing you to sail past Breda’s many historic landmarks and enjoy its stunning natural surroundings.
When will you come and explore the canals of Breda?
Two hours of self-drive boating from €75
WHAT DO WE
OFFER?
Our boats
Our boats range from 7 to 10 persons capacity enabling you discover the Breda Singels in a very relaxed way! Besides, you don’t even need a boating license for it.
Unique journey
Sail yourself across the Breda Singels along ‘t Spanjaardsgat, the Valkenbergpark, the Koepelgevangenis (prison) and many other places of interest and be surprised by all beautiful attractions Breda offers from the water.
BAAI Breda
BAAI is the very hotspot and starting point of your journey. It is a wonderful place on the water where you can enjoy a delicious snack and/or drink both before and after sailing.
Welcome to Zelf Varen Breda
Zelf Varen Breda is one of the fine labels of Groepsuitjes (Group Outings) Breda. It started in 2008 with the organization of a group sailing through the Breda Singels and now we really are a household name in the area. Discover the Breda canals in a real relaxed way during a self-sailing trip and combine it with tasty snacks and drinks on board while enjoying the outdoor life.
Our route
During your Self Sailing trip across the Breda Singels you will experience a fantastic combination of beautiful attractions like ‘t Spanjaardsgat, ‘t Kasteel (Castle) of Breda, the Koepelgevangenis (prison) and, not in the least, the magnificent Valkenburgpark. Halfway you will make a small detour towards the Mark, a small river, where the canal is quite narrow and its surroundings greener!
