For visiting boats
The Veerhaven lies in the Scheepvaartkwartier on the Nieuwe Maas, in the middle of Rotterdam and a short walk from museums, restaurants and the centre; from the sea there are no bridges or locks to pass. Dug between 1852 and 1854, it became the yacht harbour of KR&ZV De Maas in 1909 and since 1990 has been run by the Stichting Veerhaven Rotterdam, which keeps a fleet of historic seagoing sailing ships here. Visitors lie in the sheltered basin in front of the Bureau Veerhaven, a former river-police post on a pontoon; register in advance and the harbour master assigns a berth. On the river call Sector Maasbruggen on VHF 81 and expect up to 1.5 knots of tide across the entrance.
- Guest berths
- Register via the form or the harbour master; pay the harbour master or by the iMarina QR code by the office. On the river keep to starboard, no tacking, engine ready; call Sector Maasbruggen on VHF 81. Flood runs from about 2 h before to 1 h after HW Rotterdam; watch for the water taxi to Hotel New York.
- Position
- 51°54.45′ N 4°28.73′ E (51.90744, 4.47891)
- Fuel
- Nearest: Rotterdam Marina (fuel), 1.3 km.
- Office
- Jul–Aug daily 09:00–18:00; May, Jun, Sep Mon–Tue 10–12 and 16–18, Wed–Sun 10–18; Apr and Oct Mon–Thu 09–11 and 16–18, Fri–Sun 09–13 and 15–19; Nov–Mar irregular, by appointment
checked 18 Oct 2026 - Phone
- +31 6 24351927
Prices
| Visitor, per metre per 24 h drinking water included | €3 per m / day |
|---|---|
| Shore power 230 V / 16 A | €4 / day |
| Shore power 380 V / 32 A | €8 / day |
| Hot shower | €0.50 / once |
| Washer or dryer, per load | €4 / once |
Included in the berth price: water. Price list → · checked 18 Oct 2026 – prices may change
Services and facilities
© OpenStreetMap · OpenSeaMap — sea marks for the approach
Sailing here? Take VesselSOS with you.
- Family see you from shoreA live link in any browser – they don’t need the app.
- One tap to the right rescue centreHere JRCC Den Helder – the app switches centre as you move, with your position and call script even without signal.
- Return-time checkIf you’re not back in time, your people know.
- Shared hazard mapRocks, nets and other hazards reported by other boaters.
Frequently asked
Is there fuel at Veerhaven, Rotterdam?
We don't know whether there is fuel on site; the nearest fuel is Rotterdam Marina (fuel), 1.3 km.
Who do I call in an emergency at sea here?
Sea rescue: JRCC Den Helder +31 88 958 4040. Or call 112. On the radio: MAYDAY on VHF channel 16.