Aren't there already enough routes available on the internet?
There are plenty of routes available, both on paper and in digital form.
Still, we’d like to share a selection of routes that you can actually enjoy
navigating yourself. Routes are never completely fixed because of construction work,
changing waterways, or new restrictions can all affect what’s possible.
Planning a route is fun, but travelling it is even better.
That’s why we talk about "Routes Planned" and
"Routes Done". Some routes are carefully prepared in advance,
others are the result of real journeys we’ve already made.
We hope they inspire you and help you create some great experiences of your own.
Disclaimer
All routes shown here were written and checked at the time they were planned.
Because conditions can change, it’s always a good idea to double-check the details
before you set off. We can’t take responsibility if a route turns out to be blocked,
longer than expected, or requires you to turn back.
Most importantly: always check whether a route is suitable for your vessel.
YOU are responsible for making sure your boat’s dimensions,
draft, and height match the route. And just to be clear: Being “smaller than Tom”
doesn’t automatically mean a route will work for you 😉
Bonus Information for the Netherlands: Varen doe je Samen
Within the Netherlands we have alot of information regarding important waterway junctions.
You can find this information on the website of
the severalpartners on, and about the waterways.
There are some very, very interesting cards and brochures you can download!
We certainly would like to advice you to visit the site. Even Jacco, who is pretty experienced, was impressed with the very
simple, but understandable explanations in those cards and brochures. And he's pretty sceptical about such things.
And at this site you will find all the
junctions per region.
Here are the new routes, which are ready to be used, or are still under
construction. This means that the information in these plans must be checked
before undertaking the route. Longer routes take some more time because we
want to plan it as detailed as possible.
In particular you should check (along the route):
NtM's Notice to Mariners Temporary or permanent changes to:
Waterways
Bridges
Locks
Buoys and Beacons
Depths / Dredging
NtS's Notice to Skippers (under RIS: River Information Services)
Bridge clearances
Depth information
Lock details
Fuel stations
Availability of marinas
This implies that YOU should check the route with the measurements of your boat,
and modify it to your needs! Or even decide that the route is not navigable for you.
Planned routes with short explanation, and link
Date of Planning
Short Explanation
Link
Done
17-10-2025
The famous "Meuse → Mosel →
Rhine" route. (Under construction)
Down here, you will find the routes we already travelled with Tom. Some are longer, some are
shorter. Some where planned, some caused by detours. And most of them where in the "Kop van Noord Holland"
during 2025.
The links might take you to our (yearly) overview page(s), or to the planning page of that route.
Completed routes with date, short explanation, and link
We try to update this website as often as possible!
Our upgrade plans.
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The images on this site are NOT for navigation. Never. NOT. Use them for that and it’s your fault, your problem.
Sue me over it, and the court will officially record you as dumber than rubber dog shit from Hong Kong.