Welcome to Verenigingshaven Aeolus! The marina offers a beautiful location less than 10 minutes' walk from IJplein, from where the GVB ferry will take you to Amsterdam Central Station for free. Within walking distance you will find several popular attractions, including cosy shopping streets, Chinatown, the Jordaan, Noordermarkt and the Nine Streets. You can also choose to spend a day at the harbour and enjoy their welcoming clubhouse and ever-blossoming garden. Please note that in the months of April, May, June and September, the clubhouse is open from 2pm to 6pm only on Saturdays and Sundays.
Aeolus is a small marina with 60 berths, but they have a rich history of more than 100 years, having been established in 1918. Despite the limited space, they strive to remain an active association, where water sports are central, but events, marina maintenance, meetings and social contact are also important aspects.
Every year, they organise several trips for both motorboats and sailboats, from sea sailors to river cruisers. They have two days a year when all members meet to prepare the port for the sailing season or winter. They also hold meetings to discuss ongoing issues and make any changes.
An association marina like Aeolus can only exist thanks to the active contribution of its members. This can range from small events and projects to participation on the board to keep the marina running smoothly. If you would like to contribute, visit their 'Become a Member' page and fill in your details.
As a passer-by or winter moorer, you are of course also very welcome. If you would like to visit the marina during an event, please check their calendar.
Facilities at the marina include:
- Roller power connection (6 amps) on the jetties.
- Sufficient drinking water hoses on reels to refill your water tank.
- 3 showers and 5 toilets on the marina, which require a 50-cent contribution.
- In the cosy clubhouse, you can enjoy cold drinks and snacks at canteen prices.
- There are supermarkets in the immediate vicinity, including the Jumbo food market and a Dirk supermarket. There is also an off-licence nearby.
- Restaurants nearby include Europizza, Sexyland, Hotel De Goudfazant and Oedipus.
For winter moorers, it is possible to stay at their marina from 1 November to 1 April, albeit with limited access to facilities. Water and electricity remain available in the marina.
For rates for the entire winter period, please contact them.
Board members of Aeolus are:
- Chairman: Rodney Nikkels
- Harbour commissioner: Jeroen Vermandere
- Treasurer: Willem Smit
- Secretary: Olivier van Keulen
- Events: Anneloes Rosenstok
If you wish to contact them, please send an e-mail to [email protected].
For telephone contact with the harbour master, they can be reached from 1 April to 30 September, between 9am and 5pm, on +31 6 571 002 77.
You are warmly welcomed at Verenigingshaven Aeolus and they hope you will have a great time at their marina!