The municipality of Voorne aan Zee, located on the South Holland coast, is known for its rich (maritime) history and its various marinas; which are located on Het Haringvliet and Brielse Meer. 

Municipal harbor Hellevoetsluis

Visitors are welcome in Hellevoetsluis' Haaven harbor. You can sail directly from the Haringvliet past the lighthouse into the old naval harbor. Before the old swing bridge in the Vesting, you can moor at the Oostkade on the yacht jetty or at the Westkade along the quay wall. A quieter mooring can be found after the bridge at the Koningskade visitor jetty. 

The municipal harbor of Hellevoetsluis has 30 permanent berths and 150 berths for visitors. The marinas in the center and in the merchant harbor offer modern berths with water, electricity, and sanitary facilities.

Data Hellevoetsluis

  • Maximum draft: 3.5 meters
  • Maximum length: 62 meters
  • Maximum width: 12 meters
  • Electricity on the jetty: 16 Amp/hour
  • Wifi is free
  • Payment can be made by PIN
  • AED 

Facilities in Hellevoetsluis

  • Toilets and showers are located below the harbor office. In the Merchant Port, there is a toilet building on the Land van Egel.
  • Several restaurants nearby
  • Various museums in the area
  • Beaches and recreational areas
  • Children's play area
  • Swimming pool nearby
  • Bicycle rental at the harbor office
  • Drinking water
  • Port fees can be paid by debit card or QR code.
  • Camping nearby
  • Hotel nearby
  • AED available
  • Reservations are not possible.

Operating hours Bridge over the Haaven

Would you like to moor behind the bridge?
Please notify us 5 minutes before the turning time by calling 06 14 62 55 51 or via VHF channel 74.
Or position yourself clearly visible 5 minutes before the turning time directly in front of the bridge (from April 15 to October 15).

Notes:

  • Between January 2 and April 15, and between October 16 and December 31, you must report by telephone every day at least 15 minutes before the shift starts.
    You can call 06 46 21 16 35.
  • Easter Monday is treated as a Sunday.
  • The last operating times on December 5, 24, and 31 are canceled.
PeriodDaysOperation times
January 2 through April 15Monday through Friday8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.30
 Saturday and Sunday10.00, 13.00, 16.30
October 16 through December 31Monday through Friday8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.30
 Saturday and Sunday10.00, 13.00, 16.30
April 16 to May 31Monday through FridayEvery hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 Saturday and SundayEvery hour between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
September 1 through October 15Monday through FridayEvery hour between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
 Saturday and SundayEvery hour between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
June 1 through August 31Monday through SundayEvery hour between 8 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Operation times Lock Kanaal door Voorne

Would you like to moor at a water sports club in the Voorns Canal?
Please report in 5 minutes before the lock opening time by calling 06 46 21 16 35 or VHF channel 74.
Or position yourself clearly visible 5 minutes before the lock opening time directly in front of the lock (from April 15 to October 15).

Please note! Limited service

From Friday, January 30, until the end of March, we will only be operating the lock twice a day due to repair work. Once the work is complete, we will resume operating according to the regular schedule.

Operating hours: 

  • Monday through Friday: 8:15 a.m., 4:30 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: 10:15 a.m., 4:45 p.m. 

Contact details Hellevoetsluis

  • Would you like to moor in the center? Then sail in at the lighthouse.
  • Would you like to moor in the merchant port? Enter at the easternmost port entrance.
  • Please pay at one of our harbor offices after mooring.
  • Address of the port office Brug over de Haaven: Westkade 10, 3221 AV, Hellevoetsluis.
  • Address of the merchant port office: Kanaalweg Westzijde 6, 3221 LK, Hellevoetsluis.
  • Telephone number for the swing bridge in the Haaven van de Vesting (for operation): 06 14 62 55 51.
  • Phone number for the bridge and lock at the Voorne Canal: 06 46 21 16 35.
  • VHF radio on channel 74
  • General email address: nl
  • The harbor masters are Kees Keijzer and John van der Perk, and the harbor employees are Petra Hennevanger and Gerrit Kruis.

Brielle Harbor Center

You are welcome at our Centrum Haven Brielle marina in Brielle. Centrum Haven Brielle has 230 permanent berths and 250 linear meters of berthing space for visitors. You can purchase a permanent berth for one year for vessels up to 25 meters in length. It is possible to inquire about the availability of a berth for visitors or to reserve a berth by telephone or email. Of course, you are always welcome to visit our harbor office with any questions you may have.

Historic fortified town

A short boat trip from Brielse Meer lake takes you to the historic fortified town of Den Briel. Brielle dates back largely to the seventeenth century and, as a national monument, is one of the best-preserved defensive structures in the Netherlands.

Data Brielle

  • Maximum draft: 2.5 meters
  • Maximum length: 38 meters
  • Maximum width: 7.3 meters
  • Electricity on the jetty: 16 Amp/hour
  • Wifi is free
  • Payment can be made by PIN
  • AED 

Facilities Brielle

  • Toilets and showers
  • Drinking water
  • Watersports Shop
  • Laundry
  • Holding tank drain point
  • Supermarket nearby
  • Multiple restaurants in the area
  • Multiple hotels in the area
  • Children's playground in the neighborhood
  • Pool Dukdalf
  • Boat repair nearby
  • RV sites nearby
  • Loan/rent bicycles
  • Museums nearby 

Operating times of bridge Brielle

  • Monday through Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • On call from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Between 7:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., we have a response time of 15 minutes.
  • The bridges are operated on request via telephone number06 53 13 62 35.

Contact details Brielle

  • Port office address: Slagveld 56, 3231AP, Brielle.
  • Upon arrival at the marina, please report to the harbor master by calling:0181-412181or06 53136235.
  • The harbor masters are the entrepreneurial duo Kevin Rouss and Mandy Heemskerk.
  • Email address: nl
  • For more information, visit the website: centrumhavenbrielle.nl

Port fees

You pay harbor fees for an overnight stay in the harbors of the Municipality of Voorne aan Zee . The rates are set according to the harbor fees regulation.