294 | Crossing Amsterdam with our Boat - SAWLORS
29 December 2025 · 14 min · 7K views · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Boat glides under raised drawbridge in Amsterdam canal
What this video covers
Thais Canado and Beto Toledo navigate their Dutch Barge through the center of Amsterdam, passing the Nemo Museum and historic vessels before entering the Amstel River.▶ 3:38 The crew coordinates bridge openings with local operators and manages transit through locks while hosting guests from the Travel and Fun YouTube channel.▶ 4:07 The passage requires careful timing, as bridge operating schedules shift significantly on November 1st, causing the crew to encounter unexpected closures and route changes.▶ 6:59 After navigating the river system, the vessel reaches Gouda, where the crew secures permission to enter the city’s canal system despite seasonal restrictions on visiting boats.▶ 10:35 The family settles in Gouda for the winter, enrolling their child, Domenico, in a local school while using the city as a base for regional rail travel to Rotterdam and Dordrecht.▶ 13:09 The season concludes with plans to depart for Belgium and France as spring weather returns.▶ 12:35
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