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294 | Crossing Amsterdam with our Boat - SAWLORS

December 29, 2025 · 14 min · 7K views · Amsterdam, Netherlands

Boat glides under raised drawbridge in Amsterdam canal

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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.7:15 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.13:06 The season concludes with plans to depart for Belgium and France as spring weather returns.13:14

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