5 minutes to book. Best day of our entire trip. Everything felt effortless from pickup to sunset.
Westhoek Marina — at a glance
25 boats are available to book from Westhoek Marina — 63% of the boats in Nieuwpoort (40 in all). The most common models are Magnifique (4), Elegance (4), Caprice (4), Horizon 1 (2), Classique (2) — 13 models in all. Built 1994–2024, 8.8–15 m long, 1–5 cabins, up to 12 guests.
The marina
Other bases in Nieuwpoort
- VVW-Nieuwpoort 12 boats
- KYCN Nieuwpoort 3 boats
Getting there
By air. The nearest airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), about 125 km from the base as the crow flies; Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is about 145 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request, and a taxi from the airport is the usual alternative.
Getting to the area, what to see ashore and a week's itinerary from here are on the Nieuwpoort page.
Ports near Nieuwpoort
Kinrooi (20 boats · 214 km) · All boats in Belgium
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of boats can I charter from Westhoek Marina?
25 boats are available to book from Westhoek Marina: 25 motor boats. The most common models are Magnifique, Elegance, Caprice, Horizon 1.
How many boats are based at Westhoek Marina?
25 of the 40 charter boats in Nieuwpoort are based at Westhoek Marina. The other bases in Nieuwpoort are VVW-Nieuwpoort (12), KYCN Nieuwpoort (3).
Can I take a boat out for just one day?
Yes — 25 boats here accept a single-day booking. A day rate is quoted for the specific boat and date, so pick your day on the boat’s own page and the price comes back live.
What is not in the price?
The figure is for the boat. Transit log, tourist tax and the APA are mandatory, set per boat, and paid at the base. Skipper, hostess, extra equipment and other services are optional and also settled at the base.
Why do some boats show no price?
25 of the 25 boats from Westhoek Marina are on request — usually larger or crewed yachts, where the rate depends on the week and the crew. They are left out of every figure above.
How far is the airport from Westhoek Marina?
The nearest airport is Brussels Airport (BRU), about 125 km away as the crow flies; Rotterdam Airport (RTM) is about 145 km. Transfer times by road are longer; most charter companies arrange a transfer to the base on request.
Do I need a licence to charter bareboat here?
For a sailing yacht, a recognised skipper’s certificate (ICC or national equivalent) is checked at handover; without one, a skipper is booked as an extra on the boat page.
What day do charters start?
Weekly charters run Saturday to Saturday: handover in the afternoon and return to the base the evening before check-out in the morning — the exact times are on each boat’s page.