Marina in the
heart of Rotterdam

It can be done at The Red Apple Marina

Moorings & winter storage

Mooring in Rotterdam?

Contact us to check availability

Reserve a transient spot (up to 1 month max) via the convenient Bluewater App.

Using the form below you can apply for a temporary permanent berth (from 1 month and fixed place).

Permanent berth holders will have access to our Aquarium pontoon and beautiful deck terrace. This is also where the washroom facilities are located and a coffee machine and kitchenette are available.
You will also receive a 30% discount on other facilities in the port: overnight stays or meetings (on the ship“The Coaster“, in the “Aquarium” or one of the two Wikkelboats) as well as on the newest addition: The Harbour Wellness.
The latter can be booked per 2-hour session or become a member of it with which you can use the wellness and water sports rental activities 1-2 times weekly.

We offer 60 berths for boats up to 12.5 meters long. Currently there are still some free spots available. Please contact us as soon as possible if you would like a berth. After filling the available spots, we again work with a waiting list, with allocation based on the date of signing the agreement. Passersby can book a temporary spot through the Bluewater app.

Welcome promotion: €250 for new liggers on first lying year!

Notice! Temporary or permanent occupancy will not be allowed. Also, your boat should be well maintained and also visually neat looking

The annual mooring fee (season April 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027) for the Red Apple Marina depends on the length of the boat and the desired box size:

<6 meters: €1,840 (berth numbers 17-24 + 59)
6-8 meters: €2,150 (berth numbers 39-58 and 17-24)
8-10 meters: €2,730 (berth numbers 2-14 and 25-28)
10-12 meters: €3,310 (berth numbers 1 and 29-34, 39&40)

Temporary welcome offer for new liggers: When entering into a two-year agreement 10% discount on first two years

Regular moorers receive a 30% discount on overnight stays, rental of the floating meeting/event venues, water sports rentals and the Harbour Wellness (incl. membership).

We do not offer winter storage ourselves, but you can take boats up to about 8 meters in length to Stijlo Botenstalling in Nieuwerkerk aan de IJssel.

Book early!

Additional Services and Facilities

  • Electricity consumption: €0.45 per kWh (prices as of January 2026; subject to periodic adjustment).
  • Service fees: Includes maintenance of marina facilities, electricity and water connection fees, water usage, security, use of restrooms and showers, and participation in events.
  • Security: Access to the port is secured with an electronic lock, operable from your cell phone or with a physical tag. HD cameras continuously monitor the port.
  • Parking: Affordable parking is available under the Markthal (starting at €10 per day); see www.parkereninmarkthal.nl. Or in the parking lot of The Red Apple on Wijnbrugstraat (max. €24 per 24 hours).
On the website of Varen Doe Je Samen you can find advice on crossing waterways at difficult points in Rotterdam.

At https://vaarbewijsfilmpjes.nl/ there are helpful videos on the rules of the road on the water, essential for obtaining Boating License 1/2.

The Port Authority offers an informative video and more information.

Please be mindful of the bridges when entering or leaving our harbor. Bridges are operated remotely. Call 010-4131805 (Leuvehavenbrug) or in the evening 010-4857900 (Erasmusbrug).

The free app “The Tide” lets you see high and low tide times. The bridges around our harbor are about 2.25 NAP.

For a full list of surrounding bridges, click here.

Since January 2025, our team of harbor masters, on behalf of the Municipality of Rotterdam, has also functioned as supervisor/steiger manager for the River Cruise ships moored along Boompjeskade, Oosterkade and Rhijnspoorkade.

We see to it that they are docked there at the right places and times and adhere to the agreements made with the Municipality of Rotterdam.

Moorings & Winter Storage

All information at a glance

Interested in a berth?

Are you interested in a berth? Then fill out the form on our website, and you will receive a berth agreement from us for your signature.

Please note: No temporary or permanent occupancy is allowed, and the boat must be well maintained and visually neat.

For questions or more information, please contact us via email: bestuur@theredapplemarina.nl.