What is the cost of a boating license?
The cost of a boating license depends on which license you obtain and how you study for it. There are two types of boating licenses: Boating License 1 and Boating License 2. The numbers indicate the waterways in which you are permitted to boat with that license.
With a Boating License 1, you are permitted to boat on rivers, canals, and small lakes. With a Boating License 2, you are also permitted to boat on larger bodies of water and coastal waters. You can take both exams separately, or you can take them at the same time. This is more difficult, but it will save you money. At Alpina.nl all the costs associated with obtaining a boating license for you.
What does a boating license course cost?
You have full control over the cost of a boating license course. Of course, you can choose to obtain your license through self-study; in that case, your only expense will be the €20 cost of the textbook. However, the course material is quite complex, which can make it a bit more difficult to follow through self-study alone.
You can also choose to take a course. Some schools offer one-day courses, where you attend classes for one day and then continue studying at home. A one-day course costs about €150. You can also take an online course, where you receive instruction digitally. The cost of an online course is usually between €75 and €100.
During a course, you will learn everything you need to know for the boating license exam. For example, you will learn how to handle the rudder, how the outboard motor works, how to moor and what to do if someone goes overboard. In addition, regulations and laws on the water are often reviewed. The Boating License 2 course goes a step further, of course, and focuses on navigation and meteorology, among other topics.
What does a boating license exam cost?
To get your boating license, you only need to pass a theory exam, not a practical exam. To pass Boating License 2, you must successfully pass both the KVB1 and KVB2 exams. You can take both exams consecutively, or take KVB1 first and KVB2 later. The cost for the KVB1 exam is €44.45. The cost for the KVB2 exam is €52.90. If you take both exams at the same time, you often get a discount. The exam then costs about €75.
Frequently asked questions about the cost of boating license
What is the cost for Boating License 1?
For the theory book, the KVB 1 exam and the boating license, you pay €75.05. In addition, the cost depends on the type of course you take. Suppose you take a day course of €150, you will spend a total of €225.05.
What are the costs for Boating License 2?
For the theory book, the KVB 2 exam and the boating license, you pay €83.50. If you additionally take an online course of €100 you will spend a total of €183.50. So the cost depends on the type of course you take.
Does my age affect the cost of the boating license?
No, your age is not a factor. There is no minimum age for taking the Small Boating License exam. You can take it at age 18 or at age 65. How old you are does not affect the cost. Persons who are younger than 18 do have to wait a while before they get the boating license. Read more.
Can I save on the cost of the boating license?
You could save on costs by not taking a course, but rather mastering the material through self-study. In our experience, however, the material can be quite complicated, and the success rate is higher with a course. You can decide what is the best learning method for you.
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