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Klein Vaarbewijs 2

From the chart to open water.

You need Klein Vaarbewijs 2 (KVB2) to take a boat that requires a licence onto the larger waters as well, such as the IJsselmeer and Waddenzee. For this, you pass the KVB1 and KVB2 theory exams at the CBR.

Start with KVB1, you need that exam tooSee what the course will cover

This course is not available yet.

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A look aheadYour route starts on the chartIllustration for the future course.

What is KVB2 and what do you need for it?

Waters
The KVB1 waters, plus the Westerschelde, Oosterschelde, Waddenzee, Eems, Dollard, IJsselmeer, IJmeer and Markermeer. On the Rhine above the Spijksche Veer you also need a sportpatent.
Boats
The same boats as KVB1. The difference is the water.
Exams
Two theory exams at the CBR: KVB1 (€53.15) and KVB2 (€63.25).
KVB2 exam
27 questions in 90 minutes, on legal rules and navigation. You pass with 35 out of 50 points.
Afterwards
Health declaration (€13.25) and licence application (€12.70). The card is issued from age 18.
Total
€142.35 to the CBR if you take both exams once.
International
KVB2 also counts as an international licence (ICC) for inland and coastal waters.

Checked on 6 November 2026

What the course will help you do

We're building a course with visual explanations and exercises you control yourself. Here's what we have planned.

Plot your own course

Connect positions, distances and courses with what you see on the chart. Practise chartwork by doing it yourself.

Understand tides and currents

See how changing water affects your trip. From depth and tides to the effect of currents on your course.

See the whole trip

Bring charts, weather and open-water rules together. Learn which decisions to make before departure and along the way.

Your next step after KVB1

KVB1 lays the foundations with navigation rules, signs and boat handling. KVB2 builds on that with navigation, tides and chartwork for open water, such as the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea.

Read about the difference between KVB1 and KVB2Read how to get a Dutch boating licence

KVB1 is available now

See how the lessons work. The first 3 lessons are free, with no account needed.

Explore Klein Vaarbewijs 1