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You want to book single?

Our ship does not have single rooms, but you can book a double room for sole use. You will get a small discount on the room price. The room price is the rate per person, times 2. We will give you a 10% discount on the room.

example; the rate per person is €2000, the room rate is then €4000, the single rate is then minus 10%: €3600


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Rent an E-bike

Reserve your e-bike for the entire trip here, the price is € 210,00 per e-bike. The reservation will be shown on your booking, however payment is not made until the final invoice. 

Please note; An ebike reservation is irreversible and comes with a payment obligation. The same conditions apply as for your booking.




Person 2

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Rent an E-bike

Reserve your e-bike for the entire trip here, the price is € 210,00 per e-bike. The reservation will be shown on your booking, however payment is not made until the final invoice. 

Please note; An ebike reservation is irreversible and comes with a payment obligation. The same conditions apply as for your booking.



Holland & Germany tour | Authentic Netherlands and the mighty father Rhine

Holland & Germany tour

Departure port Amsterdam Destination Cologne Countries: Germany, Netherlands Departure date 08 may 2026 Price € 3.565,- p.p.

Included in your tour:

  • 8 nights onboard Merlijn
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Full service of staff, maintaining cabins, manned bar (no self-service)
  • Porterage of luggage upon arrival and departure
  • Private stateroom of 11 m2 with 2 comfortable beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be pushed together/separated. Individual climate control and private bathroom with shower, toilet, sink, heated and illuminated mirror. Coffee & tea-making facilities from Nespresso, a varied package with coffee cups included.
  • Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, hand soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe & slippers.
  • Daily loading and unloading of your bicycle to and from the ship
  • Use of lightweight state-of-the-art bicycle
  • Use of a waterproof bike bag, city backpack, towel, water bottle, helmet with communication system.
  • English speaking-tour guide (experienced guide who knows the route like the back of their hand)
  • Support vehicle, there will be a staffed support vehicle on several days during the scheduled bike tours.
  • Brochures of the area available on board
  • Harbour, lock and canal fees

 

Included culinary care:

  • Welcome drink with bubbles and warm snacks
  • All day unlimited coffee & specialty-coffee prepared with fresh milk, variation of tea, hot chocolate and potable ice water (self-service).
  • Extensive breakfast buffet daily with at least; 2 warm dishes, freshly baked croissants or similar pastries, various types of bread, toaster, yoghurt, cereals, fresh fruit and various beverages.
  • Packed lunch prepared by the staff in a special lunch bag with at least a lavish sandwich, snack and drink.
  • 7 three-course dinners
  • Dinners are based on ‘plate service’, meals are served in the dining area.
  • Meals are perceived by our guests as “luxurious” or even “gourmet style”.

 

Included beverages during bar opening hours:

  • Several sodas served from a small bottle
  • Wide variety of wines (also non-alcoholic wine)
  • Beer on tap and various beers from the bottle (also non-alcoholic beer)

 

Included excursions:

  • Ferry costs on the bicycle route
  • 1 Dutch lunch on-route
  • Visit of a castle

 

Not included in your tour:

  • 1 dinner, the day and location will be announced at the start of the tour
  • Excursions, entrance fees and guided tours other than mentioned
  • Beverages other than those mentioned (such as spirits and cocktails)
  • City maps, bike maps, etc. (we have a lot available however we can’t guarantee every destination)
  • Inbound and outbound journeys, such as flights, trains, bus or other type of transfers
  • Gratuities (cash only)
  • Electronic payments of your onboard expenses (cash only)
  • Insurances, we strongly recommend that you purchase cancellation insurance as well as travel insurance.

 

Not included extra services on board (payable on board):

  • Rental of electric bicycles €30,- per piece, per day. Reservations in advance are advisable
  • Laundry service, current price available on board
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Wolfsburg to Berlin/Spandau

July 06 - 13 / 2024

Dear Merlijn crew, It always happens. After a trip, a friend of yours may ask you what the \"best and most memorable moment\" of the trip had been. Here is our answer (Assumpta\'s and mine): The whole trip was memorable! There are a few reasons why the whole trip surpasses by far the \"one memorable moment\" that most people enjoy taking from a trip. Firstly, the captain, the chef, the guide, and the rest of the members of the crew demonstrated one of the highest levels of professionalism and also a most friendly welcome aboard throughout the trip. Secondly, the Merlijn was kept in such a state of good care and good taste that it was the perfect \"home away from home\". And thirdly, although pure coincidence, from the very first moment we set sail and, again, throughout the trip, the best rapport and camaraderie permeated the whole group of twenty people who didn\'t know each other previously and came from so many different walks of life. By the way, you can read my full report NATURA i AIGUA - BICI i BARCASSA (Nature and Water - Bike and Boat) at my blog: https://esporqueret.net/2024/09/08/natura-i-aigua-bici-i-barcassa-alemanya/#more-14653 So, one word is in order: Congratulations! With our best wishes and kindest regards. Julià & Assumpta Barcelona Catalonia