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Merlijn

Comfort Plus Class Boat

Germany, Netherlands

Pronounced "Mer-line"

  • Capacity: 24 passengers
  • Length x Width: 50 x 6.8 meters
  • Draught 1.40 m
  • Total of 12 cabins
  • Shower and toilet in all cabins
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, and soap
  • Unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water during the cruise

The 12 luxurious passenger cabins are all 11 m² in size with two comfortable airbeds that can be pushed together or separated, a desk, a wardrobe closet, a hairdryer, and a safe.

The lounge covers 90 m². It is comfortably furnished in a modern style with a restaurant area and lounge near the bar. You can enjoy fresh air, water, and nature in all weather on the 40 m² sun deck.

The entire ship is climate controlled and you can adjust the temperature in your own cabin.

You can treat yourself to an aperitif or a drink in our bar, but room service is also available.

The cuisine on board is a delight, prepared in a galley equipped with modern appliances. The chef (who is usually Jantien) not only provides you with breakfast but will also prepare a packed lunch for you if you wish to go cycling or canoeing. A lunch is also served on board and the evening meal is sumptuous. You can be assured that all of your dietary needs will be met.

There is outdoor sport equipment available on board which include:

  • 6 electric bikes and 1 tandem available for rental
  • Touring bikes - with helmets and very good gel seat covers available
  • Whisper boats

Although only your own helmet provides the best fit, bicycle helmets are available to borrow on board for the week.  These are high quality Gyro helmets, universal size. 

The Merlijn has 6 e-bikes available to rent.  You may reserve them in advance.  The cost is €20 per day, payable on board.  The Merlijn accepts Visa and MasterCard for payment.

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    tours on Merlijn

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      TypeBoth
      SkillEasy
      Length7– days

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      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length7 days

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      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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      TypeBoth
      SkillEasy
      Length8– days

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      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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    • Amsterdam to Bruges Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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    • Metz to Cochem Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeBoth
      SkillEasy
      Length7–8 days

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    • Amsterdam to Bremen Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8–15 days

      Amsterdam to Bremen Netherlands, Germany June 14, 2014  Offering a  a combination of beautiful landscape, lakes and rivers, charming Dutch villages in the provinces of Friesland and Groningen, and two countries, …

    • Berlin to Magdeburg Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length7 days

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    • Bremen to Magdeburg Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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    • Magdeburg to Cologne Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

      Magdeburg to Cologne Germany July 27, 2013 The  "Divine Miss M", the elegant Merlijn, will be your accommodations for this bike and boat tour starting in Magdeburg,  situated on the Elbe River, and …

    • Mainz to Metz Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length8 days

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      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy–Moderate
      Length8 days

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    • Merzig to Koblenz Photo
      TourBike + Boat
      TypeGuided
      SkillEasy
      Length7 days

      Merzig to Koblenz Germany, Luxembourg Koblenz to Merzig October 4, 2014 (SELF-GUIDED TOUR) … Beginning in Merzig, not far from the French border, you will bike along the Saar River, with its stunning landscape. One of the highlights of the tour is the …

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