Merlijn
Deluxe Class Boat for Bike Tours
Germany, Netherlands
Pronounced “Mer-line," this ship 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 sun deck.
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. The entire ship is climate controlled and you can adjust the temperature in your own cabin.
Overview
- Capacity: 22 passengers for guided tours and 24 passengers for self guided tours
- Dimensions: 50 x 6.8 meters, draught- 1.40 m
Decks & Cabin Layout
- Cabins: 12 (11 guest cabins for guided tours)
Cabin Amenities
- 12 luxurious cabins (11 m²)
- Cabins have two comfortable airbeds (90 x 200 cm) that can be pushed together or separated
- Shower and toilet in all cabins
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Climate controlled
- Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, and soap
- Desk, a wardrobe closet, a hairdryer, and a safe in each cabin
- Laundry service available for €6.50 per kilo
Boat Features & Amenities
- 40 m² sundeck
- Bar, lounge and dining area
- Lounge covering 90 m²
- Room service is available
- Climate controlled
Food & Beverages
- Unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water during the cruise
Bicycles
- Very light aluminum frame (13 kilo’s only)
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Carbon front fork
- Shimano 27 gears
There is outdoor sports equipment available on board, which includes:
- 6 electric bikes and 1 tandem available for rental (tandem is only available for 2019 season)
- Touring bikes - with helmets and very good gel seat covers available
- Whisper boats
The Merlijn prides itself on the top quality bikes offered. See photo below. 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 €25 per day, payable on board. (In 2020 the e-bike rental price is €30 per day, payable on board). The Merlijn accepts Visa and MasterCard for payment.
Merlijn Photos
tours on Merlijn
Tulip Tour - 7 day Netherlands 2020: April 4, April 11, April 18, 2020 The tulip has come to be a respected and treasured symbol in Holland and this seven-day bike and boat tour lets you experience them in all of their glory! The …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7 days |
Mainz to Merzig Germany 2019: Mainz to Merzig: October 5, 2019 (Sold out) … This bike and barge tour through Germany aboard the lovely Merlijn begins in the picturesque town of Mainz. The Old Town, its inner city, is the pride and joy …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day Belgium, Netherlands 2019 Deluxe Class Merlijn: April 20, 2019 … In April and May all of Holland is blooming and this tour shows you some lovely old Dutch towns like Dordrecht and Gouda, famous for its delicious cheese! …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Berlin to Malchin and Malchin to Berlin Germany, Poland Malchin to Berlin: July 6, August 3, and August 17, … This bike and barge tour in Germany and Poland takes you back through history to the past of Eastern Europe. Though the wall has been torn down for about 20 …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 8 days |
Frankfurt to Bamberg or Bamberg to Frankfurt Germany 2019: Frankfurt to Bamberg: September 21, 2019 … Cyle your way from Frankfurt, the most international city in Germany, to medieval Bamberg, once the city of enlightenment. Explore each town and village and …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Tulip Tour - Bruges to Amsterdam - 8 day Netherlands, Belgium 2019 Dates On Comfort Plus boat: Merlijn: April … This cycling vacation takes you through the Belgian pearls of Antwerp, Ghent and on top of that, Bruges! In April and May all of Holland is blooming. …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Authentic Holland Netherlands 2019 Comfort Plus boats: Merlijn: May 19, 2019 … This wonderful bike and boat tour showcases authentic Holland and takes you through the central and Hanseatic region of the Netherlands. It cuts through the …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7–8 days |
Berlin to Wolfsburg Germany 2019 August 24, 2019 2020 July 4, 2020 This bike and barge tour in Germany begins in the exciting city of Berlin. This city is known as one of the most fascinating capitals in the world. There is no …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Bremen to Magdeburg Germany Bremen to Magdeburg: June 6, 2020 On board the beautiful Merlijn, this bike and boat tour meanders through the charming landscape of northern Germany, along the Weser river, lined with …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Frankfurt to Ludwigsburg Germany September 5, 2020. On this tour, you will bike and barge through the valleys of the rivers Main, Neckar, and Rhine, from Ludwigsburg on the Neckar river to Frankfurt/Offenbach on …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Heart of Holland Netherlands 2019 Merlijn: May 11, 2019 Flora High Season: May … On this bike and boat tour in Holland, you will discover the "Groene Hart" or Green Heart of the country, a sparsely populated rural area surrounded by cities …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Both |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Koblenz to Merzig Germany 2019 Merlijn Koblenz to Merzig: September 7, 2019 … This bike and barge tour in Germany loops along the Moselle and Saar River, through quaint German towns, with picturesque half-timbered houses and baroque …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7–8 days |
Ludwigsburg to Mainz Germany 2020 September 12, 2020 This bike and boat tour in Germany aboard the Merlijn needs no introduction. There is just something about the Merlijn, aka, The Magic of the Water. Ask anyone …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy–Moderate |
| Length | 8 days |
Magdeburg to Berlin Germany Magdeburg to Berlin: June 22, 2019 This bike and barge tour in Germany highlights the cities and landscapes in the March of Brandenburg. Brandenburg, the north-east German state surrounding the …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7 days |
Merzig to Cochem Germany October 12, 2019 Cycle along the Saar and Moselle rivers on this bike and barge tour in Germany through charming cities and villages. You begin in Merzig, not far from the …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 7 days |
Wolfsburg to Cologne Germany July 11, 2020 This bike and boat tour in Germany begins in Wolfsburg. From there you'll cycle through Münster, Düsseldorf, and other famous German cities with rich …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Wolfsburg to Koblenz Germany August 31, 2019 This bike and boat tour in Germany begins in Wolfsburg. From there you'll cycle through Münster, Düsseldorf, and other famous German cities with rich …
| Tour | Bike+Boat |
|---|---|
| Type | Guided |
| Skill | Easy |
| Length | 8 days |
Boats + Barges
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- Beluga
- Carissima
- De Amsterdam
- De Holland
- De Nassau
- Elara 1
- Fortuna
- Harmonia
- Magnifique
- Magnifique II
- Magnifique III
- Magnifique IV
- Melody
- Merlijn
- MS Arkona
- MS Arlene II
- Primadonna
- Princess Diana
- Provence
- Quo Vadis
- Silver Star II
- Premium
- Ave Maria
- Bahriyelis (A, B, and C)
- Deriya Deniz
- Elodie
- Fiep
- Fluvius
- Iris
- Le Cochinchine
- Liza Marleen
- Love Boat (formerly BB2)
- MS Florentina
- Olympia
- Osman Kurt
- Romantica
- Sailing Home
- San Snova
- Theodor Körner
- Vietnamese Junks
- Comfort
- Allure
- Atlantis
- Bordeaux
- Caique Mariagiovanna
- Caprice
- Fleur
- Flying Dutchman
- Kapetan Jure
- L’Estello
- Leafde Fan Fryslân
- Linda
- MS Normandie
- MS Princess
- Panagiota
- Patria
- Vita Pugna
- Zwaantje
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- Anna Maria IV
- Clair de Lune
- Elizabeth
- Feniks
- Flora (formerly Jelmar)
- Gandalf
- La Belle Fleur
- Lena Maria
- Mare Fan Fryslan
- MS Classic Lady
- Sarah
- Sundial
- Tarin
- Tijdgeest
- Wapen Fan Fryslân
- Wending
- Zwaan
