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Merlijn is a fully equipped small River-Cruise-Ship, capable of hosting 24 passengers. Built in 1930 as a freighter and converted to a luxurious cruise ship in 2002. Since then she is without a doubt the most elegant lady on the European rivers.

Cruise in style on a converted vintage barge

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What we offer you

  • Bike & Barge trips in Europe
  • Cruise only trips in Europe
  • Individual bookings directly through our website
  • Reserve the entire ship for your group
  • Charter the barge with your company
  • Large, bright lounge/restaurant
  • Luxurious, spacious cabins

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A big fan of Merlijn and want to support us? Book your 2021 holiday now! For example our most wanted Holland Tulip Tour

7 days Amsterdam - Amsterdam / March 27th - April 2nd

Bike, Barge & Cruise the Green heart of Holland with all kinds of nature. Entrance to the Flower exhibition 'Keukenhof' included.

* All deposit are covered by the guarantee scheme provided by VZR Garant. (like allways)

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Golden moment's on Moselle & Saar in Germany

Golden moment's on Moselle & Saar in Germany

October 24 - 29 / 2020
Departure port: Merzig Destination: Koblenz Countries: Germany Travel time: 7 days Average biking distance per day: 20 to 45 KM
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9 cabin(s) available
Bike, Barge & Cruise the beautiful Saar & charming Moselle river. Mountains, vineyards, grapes, wines & lots of history! Incl. Wine tasting at the well known winery 'Storck'.
€ 1.495,- p.p.
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Merlijn's magical Christmas cruise | 'Along the German Christmas markets

Merlijn's magical Christmas cruise

December 02 - 06 / 2020
Departure port: Düsseldorf Destination: Münster Countries: Germany Travel time: 5 days
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12 cabin(s) available
Your bikes are put away for the winter and the holidays approach. You are not ready to hibernate just yet! May we suggest a German Christmas Market Cruise?
€ 945,- p.p.
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Merlijn's magical Christmas cruise | 'Along the German Christmas markets

Merlijn's magical Christmas cruise

December 06 - 10 / 2020
Departure port: Münster Destination: Düsseldorf Countries: Germany Travel time: 5 days
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11 cabin(s) available
Your bikes are put away for the winter and the holidays approach. You are not ready to hibernate just yet! May we suggest a German Christmas Market Cruise?
€ 945,- p.p.
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Where we sail

Bike, Barge & Cruise the most beautiful rivers of Europe!

The Merlijn sails on:

  • All rivers & lakes of Holland/Netherlands, including the IJssel, Meuse, IJssel Lake, inland lakes of the Randmeren, the Waddensea, the Groene Hart van Holland (Green Heartlands) commencing in Amsterdam and running via Gouda/Delft to Kinderdijk. 
  • In Germany we sail the Rhine, Moselle, Saar, Main, Main-Danube-canal, Danube, Neckar, Midlandcanal, Havel, Weser, Oder, Peene & more. 
  • In Belgium we sail the Schelde and several canals to Bruges & Brussels, from there to Maastricht.
  • In France we sail the Moselle, as far as to Nancy.
  • In Poland we sail the West-Odra and cross the Lake Stettiner haff, also we dock in the city of Szczecin.
  • In Eastern Europe we sail the Danube river (from 2022), through Austria and Slovakia as far as to Budapest in Hungary.

Merlijn's Captain knows all these waters & their natural surroundings well, and knows where the most tranquil spots are to be found. 

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The last news

Renovation upper-deck finished

Friday 06 december 2019

Renovation upper-deck finished

After a long time thinking, planning and designing we proudly present our new upper-deck interior!

See all pictures in our photo album

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Merlijn goes to the Blue Danube!

Monday 15 april 2019

Merlijn goes to the Blue Danube!

We are planning to sail the Blue Danube in 2022!

More news coming soon

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Merlijn has new owners

Friday 22 february 2019

Merlijn has new owners

We are Coen & Cristina, here is a short introduction about us, the proud new owners of Merlijn.

A dream coming true, that is.......

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05 june 2017

Berlin/Spandau to Malchin,  May 20th - 27th 2017

Dearest friends of Merlijn,

We knew we were "in goede handen" the moment we walked on board...... Zelfs het weer heb je goed verzorgd :)

You took care of us so well on so many levels in so many ways!
We love you!