Corona, and our 2022 season.
Covid statement
Until recently, we had not established any terms and conditions about traveling during the Covid-19 era. We had hoped to be rid of it by now! We have come a long way, but unfortunately we have not been able to say goodbye to Corona yet. We believe that by now it will no longer be an impediment to having a great vacation aboard the Merlijn, we will therefore carry out all planned trips in 2022. This also includes informing you of our opinion and conditions about traveling during the Corona era.
Download our Covid statement here
West meets East Germany tour
May 28 - June 04 / 2022
Premium Germany & Poland tour: ‘Amazon of the North’
June 04 - 11 / 2022Bike, Barge & Cruise the Amazon of the North, Germany and Poland.
Premium Germany & Poland tour: ‘Amazon of the North’
June 11 - 18 / 2022Bike, Barge and Cruise the Amazon of the North, Germany and Poland.
Where we sail
The no. 1 in bike and barge cruises across 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.
- The Danube deserves a special mention: from 2022 we will sail on this river through Germany & Austria until we reach Vienna.
- From 2024 on we add a little more and we also cross Slovakia to sail as far as 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.
The last news
Thursday 18 november 2021
We proudly present our 2023 cruise program
Merlijn's 2023 Cruise program is online. Check it out online with up-to-date availability.
Or download an overview of all tours here.
Book your spot now!!
Saturday 29 may 2021
The Merlijn has spread her magic for 20 years.
This year, though a year of uncertitude for many of us, is as well a year that must be celebrated, because Merlijn is celebrating its 20th anniversary!! The history of the Merlijn starts way back in 1930, when it was build as a cargo ship with the name "Adelaar" (Eagle). After more then 70 years and several owners along the way, in 2001 the ship began her new career as a cruise ship with the name everyone knows: "Merlijn".
Friday 28 may 2021
Bike, Barge & Cruise. There is a reason why it starts with "Bike"
Our bikes are a big part of your Bike & Barge Cruise, that's why we want to provide you with the best quality bike possible. The brand is Sensa from the Netherlands. With a super light frame and 27 gears you can easily climb any mountain in Europe, even the Dutch mountains. (this is what we call the wind that can blow in the Netherlands)
Cycling is the best way to experience local life.