Welcome

Experience Merlijn!

Curious about how Europe looks like from the water or the saddle of a bike?
Board the Merlijn and experience it your self, during a Bike & Barge river Cruise.

We would like to invite you to surf our website and read more about:

  • the magic
  • the tours
  • the Merlijn
  • the ambience onboard
  • the deluxe cabins
  • the kitchen

 

If you have any comments or questions please contact us by filling in our contact form.

Merlijn and nature

Merlijn allows her guests maximum enjoyment by consciously letting you experience the natural surroundings we pass through. If trees are nature’s lungs – then water is the source of life!

Merlijn wants her guests to actively appreciate the priceless quality of water and the magic it creates.

Merlijn’s construction is as environmentally friendly as possible, and the same applies to its use.

Merlijn's toilets are flushed with river water in order to save drinking water and the waste-water is stored in a separate waste-water tank.

Merlijn's garbage production is minimized, separated and only disposed at designated places for that purpose.

Merlijn's airconditioning system uses a Heat-pump to generate cold air out of warm river water. Also it can produce hot air out of cold river water during the winter time.

Merlijn's power source are generators, a larger generator for day-time when more energy is requested and a smaller model for the night. This way, no energy is wasted.

Also the rest-heat of these engines is re-used to warm-up the shower water & cabin temperature.

We have taken full account of government regulations on the environment and energy consumption.


06 july 2019

Malchin - Berlin 'Premium Amazone of the north'

Dear Coen and Cristina, your extended family crew, and of course Felix our tour guide, You all made our first trip to Germany a fantastic and memorable time. The boat and accommodations exceeded our expectations, and your service and food on board (and the packed lunches off board) was the best! Felix, our tour guide is a great addition to your family team and his daily entertainment on the trails, and knowledge of the historical sites and bakeries along the way each day seemed to make our day just that much better. Thanks for a great time, and we look forward to doing it all over again on the Merlijn for another trip down the road! Best to you all and hope you have great year ! Bob and Faith McDonald, So Burlington, Vermont USA"