Furnishing

Upper deck

After walking the gangway and the front sundeck you will enter the Merlijn on the 90 square meters (1000 square feet) large Upper deck. It is comfortably furnished in a modern/luxurious style. At the entrance you will find the reception, the Board-Boutique, the coffee-corner and the stairway to the 12 deluxe guest cabins situated on the Main deck 

Afterwards you will see the Bar & Lounge area, here you can threat yourself to an aperitif or a drink.

In the aft part of the ship, you can find the Restaurant area, here you will enjoy your meals.

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

 

Click here for the ground-plan

 

Click here for the upper deck photo album

Your deluxe Cabin

Merlijn has 12 spacious deluxe cabins for her guests

  • Daily cabin service is standard on all our Bike & Barge Cruises 

Each cabin measures 11 square meters (118 square feet) and is equipped with:

  • private bathroom (shower, sink & toilet)
  • facial tissues, hand soap, soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit
  • hair dryer
  • desk & chair
  • safe
  • cupboard with a shelf & rod
  • 2 comfortable airbeds. You can adjust the softness of the mattress with the remote control.

 

We can set-up the beds as you desire, just let us know in your booking.

  • double: 2 beds next to eachother
  • twin: 2 beds separate from eachother

Internet/Wi-Fi
Merlijn has its own mobile internet system and provides you unlimited use of on-board Wi-Fi throughout the ship (the connection and availability may differ depending on the signal and the sailing area).

Laundry service
We offer laundry service which we will charge per kilo of laundry. No ridiculous prices per item of clothing, but a price that covers the work. The exact price per kilo will be indicated in the travel letter or on board. 

Click here for the deluxe cabin photo album

Outdoor spaces

4 seasons long you can enjoy fresh air, water & nature in all weather on Merlijn's 40 m² front sundeck and on the 15 m² aft terrace 'Captains deck', the favorite place from the Captain.

  • the front sundeck is covered to protect you against all weather influences. With tables and chairs it is a great spacious place to enjoy a morning tea or afternoon cruising!
  • the aft terrace is a sheltered cozy place, feel back in time when you sit here and finally read the book you have had for so long!

While enjoying one of these area's, you will understand what's the definition of 'the magic of water'

Wolfsburg to Berlin/Spandau

July 06 - 13 / 2024

Dear Merlijn crew, It always happens. After a trip, a friend of yours may ask you what the \"best and most memorable moment\" of the trip had been. Here is our answer (Assumpta\'s and mine): The whole trip was memorable! There are a few reasons why the whole trip surpasses by far the \"one memorable moment\" that most people enjoy taking from a trip. Firstly, the captain, the chef, the guide, and the rest of the members of the crew demonstrated one of the highest levels of professionalism and also a most friendly welcome aboard throughout the trip. Secondly, the Merlijn was kept in such a state of good care and good taste that it was the perfect \"home away from home\". And thirdly, although pure coincidence, from the very first moment we set sail and, again, throughout the trip, the best rapport and camaraderie permeated the whole group of twenty people who didn\'t know each other previously and came from so many different walks of life. By the way, you can read my full report NATURA i AIGUA - BICI i BARCASSA (Nature and Water - Bike and Boat) at my blog: https://esporqueret.net/2024/09/08/natura-i-aigua-bici-i-barcassa-alemanya/#more-14653 So, one word is in order: Congratulations! With our best wishes and kindest regards. Julià & Assumpta Barcelona Catalonia