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.


Frankfurt

September 18 - 24 / 2021
The Merlijn is a beautifully restored barge with private bathrooms in every cabin that are larger than those of large cruise ships and long river boats. The entire crew were attentive to every detail and kept the barge immaculate. Christinas meals were 5 star with every course beautifully presented. I enjoyed Daniellas excellent bartending skills especially the Negroni! Klara kept our rooms neat and clean as well as the entire barge. Kohn was an excellent captain in every way. I enjoyed my time on the Merlijn and highly recommend it to anyone wanting perfection in a bike and barge vacation.