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Wednesday 29 november 2023

Currently we are docked in our home base Dordrecht

We use this time to prepare for the upcoming 2024 season. We carefully inspect the ship and have specialized companies coming by to maintain or repair machinery. Cristina is working on new menu’s and updating tour descriptions for future trips, while Coen is catching up on the administration, bookings and emails. Later on we will also prepare the website for 2025 and design the sailing schedule for 2026!

Our bike Specialist will ensure that the bikes are ready for the new season so that you can explore new environments during your trip.

This period also gives us the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, something that is impossible during the busy (7+ months) sailing season. Docked in our home town Dordrecht (where Coen grew up and we bought our first house back in the days) we love to visit our favorite places, walk through historic streets and relaxe in local cafes - these are the small pleasures of Dordrecht that we can now experience in peace. As we prepare the ship for the adventures to come, we cherish these calm moments aboard our home Merlijn.

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21 september 2024

My wife and I were booked on the Sept cruise but due to an unexpected medical issue we had to cancel and we didn't join the Merlijn. While Merlijn attempted to find replacement passengers to help us avoid additional cancellation fees this was not successful. I will admit that I should have purchased trip insurance but was fully committed to joining the cruise with other family members. As I have learned the cruise actually booked 23 passengers (out of a capacity of 24). I submitted an email request for consideration in receiving a refund that would have been equitable. My experience with Merlijn is not positive!