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Thursday 13 february 2025

Merlijn’s support vehicle, included from 2026

There will be a staffed support vehicle on several days during the scheduled bike tours.

We often say it: Merlijn is always looking for ways to improve the experience. And this improvement has been on our wish list for a long time, but it has always seemed out of reach, until now.
After careful consideration, the time has finally come. Starting in 2026, we’ll be adding a manned support vehicle to most of our bike tours! While we’re not yet sure exactly what form it will take, some providers refer to it as 'van support,' 'van service,' or even the less flattering 'sack wagon.' Regardless of the name and form, we’re confident it will be a fantastic addition to the service we already offer on our Bike & Barge cruises, further expanding the already long list of inclusivities at Merlijn.

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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