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Thursday 03 july 2025

A new season, a new helm

Behind the scenes, Merlijn is constantly evolving, not only in comfort, but also in technology.

This winter, we completely renewed the ship’s steering system. With upgraded components and modern navigation tech, the new helm ensures smoother sailing, greater precision, and enhanced safety.

You might not see it, but you’ll definitely feel it when you're on board.

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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.