Included in your tour:

• 10 nights onboard Merlijn
• Individual climate control and private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet in all cabins
• Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, hand soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe & slippers
• Full service of staff, daily cleaning of the cabins, manned bar (no self-service)
• Porterage of luggage upon arrival and departure
• Daily loading and unloading of your bicycle to and from the ship
• Use of lightweight state-of-the-art bicycle
• Use of a waterproof bike bag, universal sized helmet, towel and a personal water bottle
• English speaking-tour guide (experienced guide who knows the route like the back of their hand)
• Brochures of the area available on board
• Harbour, lock and canal fees

Included culinary care:

• Welcome drink with bubbles
• All day unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate and potable ice water (self-service)
• Extensive breakfast buffet daily with at least; 2 warm dishes, freshly baked croissants or similar pastries, various types of bread, toaster, yoghurt, cereals, fresh fruit and various beverages.
• Packed lunch prepared by the staff in a special lunch bag with at least a lavish sandwich, snack and drink.
• 8 three-course dinners
• Dinners are based on ‘plate service’, meals are served in the dining area.
• Meals are perceived by our guests as “luxurious” or even “gourmet style”.

Included beverages during bar opening hours:

• Several sodas served from a small bottle
• Wide variety of wines (also non-alcoholic wine)
• Beer on tap and various beers from the bottle (also non-alcoholic beer)

Included excursions:

• Ferry costs on the bicycle route
• Boat ride through the canals of Ghent
• Entrance to the Cathedral of ‘Our Lady’ in Antwerp
• Deluxe fast ferry ride
• Cheese farm visit
• Windmill visit
• Hike or Canoe tour

Not included in your tour:

• 2 dinners
• Excursions, entrance fees and guided tours other than mentioned
• Beverages other than those mentioned (such as spirits and cocktails)
• City maps, bike maps, etc. (we have a lot available however we can’t guarantee every destination)
• Inbound and outbound journeys, such as flights, trains, bus or other type of transfers
• Insurances
• Gratuities (cash only)
• Electronic payments of your onboard expenses (cash only)

For your comfort, we rent out electric bikes at € 30,- each per day, reservations in advance are advisable.

The Cancellation policy also applies to pre-booked and reserved use of e-bike or any other extra requested services.

The general terms and conditions of Merlijn de magie van water B.V. apply to all bookings, offers and agreements. Please find them on our website under ‘Terms & Conditions’.

Merlijn complies the General Data Protection Regulation to protect your privacy. Please find them on our website under ‘Privacy statement’.

We reserve the right to modify schedule and/or program. If (part of) the route is not navigable due to weather conditions and/or other nautical reasons and/or is closed off due to circumstances and/or for safety reasons, the operator and/or the captain has the right to change the schedule. This includes changing the location of departure and/or arrival and temporarily suspending departure. Nautical and/or meteorological reasons are understood to mean, among others, weather conditions, the tide, obstruction of waterways/shipping lanes, and the condition of the ship. Closed off due to circumstances and/or safety reasons are understood to mean, among others, terrorism, diseases, natural disasters. Changes in schedule and/or program do not give the customer the right on free cancellation.