Netherlands
The Mare fan Fryslân was built in 1960 as a freight ship and was then completely renovated in 2006 to be used as a beautiful, elegant, three-masted schooner. Get ready for an authentic sailing experience!
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Overview
Your three-mast schooner is a well-designed sailing vessel offering the utmost in comfort and ammendities. On the lower deck, there is an air-conditioned saloon which is also used as a restaurant. Next to the saloon is the wheelhouse fitted with a bar, music, video equipment, and TV. The large, panoramic window offers a breathtaking view over the water.
The wooden upper deck offers adequate seating, an outdoor bar with a draught beer tap and grill, and even a Jacuzzi.
The sail can be operated either by hand or electrically. In the harbors, there is a Wifi/WLAN connection (free of charge) available throughout the whole ship.
Overview
- Cabins: 14
- Passengers: 27 – 40 (max.)
- Length: 54 m (177 ft.)
- Width: 7.2 m (24 ft.)
- Sail surface: 650 m² (6996 sq. ft.)
- Crew: 4
- Electricity: 220V
Decks & Cabin Layout
- Cabins: 14
- 12 twin cabins (floor area of about 10 m2) with two single beds (90 x 200 cm) that can be pushed together
- 1 junior suite (about 12 sq. m) with two single beds that can be set together and a small sitting area with flat screen TV
- 1 single cabin with bunk beds (7 sq. m)
Cabin Amenities
- En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and basin in all cabins (soap and shampoo included)
- Ventilation, central heating, and portholes can be opened (no air conditioning)
- Mini safe and hairdryer
- In all the 2-bed cabins and the junior suite is it also possible to arrange to have 3 beds ( Pullman bed/fold-down bed).
Boat Features & Amenities
- Jacuzzi and sundeck
- Cozy lounge and restaurant area
- Air-conditioning
- No laundry services on board
- Currency accepted on board: Cash only
- Wifi available
Food & Beverages
- Special Diet Requests: We cater to Gluten, lactose, and vegetarian diets. Vegan diets are not possible. Vegetarian diets have no surcharge, other diets cost € 50- to be paid on board.
- Water on board is drinkable
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Photos
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Tours
Tours sailing on Mare fan Fryslân — 1 to 2 of 2
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Bicycles
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Unisex City Bike
Hybrid Azor (or similar brand/model)
- Low-entry (step-through frame)
- Lightweight aluminum
- High handlebars and upright riding position
- Handbrakes
- Shimano 7-speed nexus drive
- Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle
- Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame
- Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tires
- Rear rack
- Mud guards
Accessories
- Pannier bag
- Helmets are available (small supplement applies)
- Water bottle
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (discount will apply). However, the crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of such. In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet. There are bike helmets available onboard at no charge but please request them when booking.
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Unisex City Electric Bike
Azor (or similar brand/model)
- Limited number available, request at the time of booking
- Low-entry (step-through frame)
- Lightweight aluminum
- High handlebars and upright riding position
- Nexus 7 gears
- Hand brakes
- Shimano motor (400 WH) offering 4 levels of support
- Comfortable gel saddle
- Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame
Accessories
- Pannier bag
- Helmets are available (small supplement applies)
- Water bottle
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence.
Other bikes (e.g. bikes with back pedal brakes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, etc.) and rear child seats may be possible upon request and are in very limited numbers.
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