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HOLLAND UNDER THE WINGS OF SEAGULLS

The wonderful waterway kingdom

In the numerous Dutch ports a timeless atmosphere prevails: the magnificent large sailing ships evoke images of epic voyages to the Indies...

In Holland, the famous windmills, high above the ground at village entrances or along the waterways, speak to you: When their top sail is positioned just right of the vertical, it means happiness! You are welcome to this wonderful waterway kingdom. Thousands of ponds, lakes, brooks and of course canals going in every possible direction shape this magnificent aquatic embroidery!

Boating is a way of life in Holland, so cast off and enjoy an authentic Dutch experience! Cool off with a refreshing beer beside the great lock in Muiden or take to the water at Sneek for some water sports. Coloured bulb fields and slender town houses lead you to the capital of Holland - cosmopolitan Amsterdam. Stroll through the 17th century center and discover great works by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Ruisdael at the Rijksmuseum. The national passion for cycling makes it easy to explore on two wheels. A network of pretty cycle routes snake throughout the countryside and typically flat landscapes enable you to see this beautiful country for miles around.

Under an intimate light which recalls the golden age of the Dutch landscape painters, you cruise between moors of heather, broom and gorse, a paradise for crested lapwings and ducks: in the distance, the pyramid like thatched roof of a Friesian farm seems forlorn in the scenery, not far from the coloured graphics of flower fields... During your stopovers in villages and the numerous marinas, meet some of the spontaneous and genuine natured Dutch; here, everyone likes boating, so it is the ideal topic of conversation.

Flavors of the region: Cheeses are the pride of the Netherlands: Wheels of creamy Gouda and wax covered balls of tasty Edam are the perfect accompaniment to fresh bread on a waterside picnic. Sweet treats such a waffles and pancakes are sure to tempt you into breaking a diet!

Our cruise boats are located in the cities shown in red on the map: Click on Sneek or Strand Horst on the map to discover the cruising possibilities and the type boats from each boating center.

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Our cruise suggestions from Sneek

One week cruises

Cruises in Friesland:

Itinerary: Sneek - Grouw - Lemmer - Sneek

Round Trip

Gentle Cruise: Cruise to Grouw and its nautical base, then through the nature reserve of Princenhof ...Take it easy on the canals, stop if you will to taste the fresh bakery, then stop at Sloten, an historical village to discover. Fish markets, touristic sights, town of art... The boater will find plenty to discover in this region. There is Workum, home to many of painter Jopie Huisman's works, visit the town's museum to take a look. Makkum is celebrated for its pottery, visit the kilns and pick up some unique souvenirs. Return to the base after a last stroll in the picturesque market of Bolsward, a great place to pick up Dutch specialties for perfect picnics.

(Depending on the route you choose, this trip is 80 to 200 km with no locks and from 10 to 20 hours of cruising time.)

Other cruises in Friesland:

The Big Lakes Route - 20 hours round trip cruising time

Romantic Route - 21 hours round trip cruising time

The Road of Adventure - 22 hours round trip cruising time

Via the Heegermeer - 10 hours round trip cruising time

Cruising in Overijssel - Flevoland - Utrecht:

Itinerary: Sneek - Loosdrecht - Strand Horst

Or vice versa - One Way Trip

Cruising from Sneek you can enjoy sailing and water sports or take a walk through the attractive shopping streets. Picturesque cottages along the dike at Workum crate beautiful reflections in the water, great for photographing. Soak up the sun in an open air cafe beside the great lock at Muiden or explore Muiderslot, an imposing red brick castle, built over 700 ears ago. Take your bikes and join a cycle tour of Amsterdam.

The Fisherman's Route: Several routes are possible between Sneek and Strand Horst. Here are just some suggestions. Do not forget to plan an excursion in Amsterdam, just a few kilometers east of Strand Horst. When you visit Amsterdam, we recommend you moor at Weesp and take one of the frequent trains to the city center, This takes around 10 minutes.

Whichever route you choose you will pass through numerous typical little villages, such as Giethoorn, called the Little Venice, Echtenerbrug as well as Elburg, Spakenburg or Muiden... traditional fishing villages. The little Vecht river, mostly used by leisure boats and sails, will welcome you in her friendly, atmospheric little ports. The choice is yours.

Itinerary 1: Sneek - Echtenerbrug - Giethoorn - Elburg - Strand Horst - Weesp - Loosdrecht - Strand Horst

(24 hours 1-way cruising time)

Itinerary 2: Sneek - Echtenerbrug - Giethoorn - Zwartsluis - Harderwijk - Strand Horst - Muiden - Strand Horst

(25 hours 1-way cruising time)

Itinerary 3: Sneek - Lemmer - Ketelhaven - Harderwijk - Strand Horst - Muiden - Loosdrecht - Strand Horst

(21 hours 1-way cruising time)

Itinerary 4: Sneek - Sloten - Vollehove - Elburg - Strand Horst - Huizen - Loosdrecht - Strand Horst

(20 hours 1-way cruising time)

Our cruise suggestions from Strand Horst

One week cruises

Itinerary: Strand Horst - Amsterdam - Utrecht - Elburg

Friesland - North Holland - Utrecht

Round Trip

Cruise along the Vecht and delight in the country houses lining the canal, formal weekend residences of wealthy businessmen. Admire brilliantly cut gems at Amsterdam's diamond polishing factories. Visit the Rietveld-Schroder house in Utrecht, the first open plan home. Take to the track at the indoor carting course at Huizen or join one of the many walking tours at Spakenburg to learn more about the town

180 kilometers and 4 locks. 33 hours round trip cruising time

Cruising Hints:

Due to important commercial traffic: The Amsterdam Rijnkanaal is not advised for leisure navigation.
In Amsterdam, we advise you to moor in the marina at Weesp and take one of the frequent trains to the city center, This takes around 10 minutes.

OUR FLEET IN HOLLAND:

Crown Class Series includes: WV100 - WV102 - WV103 - WV104 - WV105 - WV106 - WV107 - WV114 - WV115 _WV118 - WV120

Crown Class Series - An exclusive series with accommodations for 2 to 10 people. The Crown Class is a new generation of high quality boats with elegant lines, exceptional comfort and superb interior layout; two steering positions, ease of handling and spacious sun decks.

Traditional Class Series includes: WV200 - WV205

Princess Class Series - A superb class of innovative boats: Very comfortable with large sundecks, two steering positions inside and out, wide decks with hand rails, - bathing deck at the rear, central heating. All have bow thrusters except the Sheba. Accommodations for 2 to 10 people.

Click here to view the cutaway layout diagrams and sleeping arrangements and technical details of our boats.

Rental Periods and Extra Charges:

Week: Departure between 4 and 6 p.m. return between 8 and 9 a.m.

Extra Days: Price is calculated by dividing the weekly price by 7.

Weekend and Short Break:

Why not take a short break and enjoy cruising over a weekend? You can choose to cruise for a few days before 18 June or after 14 September.

3 nights/2day = 55% of the weekly hire price

4 nights/3 days = 65% of the weekly hire price

5 nights/4 days= 75% of the weekly hire price

One Way Cruises: Supplemental charge of $200. Vehicle transfer, if required, 95 Euros (approx $125).
Extended Cruises: Cruises of 9, 10 or 11 days are available in all regions on all boats . These cruises will be invoice pro rata to the number of days.
2 Weeks or More: 5% discount for a 14 to 20 days cruise, and a 10% discount for 21 days or more for all types of boats.
Group Discount: By taking a holiday with a family or friends, and booking two or more boats at the same time and leaving the same base on the same dates on the same itinerary, you will qualify for a special discount of 7%.
Combining Discounts: All discounts are available for holidays in all areas (unless a precise area is mentioned) and only applicable on one week week cruise or longer. It is possible to use more than one discount up to a maximum discount of 15%.
Departure days: Departure days are Monday, Friday and Saturday.
One week = 7 nights. Where your holiday overlaps two seasonal periods, the price is calculated according to the number of days falling in each period.

Click here for complete pricing and details of our boats.

2007 BOAT RENTAL PRICES BY SEASON IN U.S. DOLLARS

Boat Style Number	Boat Name	Adults + Children	Up to 4/27	4/28 to 5/11	5/12 to 5/25	5/26 to 7/6	7/7 to 8/24	8/25 to 9/7	9/8 to 9/14	9/15 to 10/5	10/6 Onwards
Traditional Class			A	B	C	D	E	F	G	H	I
WV200	ShebaX	2+3	1020	1230	1645	1790	2045	1770	1570	1270	1050
WV205	Tamaris	4+2	1200	1550	1780	2190	2350	2165	1870	1500	1185
Crown Class
WV100	Cirrus	2+2	980	1220	1540	1700	1935	1660	1540	1220	960
WV118	Consul	4	1275	1680	2160	2400	2650	2395	2170	1660	1320
WV103	Countess	4+2	1325	1755	2170	2430	2710	2485	2190	1795	1345
WV102	Clipper	4	1530	1985	2555	2685	3070	2670	2485	1880	1690
1690WV104	Crusader	6	1645	2210	2760	3070	3420	2940	2690	2170	1770
WV106	Classique	8	1985	2435	3150	3460	3835	3395	2985	2330	2030
WV105	Royal Classic	6	2190	2680	3305	3520	3965	3690	3400	2640	2170
WV120	Classique S	8	2190	2685	3305	3515	3960	3680	3395	2640	2170
WV107	Grand Classique	10	2455	3810	3825	4380	4725	4290	3755	3125	2430
Elite Class
WV114	Classique S	8	2165	2589	3266	3444	3801	3659	3407	2792	2239
WV115	Grand Classique	10	2331	3770	3911	4280	4539	4293	3770	3100	2362

Two steering position
ALL PRICES ARE IN US DOLLARS (prices quoted in Euros will be paid at the base)

Extras:

Bike hire: Standard bike = $40/week - Mountain bike = $55/week payable at the base
Pet: 50 Euros (approx $65) payable at the base
One-way supplement: One week $200. This does not include transfers of vehicles or passengers
Cancellation insurance $79.95/person
Cruising guide $26 to $39

Prices Include:

Boat Hire and its equipment
Fully equipped galley
Boat Equipment, crockery and linen (depending upon the number of people aboard: Duvets, sheets, duvet covers, bath towels, tea towels, table cloth)
Cruising Instructions on the day of departure
Cruising Documents - Captains handbook and tourist map. The Captain's manual includes all the relevant information for your boat and its equipment, the locks and local cruising rules.
Technical help available 7 days a week

Prices Do Not Include:

Fuel and oil
Waterway guide
Travel to and from the departure base
Bike hire
Garage or car park
Personal holiday insurance (Optional: Cost is according to the policy chosen)
Cancellation insurance
Damage Waiver - between $50 and $100 (between $50 and $70 in Scotland)
Navigation maps
Final cleaning
Security deposit (between $700 and $1200
Consumables - Charged at the end of your cruise; between $15 and $40 (between $70 and $170 in Scotland) subject to fuel price variations, per day, depending on the size of the boat and the time spent cruising (shown by on-board engine hour meter).
Consumables deposit - 150 Euros (approx $195.00) to be paid on arrival. It is refundable when you return the boat and once you have paid for the consumables used during your cruise.

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