Project Description
Private river cruise in The Netherlands | 04 days Zeeland Lakes
Enjoy our country’s most iconic waterways and the marvellous Zeeland Lakes. Salty water, wind… time to unwind!
Visit Willemstad, Bruinisse, Zierikzee and more. Dock at pittoresque ports, enjoy Dutch culture, architecture and food. Every morning comes with new adventure…
Great fun for active couples, families and small groups!
Complete package tour: from € 1.879 per person*
*Price excluding flights.
Request a quote, or alter your itinerary? Contact us via e-mail: info@mondireizen.nl
Mondi Travel Partners
Join our groups of like-minded travellers. You get:
• Fun and unforgettable memories of the beauty and diversity of The Netherlands.
• Genuine impressions of our eventful cultural history, Dutch art, architecture and water(management).
• English speaking driver/ captain and tour- guides.
Your host:
We -Mondi Reizen- are touroperators for more than 25 years. Our representatives are proud of all the beauty our country has to offer and we are committed to offer you the best memorable experiences.
Ease of Travel Guarantee:
Mondi Reizen is a member of the VvKR. Travel insured with the guarantees of the SGR, SGRZ and the national Calamity Fund.
Willemstad
Willemstad is an old fortified town on the Volkerak and Hollands Diep waterways. The place was founded here in the 16th century, first given the name Ruigenhil, but after the death of William of Orange changed into Willemstad. The star shape of the fortifications is still clearly visible, start in the beautiful harbor and follow the walking paths on the old ramparts along the bastions. Note the names of these bastions derived from the former zeven provinces of The Netherlands.
From Willemstad pass the Volkerak locks and sail to Zeeland, where more adventure awaits…
Grevelingen Lake & Bruinisse
The Grevelingen Lake is the largest saltwater lake in Western Europe. With the clearest water in the Netherlands en due to the absence of heavy currents, it is a water sports paradise ideal for sailing, fishing, water skiers, surfers and divers. Enjoy the salty sea breeze and delicious mussels in Bruinisse, the fishing village located where the Grevelingen Lake and the Oosterschelde river meet.
Zierikzee at the Oosterschelde
Thinking of the Province of Zeeland, think of water… Sailing through nature reserves along beautiful towns and villages, each with an eventful history tracing back many centuries. Each place and island in Zeeland has its own strong character, just like the local ‘Zeelanders’ themselves.
Nowhere has traditional life remained so intact as in Zierikzee, therefore one of the most important monumental towns in the Netherlands… a wonderfull place to dock and stay at the Oosterschelde river!
Oysters & mussels
Zeeland has a rich food culture, both in terms of restaurants and delicious food originating from ‘the Oosterschelde’ river. The area is one of Europe’s cleanest and nutrient- rich sources of crustaceans and shellfish, including oysters. The oyster cultivation has its origins in the village of Yerseke, traditions and modern developments go together in the authentic oyster pits. Enjoy to taste the best oysters and let the delicious Zeeland mussels find their way to your plate!
Dutch watermanagement
Cruise in comfort
Best quality time is time spent together. Explore our iconic waterways and make the most of your experience together. Depending on group size and requirements we use comfortable open saloonboats and sturdy 30ft and 35 ft sedan yachts with an open aft deck, front cabin with toilet room and separate shower room. In this way we can meet everyone’s wants and safety- needs on the water. Would you like to sleep on board instead of overnight in hotels enroute? Contact us for more information.
With beauty to offer in all seasons, there is no place like the Netherlands. Immerse yourself in Dutch culture, every morning comes with adventure!
Sail the Lakes of Zeeland, combine this trip with one of our other 04- and 08- days tours!
Included in the arrangement are:
- Personal meet & assist at the airport (or any other hub or stop-over places).
- Private transfers and daily transport by private car/ mini-bus with English speaking driver.
- River cruise over the Hollands Diep and Oosterschelde by open saloonboat or sedan yacht depending on groupsize, season and weather circumstances etc
- 03 Nights in cosy well- situated hotels in Willemstad, Bruinisse and Zierikzee on a bed and breakfast.
- Daily lunch on day 1, 2 and 3 included in various local restaurants enroute. Drinks & snacks onboard en water bottles daily during visits.
- Excursions, entrance fees and local guides as per itinerary in Utrecht and Amsterdam.
- Tourist and city- taxes.
Excluded:
- International and domestic flights and airport taxes*
- Excursions, optional outings and entrance fees not mentioned in the program.
- Dinner and other meals not mentioned in the program.
- Drinks like soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
- Porter services, personal expenses and tips.
- Travel and medical insurance.
*Price includes the full land package excluding flights. We can book the flights and airline of your preference for you to/ from Amsterdam, Brussels or Düsseldorf. If we book the flights for you, the package tour consists of both the land arrangements and the flights. If you take out cancellation insurance, it will cover 100% of the costs of the package trip in the event of cancellation for a valid reason. If desired, we can provide further advice and refer you to an insurer.
Price 04-days private river cruise Zeeland Lakes: € 1,879 per person (based on a minimum of 2 persons, single supplement excluded).
Land arrangement and flights
The price of € 1,879 concerns the travelpackage according to the program with all mentioned excursions. This does not include flights.
We can book the flights and airline of your preference. We have structured the trip in a modular way in order to respond to personal wishes. If we book the flights for you, the package tour consists of both the land arrangements and the flights.
You want to book?
Would you like to join the private trip? Let us know your interest via email info@mondireizen.nl, or call us on +31 418 64 80 43.
You can purchase the flights yourself. If we book the flights for you, the package includes the land package and additional flights.
Would you like te receive a flight schedule that suits your personal wishes? Please feel free to contact us. After request, we will provide you with a no-obligation quote with a proposal that is tailored to your wishes and situation. Booking will not take place without explicit approval of the quotation.
VvKR travel conditions apply to all package holidays offered. When booking this trip, the following payment conditions apply: 15% of the travel sum upon booking 55% of the travel price between 91 days and 61 days before the departure date 100% of the travel price between 60 days and 31 days before the departure date Payments in accordance with the stated terms and based on prior invoicing. Cancel After booking this trip, the following cancellation conditions apply: if canceled up to 91 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 15% of the travel sum if canceled from 90 days to 61 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 30% of the travel sum if canceled from 60 days to 31 days before the departure date, the cancellation costs are 70% of the travel sum If you cancel within 30 days up to and including the departure date, the cancellation costs amount to 100% of the travel sum If you take out cancellation insurance, it will cover 100% of the costs of the package trip in the event of cancellation for a valid reason. If desired, we can provide further advice and refer you to an insurer.
In practice, we do our utmost to deviate from the conditions in favor of the travelers.
Group size and composition
The 04- days river cruise on the Zeeland Lakes is a private tour. Travel and sail with your own group with a private car and driver, boat and guide.
Accommodations & rooms
We based our choice for the accommodations on location, comfort, ambiance, friendly treatment by staff and quality of the kitchen. Booking on the basis of availability. If not available at the moment of booking, we use -after prior consultation- other similar cosy hotels and B&B’s.
Double, twin and single rooms are used as standard. Are you traveling alone and would you like a single room, or would you rather share your room with someone else? Let us know your preferences and we will inform you further about the options.
Transport & transfers
In the Netherlands we dispose of airconditoned car/ mini- buses for transfers and transportation of a maximum of 8 passengers (driver excluded).
Excursions
This 04 – days trip is intended to provide a comfortable and varied experience of the water-rich South of The Netherlands. Activities and outings mentioned in the program are therefore included. There is of course no mandatory participation. If you want to relax for an evening, there is plenty of room for that. If desired, we can organize private excursions within the program, or alter the program according to your wishes. Let us know your preferences!
Climate and weather
The Netherlands has a mild sea- climate, the weather is mostly dry in Spring with temperatures between 16 and 22 degrees Celsius. In Summer the climate is more humid, temperature varies from 20 to 28 degrees. Zeeland and the Wadden Islands have the most hours of sun on an average yearly basis. Perfect conditions for the flowers to grow, nature to turn green and to enjoy the tranquillity of our country has to offer you.
Travel documents and formalities
No visum required for American, Australian, Canadian and English travellers with a valid passport. Follow the travel advice of your government, we will also update you about this prior to the trip.
If we book the flights for you, the tickets will be sent to you immediately after booking and issuing. You receive the boarding passes after online check-in. We assist in issuing boarding passes before departure and during the trip.
Additional:
- Tap water is potable in the Netherlands. You can also get bottles of mineral water everywhere.
- Payment in Euro currency, debet and credit cards accepted in most of the places we visit (AMEX, Visa and Mastercard). ATM withdrawal available.
- Wifi and internet. Roaming is very expensive. After arrival we use a dongle, you can also purchase a SIM card (your phone must be suitable for this).
- Time difference in the Netherlands is 6hrs (earlier than New York).
4- Days river cruise Zeeland Lakes
From day-to-day:
Day 1 Arrival Willemstad
Welcome, Willemstad awaits you! After arrival, first check- in and settle comfortably in your hotel. Explore the historic city center on foot with its many restaurants, shops and historic sites. Have lunch at the harbor and stroll around the centuries old ramparts and bastions of this beautiful fortified town. The boat will be in the harbor, enjoy a glass of wine onboard.
Overnight: Hotel Mauritz Willemstad Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 2 Sail to Bruinisse
Today, after breakfast check- out your hotel and prepare for your cruise over the Hollands Diep and the Grevelingen Lakes. We’ll pass the Volkerak and Krammer locks on your way to Bruinisse. With plenty F&B onboard, enjoy the salty sea breeze!
Deboard in the afternoon and enjoy your delicious mussels lunch in the fishing village of Bruinisse. In the late afternoon check- in to your hotel. After dinner, enjoy a good night’s rest.
Overnight: Hotel Bru Bruinisse Meals: breakfast and lunch with water and extra’s included
Day 3 Zierikzee
Thinking of the Province of Zeeland, think of water, water and more water… Today on our way to Zierikzee we sail through nature reserves along beautiful towns and villages, each with an eventful history tracing back many centuries. We’ll make a stopover at the small village of St Annaland for lunch, than head on to Zierikzee.
Nowhere traditional life has remained so intact as in monumental Zierikzee, therefore a wonderfull place to dock and stay at the Oosterschelde river! Check- in to your hotel and discover this hidden gem.
Overnight: Boutique Hotel Zeeuws Meisje Meals: breakfast and lunch with water included
Day 4 Departure
After breakfast, check- out your hotel. Depending on flightschedule transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol airport. Do you need domestic and/ or international transfers to other airports, hubs, or stopovers? Feel free to contact us!
*****The journey ends, but memories remain*****
Alter this cruise and overnight onboard with your group? Feel free to contact us by e-mail: info@mondireizen.nl
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