11/09/2026
The motor vessel Merlijn was built in 1930 by the shipyard Boot in Leiden, Netherlands and named ‚de Adelaar‘ (Eagle) as a cargo ship for bulk cargo. A new future for this ship was designed in 2001 when the previous owners Henk & Jantien bought the freighter and covered it into a river cruise ship Merlijn - the magic of water. With a length of 50 metres, it offers enough space and comfort for 28 guests in 14 cabins. The ship is often booked for a week’s holiday on the water in combination with individual cycling excursions. In August 2026, the old but very well-maintained ship with the registration ENI 03030887 was a guest on the Danube in Austria between Vienna and Passau. Here Merlijn is sailing near Tulln on the Danube, have a good trip!