This was an ideal getaway for my team of eight from Germany. The location is perfect: just a short, free ferry ride away from downtown Amsterdam, but in a fascinating world of an old shipyard and an up and coming, hip part of town. Baruch, who lives in a separate part of the ship, was extremely helpful and friendly.
The ship is absolutely beautiful. The pictures in the listing don’t do the interior justice. There are ten double cabins and bathrooms and showers in the front of the ship and a functional and gorgeous eating area with enough seating for 24 in the back. Behind that is a fully functional kitchen and slightly above that a salon where you can have a final pre-bed drink.
Some things to keep in mind as you plan your trip: towels and sheets are provided. Bring your own toiletries. There is parking on the dock immediately next to the ship. There’s a parking vending machine that takes cards. It’s about €10/day. The steps leading into the interior are quite steep, more like a ladder. That’s usually not an issue unless you’re carrying lots of luggage. If you have a helper, it’s no issue at all. All rooms have heating and can be heated comfortably warm - except for the showers and toilets. So take a quick shower (the water is nice and hot) and get dressed in your cabin. There isn’t much storage space in the cabins, but if you’re not doubling up, you can use one of the bunks for your luggage and the other to sleep, which is ideal.
Overall, this was an amazing value for our money and an unforgettable experience. I recommend it highly!