The sturdy 'Balder' was built in 1899 at the De Goede ship-building yard in Zwartsluis. After many cargo trips to the Baltic Sea, it started serving a totally new purpose some 20 years ago: first as a houseboat, then as a sailing passenger boat. Over the years, everything has been done on the upper deck of the boat to maintain it in its original state. This tjalk is still rigged in the original style, with real cotton sails. The old-fashioned, cosy lounge on the lower deck is combined with modern comfort in the galley and the cabins. The many jibs make active sailing possible. Paul, who grew up in an active Frisian sailing family, knows lots of unique spots in the sailing area. Stella exchanged her career as a psychiatric ergo-therapist for a life on the water. Together they will be happy to teach you all about sailing. They'll do everything they can to make the impossible possible together with you. Shipper:
Paul Bakker
Harbor of departure:
Other harbors can be arranged if you contact us.
General information
Ship name:
Balder
Ship type:
Tjalk
Home harbor:
Stavoren
Capacity
Long trip capacity:
18
Stars with max. ammount of people:
Long trip capacity with catering:
16
Day trip capacity:
25
Details:
Cabins:
6
2-Person cabins:
3
4-Person cabins:
3
Showers:
1
Toilets:
2
Kitchen/household
Gas cooker:
Refrigerator:
Refrigerator volume:
180 liter
Freezer:
Freezer volume:
44 liter
Barbecue:
Barbecue utensils:
Kolen
Cooker hood:
Oven:
Oven volume:
80 liter
On board accommodation
Number of on board accommodations:
1
220 volts while moored:
Smoking permitted in on board accommodation:
Cabins
Electrical socket in all cabins:
Heating in all cabins:
Cabins with only cold water:
6
Cabins with hot and cold water:
0
Deck
Tall (child friendly) railing:
Solid railing:
Plank:
Plank with railing:
Seating on deck:
0
Shelter from sun and rain (portable if necessary):
Prices per person The quoted prices per person are based on the ship's maximum capacity.
Mid-week rate The above mid-week rate is only available to youth groups. Different rates apply to other groups and are available upon request.
Week/midweek/Weekend/long weekend/short weekend/daytrip 1 January - 1 April - 15% 1 April - 9 Mayl - 10% 25 September - 15 October - 10% 16 October - 31 December - 15%
Rental periods
Week: - Saturday 12pm to Friday 4pm, or - Monday 12pm to Sunday 4pm, or - Friday 12pm tot Friday 9am
Midweek / school trips - Monday 10am to Friday 3pm, or - Sunday 9pm to Friday 9am
Weekend: - Friday 8pm to Sunday 5pm
Short weekend: - Friday 12pm to Saturday 5 pm, or - Saturday 12pm to Sunday 5pm
Day: - 9am to 6pm
Rental prices include - Two crew members - Fully equipped kitchen - Sheets and pillow cases (some vessels include duvets - see specifications menu) - Use of all extras on board - Essential fuel for up to 1 hour of engine sailing per day (> 1 hour = €17 per hour) - Harbour, bridge, lock and pilotage fees - Tourist tax - Price excludes administration costs
Extending your trip Its possible for trips to be extended. Contact us for a tailored quote.
Alternative departure harbour Its also possible to use a departure harbour other than the base harbours. If you do, you should take into account the vessel?s crossing time, which will either be charged for or form part of your trip itinerary. That charge is €60 per hour for vessels being prepared for trips of more than one day.
Bedding and towels Trips of more than one day always include the provision of sheets, pillows and pillow cases. Towels can be hired on board for €4 each. You can arrange this with us up to three weeks before departure.
Cleaning If the cleaning of the vessel after the trip is not included in the rental price (see specifications menu), you can choose to carry out the cleaning yourself or pay to have it done. You can pay the captain on board, or have it added it to the charge for services if you are paying for catering. Cleaning on Saturdays and Sundays is subject to a €20 supplement.
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