The 'Grote Beer' was launched and christened the 'Ambulant' in 1911. Over the years, her masts and sails were removed and the ship was extended to 41 metres. She re-launched her sailing career as a three-master in 1994. Whenever the large, sturdy hull of this impressive three-masted 'klipper' enters a port, people ashore watch in fascination. The large cockpit offers a sheltered, child-safe seating area. Below deck, the interior radiates warmth and an authentic nautical ambience. The bar is particularly popular, boasting a separate seating area where many a (nautical) tale has been told. Catering arrangements, music and on-shore activities are all available on request. Putting all their nautical skills to the test, Skipper Piet van Roozendaal and his crew specialise in organising tailor-made programmes to suit your needs.
Shipper:

Steef Hofland

Harbor of departure:

Harlingen
Other harbors can be arranged if you contact us.

General information
Ship name:	Grote Beer
Ship type:	Klipper
Home harbor:	Harlingen
Capacity
Long trip capacity: 35
Stars with max. ammount of people:
Long trip capacity with catering: 35
Day trip capacity: 60
Details:
Cabins:	12
2-Person cabins:		8
3-Person cabins:		1
4-Person cabins:		1
6-Person cabins:		2
Showers:	4
Toilets:	4
Kitchen/household Gas cooker: Number of burners: 6 Refrigerator: Refrigerator volume: 300 liter Freezer: Freezer volume: 120 liter Washing machine: Tumble dryer: Barbecue: Barbecue utensils: Gas Mixer: Cooker hood: Oven: Oven volume: 0 liter On board accommodation Number of on board accommodations: 2 Heated on board accommodation: 220 volts at all times: 220 volts while moored: Cabins Electrical socket in all cabins: 230 volts in cabins whether moored or sailing: Heating in all cabins: Cabins with only cold water: 0 Cabins with hot and cold water: 12 Deck Tall (child friendly) railing: Solid railing: Plank: Plank with railing: Seating on deck: 0 Shelter from sun and rain (portable if necessary): Width of gangplanks (minimal): 0,60 meter Nautical Ship type: Klipper Length: 41 meter Width: 7 meter Depth: 1,30 meter Number of sails: 7 Sail surface: 500 Electric centerboard winch: Electric winches: Beaching possible: Number of masts: 3 Centerboards: Bow propeller: Audiovisual TV: Hifi: Video: DVD: Radio: CD player: Projector: Projection Screen: Internet: Languages Dutch: German: English: Weddings Weddings accommodated: Extra Dinghy: Board games: Pool step ladder: Bar Beertap: Bar available: Services /catering Cleaning charges on departure (in euros): 130

Price of season 2011

price inc. VAT / price ex. VAT

Period	Price	P.P.
Daytrip (8 hours) Fri/Sa	2830,183000,00	47,1750,00
Daytrip (8 hours) su-thu	2830,183000,00	47,1750,00
Extra night	632,07670,00	18,0619,14
Extra day	1254,711330,00	35,8538,00
Short weekend	3103,773290,00	88,6894,00
Weekend	3415,093620,00	97,57103,43
Midweek	4952,835250,00	141,51150,00
Week	7047,167470,00	201,35213,43
Whitsun weekend	5264,155580,00	150,40159,43
Ascension weekend	6580,186975,00	188,01199,29
Easter weekend	3877,354110,00	110,78117,43
Frohnleichnamweekend	6580,186975,00	188,01199,29
Beds:		35
Capacity for multiple days:		60

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

Catering.
You can download the dutch food and beverage menus for Grote Beer below:
- Cateringlijst Reigersdaal (Meerdaagse tochten) »
- Cateringlijst Vallant (Dagtochten) »
If you would like more information in English regarding catering, please contact one of our team members.

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.