Medusa
Sail on board the Medusa, previously named Vrouwe Aaltje, and experience an unforgettable sailing adventure. The crew will take you along the IJsselmeer, de Waddenzee and the wonderful inland waterways in Friesland and Overijssel. Come aboard and enjoy an authentic and relaxing sailing experience. The added bonus is that the Medusa is part of the Paradigm Project, which means that for every ton of CO₂ the ship emits, the Medusa donates money for the production of a sustainable wood stove for a family in Kenya.
Be active or rest on deck
Have a beautiful sailing trip and enjoy the weather, the water and being together on board the Medusa. On board you can help with setting course, hoisting the sails and tacking. The skipper will let you in on the finer tricks of the trade. Or perhaps you prefer to get yourself a comfortable place on deck, lay back and let the beautiful world around you go by. It is up to you what you want to do on board this comfortable sailing ship.
Enjoyable evenings and relaxing on board the Medusa
Below deck there is plenty to enjoy during your stay on board the Medusa. You will be pleasantly surprised by the warm and colourful entertainment room and cosy and comfortable kitchen. At the spacious tables you can get together for a splendid meal or an enjoyable evening. There is a special feature for you on the Medusa: one of the cabins can be changed into a sauna in an instant. Talk about relaxing!
Overnight on board the Medusa
Your experience will be extra special if you and your group stay overnight on board the Medusa. After a day of fresh air on the water you will sleep in a comfortable bed in one of the cabins, waking up the next day full of energy. All cabins have running water and heating.
History
The Medusa used to be called Vrouwe Aaltje when it would take guests sailing on the Dutch inland waterways.
Sailing on the Medusa = a wood stove in Kenya!
The Medusa is part of the Paradigm Project, a project in Kenya that is involved in developing special wood stoves. This stove uses a lot less wood and has lower CO₂ emissions than an open wood fire. For each ton of CO₂ the ship emits, the Medusa donates an amount to Kenya to make one of these wood stoves.
Cabins
- Number of 3-person cabins
- 2
- Number of 4-person cabins
- 4
Basic data
- Amount of beds
- 20
- Number of people daytrip
- 28
- Number of cabins
- 6
- Number of showers
- 2
- Number of toilets
- 2
Classifications
- Stars
- 3
- Average of reviews (1-5 stars)
- 4.60
Rigging
- Number of masts
- 1
- Number of sails
- 6
- Sail surface
- 270
Dimensions
- Length ship with bowsprit down (m)
- 25.00
- Width (m)
- 4.80
- Depth (m)
- 1.15
Ship's hull
- Ship type
- Tjalk
- Centerboards
- Yes
- Beaching possible
- Yes
Winches
- Manuel sail winches
- Yes
Engine
- Engine (bhp)
- 120
Deck / railing
- Tall (child friendly) railing
- Yes
- Plank with railing
- Yes
Deck facility
- Shelter sun/rain
- Yes
Equipment on deck
- Pool step ladder
- Yes
Capacity of the accommodation
- Number of on board accommodations
- 1
- Seats inside (room 1)
- 24
Climate control
- Heated on board accommodation
- Yes
Sanitary
- Headroom toilets (m)
- 2.20
- Separate male / female toilet
- Yes
- Mechanical ventilation toilets
- Yes
- Headroom showers (m)
- 2.30
Media and technology
- Sound system
- Yes
Entertainment
- Books
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
Kitchen and household
- Cooker
- Yes
- Number of pits cooker
- 6
- Oven
- Yes
Cook outside
- Type of barbecue
- Coal barbecue
Kitchen facilitys
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Total capacity of cooling space (l)
- 250-299
- Freezer
- Yes
- Freezer information
- < 100
- Washing machine
- No
Store
- Store cupboard
- Yes
Sproken Language of Crew
- Dutch
- Yes
- German
- Yes
- English
- Yes
Animals
- Dog on board
- Yes
Historic ship data
- Year of construction
- 1903
- Location of construction
- Hasselt, Overijssel
- Name shipyard
- J. Van Aller
- First name of the ship
- Aaltje
- Charter vessel since
- 1987
- Current owner since
- 2008
- Home harbor
-
Kampen
- Alternative harbor(s)
-
Enkhuizen
Lelystad Bataviahaven
Stavoren
Cabins
- Number of 3-person cabins
- 2
- Number of 4-person cabins
- 4
Basic data
- Amount of beds
- 20
- Number of people daytrip
- 28
- Number of cabins
- 6
- Number of showers
- 2
- Number of toilets
- 2
Classifications
- Stars
- 3
- Average of reviews (1-5 stars)
- 4.60
Rigging
- Number of masts
- 1
- Number of sails
- 6
- Sail surface
- 270
Dimensions
- Length ship with bowsprit down (m)
- 25.00
- Width (m)
- 4.80
- Depth (m)
- 1.15
Ship's hull
- Ship type
- Tjalk
- Centerboards
- Yes
- Beaching possible
- Yes
Winches
- Manuel sail winches
- Yes
Engine
- Engine (bhp)
- 120
Deck / railing
- Tall (child friendly) railing
- Yes
- Plank with railing
- Yes
Deck facility
- Shelter sun/rain
- Yes
Equipment on deck
- Pool step ladder
- Yes
Capacity of the accommodation
- Number of on board accommodations
- 1
- Seats inside (room 1)
- 24
Climate control
- Heated on board accommodation
- Yes
Sanitary
- Headroom toilets (m)
- 2.20
- Separate male / female toilet
- Yes
- Mechanical ventilation toilets
- Yes
- Headroom showers (m)
- 2.30
Media and technology
- Sound system
- Yes
Entertainment
- Books
- Yes
- Board games
- Yes
Kitchen and household
- Cooker
- Yes
- Number of pits cooker
- 6
- Oven
- Yes
Cook outside
- Type of barbecue
- Coal barbecue
Kitchen facilitys
- Refrigerator
- Yes
- Total capacity of cooling space (l)
- 250-299
- Freezer
- Yes
- Freezer information
- < 100
- Washing machine
- No
Store
- Store cupboard
- Yes
Sproken Language of Crew
- Dutch
- Yes
- German
- Yes
- English
- Yes
Animals
- Dog on board
- Yes
Historic ship data
- Year of construction
- 1903
- Location of construction
- Hasselt, Overijssel
- Name shipyard
- J. Van Aller
- First name of the ship
- Aaltje
- Charter vessel since
- 1987
- Current owner since
- 2008
Food and drinks
Services on board
Transport
Beer and Soft drinks
- Beertap
- Yes
- Own beer permitted
- Yes
Final cleaning
- Final cleaning (mid) week
- Not included in rent
- Final cleaning weekends
- Not included in rent
- Final cleaning surcharge
- 105.00
- Final cleaning surcharge for Sundays and public holidays (€)
- 125.00
Duvets
- Duvets (mid)week
- Included in rent
- Duvets (weekend)
- Included in rent
Bathroom equipment
- Badgoedset Engels
- Not included in rent
- Bath kit set extra price per set (€)
- 4.00
Service package
- Projection screen
- Not included in rent
- Service packet
- 55.00