Sailing trips IJsselmeer

The crew on the Elizabeth consists of 4 people: the captain, a sailor, a cook and the on-board service. All of them speak German, Dutch and English and will be happy to help you at any time with questions about the ship, bike tours and other practical matters.
 

• 8 days/7 nights  
• 7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunches for bike tours, 7 x three-course dinner  
• Coffee and tea on board, welcome drink  
• Use of bed linen and towels  
• Cabin cleaning 1x per week  
• Daily program briefings by the crew  
• Maps and route descriptions for bike tours (1x per cabin), GPS tracks  
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag  
• Biodegradable water bottle  
• Wifi
• The CO2 emitted during this trip is offset by the non-profit organization Justdiggit
   

• Additional drinks outside of meals
• Bike or e-bike rental, helmet rental, bike space rental if you bring your own bike
• Personal insurance, bike insurance
• Tips (at own discretion)
• Entrance fees & excursions
• Fees for ferries
• Transfers to/from the landing stage Parking fees
   

Since 2018, the ecological footprint of the tours has been measured in order to identify the biggest challenges and reduce CO2 emissions in a targeted manner. The ship owners individually examine the best solutions for their ship, be it through more environmentally friendly engines, the use of biofuels or the installation of solar panels.

A quarter of the CO2 footprint comes from food and beverages. We are working to reduce this proportion:

• Less meat in the menus
• More frequent use of local and regional products and ingredients
• Meals with lots of vegetables

You can also make a contribution by using electricity, water and towels consciously and sparingly.

The CO2 generated by the trips is offset accordingly: the organizer of the IJsselmeer cycling and sailing trips is a partner of Justdiggit (since 2021) and Trees for All (since 2023). The contributions support greening projects that bind a total of 10,000 tons of CO2. Both non-profit organizations are based in the Netherlands and have been committed to a greener world for years.

There is a 10% discount for children up to and including the age of 11. This discount cannot be combined with other discounts.
 

On board the Elizabeth, most of the crew members speak German, English and Dutch. The daily route briefings are held in German and English.
 

The catering on board the SV Elizabeth is abundant and healthy. A buffet awaits you for breakfast, where you can also put together your own packed lunch for the bike tour. In the evening, the chef serves a three-course menu.

Special meals are available for vegetarians and guests with special dietary requirements. However, these must be requested at least 7 days before arrival on board. For strict diets, such as gluten-free or lactose-free, an additional fee is charged, which is paid directly on board.

Fresh coffee and tea are available free of charge several times a day until 16:00. Other drinks, such as soft drinks, beer, red and white wine and spirits, are available for a fee. Please note that only cash payment is possible on board (no credit cards, no ATM).

If you would like to enjoy a bottle of wine that you purchased during your bike tour, a small corkage fee will be charged. Please ask the crew for the exact amount. Other drinks you have brought with you may not be consumed in the lounge, on the sun deck or in other common areas.

The Elizabeth is equipped with Wi-Fi and you will receive a free data package every day. If you need more data, you can purchase additional packages online. Please note that the Wi-Fi is operated via a mobile network and may be slower than the fixed network you are used to at home.
 

If you are dissatisfied with the service on board, please inform the crew immediately, do not wait until the end of the trip. This will give them the opportunity to improve the service. However, if you are completely satisfied, you are welcome to show this with a tip. The amount is at your discretion.
 

Smoking is not permitted on board due to legal safety regulations. All passenger areas on the ship are non-smoking areas.
 

Individual bike tours are offered. You will receive a detailed cycling map and we will suggest a route for you. You can decide for yourself which route you want to take and at what pace you want to explore the surroundings, there is no tour guide and you can also skip tours. Every evening, the crew will explain the next day's route and give you helpful tips. In an emergency, you can contact the ship by telephone at any time and the crew will help you solve your problem.
 

There is a small number of single cabins for single travelers, berths in double cabins are not bookable.
 

The bike tours on most cycle and boat trips in the IJsselmeer are easy, as the landscape is very flat. This means that the routes are also suitable for less fit people. The daily distances are between 25 and 60 km, although on some days there are options to extend or shorten the tours. If you simply want to relax for a day in between, make yourself comfortable on board.

For trips with higher fitness requirements, the route lengths are adjusted accordingly. You will find more detailed information in the respective tour descriptions.

For individual cycle tours, you will receive information material and maps for the daily cycle tours, which will be explained in advance by the on-board tour guide. 

Your ship usually docks in or near the center of your destination so that you can take a stroll through the city in the evening.
 

In the morning there is a rich cyclists' breakfast, usually in buffet form. Here you can put together a packed lunch consisting of sandwiches, fruit, a snack and a drink. After breakfast or after a stage by boat, you go ashore and start your cycle tour. The daily routes are planned so that there is enough time for sightseeing and breaks.
In the afternoon or evening, you rejoin the ship at an agreed meeting point and are welcomed on board with coffee and tea. In the evening, the chef serves a three-course meal or a buffet. Drinks are available at the ship's bar.
 

The bikes on board are unisex city bikes with a low entry and an upright and comfortable seating position:

• lightweight aluminum frame,
• responsive Shimano roller brakes (hand brakes),
• Shimano 7-speed gears, adjustable Selle Royal gel saddle,
• easy-to-operate frame lock
• Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tires.

All this makes it a light, stable and reliable bike. There are three different frame sizes, please let us know your height when booking. Each rental bike has a removable pannier, an air pump and a repair kit on board, the use of which is included in the rental price.

E-bikes:
It is important that you are a safe cyclist and know how an electric bike works before you start your bike tour. The e-bike is an Azor Steps equipped with Nexus 7-speed gears and hand brakes. The Shimano crank motor (400 WH) offers 4 levels of assistance. The e-bikes have a comfortable gel saddle and a frame lock (or comparable brand / similar model).