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Magnifique

MS Magnifique

The MAGNIFIQUE is 63 meters long, accommodates approx. 28 – 32 guests, sails under Dutch flag and management and is completely modernized in 2010 and will be extended with 14 meters during winter 2012/13. On the lower deck are a total of 17 cabins: 13 twin cabins (approx. 11 m², 2 single beds next to each other), 2 premium twin cabins (approx. 14 m², 2 single beds next to each other), 2 single cabins (approx. 8 m²); all cabins have portholes (all portholes are fixed for safety reasons), shower + toilet, individually regulated air conditioning, flat screen TV with SAT-reception; if requested, an extra bed is available in some twin cabins (above one of the other beds). On the upper deck there are a tastefully furnished salon with restaurant, bar, lounge with wide screen TV and large windows. Two partly covered teak wooden sun decks with chairs and tables & cycle shed (front deck), and with a whirlpool/Jacuzzi and barbecue on the aft deck.

Ship Details

Length: 49,00 m | Beam: 6,00 m | Guests: 22-32

Magnifique II

MS Magnifique II

The MAGNIFIQUE II is being constructed between March 2015 and February 2016. The 63 meters long barge can accommodate 35 guests and sails under Dutch flag and management. On the upper deck there are a tastefully furnished salon with restaurant, bar, lounge with wide screen TV, large windows, Wifi (limited use of data). A partly covered teak wooden sun deck with chairs and tables on the aft deck and a cycle shed (front deck).

Cabins

The lower deck has 14 cabins: 13 twin cabins (approx. 11 M² with 2 single beds next to each other) and 1 single cabin (approx. 8 M²); the upper deck has 4 beautiful suites with large panoramic windows (approx. 14 M², 2 single beds next to each other, small sitting area). 
Cabins on lower deck have portholes (all portholes are fixed for safety reasons), the upper deck suites have a 2 meter wide window (one window can be opened). 
All cabins have en-suite facilities (shower + toilet), individually regulated air conditioning, flat screen satellite-TV. 
If requested, an extra bed is available in some twin cabins (above one of the other beds).

Magnifique III

MS Magnifique III

After the overwhelming success of the premium ships Magnifique and Magnifique II there will be another sister: the Magnifique III.

The upper deck has five spacious suites (16 m² –  172 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds, a small sitting area and a “French Balcony”: ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors.

All cabins with very comfortable beds, an ensuite bathroom, satellite TV, mini-safe and hairdryer.  The lower deck has fourteen beautiful twin cabins (12 m² – 129 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds and two single cabins (9 m² – 97 sq.ft.). In most cabins and all suites, on prior request, the beds can be set together as a double bed. On request, an additional third bed is available in one of the suites and one of the twin cabins (Pullman bed, above one of the other beds).
 The cabins on the lower deck have portholes (fixed for safety reasons), upper deck suites have sliding glass doors that can be partly opened. The air conditioning in all cabins can be individually regulated.

On the upper deck there is a tastefully furnished salon with a restaurant, bar, a lounge with a wide screen TV, large windows and Wi-Fi (unlimited use of data). There is a partly covered teak wooden sun deck with chairs and table on the aft deck for the use by guests and a cycle shed (front deck). On the top deck you will find a Jacuzzi and deckchairs.

Ship Details

Length: 67 m (220 ft.) | Width: 7,20 m (23.6 ft.) | Guests: 40 (max.)

Travel Dates & Prices

Services included

• Tour and accommodation on board in the booked category 5 days/4 nights from/to Amsterdam
• Full board; 4 x breakfast, (picnic) lunch, 4 x three course dinner
• Use of bed linen and towels
• Daily cleaning of the cabin
• Welcome drink, presentation of barge and crew
• Tour leader (multilingual) with daily briefings of the bike tours, some short city tours (free)
• Daily fully guided bike tours (2 tour leaders, 2 groups)
• Daily coffee and tea on board
• Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
• GPS tracks
• Use of a helmet and a waterproof pannier bag
• Water bottle
• Entrance Keukenhof
• Entrance North-Holland Dune reserve
• Visit mill at Zaanse Schans
• Fees for ferries
• WiFi

Not included: Transfers to/from the docking places in Amsterdam; other transfers; bicycle rent; parking fee;  drinks on board, personal insurances; gratuities (at your discretion).

Bicycles

Bicycles/E-bikes: The bicycles on board are mostly unisex hybrid bicycles of the brand Velo de Ville with normal mount (ladies model), easy-to-handle Shimano 7 gears, handbrake and/or pedal brake, gel-saddle (height adjustable), a lock on the frame and a pannier bag. All bikes have 28 inch wheels. Some smaller frames are available on board for smaller persons. The e-bike is Velo de Vile with Nexus 7 gears, 5 support levels and hand breaks only, a lock on the frame and a pannier bag (or a comparable brand/model). E-Bikes limited available, on request and at an additional charge.
Guests are only on request allowed to bring their own bicycles or E-bikes. However, the crew or tour operator is in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of own bicycles. In the Netherlands and Belgium cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet.

Meals

The meals on board are substantial and healthy. Breakfast will be served as a buffet. During breakfast you may make your own packed picnic lunch for your bik e tour. The ingredients for this, as bread, cheese, sausage, fruit and a drink, will be served extra. The three course dinner (day menu) exists of a soup or another starter, main menu, and desert.
When you don’t feel like cycling for a day during the tour, you are welcome to stay on board and enjoy the sailing. In the morning you can also prepare your own packed lunch yourself during breakfast, because it won’t be served during the cruise. Coffee and tea are available on board all day.

Vegetarian meals are possible at no surcharge. Other diets (like gluten free or for lactose intolerance) are possible at a surcharge of €35. All diets and vegetarian meals must be booked and confirmed well in advance