Anniversary offers
In 2016, the Catharina van Mijdrecht will finally get to celebrate her centenary! One hundred years ago she was launched as one of the last sailing cargo ships. It was the start of an eventful life that she has managed to get through with tenacity and grace.
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Festivities
Of course we are not going to let this event pass: we are going to celebrate with several festivities and anniversary offers:
– Anniversary tours for the ship’s acquaintances*.
– Introduction days for anyone who just wants to experience sailing*.
– Sailing holiday on IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea; read more>
– Anniversary brochure and other mementos.
– Special anniversary offers, see list below.
*(Keep a weather eye out for our newsletters!)
Anniversary offers:
Anniversary offer #1
Are you celebrating your anniversary on board with us in 2016? Then you and your partner can sail for free!* Do you want to organise a fun event for your birthday, wedding or work anniversary? On board the Catharina van Mijdrecht you can get together in a cosy and attractive setting. Everyone can come along, from your 99 year old grandparents to your youngest grandchild, to enjoy a festive day out on the waves.
Choose one of our many arrangements or assemble your own arrangement with our handy calculator.
* (Please provide at least 20 guests and you and one other person can sail for free; don’t forget to mention this in the request.)
Anniversary offer #2
Sail Along on Ascension Thursday
Have you always wanted to see what it’s like, but never got around to doing it?
If you’d like to treat yourself, your partner and/or your family to a sailing trip on a beautiful historical vessel, here’s your chance.
On Ascension Thursday, the centennial Catharina van Mijdrecht welcomes you aboard for a wonderful afternoon of sailing.
We start the afternoon at 12 o’clock with an extensive lunch buffet.
Then we’ll cast off for a trip across the IJsselmeer.
During the trip we will be serving various snacks and drinks.
At approximately five o’clock we arrive back in Monnickendam
Price: €34,50 per person*
Enjoy a wonderful day on the waves!
A heavenly sailing trip on Thursday 5 May 2016.
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*(children under 4 sail for free; children 4-12 for €24,50)
Anniversary offer #3
Sailing holiday on IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea
A wonderful individual sailing holiday aboard an authentic Dutch sailing vessel, the Catharina van Mijdrecht. Explore the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea and spend a whole day on Terschelling, one of our most beautiful Wadden Islands. During the summer, the Catharina van Mijdrecht will make several week-long trips for individuals and small (family) groups that anyone, experienced sailor or complete novice, can take part in.
A whole week of sailing, fun and relaxation for only € 448.50 per person.
Half board based on two passengers per cabin.
Dates in 2016:Sailing holiday Wadden Sea
Week 1: Saturday 30 July – Friday 5 August 2016
Week 2: Saturday 13 – Friday 19 August 2016