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Anna van Aemstel

13 cabins / 2 decks

The Anna van Aemstel (formerly the Wending) is a former freight barge that started a new life in the early 1990s as a passenger motor barge. Since then, the Anna van Aemstel is a familiar fixture on several routes in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Renovated in 2025, the Anna van Aemstel can accommodate up to 26 passengers in 13 cabins. It has a roomy, cozy saloon, equipped with a complete music installation and TV – a great place to relax after the day's bike ride! Limited WiFi is available on board, though only in the lounge and on deck (up to 50MB is free, with a surcharge for higher use).

  • A white boat is moored along a canal with a row of bicycles parked in front. The backdrop includes traditional Dutch-style buildings and a water tower.
  • A cozy cabin with two single beds, a small desk with a chair, and a window. Cycling gear, including a helmet and water bottles, is on the desk, and a colorful painting hangs on the wall.
  • A compact bathroom featuring a sink, mirror, and shower with a glass door. The setting has wooden trim and a small shelf holding toiletries and towels.
  • A cabin interior with twin beds, an open door to a bathroom, yellow door, shelving, and a desk with a helmet and water bottle.
  • -A small, modern bedroom aboard the Anna van Aemstel with a neatly made bed, white linens, an ensuite bathroom, a reading lamp, and a window with yellow curtains.
  • A bright dining area on the Anna van Aemstel with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with yellow curtains, and wooden floors.
  • A cozy sitting nook on the Anna van Aemstel with a table, bench seating, a window with yellow curtains, and built-in shelving.
  • A well-lit dining and sitting area on the Anna van Aemstel, featuring tables and chairs, large windows with yellow curtains, and a small vase with a tulip on a table.
  • A dining area on a boat with tables and chairs, large windows with orange curtains, and fresh flowers on the tables.

Facts

  • Capacity: 24/26 passengers
  • Size: Length 41.5m; Width 6.3m

Boat Overview

  • Cozy saloon and dining area
  • Free WiFi in lounge and on deck
  • 13 cabins
  • Central heating and air conditioning in each cabin

Cabin Details

  • 13 guest cabins with twin beds; beds can be pushed together to make a double bed
  • Each cabin is equipped with the following:
    • Private bathroom with shower and toilet
    • Hair dryers are available upon request on board
    • Soap
    • Air conditioning and central heating
    • Opening windows
    • 220V electricity
    • Limited storage for luggage (we recommend 1 suitcase per person which may be stored under the bed)

Please note: The Anna van Aemstel is a converted barge and remodeled to make efficient use of the limited space. The experience of the tour is built around guests being active cycling, and the layout of the barge supports a social environment in common spaces.

Anna van Aemstel’s layout

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