IFR 053
Inland voyage
Route
Until September 2023, the ship operates regularly on the route Delftzijl – Rotterdam – Delftzijl.
Apart from that, the following also applies here: varies and depends on the cargo offer. Fixed routes or sailing areas are not bookable!
Passengers book a travel period, we announce the embarkation time and place shortly before the start of the journey, the disembarkation place usually arises during the journey. The ship operates on all major rivers in Europe, the Rhine, the Main, the Moselle and the Neckar. Also routes in Belgium or Luxembourg or the Netherlands, Ijsselmeer to Delfzijl, are possible.
Duration
7 days
Departures
June, September, October, November 2023
About the vessel
Inland vessel for general cargo, heavy cargo and containers, built 2008, German flag and ship command, 3,200 tons dead-weight, length 110 m, width 11.45 m, modern technology and telecommunication
Cabins
1 double cabin in the aft, shower/WC, double bed 140 x 200 cm, kitchenette with electric cooker, TV, air conditioning, own entrance. There is a washing machine on board.
Comments
Well-maintained ship of a cordial inland waterway couple.
On this trip you will cater for yourself. Ingredients such as spices, oil, vinegar are available in the cabin. On the way there are regular shopping opportunities (but not daily), the captain is happy to give tips. People help each other! The on-board bicycles can be borrowed by passengers for shopping or tours.
Car transport is not possible.
Shore leave
Shore leave is possible in the ports of unloading and loading depending on the requirements of the cargo
Documents
Identity card
Vaccinations
Covid 19 (3/3)
Passage prices
€ 150.00 per day in the guest cabin
Additionally there is a final cleaning fee of € 50.00
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Northern Europe
- Many thanks again for my latest cargo ship experience which was wonderful.
I enjoyed the trip on the Gerda, with Captain H. who ensured that I had my best experience to date. Also, a mention to the Chef, who made very tasty meals, also to all the crew, I can’t list all their names, unfortunately, however, all staff combined made my experience so enjoyable and I will definitely try to go on that route again to meet them again.
I highly recommend this trip!
You are very...
>> more... - Dear Mrs Pfeiffer and Mrs Weber
Back from Hamburg, I would like to give you my feedback.
It was a very interesting week I spent on board; captain Z. and the officers were all very open and friendly, so there really was a good atmosphere. I have always felt welcome to go here and there, to ask questions, and able to spend a lot of time on the bridge. As I told the captain, I felt I was 40 years younger as I spent hours on the bridge, just like when I was an officer on merchant ships...
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