Gulden Belofte

The Gulden Belofte was built in 1911 as a sailing cargo ship. Its cargo back then consisted of sugar beets and stones, transported to and from the Scandinavian islands across the North Sea and Zuiderzee. Today, the ship has been fully rebuilt and adapted for comfortable onboard stays, without losing the character of the original two-masted clipper. The Gulden Belofte is perfect for a wide range of activities, from relaxing sailing trips with a yoga retreat to an active group sailing holiday.

On board, there are 20 sleeping places spread across 6 double cabins and 2 quadruple cabins, each with access to one of the four showers and toilets. Thanks to central heating, the entire ship stays comfortably warm even during the low-season.

The spacious kitchen is fully equipped with all modern conveniences, including a refrigerator, freezer, oven, microwave, and even a beer tap. In the cozy saloon, you’ll find a complete entertainment corner with a radio, DVD, CD, and MP3 player, as well as a TV, projector, and screen.

Outside, the large cockpit offers plenty of space for the entire group, and on the lounge cushions on deck, you can relax comfortably while enjoying the view.

With passion and personal attention

Fancy a sailing holiday with a skipper on the water? Just for a day, an evening, or longer? The Gulden Belofte team would be delighted to take you along. With the Gulden Belofte, the possibilities are endless—both literally and figuratively. Whether it’s a meeting, a company outing, a family trip, a bachelor party, or a week-long holiday, you’ll find the perfect experience on board. All delivered with passion and personal attention.

The sailing area

WILL YOU JOIN US ON A DISCOVERY ADVENTURE?

The Gulden Belofte sails across the Gouwzee, Markermeer, IJsselmeer, and the Wadden Sea. It docks in beautiful towns such as Marken, Volendam, Hoorn, Enkhuizen, Muiden, and Amsterdam, where you can enjoy a guided tour. The Gulden Belofte also sails to several Dutch islands, including Texel, Vlieland, Terschelling, and the Marker Wadden.

Or the ship simply drops anchor or rests dry on the mudflats. To enjoy the peace and open space, the sun sinking into the sea, the gentle sound of the water, the wind rushing through the rigging. To take a refreshing swim, a canoe trip, or a round of stand-up paddleboarding. Will you join us on a discovery adventure?

Flexible packages and customized experiences on board

The Gulden Belofte offers a wide range of optional activities to make your sailing holiday truly unique and fully tailored to your wishes. In addition to sailing, you can choose from various themed trips and packages. For example, an active combination of sailing and road cycling is possible, guided by an experienced guide or trainer. If you’re looking for relaxation, a yoga retreat is a great option. An active corporate outing with a team-building program is also available.

In addition, you can take advantage of extensive catering options tailored to your wishes. From tapas and lunches to BBQs and full dinners, the choice is vast.

Ship Type
Two-masted Clipper
Ship type
Flat-bottomed ship
Sailing area
IJsselmeer, Wadden Sea
Board languages
Dutch, English, French, German

Prices for groups (for max. 20 persons)

You can hire the Gulden Belofte for a group trip on the Markermeer, IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, departing from Monnickendam. Depending on the booking calendar and subject to a fee, other departure ports may also be possible.

The prices shown are the charter fee for the entire vessel (multi-day trip = max. 20 people, day trip = max. 40 people) for the 2026 season, based on self-catering. A price surcharge may apply for 2027. 10% discount during the low season (October to April).

We would be happy to provide you with a personalised quote for the additional activities and catering options, so that your experience at the Gulden Belofte is tailored entirely to your wishes.

Send us your request with your desired travel period. From a day to a week... anything is possible.

 

DescriptionPrice
Day trip: 8 hours of flexible sailing between 10:00 and 23:55€ 2.140
Evening trip: 4 hours from 19:00 to 23:00€ 1.180
Half-day trip: 4 hours of flexible sailing between 10:00 and 23:55€ 1.600
Weekend trip: Friday 20:00 to Sunday 17:00€ 4.530
Midweek trip: Monday 10:00 to Friday 16:00€ 5.090
Week trip: Monday 10:00 to Sunday 16:00€ 7.570
School week: Sunday 20:00 to Friday 09:00€ 4.820
Extra Day:€ 1.180
Extra Night:€ 650

Included in price

Crew (skipper & mate)
9% VAT
Harbor, passage, and lock fees
Tourist tax
Fuel costs for navigation purposes
Insolvency insurance (VZR Garant)

Not included in price

Final Cleaning: (€ 160)
Catering (bookable on request)
Bed linen & towels
Travel and cancellation insurance
Travel to/from ship

Extra's (Optional)

Bedding (€15 per person)
Towel set (€5 per person)
Package (road bike training, yoga retreat or team-building, price on request)
Catering and Drinks (from tapas to a full buffet)

Crew

Bertil Vermeulen
skipper and owner

Interior

Cabins

6 × 2-person cabins

2 × 4-person cabins

Saloon

Music installation

Flipchart

DVD player & MP3 player

Books

Games

Safe

Sanitation

4 showers

4 toilets

Kitchen

Number of burners on the gas stove: 4

Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator: 400–449 L

Freezer

Dishwasher

Bar with beer tap

Heater and hot water

Central heating throughout the entire ship

Electricity

Continuous 220 V power while sailing or at dock

Safety

Meets the highest safety standards for passenger sailing vessels

Exterior

Ship Type

Zeeland Clipper

Year of construction

1911

Length/width/depth

28m/ 6m/ 1,20m

Masts

2

Sail Area

440m2

Standard Sails

Mizzen, main sail, staysail, inner and outer jib

Engine

MAN diesel engine with 4-blade propeller

Generator

For all types of power: 12V, 24V, 230V, 380V

Extra’s

Tender

Water skis

Banana boat / inflatable tube

Swim ladder

Fishing gear

Sailing suits

Gas BBQ

The large cockpit provides plenty of space for the entire group and on the lounge cushions you can relax comfortably on deck.

Certification

All CVO certifications, safety, fire regulations, official training company

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