Stiphout Shipping Company

Welcome aboard Rederij Stiphout in Maastricht!

The five passenger ships of Rederij Stiphout sail daily on the Meuse and the Albert Canal, showing you beautiful spots around Maastricht. There is a wide choice of various trips, such as a fifty-minute cruise on the Meuse that you can also combine with a cave visit in St. Pietersberg.

Two hours of sailing through historic Maastricht during the Bassin trip. Sail around the city during the 4-lock trip and experience the thrill of passing through a lock. Or a complete day trip to Liège with free time for a nice walk or a visit to the famous market at ‘t Batte.

You will explore the city center of Maastricht, of course, with the rugged American school buses. During the 45-minute tour, you will visit not only old Maastricht but also the new neighborhood Ceramique and the Gouvernement building.

The brunch boat trip sails every second and fourth Sunday of the month. During this two-hour trip, the crew presents an extensive brunch buffet. Also fun for the whole family is the Pancake Cruise, where you can garnish your pancake with warm cherries, bacon, apple, and ice cream. These trips are also available on both Easter days, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.
Dining on Saturday evenings is also one of the many possibilities. An atmospheric evening cruise including an extensive dinner buffet, where you can enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

New: Sloop rental Maastricht! Captain on your own ship, rent a sloop on the Meuse!
New, skipper on your own ship! Take a fun tour on the Meuse in Maastricht and set your own course. The sloop is available for rent with or without a boating license.
Stiphout sloop; Length: 3.90 meters Width: 1.75 meters 20 HP Yamaha 4-stroke. Maximum: five people. The person renting the sloop must be at least 18 years old.

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