Would you like to see what the city looks like from the Meuse River? Rederij Stiphout has several tour boats ready and waiting. For example, you can take a cruise on the Meuse, which can be combined with an excursion through the underground marl passageways beneath St. Pieter's Mountain (St. Pietersberg). You can also take part in a day cruise to Liège or a cruise around Maastricht, including passage through 4 different locks: the “Border Cruise”. Or you can embark for a Saturday Night Cruise with entertainment and an ample cold & warm buffet. A brunch boat cruise on Sunday morning is also an option.
All cruises depart from our landing at Maaspromenade 58, between the St. Servatius Bridge (St. Servaasbrug) and the Wilhelmina Bridge (Wilhelminabrug), within the pedestrian-only zone in the city centre. For information on how to find us and parking options, go to: www.stiphout.nl.
The following is an overview of the many options available: 

Cruise on the Meuse
This boat trip gives you an excellent overall view of Maastricht from the water. The trip takes you past the historic St. Servaas bridge, the new Céramique district, the Gouvernement building and St. Pietersberg Hill. Just before the Belgian border, the boat turns back towards the centre of Maastricht.
DURATION approx. 50 minutes
PRICE for adults € 7.20
Children 4-12 years € 4.30

Cruise on the Meuse with a tour of the tunnels under St. Pietersberg Hill
The same trip as described above, but with a stop at St. Pietersberg Hill. After cruising for 20 minutes, you disembark and walk up the hill, where you are given a one-hour guided tour of the marl tunnels by a
VVV guide. After the underground tour, the cruise continues. Attention: not suitable for people who have difficulty walking.
DURATION approx. 3 hours
PRICE for adults € 12.15
Children 4 to 12 years € 8.25

Boat trip Maastricht–Liège (Round trip)
The boat cruises via the Meuse to the locks at Ternaaien, where it is locked 15 metres upwards to the Albert Canal. Via this canal, you proceed to the city centre of Liège, where you arrive at about 12:30 PM to explore the city on your own. The boat departs at around 3 PM for the return trip to Maastricht. Reservations required beforehand.
DURATION approx. 7.5 hours (including a 2.5 hour break in Liège)
DEPARTURE 10 AM
PRICE round trip for adults € 22.- round trip for children 4 to 12 years € 13.50, one-way trip for adults € 13.50, one-way trip for children 4 to 12 years € 8.-

Boat trip Maastricht–Visé with a visit to the weekly market of regional products (Round trip)
During the boat trip to the lovely Belgian town of Visé, you pass two sets of locks and are served a hot cup of coffee with vlaai (sweet flan). At around 11:30 AM, the boat anchors near the centre of Visé, where you have the opportunity to visit the weekly market with regional products. The boat departs at around 13:30 PM for Maastricht. Reservations required beforehand.
DURATION approx. 6 hours (incl. 2 hour break in Visé)
DEPARTURE 9.30 AM
PRICE incl. coffee/lemonade and vlaai (sweet flan): Adults € 20.- Children 4 to 12 years € 12.-

Brunch boat trip
From 11 April to 12 December, on every second and fourth Sunday of the month, you can take part in a fun brunch boat trip. An ample brunch buffet with cold and hot dishes helps make this an enjoyable excursion for the entire family. Reservations required beforehand.
DURATION 2 hours
DEPARTURE 11 AM
PRICE for adults € 28.00 Children 4 to 12 years € 1.50 per year of age

Afternoon Tea Cruise
During this afternoon cruise on the Meuse, you can enjoy a delicious and ample English afternoon tea, including sandwiches, scones, cakes and of course tea and coffee. This trip is organised every second and fourth Sunday of the month between 11 April and 12 December. Reservations required beforehand.
DURATION 2 hours
DEPARTURE 2:30 PM
PRICE for adults € 24.00 Children 4 to 12 years € 1.50 per year of age

4-locks boat trip
This boat trip circles around Maastricht over Dutch and Belgian waters and passes through 4 locks, including the well-known lock at Ternaaien. Reservations required beforehand.
DURATION 4 hours
DEPARTURE 11.15 AM
PRICE for adults € 18.20 Children 4 to 12 years € 10.90

Saturday Night Cruise
Between 1 May and 18 December, on every first and third Saturday of the month, you can enjoy a stylish and memorable evening cruise, complete with a cold and hot buffet plus entertainment. The
cruises have various themes, and reservations are required beforehand.
DURATION 4 hours
DEPARTURE 8 PM
PRICE for adults € 47.50 Children 4 to 12 years € 28.50

Boat trip to the historic inner harbour: ’t Bassin
This boat trip takes you to the historic inner harbour, ’t Bassin, and includes passage through the locks. The boat anchors in ’t Bassin, where you have the opportunity to briefly explore, on your own, an authentic and beautiful part of Maastricht. The boat then returns to the city centre. This trip needs to be reserved beforehand.
DURATION a bit over 1.5 hours (including a break in ’t Bassin)
PRICE for adults € 9.- Children 4 to 12 years € 5.40

Maaspromenade 58
6211 HS, Maastricht
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Tel.: +31(0)43-3515300
Fax: +31(0)43-3217958

http://www.stiphout.nl

info@stiphout.nl