Amsterdam adventure

Had a great time onboard. The first night there were some problems with the heating, but that was fixed quickly the next day. Great boat with lots of space to chill out in, thanks Tom!

I highly recommend booking Tom's sailing ship in Amsterdam. He always got back to me quickly when I had questions. The ship had a great common area for our family to hang out with each other. We had 6 adults & 2 small children and had plenty of room. The common area had a full kitchen and lots of comfortable seating areas. The memorabilia on the walls was so cool to look at. The beds were comfortable with comfy bedding and pillows. I strongly recommend this awesome sailing ship!

Four of us (two couples) booked the Avontuur for a wonderful four-day cruise around the Amsterdam area prior to a longer circumnavigation of the UK on a large cruise ship leaving out of Amsterdam. The sleeping accommodations were tight but comfortable. The salon area was large for relaxing, and the galley was completely equipped for any kind of meal prep, with provisions sourced from local groceries at our overnight stops.

Our time on Avontuur took us out of its berthing spot in Amsterdam West to Haarlem for a day and overnight, then south to Leiden for a day and overnight, then back to Amsterdam. We moored against the canal side in the center of these beautiful Renaissance cities, so walking to local historical sights, markets, and pubs was easy and fascinating. The whole experience was made delightful by the owner, Tom, and his very capable crew (and partner) Marlane.

If you have an interest in boating at all, this Klipper ship offers a sailing experience out of yesteryear. As an old sailor myself, it was a joy to watch Tom and Marlane handle this 90-ton, nearly one-hundred-foot-long, flat-bottom steel barge expertly in narrow, winding, and sometimes crowded waterways. The jockeying for correct positioning to pass through the many bridges and a few locks took an expert knowledge of the wind, currents, and the boat’s response to the use of engine power, the rudder, and the leeboards on each side of the ship. Our modern world is losing not only sailors with these kinds of skills on the water but boats not loaded with technology, as well. What a fun time we had on this old beauty!

Hey, we stayed with Tom for 3 nights. It was really lovely, and we enjoyed our time. Tom is incredibly helpful and responds to questions very quickly. We went on a day trip, including swimming and a barbecue on the ship, and Tom was available to answer our questions and had lots of interesting stories to tell. We didn't lack for anything; the beds were very comfortable, and the ship was also very centrally located, with everything within walking distance. We'd love to come back again!

We stayed on this lovely boat as a group of 6 ladies all wanting the privacy of our own rooms but also a communal area to socialise, and this boat met all our requirements. The galley had everything we needed to enjoy our breakfasts, and the bedrooms were comfortable, although if you are tall, you may need to bend your knees to fit! The boat is located about 15-20 mins walk from the centre, which was ideal for us; however, there are plenty of buses if needed. The boat trip gave us lovely views of the harbour, and Tom provided interesting information about the history of the boat. If you’re willing, you can even try helming the boat for a while! Overall, a lovely place to spend time together after a day spent at the City with friendly hosts and an educational boat trip on offer. Thank you.