The Roman general Gnaius Domitius Corbulo, housewife Trijn van Leemput, sexton of the Dom Tower Josua Wilts and pizza baker Mario Nistro... What they have in common is that they once lived in Utrecht. Sail along with Captain O'Really Cruises through the historic city center and marvel at the surprising characters and personalities this city has known.
Cruising with al lot of different stories: no ordinary cruise, but surprising chronicles of real inhabitants of Utrecht and their city.
Only for groups up to 10 people (please also read the FAQ) and the skipper tells the stories live.
Feel free to bring your own food and/or drink. Cups, glasses, plates and cutlery are already on board.
The electric sloop De Mark will take you on a cruise with Captain O'Really. The sloop previously sailed around the waters of the city of Breda and is named after the river De Mark, which ends in that city's canal. There is room on board for 10 people (please also read the FAQ).
The O'Really Tour of approximately 3.5 hours. You will discover the rich history of the city of Utrecht thanks to the surprising life stories of all kinds of Utrechters, from Roman times to fairly recent times. We stop halfway and then visit an authentic Utrecht café, of course also with a strong story!
The free sailing of approximately 3.5 hours. Singels, canals or Kromme Rijn... You decide where to go in consultation with the skipper. You also decide where to stop, obviously only in places where that is allowed. Note: stopping is NOT allowed on the Oudegracht for example.
We welcome you on the dock on the Oosterkade, near restaurant Orloff aan de Kade. The dock is easily accessible by public transport (NS-station Vaartsche Rijn) and by car(parking garage Vaartsche Rijn). Other pick-up and drop-off locations are possible by arrangement.
The cost for the O'Really Tour and free sailing of approximately 3.5 hours is € 299, including all stories, regardless of the number of passengers (with a maximum of 10 people, see also FAQ). Drinks and snacks during stops are at your own expense.
There is still room on the following days, so book in time! The cruise starts at 1 pm and lasts until approximately 4:30 pm. Is your desired date not listed or would you prefer to sail at a different time? Then contact us at info@captainoreally.nl. We will see what is possible!
Contact us via info@captainoreally.nl. In your e-mail, please indicate which cruise you would like to book (cruise 1: O'Really Tour or cruise 2: free sailing), the date you would like to cruise and how many people you are coming with. Don't forget to include your phone number, as we will contact you soon!
You will receive a confirmation of your booking from us via email, which will also contain all the additional information required. The cost of the cruise must be paid at least 14 days before the cruise takes place. You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the scheduled tour, after that no more.
Should the weather forecast in the days before your booking turn out to be very bad, we will discuss with you whether the tour can go ahead. If the tour cannot take place due to bad weather we will refund the amount you paid. Or we move the tour to another date.
In our experience, the boat is most comfortable up to and including 10 people (and the skipper). Exceptionally, 12 passengers can board; it is up to you to decide if you are comfortable with that. Due to legal requirements, no more than 12 people are allowed on board.
For safety reasons, only children who have a swimming certificate are allowed on board. Experience also shows that the cruise is especially fun for children who can sit somewhat quietly for longer periods. Our advice is not to take children under 12 (but they are always welcome under that age if they have a swimming certificate!).
After your booking you will receive an email from us with a confirmation and all necessary information. The cost of the cruise must be paid at least 14 days before the cruise takes place. You can cancel free of charge up to 7 days before the scheduled canal cruise.
Should the weather forecast in the days before your booking turn out to be very bad, we will discuss with you whether the tour can go ahead. If the tour cannot take place due to bad weather we will refund the amount you paid. Or we move the tour to another date.
No, unfortunately not. During the O'Really Tour we stop halfway, there are toilets there. And in case of really high need we will always find a solution. During the free sailing tour you decide where we stop, but of course only in places where we are allowed to moor.
Yes! There are plates, cutlery, mugs and water/wine glasses on board. We also have 2 cooler bags, but that capacity is somewhat limited. You are not allowed to BBQ or otherwise prepare or heat food/drinks on board.
Unfortunately, we do not yet offer catering. During the O'Really Tour we stop halfway, then you can have a drink. On a free sailing, you decide where to stop for a drink and/or snack. Furthermore, there is a supermarket across from the embarkation point for last minute shopping, more information can be found here.
Yes. Ashtrays are available.
No, amplified music on board is not allowed by the municipality of Utrecht.
There are garbage bags on board, we will make sure the garbage is disposed of. We do expect you to clean up any possible rubbish on board yourself.
Contact us at info@captainoreally.nl and we'll see what's possible.
Contact us at info@captainoreally.nl and we'll see what's possible.
