The Maas and Maastricht are inseparably connected. The Green Elephant Hostels is just a stone’s throw away from the Maas. During your stay, you might want to discover Maastricht and its beautiful green surroundings in a unique way. How about a boat trip in Maastricht?
Discover Maastricht from the Water
A boat trip in Maastricht is one of the city’s most popular outings! Board with ‘Rederij Stiphout’ and enjoy a one-hour Maastricht cruise through the beautiful city from the water. During the cruise, you’ll pass the most beautiful spots in Maastricht: the Sint Servaasbrug, the ‘Onze Lieve Vrouwen Basilica’, the Government Building, and of course the Sint Pietersberg.
Tickets are available from €14. Children between 4 and 12 years old pay only €8. Book your Maastricht cruise online.
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Combine Your Boat Trip with a Visit to the Caves
Want a longer excursion? Combine a Maastricht cruise with a visit to the caves. After 20 minutes of sailing, you’ll dock at Sint Pietersberg for a tour of the Zonneberg Caves.
Zonneberg Caves is an extensive and structured system with approximately 80 km of cathedral-like passages. An experienced guide will take you underground, where countless names and drawings can be seen.
Afterwards, you’ll walk back to the harbour, where the cruise boat departs every 20 minutes past the hour.
A cruise combined with a visit to the caves costs €24.75 per person. Children between 4 and 12 years old pay €17.25. The temperature in the caves is around 12 ºC year-round, so remember to bring a sweater or jacket!
Want to secure your place on board? Book your ticket online.
Prefer to Sail Yourself?
Would you rather discover the Maas from your own boat? That’s possible too! The boats from Maastricht Sloep are in the charming inner harbour of Maastricht: Het Bassin. Surrounding restaurants and terraces create a lively atmosphere and form an ideal starting point for your trip.
You can rent a boat from €225.00 for 3 hours. Maastricht Sloep offers several types of boats, suitable for 5 to 8 people. Reserve your boat online.
Historic Cruises and More
In addition to regular cruises, you can also choose a historic Maastricht cruise or a Maastricht locks cruise. These unique experiences let you discover the rich history of Limburg while enjoying sailing on the Maas. For a full day trip, you can even sail to Liège and explore the surrounding caves. Rederij Stiphout offers various packages, so you can fully enjoy everything this beautiful region has to offer.
