A new kind of cargo for an old tjalk
De Verwisseling was built as a cargo ship in 1924 at the Wolthuis shipyard in Sappemeer, Groningen. The owner, with his wife and children, lived in the deck house, and in the cargo area he transported sugar beets, sand and potatoes. The ship proved to be a sturdy one, able to hold her course, low on the water and steady over both bows.
Passenger ship
In 1976 de Verwisseling was converted to a passenger ship, able to hold up to 20 people. The former cargo area is now a cosy guest residence with a ktichen, toilet, washroom with shower and three sleeping areas for up to 14 people.
No concessions
Above all, de Verwisseling is an authentic ship, where no concessions have been done on the appearance to convert it into a comfortable vessel. Guests describe it as warm, cosy and atmospheric; a clean ship on which you will feel safe and at home. The ship sails from the historic and picturesque harbour of Muiden.
Roaming over ‘het Wad’
By virtue of their low draught, flat-bottomed ships can easily lay dry when the tide turns. If we visit the Wadden Sea with de Verwisseling, you can experience the unmatched beauty of falling dry and walking over the bottom of the Wadden Sea while waiting for the tide to turn, and to continue your journey.