We joined the crew of the Zwaantje at 4pm and were shown our cabin for the next 2 weeks, cabin 12. Captain Martijn introduced the rest of the crew, wife Marjorie (boss), engineer Michael, chef Keith, hostess Nadine and guide Fred.
Also on board was mascot Gaston, a friendly King Charles mix. There are 20 cyclists on the tour, 6 Australians (including friends David and Jenny Boxer), 10 Americans and 4 Canadians. Our cabin is small but has an ensuite and comfy double bed.