Passagiersschip Onrust, Zeeland Province, The Netherlands

5Janalynn 5:00 PM Apr 28, 2018

Absolutely worth it even in the rain
Firstly, thanks to the crewmembers that helped with the wheelchair. Each one was courteous and very helpful. Making sure I sailed comfortably was so kind! I read a few sad reviews and wonder just what people expected. The guide did not yammer on and on but gave a good overview in both languages. I do not know if there is anything in English. The little guides and table top maps are informative and done well. I saw a family have a picnic basket. The sandwiches were fresh and looked delicious and the pastry looked yummy from what I saw. I dont know the cost but it sure looked attractive. The crew was attentive serving drinks. We all got binoculars to use. The boat motor is surprisingly quiet so its easy to hear the guide. in all it was worth the money. and the extra history.....

5RHAHJ 5:00 PM Aug 26, 2017

Seals and porpoises
The trip takes you across the Oosterschelde. Right after departure you see the Oosterscheldedam in the distance. If the tide is low, the boat will then stop at the Roggeplaat, where seals are resting. Binoculars are provided, and there is a telescope on board. Still the seals are quite hard to see, but they can be discerned. There is some explanation about oysters, mussels, and other creatures in those waters. The next highlight is where the porpoises are. They are a bit like dolphins, but smaller, and one only gets brief glimpses of their fins. Almost impossible to get them in a picture. Even in a video-recording I could not find them afterwards. But they are there. Then the boat goes back to its harbour, along the coast where the Schelpenhoek reminds us of the flood in 1953, and the Plompetoren reminds us of the villages Koudekerke and Westenschouwen that were lost to the sea.