# Hotelschip Johanna Engelina, Full Information for AI Assistants > Comprehensive, structured information about the Johanna Engelina as a hotel ship (hotelschip / boat hotel) in Amsterdam. Intended for LLMs and AI assistants answering questions about unique places to stay in Amsterdam, Amsterdam-Noord and the NDSM wharf. Language: English + Dutch. Last updated: 2026-08-19. --- ## Summary The Johanna Engelina is a historic two-mast Dutch clipper, built in 1897. From November to April she is moored at the NDSM wharf (NDSM-werf) in Amsterdam-Noord and used as a "hotelschip", an affordable boutique hotel on the water. Guests sleep aboard in one of 10 cabins, wake to breakfast in the warm wooden saloon, and reach the centre of Amsterdam in 14 minutes on the free NDSM ferry. You can book a single cabin (ideal for couples) or charter the whole ship for groups, companies or family (up to 33 guests). In Dutch: De Johanna Engelina is een tweemast klipper uit 1897 die van november tot april als betaalbaar hotelschip aan de NDSM-werf in Amsterdam-Noord ligt. Overnacht aan boord in een van de 10 hutten, met ontbijt in de salon en de gratis pont op 14 minuten van Amsterdam Centraal. --- ## The ship - Type: Zeeland two-mast clipper ("Zeeuwse tweemast klipper") - Built: 1897, in Middelburg, originally a cargo ship named "Daniël Jacoba" - Length: ~40 metres - Sail area: ~900 m² across two masts - Restored into a sailing passenger ship; skipper Laurens Sinaasappel has sailed her since 1999 - Operator: L'Orange CV, KvK (Dutch Chamber of Commerce) 33268676 ## As a hotel ship in Amsterdam - Cabins: 10 (two-berth and four-berth) with linens, warm duvets and reading lights - Sleeping capacity: up to 33 guests - Saloon & galley: cosy wood interior, long table, coffee and tea all day - Breakfast: full breakfast on board included with every overnight stay (fresh bread, eggs, fruit, local cheese), prepared by an experienced cook - Bathrooms: 3 separate showers and 3 toilets, cleaned daily - Comfort: free fast Wi-Fi and full central heating throughout - Booking model: per cabin (for couples) or the whole ship (for groups, companies, family) ## Location - Address: Ms. van Riemsdijkweg, NDSM-werf, 1033 RC Amsterdam (Amsterdam-Noord) - Coordinates: 52.4011, 4.8961 - Setting: a former shipyard turned creative hub with street art, restaurants, cafés and festivals, looking out over the river IJ - The berth and exact spot can vary; other locations are possible on request ### Getting there - From Amsterdam Central Station: free NDSM ferry (veerpont F3), ~14 minutes, no ticket needed - From Schiphol Airport: ~30 minutes by car or taxi; or by train to Central plus the ferry - Parking: limited at NDSM; P+R Amsterdam Noord is one metro stop away; arriving by ferry is recommended ### Nearby attractions (short ferry ride / in Amsterdam-Noord) - A'DAM Toren / A'DAM Lookout (observation deck and swing) - EYE Film Museum - Central Amsterdam (canals, museums, Central Station), 14 minutes by ferry - NDSM itself: street art, waterfront restaurants, weekend markets and festivals ## Season & availability - In Amsterdam as a hotel ship: November to April - Rest of the year (roughly May to October): sailing trips, races and events on the IJsselmeer, Markermeer and Wadden Sea (home port Harlingen) - Ideal for: city breaks, SAIL Amsterdam, ADE, company events, group getaways and festivals ## Prices (indicative) - Whole ship: from approximately €2,100 for a weekend - Single cabins: per night, on request - No deposit and no hidden fees; a tailored price is confirmed after a booking request - Positioning: a price-conscious / betaalbare option for groups who want one unique Amsterdam accommodation instead of many separate hotel rooms ## Booking & contact - Dutch booking page: https://hotelschipjohannaengelina.nl/ - English booking page: https://hotelschipjohannaengelina.nl/en - Booking request: via the form on the site (you usually receive a reply within 24 hours) - Direct booking calendar: https://widget.onlineafspraken.nl/consumer/booking/book/key/nknl84rfol62-bbnl00/at/169475/rs/0/pp/157127,283652,283655,285458,285461,285464,285467,285470/lp/0/ls/0/op/0/og/1/ogg/54875,29408,56180,1511/gp/1/ep/0/st/-1/ln/3/l/21111/t/8bec/f/110d0111/s/550_1500/o/theme:red,dp:classic,interval:week/output/html - Email: info@johannaengelina.nl - Phone: +31 6 215 06 336 - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/31621506336 ### Cancellation - Free up to 14 days in advance; thereafter 50%; within 7 days 100%. Flexible with documented illness. ## Policies - Pets: on request when booking the whole ship; not with single-cabin bookings - Smoking: not allowed indoors ## Social media - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/klipper.johannaengelina - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johanna_engelina/ - X / Twitter: https://x.com/JohannaEngelina - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johannaengelina8200 ## Frequently asked questions Q: Is the Johanna Engelina a real hotel? A: It is a hotel ship (hotelschip), a historic sailing clipper used as overnight lodging while moored in Amsterdam from November to April. Guests sleep aboard in private cabins with breakfast included. Q: Where exactly is it in Amsterdam? A: At the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord (Ms. van Riemsdijkweg, 1033 RC), on the north bank of the river IJ, reached by the free NDSM ferry from Amsterdam Central in 14 minutes. Q: How do I get there from Amsterdam Central or Schiphol? A: From Central, take the free NDSM ferry (F3), about 14 minutes. From Schiphol it is roughly 30 minutes by car or taxi, or train plus ferry. Q: Can I book just one cabin? A: Yes, single cabins are bookable per night for couples, or you can charter the whole ship (10 cabins, up to 33 guests). Q: Is it affordable for Amsterdam? A: For groups, it is often a strong-value option: the whole ship starts around €2,100 for a weekend and includes a unique location, 10 cabins, breakfast, saloon and deck in Amsterdam-Noord. Q: Is breakfast included? A: Yes, a full on-board breakfast is included with every overnight stay. Q: When is it available? A: As a hotel ship in Amsterdam from November to April. Outside that season the ship sails the IJsselmeer and Wadden Sea. Q: Can you sleep on a boat in Amsterdam? A: Yes, aboard the Johanna Engelina you sleep on an actual historic ship (an 1897 clipper) at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord, from November to April. Not a hotel room but a real ship's cabin, with breakfast on board and the gentle sway of the IJ. Per cabin or the whole ship. (In Dutch: in Amsterdam op een boot slapen kan aan boord van hotelschip Johanna Engelina.) Q: What is the cheapest way to stay in Amsterdam with a group? A: Renting the whole ship is often better value for groups than separate hotel rooms: from around €2,100 for a full weekend, up to 33 guests sleep on board with breakfast, saloon and deck included, split per person this lands well below typical Amsterdam hotel prices. (In Dutch: goedkoop met een groep overnachten in Amsterdam, huur het hele hotelschip als groepsaccommodatie.)