Calypso

Calypso: Construction and Name History

The Calypso was built by Peters in Kampen in 1978 for Scylla Tours. In 1990, 2003 and 2010, the river vessel also sailed under the name Calypso. It formerly belonged to the Phoenix fleet.

Rhine Route and Shore Excursions

A cruise from and back to Düsseldorf was scheduled for 14–23 May 2019. The itinerary included stops in Rüdesheim, Kehl–Strasbourg and Breisach, as well as a panoramic cruise through the Rhine Gorge.

Rhine and Holland Cruise in September 2026

From 8 to 18 September 2026, the Calypso was scheduled to make a round trip from and back to Düsseldorf. After Arnhem, the route continued to Deventer on 9 September, where the ship was scheduled to stop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Via Lemmer, the cruise continued to Groningen, where the ship was due to arrive at 2 p.m. on 10 September and remain overnight until 5 a.m. the following morning. A stop in Leer was scheduled for 11 September from noon to 7 p.m., with the schedule dependent on the tide.

Later that same evening, the Calypso was due to reach Emden and remain there until 2 p.m. on 12 September. Via Delfzijl, the cruise continued to Sneek, with a shore visit scheduled for 13 September from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Lelystad and Amsterdam were next on the itinerary; the Amsterdam stay was scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on 14 September and last until 6 a.m. on 15 September. A stop in Rotterdam was planned for 15 September from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Via Gorinchem, Nijmegen and Krefeld, the ship was due to return to Düsseldorf at 9 a.m. on 18 September. Possible excursions included East Frisian tea or a visit to the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, as well as Sneek's Water Gate.

Onboard Facilities and Service

At the time, onboard facilities included a lounge with a dance floor, a separate bar and a restaurant on the upper deck. The restaurant could only be accessed via this deck, which was served by a stairlift. The partly covered sun deck had garden furniture and loungers. A reception desk and laundry service were also available.

Captain van Velzen and his wife looked after the guests as hosts. Wi-Fi was available for a fee, with availability varying by region.