The Sophie was built in 1911 by two very rich Amsterdammers and has been fully refitted and restored in 2024. The type of ship is called a salonboat and was used by the upper echelons of Amsterdam society to cruise along the canals and the beautiful waterways surrounding Amsterdam for leisure purposes. The Sophie is designed to realise what we call “sailing without sails”. We are happy to say that this ambition is now a magnificent feature of our boat. The design of the boat in combination with top of the line electric propulsion technology gives you the feeling that the ship is moving on a small puff of air. Enjoy the ecstatic feeling of moving on the water without the noise and fumes of a diesel engine. Explore the canals in total silence and with respect for the environment and redefine the term smooth sailing! In summer or winter, indoor or outdoor.

The Sophie was custom build for the canals of Amsterdam. This resulted in some practical advantages compared to other salon boats with practical facilities like a comfortable toilet, a very extensive open bar and luxury finishings boat inside and outside the vessel. 

The realisation of the Sophie marks the beginning of a new age of electric powered ships. 

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