About us
Who are we?
Peter Nijhuis comes from a family of skippers. Boating is in his blood. Although he initially chose a career as a graphic designer, he has always had the ambition to work in the water sports industry.
Peter: “I’ve always been interested in yachts and their maintenance. In 1992, I bought a Doerak with a friend to refurbish and rent out together. I did that alongside my job at the time. In 1994, Maaike and I officially launched our yacht charter company. In the years that followed, we gradually expanded our fleet.”
During the winter months, Maaike works part-time in district nursing, but during the sailing season she and Peter are the face of Delos Yachtcharter.
Maaike: “As well as running the charter business, Peter also carries out maintenance on yachts belonging to private owners moored here in the marina.”
Peter and Maaike have built the business up from scratch together. Peter: “I’ve finished most of the yachts from the hull up. Initially, these were Doerak and Rogger yachts, and later Veha cruisers for the luxury segment. For example, I built the Delos 1430 in our charter fleet myself, based on my own design.”
Delos’ fleet is exceptionally diverse. It comprises family yachts, comfort yachts and luxury yachts, attracting boating enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. Maaike: “We’re based in IJsselstein near Utrecht, right in the heart of the Green Heart of the Netherlands. The marina is a so-called Tourist Transfer Point (TOP). Many people leave their cars here and then enjoy cycling or walking in the surrounding area. In terms of sailing area, we’re situated between Amsterdam, Gouda and Utrecht. You can go on lovely sailing trips here and take day trips to cities. Depending on how many hours a day you want to sail, you can expand your area and, for example, sail to Haarlem and Katwijk. Or simply stay moored in Amsterdam for a few days.”
The Green Heart is a sailing area with something for everyone. Here, you can alternate peace and nature with the charms of city life. Maaike: “We became a Linssen Boating Holiday partner in 2021. So customers can also hire a luxury Linssen yacht from us. We also get a lot of customers here who have been sailing in Friesland for years. They’re genuinely amazed by our sailing area and the beautiful spots you pass by. The Green Heart is still relatively unknown among water sports enthusiasts.”
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A boating holiday in the ‘Green Heart’
Thanks to our home base at Marnemoende Marina in IJsselstein, there are some wonderful routes to explore. A boating holiday in the ‘Green Heart’ means sailing on the Vecht, the Loosdrecht Lakes, the Hollandse IJssel and the South Holland Lakes. A variety of stunning landscapes with picturesque villages that you can sail right through. Cities such as Leiden, Gouda, Utrecht and Amsterdam are also well worth a visit.
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Fully equipped motor yachts
Delos Yachtcharter began in 1994 with the charter of the Doerak. Since then, the fleet has expanded to include the Rogger and the Houseboat. In addition, our flagship, the in-house designed “Delos 1430”, is the pride of our fleet. We have incorporated customer feedback and experience gained over the years into the design, layout and fittings of this beautiful and comfortable vessel.
All our motor yachts are cabin-equipped, fully fitted with a complete kitchen inventory and suitable for a longer stay on the water. Thanks to the diversity of our motor yachts, there is always a model that perfectly suits your requirements and the composition of your travelling party.