From: Buchholz (Germany - Inland waters)

Waterbus S.C.Independent 2022 - boat for rent in Buchholz , Germany

Name: Waterbus S.C.Independent 2022 - boat for rent in Buchholz , Germany
Brand: Waterbus S.C.Independent
Availability: InStock"
Rating: 3.1 (5 reviews)

3.1 (5)

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From: Buchholz (Germany - Inland waters)

Start 1:00 PM

End 8:00 AM

Number of people

Price for 5 days

$1,916 $1,916

$1,916 for 5 days

Technical specification WATERBUS S.C.INDEPENDENT

Model Waterbus S.C.Independent

Engine Benzin 60

Year/Refit 2022

Length 12 m

Cabins 2

Beam 5.00 m

Bathroom 1

Draught m

Berths 4

Water tank 840 L

Max. Capacity (people) 6

Fuel tank 100 L

Equipment & amenities

AC
Generator
Electric heads
BBQ / Grill
Bow thruster
Wi-Fi
GPS / Chartplotter
Radio
Refrigerator

CLIMATE

AC
Electric heads

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS

Generator
Wi-Fi
GPS / Chartplotter
Inverter
12V / 220V socket
USB socket
Depth sounder

GALLEY

BBQ / Grill
Refrigerator
Gas stove
Oven
Electric coffee maker
Microwave

DECK & MANEUVERING

Bow thruster
Anchor windlass
Outside shower
Bathing platform

ENTERTAINMENT

Radio
TV

TENDER

SUP – paddle board
Outboard engine

equipment_safety

Life jackets

Other

Boat hook extendable
Cooling plate cooling batteries
Shelf
Route planner
Pots with lids
Bathing ladder
Shower
Trash can
Fire extinguisher
Heating diesel
Teak deck
Official boat certificate
Ball fender with line
Inland navigation maps
Dishwasher
Gas bottle
Toaster
Double bed 200x150
Mooring lines
Dragline 30m
Stern thruster
Cups
Compass
Clothes horse
Bed linen
Lifebelt
Electric Bilge pump
Game collection
Gas/alcohol chimney
terrace
Cockpit instruments
Ceiling spots
Binoculars
SAT system
Port Handbook
Flashlight
Cooking utensils (wooden spoons, spatulas, sieves etc.)
Hot water
Battery charger Land cable
Parasol
Level indicators
Terrace furniture
Mop
Shore power cable
Windows heat insulated
Rear view Camera
Beach Chairs
First aid kit
Navigation Lights
Solar cells
Bottle fender with leash
Tea kettle
Heating (floor)

Description

The Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge is a 12.00 m long and 5.00 m wide houseboat, offering space for up to 6 guests on board. Built in 2022. It features 2 cabins and 4 berths. Powered by Benzin 60 hp, with a 100 L fuel tank, this model delivers confident handling and relaxed cruising.

This houseboat is equipped with 1 bathrooms and 840 L water tank — convenient for extended trips. Additional amenities include ac, generator, electric heads, bow thruster and standard safety equipment.

The boat is available for bareboat charter from Buchholz , a great starting point to explore Inland waters of Germany sailing grounds. Skipper service available on request.

Price list - cost per week

Start 1:00 PM

End 8:00 AM

Number of people

BOAT

Price for 5 days

$1,916 $1,916

0% due at reservation

Free cancellation within 3 days

Extras

Mandatory services
$312
Optional services
$0
Total price
$1,916
Damage deposit
$0

Location

Buchholz , Germany - Inland waters

Check-in / Checkout

Check-in: from 1:00 PM

Check-out: until 8:00 AM

Charter options

Bareboat

For bareboat charter in Germany - Inland waters, a valid sailing license is required: IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) issued by ASA, US Sailing, NauticEd, RYA, IYT, or another certified school. Upon reservation of Waterbus S.C.Independent Houseboat, please upload your sailing certificate to your personal account for verification.

Payment & Cancellation

No-obligation reservation (3-day hold).
No payment is required until the booking agreement is signed.

Payment terms:

Down payment: 50%
Balance: due 45 days before departure
Extras: payable in advance, at least 45 days before the charter

Cancellation policy:

50% of the charter fee is retained for cancellations made 46 days before departure
100% of the total charter fee is non-refundable for cancellations made 45 days or less prior to the charter

Payment and cancellation terms are provided for reference only. Final terms are defined in the booking agreement.

Boat location

Current base: Marina Buchholz, Germany - Inland waters

Customer reviews

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Björn

Germany

Aug 2023

“Great houseboat vacation on the Dorie”

The ROHRY boat "Dorie" explained friendly and professional staff and given us valuable information. The boat was almost new and was greatly equipped with all the things you need for a cozy houseboat (including espresso maker). We can recommend the boat and marina.

Petra Henke mit Freundinnen

United States

Sep 2022

“Adventure week”

Very nice and competent marina staff, a really good briefing in all boat matters. The instructions regarding the charter license were really great, you immediately felt well prepared for this adventure. It was a wonderful week on the boot Juno to recommend completely inexperienced newcomers at any time. We were 4 very big girls with little idea of anchors, locks, signal etc. and (almost;))) mastered everything. We will be happy to think back on that for a long time.

Ulrike Lumplecker-Schwaiger

Austria

Germany

14 Jun 2024 - 28 Jun 2024

Mara 1

Jul 2024

“Hands off Marina Buchholz”

We rented the Mara 1 for 2 weeks. According to the offer from Marina Buchholz, it was equipped with rattan furniture and a nice lounge set on the upper deck, outdoor shower,... In fact, our boat had only plastic furniture, no outdoor shower, no instruments, .... was not the boat according to the pictures of the offer that we got from Marina Buchholz. What was even worse was that we got a boat with damage. The rusted welding seams on the front splash plate (boat one year old) had come loose, so that the plate was about 1.5 meters into the water and the boat could hardly be steered. It was only with great difficulty that we were able to pass the first bridge and then called at Marina Rechlin. We reported the damage to Marina Buchholz and were told to send pictures. In response, we were told that the boatyard thought it was safe and we should continue as before! With a boat that could hardly be steered! Only after we demanded a technician with great insistence was one sent to us in the evening, who dismantled the sheet metal and sank it in Rechlin harbor. But that wasn't the only thing to complain about. When you pay a high price, it is very strange if you are only concerned about collecting the deposit immediately on arrival. No welcome and not a friendly word. A quick briefing and that's it. After asking where our second anchor was, one was quickly removed from another boat. You could also expect the beds to be made up and not be handed a Jysk bag with bed linen (sheets so thin you could see through them) and towels. Everyone is charged an expensive final clean and we were given a boat with cobwebs and dog hair everywhere. The sliding door and the rear door only stayed open if you had fastened them with straps (you should be able to hear yourself when locking) and if you had to move the railing (necessary on some bridges) you would look in vain for tools. The pictures of the boat clearly showed a Garmin, we didn't have a single instrument! Nevertheless, we made the most of our vacation. The area is beautiful, but the infrastructure is in its infancy, which we thought was a shame. It is also very difficult to get petrol in the ports, the few petrol stations usually only sell diesel. We took a cab to the filling station twice to fill our canisters. The absolute highlight of our trip was returning the boat. We were supposed to hand over the boat at 8 a.m. on the day of departure, but unfortunately there was no one there from Marina Buchholz. After 9 a.m., a young woman finally arrived, entered our boat without greeting us and immediately noticed damage to the front right. We were able to prove to her from our photos that it was already there. She walked around the boat like a staff officer. You felt like a criminal. You really got the impression that Marina Buchholz was only after the deposit. No damage was found and we got our deposit back. Not even a friendly word in the office or a question about how the vacation was or whether everything went well. You can spare yourself people like that! We had also met other guests at Marina Buchholz who almost all had the same problems and most of them did not get their deposit back. We never received a reply to our email to Marina Buchholz asking for an answer and statement regarding the wrong boat and various defects!

Roland Krämling

Germany

23 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2025

Koika

Aug 2025

“Our houseboat vacation”

Our houseboat vacation Koika Marina Buchholz July 2025. When we took over, we found 6 defects. The bow thrusters did not work. The television did not work. There was no barbecue. Both bathing ladders were not usable. The heating had an error code and the sauna didn't work either. All the faults were not rectified during the week, even though we were back in the harbor every day! Then we stupidly tore off the camping plug. This fell into the water... We were charged 150€ for this. A completely new 25m cable costs 50€.... One more thing. If you need internet, you shouldn't stay here. The marina is in a dead zone and the hotspot doesn't work in row 3 either. So all in all only one star 🌟 from us! R. Krämling

J. Boot

Germany

Nov 2022

“Only interested in fast money, no service, no morale, a shame around the beautiful place.”

Anyone who books a vacation here is how to listen to the next year without a boat on site or in front of other inconvenience or have to sue their money. The marina chartered the boats with the guests, but they do not belong, but all of them, but all of foreign owners or investors and these migrate on a large scale, since agreements are not met by the new owner or who canceled them illegally to "obtain" more money ... Marina was sold at the beginning of the year to a craftsman without any skills in the field of business, employee management, customer orientation, unpleasant business partner and boss, is no longer taken seriously. This runs through the jetty all day and unfortunately does not take care of anything that would be important for customers, partners, employees, and after a short time failed too much and did not invest anything and the most important partners browned around the rudder. The reviews in others or the employee portals seem in many ways: no plan, no concept, no decency, no rules. Too bad about the idyllic place, albeit without infrastructure. One can only hope that there will soon be a new buyer who can "marina" - due to the many years of complaints there, it seems unlikely.

Frequently asked questions of the Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge charter

Does Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge have insurance?

Yes. Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge is offered by professional charter company and has hull and third-party liability insurance.

Do I need a sailing license to rent Houseboat Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge in Germany - Inland waters?

No. A sailing license is not required for Houseboat rentals in Germany - Inland waters.

What is the cancellation policy for the Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge charter?

Free cancellation within 4 days of the online reservation. Once you reserve the Waterbus S.C.Independent on the 12 Knots website, it will be held for you free of charge for 4 days.

If the booking is cancelled 46 days or more before the charter, 50% of the charter fee will be retained. No refund is available for cancellations made less than 46 days before the charter.

Please check the booking agreement and charter terms for the exact cancellation policy, as conditions may vary from the example above. charter.

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How does the booking procedure work?

Make an online reservation by clicking Available. Reserve now (no payment required).
Complete the sailing resume if booking a bareboat charter.
Sign the booking agreement electronically for the Waterbus S.C.Independent H+M Lounge charter in Germany - Inland waters.
Make the down payment according to the agreement.