Spirit of the rhine
About RNM
river cruises

We are a leading and fast-growing shipping company, founded in 2016 in the Netherlands. It all started with one ship, the MS Asara. Our eye for detail, elegance and quality is renowned and has helped our fleet grow to 10 ships. We will continue to redefine the river cruise experience for you and your guests.

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Your cruise,
our care

We are here to help you explore undiscovered possibilities with the comfort of tailor-made river cruises. Our ships sail international cruises through the most scenic rivers  of Europe.

“RNM river cruises creates an authentic river cruise experience with a contemporary twist for the modern traveller.’’

Meet our team

At RNM river cruises, we live and breathe river cruising. We take pride in realising your river cruise vision. This dedication translates into the personalised ambiance that is embodied by each of our tailored charters. Every detail is comfortably cared for and looked after. Let’s chart your river cruise and meet our team.

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Jessie de Jager

Operations Manager

Jessie, our Operations Manager, ensures that your river cruise runs smoothly and is delivered as promised. As the main point of contact for clients outside Germany, she manages daily operations with a focus on efficiency and quality. Jessie oversees all administrative processes, coordinates services on board, and ensures that every detail meets your expectations. With her organizational skills, dedication, and eye for quality, she elevates your river cruise with the utmost care and precision.

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Lars Lemstra

Account Manager

Lars is your dedicated point of contact for the German market, ensuring smooth communication and efficient cooperation. With a strong background in hotel and hospitality management, he combines a deep understanding of client needs with a hands-on, service-oriented approach. Lars oversees daily operations on the German ships, responds promptly to inquiries, manages contracts, and upholds high quality standards, always with professionalism, precision, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction.

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Otto Groen

CEO

As a strategic leader with a profound background in sales and business management, Otto is the driving force behind the growth of RNM river cruises. The key to success is achieving the right balance between the growing demand for river cruises and the availability of premium ships. To keep pace with this demand, Otto is focused on new build projects and building strategic alliances with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders in this competitive industry.

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Marianne Hendriks

Managing Director

Marianne, our Managing Director, brings over 30 years of experience in the tourism and maritime industry. She drives our success with strategic vision and dedication, leading business operations with a focus on lean management, efficiency, and customer expectations. Committed to people and performance, her guidance and keen attention to detail ensure seamless operations and the highest quality standards.

When we say
we have you covered,
this is what we mean: 

Nautical management 

Our experienced team oversees all aspects of your river cruise with our nautical partners and operators. They ensure that everything runs smoothly on board, ashore and at the docking port. This includes crew, availability, locks and docks, reservations at desired ports and extends to premium catering, itinerary planning and certification management. RNM river cruises coordinates all aspects of ship administration, including safety drills, gas oil deliveries and collaborations with agents in all visited
countries. 

Technical management 

As with nautical management, we team up with technical experts who oversee and check every detail on board to ensure hassle-free and safe sailing. This entails, but is not excluded to service, repairs, warranty, operations and technical reports.

Hospitality management

In partnership with a specialized hotel management partner, we deliver a comprehensive hospitality and catering service on board. Together, we develop tailored concepts in close consultation to meet the specific desires and needs of your guests. Our daily goal is to provide an exceptional guest experience, always prepared to go above and beyond to stand out.

Shipbuilding

We are your partner when it comes to building ships. From design and construction to certification and supervising the building process, our dedicated team takes care of it. We provide comprehensive consultation by our RNM river cruises experts. With decades of expertise in the river cruising industry, we guide you to turn your concept into a reality.

Curious to find out what this tailor-made concept could imply for you?  We're happy to fill you in on the possibilities. 

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Jessie

Operations Manager

Your cruise
starts here

Are you eager to collaborate on creating the perfect itinerary matching your river cruise vision? Contact us, and let’s chart your course.