The Merodia Foundation was established in 1999 by the Surinamese author Cynthia Mc Leod, with as its purpose: Creating possibilities for Surinamese youngsters to get to know and experience their own country in a fun/pleasant way, to teach the youth more about their own history, geography and biology and to increase awareness and appreciation for the environment. For this purpose the Merodia Foundation acquired and equipped the boat “Sweet Merodia”. The Merodia Foundation organizes trips over the Commewijne -, and/or Suriname River and the boat ride is spent listening to stories about the history of the plantations along the route. A trip with the “Sweet Merodia” is not merely a boat ride. It’s an unforgettable experience; a tour through history, with as guide the author herself or a personally trained Hostess-Guide.

Tour: 1 day
Price: € 38,50 p.p. Children (6-12jr) € 20,-
Transportation: Boat  

Itinerary:
During the boat ride over the Commewijne - and Suriname River the history of the plantations is actively narrated. The boat makes a stop at plantation “Rust en Werk” and later on at plantation “Frederiksdorp”. Also included is a visit to the Fort Nieuw Amsterdam Later in the afternoon the boat returns to the city.  

Included:
Meals, fruit, snacks, water, stroop, tea/ coffee
Entree for the sites to be visited
Alcoholic- and soft drinks are available for purchase  

What to take along:
Sun block lotion
Ha or Cap
Insect repellant
Video camera/camera
Surinamese currency for personal expenditures