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When Kit Parks interviewed veteran Boat Bike Tours guests Penny and Jim for her Active Travel Adventures podcast, a theme emerged: the ease of traveling this way. Penny and Jim hail from Texas originally, but now live in Colorado. They took a bicycling tour once in the San Juan islands off of S eattle and enjoyed it, but what turned them off was the fact that they had to pack and unpack every day. This is why they first chose to travel with Boat Bike Tours: the ship serves as…

Home of the fairytale, Germany is both familiar and fantastical at the same time, with so many beautiful places to discover. Whether you’re enjoying some wanderlust planning a future trip or you’re ready to travel in Europe this season, we have some wonderful inspiration: the enchanting river valleys of Germany! 1. The warm welcome Spend the day exploring verdant landscapes by bike before returning to your hotel ship each evening. With their comfortable interiors, attention to detail and devoted tour leaders and crew, our unique river cruise ships, such as…

Have you ever sailed on the Wadden Sea? If it was up to Captain Joris de Wit, everyone should be able to experience this. During the Sail & Bike Wadden Sea you’ll sail across the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea, you’ll visit the islands of Texel and Terschelling and harbor towns such as Harlingen, Makkum and Hindeloopen. “The Wadden Sea is a fantastically beautiful nature reserve. When do you ever get to sail on a three-and four masted ship? It’s super cool.” Additionally, we offer a Premium Wadden Sea tour…

Who wouldn’t want to spend a day shopping or soaking up history in the old center of Amsterdam or hip Rotterdam? The Netherlands has plenty of hotspots. But there are also lots of great places that have not yet been overrun by tourism. It’s always fun to discover the hidden gems where it’s not so busy, and where you can cycle through ancient streets or savor a cappuccino with a view of the water. The great thing about a cycling and boating holiday with Boat Bike Tours is that you…

Are you familiar yet with our boutique ships? On these special ships, you’re part of the family as soon as you step on board. You’ll be greeted personally by the captain and it won’t be long before you know the other passengers by name. You’ll travel in a small group of maximum 24 guests. This creates real contacts and sometimes even real friendships.   The skippers give each of our boutique ships their very own, personal character: the heart and soul on board. Together with their handpicked crew, they ensure…

Are you curious about what you can experience on a cycling and sailing trip around the IJsselmeer?   Endless expanses and the ever-changing spectacle of the clouds, picturesque fishing villages and historic port cities: it’s not for nothing that a sailing trip around the IJsselmeer is a real holiday classic! In this multifaceted region, culture and nature have been closely intertwined for centuries, guaranteeing a fascinating travel experience. This is especially true when you travel with our captain, Alwin, because he always gives heart and soul to his ship, the…

When you think of a cycling/boating holiday through South Holland, you might think of Johannes Vermeer’s Delft, the cheese market in Gouda or the famous windmills of Kinderdijk. And you’d be right: we see all of that. But that’s not all. Tour leader Mariëlle Nagelkerke is happy to open up about some hidden gems our guests see during this astonishing journey. “During the route through South Holland you see a lot of the Netherlands. At the same time as being physically active, we get to see a lot of lesser-known…

Do you ever have an insatiable yearning to be in a particular country? For many of us Francophiles around the world, that country is la belle France. Why, I hear you ask. Maybe it’s because of the warm summer evenings with their aroma of lavender and pine trees. Or perhaps it’s the incomparably beautiful landscapes, the atmospheric historical cities, or the good wine… Or maybe it’s just the dangerously good pastry shops that keep calling us back. There are so many great reasons for a holiday in France that it’s…

Summers in the Netherlands can be a real celebration. The days are long and sunny, yet not too hot. And the period between mid-June and the end of August is just perfect for an active outdoor holiday. Here are our five favorite reasons to love the Dutch summers.   It’s perfect cycling weather Pleasant temperatures of  62 to 71 degrees, plenty of sunshine and maybe a fresh sea breeze: that’s a typical summer day in the Netherlands. These are ideal conditions for getting out and exploring your surroundings on a…

The world is your oyster! In 2025 we’ll be expanding our horizons, taking you to new destinations. And we can promise you one thing: our travel offerings will be sunnier and more exciting than ever before. We’re heading to countries outside of Europe for the first time! Not only that, but you can book more trips to the sunny south than ever before. On the other hand, would you prefer to travel in a more temperate climate? Then discover our new – and just as beautiful – tours in Germany!…