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Ever heard of Sinterklaas? No? In the Netherlands, children spend the whole month of November looking forward to this big day, setting shoes filled with carrots by the door and watching the Sinterklaas news on TV every evening. In this blog you can find out all about this Dutch festival, which keeps the whole county in suspense for weeks, and why Dutch children look forward to it more than Christmas. 1. Who or what is …

When you step onto one of our ships, it’s easy to imagine the quiet magic of cycling through tulip fields or drifting along a calm canal at sunset. What’s less visible is the long journey that brought Boat Bike Tours to where it is today. In a recent conversation with our CEO, Laurens Winkel, our podcast host Ennie invited him to look back at the company’s history and share how it grew from a small …

What makes a Boat Bike Tour so satisfying isn’t the number of miles you ride or how many museums you visit. It’s the way the day flows. The small tweaks that make you feel safe. The space to choose your pace. And the steady hand of a tour leader who knows when to lean into the wind … and when to stop for a coffee break. On a recent episode of our podcast, tour leader …

By Laurens Winkel, CEO Boat Bike Tours It started over coffee, as many wild ideas do. “What if we cycled in Egypt?” my colleague Rudi asked. We laughed. Egypt? The land of pharaohs and pyramids? Of sand, camels and searing desert heat? It sounded impossible. And yet, irresistibly intriguing. Could we bring our boat-and-bike concept to the cradle of civilization? I couldn’t shake the idea. So I did what any good traveler does: I packed …

What makes a Boat Bike Tour truly unforgettable? It’s not just the landscapes or the comfort of your floating hotel; it’s the people you meet and the little moments you share along the way. A burst of rain, an unexpected laugh, or even helping to fix a wobbly bike often turns strangers into friends. Veteran tour leader Tom Stout has seen it all. After leading more than 10,000 travelers over nearly 20 years, he’s convinced: …

When our colleague Reini set off on her cycling and sailing trip through the Dutch region of Friesland, she expected quiet paths, wide skies and a relaxing week on board the Lena Maria. What she discovered was so much more: fountains that double as works of art, a centuries-old planetarium still ticking away in a living room, and harbor towns where life slows to the rhythm of the water. Her story is one of effortless …

Have you ever thought about building up a bucket list for your trip through the Netherlands? Or even better – do you already have one? Well, if so, maybe you can still spice it up. Here are 5 must-visit places for your trip through the Netherlands. Endless expanses, picture-perfect villages and huge metropolises – You can see all of these very different but terrific spots in the Netherlands. So, what are you waiting for? Grab …

A peek into the life of a guide Imagine cruising through tulip fields on a bike, the breeze in your hair, your floating hotel waiting ahead on a quiet canal. Everything is perfectly arranged—until it isn’t. The best part? That might just become your favorite memory. At Boat Bike Tours, we pride ourselves on crafting worry-free, inspiring holidays. But sometimes, the wind picks up, a bridge refuses to open, or a motor decides it’s time …

As a photographer, videographer and lifelong traveler, I’ve long had the dream of exploring Scandinavia. This year, I finally checked that off my bucket list. What better way to take it all in than with a Sail & Bike tour through Denmark and Sweden? Plan your trip Discover our Denmark – Sweden Tour   Copenhagen, a multi-colored city I arrived a bit early in the Danish capital, giving me ample opportunity to stretch my legs …

American travel bloggers Jake and Brigitte from Nothing Familiar set sail on an unforgettable adventure through Greece with Boat Bike Tours. Seasoned explorers with a love for culture, nature, and active travel, they’ve already journeyed to 25 Greek islands and embarked on three Boat Bike Tours, making them the perfect guides to share insider tips. Their latest voyage took them through the Peloponnese and Saronic Islands, on a trip that combined scenic cycling, captivating history …