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  • 4 / 5
    Our third Boat-Bike tour.

    Cochem to Metz, the last trip of the season. The trip routes were scenic and enjoyable. Distances to be covered were reasonable for relaxed touring with well-spaced comfort stops. Both tour guides were excellent: knowledgeable and enthusiastic and always willing to help. The ‘extra’ experiences were very enjoyable. The food was overall high quality. However, the breakfasts lacked the hot food selection of past trips. This made the choices for breakfast and lunch almost the same for the entire trip. Cheese and cold cuts sandwiches every day. Overall, the experience of the trip was still very positive. Every staff member was friendly and helpful. We always felt well cared for. The Magnifique I was not as spacious as the Magnifique III. The cabin lacked the shelving along the walls and the closet was too small for the clothes hangers. The deck wasn’t as spacious and lacked the lounging area around the stern.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about your recent trip from Cochem to Metz. It s great to hear that you enjoyed the scenic routes, the manageable cycling distances, and the effort of the guides. Your positive words about the team and the overall experience are much appreciated. We understand your point regarding the breakfast options and the cabin layout on the Magnifique I. We will certainly take your comments into account as we continue to improve the experience for our guests. We hope to welcome you on board again in the future! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    William Ness
    Nov 11th, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Exceptional tour. I ll be back!

    I can t speak highly enough of my recent Boat Bike tour down the Moselle. Staff and guides were fabulous, cabin was really comfortable and roomy and food was exceptional.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your time aboard of the Magnifique I! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    customer Laura
    Oct 28th, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Great staff

    While the weather was not our friend, our guides and captain never missed a beat. Changes in plans were made quickly and looked effortless. Thanks to the staff’s experience and attitude, the boat was a happy home during our tour.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience. We re so grateful for your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board in the future! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    Cheryl Burch-Schoff
    Oct 22nd, 2024
  • 3 / 5
    Overall Comments

    “Overall Comments The scenery was amazing, our junior suite very nice. However, we didn’t have air conditioning for two days, so the great crew improvised with a portable system. On the evening we were getting packed up to go home, the plumbing system backed up and our room was flooded. The bikes were in great shape. The food amazing. The captain and entire crew were gracious and kind. I’d like to suggest to the bike ride leaders, that on the first night they find out who has never ridden before. I sustained a very bad fall – due to the fact that people weren’t calling out “”stop”” “”slowing””,””turning””, etc. With 16 bikes in a row, you just can’t anticipate what is going on. Maybe the less skilled riders could go with one leader for first couple of days until they learn the etiquette of riding.”

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for your detailed feedback and the positive comments about the scenery, the food, and the crew. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience with the air conditioning and the plumbing issue. That s definitely not the experience we aim to provide, but we re glad the crew did their best to resolve it as much as possible. We re sorry to hear about your fall, and we appreciate your suggestion to pay extra attention to participants cycling experience. What you mention about cycling etiquette is certainly something to consider. Could you explain a bit more about what you mean by cycling etiquette? As you pointed out, this might differ from country to country. In the Netherlands, for example, you don t hear this as often, but we understand the situation can be different depending on the riders experience. It is indeed important for every participant to be responsible for where they ride and how fast they go, and we always encourage everyone to stay aware of their own safety and that of others. Once again, thank you for your valuable feedback, and we hope to welcome you back in the future for an improved experience.

    Joanie Lucas Snyder
    Sep 6th, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Beautiful trip in every way !

    My husband and I had the most fabulous time on our boat and bike trip from Metz to Cochem . Our guide Erna was simply the best- informative, patient , thoughtful and fun-loving. We also had two great hostesses who always greeted us with a special afternoon treat. And seeing the grapes on the vine as we biked our way up the Moselle was truly a sight to behold.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear you had a fantastic time on your trip from Metz to Cochem and that Erna and our hostesses made your experience even more special. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    Laurie and Paul Russell
    Sep 6th, 2024
  • 4 / 5
    The air conditioning on the first day&

    The trip was a lot of fun. The bikes were in great condition and the rides were lovely with beautiful scenery around each turn. The only problem we encountered was the air conditioning on the first day and the last few days wasn t operating correctly and it was uncomfortable.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the rides and scenery. We apologize for the issues with the air conditioning and will address it to ensure a more comfortable experience in the future. We hope to welcome you back for another enjoyable trip. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    Michelle Inserra
    Jul 22nd, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Great Experience

    The amazing staff & organized schedule were perfect! Everyone was attentive to our needs. We had so much fun! >Ø)Ý

    Share Gilbert
    Jul 1st, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Fantastic

    Exceeded all expectations on every level

    Pam
    Jun 23rd, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Great tour

    Great tour, great bikes, great food, brilliant staff.

    Jane Sheldon
    Jun 22nd, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Guides were great

    Guides were great, food was good, boat was nice and crew was great. Bikes were either new or like brand new. Great experience overall

    Roy Huston
    Jun 14th, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Amsterdam to Bruges BBT

    While biking through the countryside of the Netherlands and Belgium we saw an incredible amount of beautiful sights and historical cities and locations. The boat was extremely comfortable and provided everything we needed. Met and made some new great friends! The boat s crew was wonderful and very friendly and accommodating of any needs no matter how small. Overall a great experience and we are and have looked at future boat and bike trips.

    Reply from Boat Bike Tours

    Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sights, cities and the boat. We’re excited that you’re considering future boat and bike trips and hope to welcome you back soon. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours

    Will Return
    Jun 4th, 2024
  • 5 / 5
    Great gentle biking holiday

    From the moment we stepped on board, we were made to feel very special, the crew were fantastic, and they all worked together to make our week amazing. Food was freshly prepared and delicious. The guides were fun and knowledgeable. Everyone on the boat got along.there was 32 people, I was in a group of 14 ladies. The rest were couples from around the world, friendships were made without a doubt. Fun times as had by all x

    J Marsh
    Jun 1st, 2024
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