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25 Apr 2023

Jennifer L

My first time joining a biking tour on a sailing boat. I enjoyed biking on flat country road, cycle path in park and going through towns with less traffic. Seeing fields of flower beds is very enjoyable. The service of the lovely and friendly crew of Leafde fan Fryslan made the boat a home for us away from home. I especially like the food provided by chef Petr. I enjoyed the different varieties of fruit at breakfast and international cuisine as well the presentation.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first biking tour on a sailing boat with us and that you were able to appreciate the beauty of the Dutch countryside. We're glad to hear that the Leafde fan Fryslan crew made you feel at home and that you enjoyed the delicious food prepared by our chef, Petr. It's always great to hear when our guests enjoy the meals and appreciate the presentation. Thank you for choosing Boat Bike Tours, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another great experience in the future! Warm regards, Romy

24 Apr 2023

David Garcia

The crew in this boat-bike tour made all the difference. Positive attitude, competent, accommodating and helpful are the qualities that first come to mind. Facilities are adequate with old-fashioned charm, and the equipment (bicycles) very functional for the trip length. I’m very happy with the experience.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience on this boat-bike tour! We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be a good value and well-planned. We're also pleased to hear that the crew made all the difference, and that they were positive, competent, accommodating, and helpful. It's great to hear that the facilities had an old-fashioned charm and were adequate for your needs. We're also glad that the bicycles provided were very functional for the length of the trip. We're delighted to hear that you're very happy with the experience overall. Thank you for choosing this boat-bike tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable adventure in the future! Warm Regards, Romy

21 Apr 2023

Helen Pagenkopf

The great crew that quickly handled any issue with a smile. Our biking guide went above and beyond to make our experience rich with history. The meals were way beyond expectations as well. I wouldn’t change a thing.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 25 Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that the crew quickly handled any issues with a smile and that your biking guide went above and beyond to make your experience rich with history. It's wonderful to know that the meals exceeded your expectations and that you wouldn't change a thing. Thank you for choosing this tour, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another fantastic adventure soon! Warm regards, Romy

21 Apr 2023

Neal C Woods III

Excellent crew – Flores, Damaris, Marciji, Petr and Wieger were all amazing humans. Great sense of pride for what they were doing and yet, fun and entertaining. This crew combination was really, really fun!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 21 Apr 2023

Hi Neal, That's great to hear! It sounds like you had a wonderful experience with the crew members on your trip. It's always nice to have friendly and enthusiastic staff who take pride in their work and make the experience enjoyable for everyone. Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about them! Warm regards, Romy

20 Apr 2023

June Doezema

Tom and rest of the crew made the trip very enjoyable

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 20 Apr 2023

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that Tom and the rest of the crew made your trip very enjoyable. We appreciate your kind words and hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future! Warm regards, Romy

17 Apr 2023

Mary Elizabeth Hanson

This is a great option to the barge. The crew and tour guide on Mare fan Frysland (sailing vessel) were both friendly and efficient, which is not a common combination. Great food! Roomy and beautiful restored boat, and the basic cabin was plenty roomy for 2 who know how to pack. (The hot tub was a bonus!) Wonderful biking tours. Our guide was very informative as well as pleasant. I’ve done more vigorous, more “cushy,” and more expensive European biking tour with VBT and consider this a better value. I could have used a faster riding pace, maybe more independence, and more sailing, but I believe the bike tours and sail-raising were set for the common-denominator (“weakest-link,” etc) and that was the correct approach for a varied group. We were the 1st group of the season and the boat was not full, which added to the pleasant experience. We were concerned that we were going too early to see flowers and might fight cold weather, but it all turned out well…so I recommend you consider an early booking if you dislike crowds. Be aware that biking in North Holland can mean winds. It added to the challenge in a way that I liked, but not everybody felt that way. (That’s what the E-bike option is for.)

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 18 Apr 2023

Thank you for sharing your experience on the Mare fan Frysland! It's great to hear that you had such a positive experience with the crew and tour guide, and that the food was great. The fact that the boat was roomy and beautifully restored, with a hot tub as a bonus, must have made for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. It's also great to hear that you enjoyed the biking tours and found your guide informative and pleasant. Finally, it's good to know that the winds in North Holland added to the challenge and were well-suited for those who enjoy a bit of a challenge. For those who prefer a more relaxed experience, the E-bike option is a great choice. Overall, it sounds like you had a fantastic trip and would recommend the Mare fan Fryslan to others. Thanks for sharing your experience! Warm regards, Romy

14 Apr 2023

Sue Blackhurst

Booking process was first rate. The ship is superb, captain and crew go the extra yard to make sure everything is excellent. Food amazing. Brilliant guide who was very knowledgeable. Guests with age range from 14 to 78 all gelled. Great atmosphere all week.

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 18 Apr 2023

Hi Sue, Thank you for your feedback on your tulip tour experience! We're thrilled to hear that your booking process went smoothly and that you found the ship to be superb. It's wonderful to know that the captain and crew went above and beyond to make sure everything was excellent, and that the food was amazing. We're glad that you had a brilliant guide who was knowledgeable and that guests of all ages gelled and enjoyed a great atmosphere throughout the week. Your positive review is greatly appreciated and we hope to welcome you back on another tour soon! Warm regards, Romy

10 Apr 2023

Frank

Unsere Tour war vom 02.04. bis 09.04. auf der Leafde fan Fryslan. Wir möchten uns noch einmal sehr herzlich für diese tolle Woche mit Radfahren, Segeln und nicht zuletzt tollem Essen bedanken. Die Kommunikation mit der Crew war perfekt (Deutsch und Englisch), unser Radguide war auch für uns (wir sind individuell gefahren) eine große Hilfe. Die Stadtrundgänge mit ihm waren sehr interessant. Alle Crewmitglieder waren immer ansprechbar und ausgesprochen freundlich. Besonderes Highlight war der Segeltag. Dies war unsere 2. Tour mit Boat Bike Tours (die 1. war letztes Jahr mit der Fluvius, ebenfalls ein tolles Erlebnis) und vielleicht wird es auch nicht die letzte sein. Frank Böhme

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 18 Apr 2023

Hallo Frank, Es freut mich zu hören, dass Sie eine tolle Woche mit Radfahren, Segeln und leckerem Essen auf der Leafde fan Fryslan hatten und dass die Kommunikation mit der Crew perfekt war. Es ist auch großartig zu hören, dass Ihr Radguide Ihnen eine große Hilfe war und dass die Stadtrundgänge mit ihm sehr interessant waren. Es ist schön zu hören, dass alle Crewmitglieder immer ansprechbar und freundlich waren und dass der Segeltag ein besonderes Highlight war. Es klingt, als ob Sie eine wunderbare Erfahrung mit Boat Bike Tours hatten und es ist toll zu hören, dass Sie möglicherweise in Zukunft noch weitere Touren mit ihnen unternehmen werden. Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! mit freundlichen Grüßen, Romy

5 May 2022

James Wilkin

Just what was promised

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 27 May 2022

Hi James, Thank you for your great review and positive rating. We really appreciate it that you left a review. We look forward to welcoming you on your next boat and bike tour. Kind regards, Team Boat Bike Tours

2 May 2022

Nancy Taylor

My husband and I had a fabulous trip throughout the Netherlands. The ship was beautiful, clean and well appointed. All the staff were amazing! Helpful, friendly, curteous and knowledgeable. We are looking forward to making this a yearly tour!

Reply from Boat Bike Tours 22 Jul 2022

Thank you so much for your positive review. We are happy to hear that you had such a great time on board! Kind regards, Team Boat Bike Tours

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