Reviews

The tour was a unique way to see the countryside. The boat was beautifully outfitted for our purposes, the food was plentiful and very good and the tour guides were interesting and informative. We kept a fair pace when biking and had enough breaks and stops so it was manageable for everyone. Everything was well organized and effective. The size of the group was small enough to get to know most of the other guests and enjoy their company. I would do another tour with them

The whole crew of the Ava Maria set the tone for the trip. They worked well as a team while enjoying the trip as much as we were. Always willing to help us in anyway possible. The boat was immaculate and the meals amazing. Couldn’t have asked for anything more.

Food was good. Guides, captain, crew were pleasant. There were times when the bike routes were not communicated well. Most important is to have better assessments of the cyclists.

The whole Boat n Bike experience was amazing!! From the crew: Patrick our captain, Jens, Rutger, Mieke, Else-Mieke and our tour guides Marie-Jose & Corrie simple made this trip a must do!! The boat was so well laid our , fab food, they took such great care of all. Our group of 6 Canadians had so much fun seeing and learning so much from the guides of the Netherlands and Belgium!! Riding through countryside, villages, towns – it was breath taking! Thank you

I really liked our Amsterdam to Bruges bike tour on the Maniifique III. The staff was exceptional and the service impeccable. I really liked the spacious deluxe cabin we were in. The beds were very comfortable and it had all the amenities we needed except for possibly three or four more hangers in the closet. The food and drink were wonderful. My wife has a very special diet she needs to be on, and the chef accommodated her needs very well. The bike rides were fun but perhaps a little too long for some of my fellow travelers. The tours in the evening were also a little too long for my liking. I would have liked to have gone to a pub instead of a tour on the evenings I was worn out from biking, but no pub suggestions were offered. I think it would have been nice to offer pub suggestions and perhaps directions back to the boat. In summary, it’s hard to make 40 people all content, but Boat Bike Tours really did there best to do so.

The best part of the trip is the hospitality, service, and attention to detail of the Zwaantje Captain and Crew and the Tour Guides. All are seasoned professionals and experts in their respective fields.

Great experience.best holiday I’ve had.food was fantastic and accomodation was perfect for what we needed.tour guides were there to ask any questions and were very helpful.ebikes we had were smooth and really good to ride.if anything can be improved maybe having a small map for some of the attractions to see or meeting places with info such as best place to park bike etc.timing is important as have to return to ship late afternoon so need to think carefully about how much time to spend along the route.have booked the next one

Excellent guide, well organised set-up, Generous meals and responsive to guest feedback. Our most positive memories are of the cycling through the roads of country France, enjoying the spring flowers and weather.

The bike guides were great, especially Jeroen who well beyond the wildest expectations. Ship crew were very good. House wine could do with an upgrade – poor. The ship should have a drying room for wet gear/raincoats. Food was plentiful but meals need more vegetables/ greens/ salad

This tour was made great by the staff on board our boat and the fabulous guides that worked so hard to make our trip a success. The boat is small but intimate vs cramped. The captain, Martin, was experienced, fun and accommodating. The chef, Frank, was fabulous and made a special effort to prepare a great dessert plate to help celebrate my birthday, which I really appreciated. The guides went above and beyond, especially Thomas, and made us all feel comfortable.