Reviews

Everything we expected plus a lot more.. a fantastic trip you do not have to be a good cyclist to enjoy this experience

Overall an excellent trip. The staff and guides were all very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. At times communication at the start of each day could have been clearer, as the message did not always get through to everyone. That being said ,we would highly recommend the Bike and Boat vacation aboard Magnifique II

We can’t say enough good things about our recent “Best of Holland” trip with Boat Bike Tours. Our barge was the Magnifique II, a beautiful vessel built in 2016. It oozed charm and comfort – both in the individual staterooms and in the communal lounge and dining area. The food was excellent. The staff were superb – from the dishwasher to the captain. The bike routes were excellent – varied terrain and lots of photo ops. We biked with a tour guide several days and really enjoyed that. But we were also pleased with the ability to head off on our own some days with the help of the excellent maps that were provided. The bikes themselves were in good condition. All in all, a 5 star rating.

Biking is the way to see this part of the world and Bike and Barge is the way to do it. Outstanding accommodations, service, bikes, guides, etc.

This experience helped us visit the Belgium and the Netherlands in a unique way. Instead of tourist traps, we rode through the country and saw (and sometimes met) the people, fields, farms, small towns, and big cities-all in one week! The ship was fantastic, the staff was amazing, the bikes were tough, and the experience was Epic! I’d do it again in a heartbeat!

It was great! The evening dinners were above expectations. The service from the staff, who work as a team, was exceptional.We would recommend it as a great way to see Belgium and the Netherlands.

This tour exceeded our expectations! The boat was beautiful,clean, and well maintained. The staff was excellent, the food was very good and plentiful. Our tour guides were fun as well as knowledgeable. We always had an extra activity to add to our day of biking. I highly recommend this trip to anyone who likes to be pampered along with being active.

My wife and I did the Brugge to Amsterdam trip and we loved it. We are older and are novice cyclists but Hester and Tom shepherded us very well through the somewhat more congested areas. Meals and service were 5 stars thanks to Chef Michele and waitstaff Ingeborge and Miriam. Captain and Sailor,Chris and Thomas, were personable, professional and knowledgeable. Oh, did I mention the beauty of Belgium and The Netherlands.

We had a wonderful time on the magnifique II. We were on the tour from Amsterdam to Bruges. The weather didn’t cooperate but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the crew and passengers. We Biked in all types of weather and had a great time. Tom and Hester were knowledgeable guides and pointed out many points of interest. The terrain is very flat so it is easy biking. Be sure to wear sometime of padding or bring a gel seat…….a day on a bike can leave your bum a bit sore. The crew was helpful and nice. Ingaborg and another gal were helpful and delightful. Michele the chef created some wonderful meals in his small kitchen! Breakfasts were good with a lot of variety. Meats, cheeses, breads, bakery, salad, eggs and other goodies. I would sign up for another tour with this company. It was a great value and fun. The rooms were clean and functional and nicely decorated.

really great