Reviews

Amsterdam to Bruges on Magnifique 3. Crew of Patrick, Jens, Rutger, Meike, Else-Meike, Marie-Jose and Corrie were professional, courteous, and did a great job. The tour was exactly as it was represented on the web site. Our guides were a wealth of information both enroute and after dinner on walking tours. Cycling route was easy with many side stops that we would never have known to make. The ship and cabins are very comfortable and surprisingly spacious. It’s nice to have a floating hotel room to come to at the end of the day. Chef prepared meals were top notch. We would recommend this vacation to anyone who wants to experience Netherlands and Belguim countryside.

Everything was perfect – even the weather! The Tour guides – Luka, Shinz and Mateja were all very helpful, supportive and instructive. Their pride in the country showed through in their sharing of history and of the hig points. The cooks were exceptional and the sailors and boat owner were wonderful as well! This trip was like a perfect storm of everything wonderful!

Beautiful, comfortable boat and great food and service. Our 4th boat/ bike trip, but first time with this boat and we are impressed.

The 8-day Tulip Premium trip on the Fleur was a wonderful blend of biking, cultural foods and adventures, and beautiful communities and countrysides. Every aspect was well thought out, and all staff were pleasant and super accommodating to our fellow travelers making this trip top-notch. Our guides, Edith and Michiel, were fantastic – they went way beyond my expectations. This would be one trip I would definitely repeat and do highly recommend for all. Even though the biking is easy, all levels of riders can enjoy it since there is so much to see and do.

We had a fabulous time aboard the Princess Royal from Amsterdam to Cochem. Everything from the crew and guides to the food to the cabins was top notch. Our chef prepared delicious 3 course meals and a variety of snacks each day from a tiny kitchen with flair and passion. Our guides led us on enjoyable and relaxed tours. The captains and crew managed the barge, housekeeping, and the bikes with care, and our bartender kept everyone in good spirits. We would make 2 suggestions: 1. A group of 26 is difficult to manage. By the time the caboose catches up to the engine, the engineer is ready to go and the caboose hasn’t heard anything that may have been said or had a chance to rest. Some people prefer a different pace. Some always ended up at the rear and others were always at the front. We’d recommend splitting the group. 2. The trail to Berg Eltz was muddy, slippery, and dangerous for some. We left our bikes at the trailhead which meant one of the guides had to remain with them. People arrived and departed at different times because of hiking ability. Due to timing, we missed the English tour. It’s very difficult to know the conditions beforehand. We’d suggest arranging for the group to take the shuttle from Moselkern to avoid all these issues.

The entire trip was very pleasurable – we would have liked the opportunity to stop at more local farmers/wineries

Safe caring guide. Amendments made to itinerary due to weather conditions.

Amazing trip! The boat, the guides, the crew, the bikes, the food-could not have been better! And the rides-wow! The scenery! Boat Bike Tours is 5 Star!

Our first trip with Boat Bike tours on the Southern Tour of Holland and we knew after being onboard ten minutes we would take another trip with the company. Every staff member was cheerful and helpful. The boat, bikes, the food all great. The bike routes were good variety and beautiful. We even went one rainy day and it was still great. A very stress free vacation as they take care of all the details. Gear up and go!

The barge accommodations and food were excellent and the entire crew went out of their way to insure we enjoyed the trip. It would have been better if our bike ride guide knew the route better because we got lost frequently and had to retrace our steps often in the pouring rain. I would have enjoyed a bit more historical context about some of the sights we saw but the routes were beautiful and the landscape stunning!