Reviews

“The boat and rooms were comfortable and clean. The staff were pleasant and helpful. The food was very good. The bike routes were scenic and mostly enjoyable and the bikes were in good working condition and comfortable. The one criticism I have is that one of the tour guides got off track more than once. It was her first time leading the trip and she did not use the GPS, which would have been helpful. The other bike tour guide knew his way around, but did not necessarily find or know of comfortable places (with seating and restrooms) to stop at for eating our bag lunches. The 3rd bike staff was supposed to be a “”sweeper”” (i.e. to bring up the rear and make sure no one got left behind). But I was left behind following a stop, despite letting the sweeper know I was lining up to use the WC. I felt a bit panicky when I came out and the group was gone. Fortunately, some of the self guided bike group were present at the same stop, saw which way my group had gone, and pointed me in the right direction.”

The locations, ship, meals, and staff were amazing. The only complaint would be a need for better organization and communication around the daily cycling routes. The guides did get lost and occasionally wasted time going back and forth over routes already taken. A better GPS app and use of cell phone communication could be beneficial.

My sister & I had a fantastic time! The bike routes were interesting & dynamic, but also felt safe for our group ride. The tour guide was informative & enthusiastic – we learned so much about the places we visited! The riverboat was comfortable, clean, welcoming, with plenty of space for the number of passengers. The meals were delicious & plentiful. Every aspect of the week was just wonderful.

Our family group of 18 ranged in age from 10 to 80 and it was a trip of a lifetime. The Magnifique II was as lovely as it was when we last sailed on it in 2015. The chef, and all crew were welcoming and helpful. The food was amazing and the surprise anniversary cake celebration on the last night was deeply appreciated. Loved the cycling through beautiful Belgium and the Netherlands.

We absolutely loved our Bruges to Amsterdam tour with Boat & Bike on the Magnifique III. The crew was kind, helpful and knowledgeable. Our cabin was small but very clean and comfortable. Food and service was excellent! Our bicycle tour was everything we hoped for. Beautiful country riding with well maintained bikes. Our tour leader Tom was patient, kind and knowledgeable of history and routes. Our other tour leader was new and needed more detailed training. We enjoyed the extra tours they offered; especially the windmill tour and the cow and cheese farm! There were 40 guests aboard from all over the world. Everyone was friendly and supportive. We look forward to taking another Boat & Bike tour.

Outstanding crew, bike riding, ship, fellow passengers & even weather .. first class, many tks, from the Aussies.

Had a great trip. Our family was made to feel welcome from start to finish. A child’s special medical dietary concern was handled unobtrusively and with care. Highly recommended.

It was a wonderful experience . Very professional right from the booking to on board boat, fabulous food & programme. Great for a person on their own. One must be a confident cyclist & able to bike long distances .

There wasn’t a single aspect of this trip that did not exceed expectations. The staff were exemplary, the boat was immaculate, the food was varied and tasty and the guides were so resp9nsive to conditions and never showed signs of stress…even when our route had to change dramatically due to the closure of the river. I will be back…I have never felt so well taken care of.

We just completed the Bruges to Amsterdam tour and it was a wonderful experience! The tour guides were very knowledgeable and the captain and the crew of our boat (the Fiep) were great. All of the staff were professional yet were relaxed and personable, which helped to create a fun atmosphere. I would highly recommend this tour!

“My husband and I booked this tour for ourselves and our children (ages 11 and 14) and have nothing but praise for the crew, guides and the other guests on the ship. Everyone was so welcoming and kind, and it wasn’t long before we felt like we were part of an even bigger family. There was something magical about cycling through the countryside and historic sites, and then coming “”home”” to a great meal surrounded by friends.”

The attitude and effort of ‘most’ of the help made this a memorably positive trip. The food and attention of most of the support staff was appreciated. Cleanliness was a Positive! I highly recommend Boat’n Bike Tours.