Reviews

The trip was wonderful. The tour guides were friendly and knowledgeable and safe. The food was amazing! This was our second trip with boatbike tours and we are already planning our next one.

The extraordinary crew from Captain, chef, housekeeping, guide. All top notch. Comfortable cabin and dining room and deck. A welcoming atmosphere. The camaraderie of the crew was extended to the guests.

We arrived at the MS Princesse Royal in Cochem late afternoon after a long flight from the U.S and a long bus ride from Frankfurt, It was good to reach our new home for the next 8 days. Exhausted but happy we were introduced to our new, warm, and welcoming family: Captian Bert, Chef Richard, Boatman Roniel, hostesses Stephanie and Therese, our guides: Hetty and Cory, and our bikes. The next days began early, filled with delicious food, warm sunny weather, healthy exercise, history, and culture. Hetty and Cory led us through divine scenery with humor and grace, answering often-asked questions about where’s the next bathroom break or coffee break. It was a successful vacation complete with delightful memories and dreams of repeating the experience soon.

Such a memorable biking trip for our club. The boat was comfortable, the captain was great and our chef was outstanding. The remaining staff were also very accommodating. Our bikes were in good shape and our trip leaders, Hetty & Corrie, were wonderful. We did some scenic and beautiful trails. We also had some very interesting excursions included in our Germany trip.

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.