Reviews

It was a great trip. Well organised and with amazingly friendly and helpful staff

Excellent accommodation and food on barge; staff go out of their way to be friendly and helpful. Bikes very efficient and as comfortable as bikes can be; interesting itinerary and very knowledgeable, fun guide. Plenty of stops during bike rides for refreshments and sight-seeing.

A wonderful trip! Great ship with excellent meals and accommodations – you must consider Boat Bike Tours for your holiday.

We joined a bike and barge trip with Boat Bike Tours in October 2018 from Amsterdam to Brugge. Everything about the trip was ideal: the ship, the room, the food, the crew, the infomation, the planning, and of of course the biking. We had only one issue, and that was with a few people on the tour who were not physically able to participate well, and they often became a burden for the group. My advice to you, if you plan to join a tour: please make sure you can bike 30 miles into a mild wind and can climb short hills. If you are not sure, simply reserve an e-bike. These bikes give you a nice power boost while peddling and can double your distance capability.

Great experience….over the top. Accommodations, service ,and food excellent.

I took this tour with my husband and two friends and we all had a great time. We met some wonderful people from around the world, of various ages and abilities. The crew and guides were friendly and accomodating. The food was delicious and varied with 4 courses each evening and the beds were very, very comfortable after a day of cycling. We took interesting walking tours most evenings of the various villages where we were docked. My only complaints were that the shorter routes were not always offered and we had to take the longer option. The second was that my bike frame seemed large for me (I’m just 5 ft tall) and it was difficult for me to mount and dismount and the handlebars were quite high. I managed but did not have the control I would have liked. Overall we had a wonderful time and I recommend it.

What a fabulous holiday. Cycling through beautiful villages and countryside. Lots of fun, lovely people, perfect weather and fantastic food

This was the trip of a lifetime. The ship was lovely. The cabins were roomy with storage space necessary and bathrooms were large and very comfortable. We never ran out of hot water. The ship is clean and setup up well to accommodate the passengers and crew. The crew was top notch in every way and were customer service centered. The cycles were in perfect condition, no problems. E-Bikes worked well and the route and scenery were spectacular. This is the way to see Europe and truly get a taste for what life is like, not like a bus tour. We felt safe, secure and were well fed, a top notch chef on board. Outstanding, simply outstanding experience with wonderful people.

The boat bike tour exceeded our expectations. The staff were extremely professional and yet friendly and very accommodating. Our cabin was small and surprisingly comfortable.The temperature of the cabin was individually controlled. The common areas were very nice. The meals were outstanding. We always felt very safe and secure with the sailing of the boat even in busy and tight waterways. The bikes were foreign to us yet worked well. Our cycling guides Hester and Nell were extremely professional yet personable. They made an effort to get to know everyone and supported and encouraged us. They also made it a lot of fun. An unexpected surprise was Hester’s oboe concert which was beautiful. We had difficulties with the pace of the cycling as our group of 40 were very fast and we were not. However Hester and Nell always made sure we arrived safely at our destinations.

What a wonderful week–full of adventure. I recommend Boat Bike Tours and The Magnifique.