Reviews

My wife and I had a wonderful holiday on your Magnifique III& especially bike guides Wilfred, Corrie, Frank and the rest of the behind the scenes crew! Well done! Graham & Amber

This trip far exceeded our expectations and is a tremendous value. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. They worked very hard to make this an outstanding vacation for everyone. We were always well prepared for the day ahead thanks to the evening briefings. A particular shout out to our biking guides Corry, Wilfred and Frank. They always had our safety and comfort in mind and were great sources of information about culture and history. Many nights they took us on a history and culture walk after dinner. The biking was in general easier than expected although getting used to the e-bike was a bit challenging. The food was delicious thanks to Chef Michael. The cabins very comfortable. I was in lower level cabin which was spacious (for a barge) and well appointed. We really had a great week.

We had a fabulous time on the boat and bike tour through Holland and Belgium. The boat was immaculate, the crew was fabulous, the food was incredible and the rides were amazing. Looking to book another trip!

Amsterdam to Bruges June 2022 After booking and waiting 1115 days (due to Covid) for the trip, the boat ‘Magnifique 111’ says it all !! The Captain Gert Jan and crew Ingeborg, Elxe-Mieke and Albert were awesome. The tour leaders Peter, Corrie and Wilfred were 1st class, knowledgeable, fun and well organized. Felt safe on all of the rides. Stops for pee breaks, pictures, lunch and drinks were all about right. It was a ‘Premium’ tour and Chef Dick’s food definitely was, breakfast, lunch and supper! . Booking another tour for 2023. We felt taken care of. A trip of a life time. Ron & Donna

A great trip. Wonderful food, guides, and beautiful cycling! I highly recommend.

Luxurious accommodations and exemplary service from the whole crew.

We had a fantastic week riding from Amsterdam to Brugge in early June. Our tour guides Hans and Bert guided us through the beautiful countryside in Netherlands and Belgium. The Magnifique IV was a beautiful boat, much nicer than the website shows. The staff worked tirelessly to accommodate all our needs. Dinners were varied and yummy. I used an ebike which made the biking on mostly flat paths enjoyable. The week was beyond our expectations and highly recommend if you enjoy an active holiday.

We have just completed the Deluxe Tour form Brugges to Amsterdam on the Magnifique II. The boat was comfortable and clean with excellent staff and the food was fantastic. The Guide-led rides are quite slow and clearly designed for the beginning rider. My wife and I are experienced cyclists and we never did get our heart rates up. However, this pace forced us to sit back and enjoy the scenery. We highly recommend this tour and look forward to returning.

Well planned and executed trip. The thoughtful touches of all staff were very much appreciated. A special mention to the one we spent most time with, namely Hans – he is a brilliant tour guide and worth his weight in gold! My sincere thanks to all.

“We both enjoyed our Boat Bike Tour on Magnifique IV very much. It probably helped that we had fantastic weather May 12-19 but there were many things we liked. Our room was comfortable, including beds and pillows. The food was excellent and ample. The shared coffee machines worked great. Staff were all very friendly and helpful, including our guides. The bikes were sturdy and worked well. Routes seemed to be well-planned for scenery and points of interest. Each of our daily rides was interesting. They were just long enough and included as many stops as we cared for. I opted for the “”long”” ride each day but there really was seldom much difference. At 69 and 70 years old but pretty active bikers we wondered how well our fellow passenger/bikers would do. Would it be too fast or too slow? No. We were neither the youngest nor oldest but fit right in and everyone did quite well. We wondered about how we’d do mingling with others. Everyone got along well and the trip was great fun!”

Our tour from Amsterdam to Bruges on the Magnifique II was spectacular. The captain, chris and his crew were so accommodating and kind to everyone. Our chef, Jordy’s food was absolutely restaurant quality. Rooms were extremely clean and our servers Esme and Tara went out of their way to make everyone feel comfortable and cared for. Both tour guides were excellent and Jens added so much knowledge and history to each of our outings. Highly Recommend this boat and tour!

We had an amazing time on the Magnifique II Tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. Chef Edwin s three-course meals were outstanding. The Tour guides Wendy and Jens did an excellent job showing us the sites along the tour. Captain Hylke was constantly making sure that everyone was well-taken care of. The rest of the crew, Tara, Esmee, and Thomas were always helping out in a variety of capacities. They were friendly, thoughtful, and always made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Everyone on the crew goes the extra mile. My mother had a minor accident on her bike and when Esmee found out about it she wrote her a thoughtful note and brought her some delicious chocolate. We highly recommend this tour.