Reviews

Bruges to Amersterdam: Peter, Mike, Michelle (who wouldn’t give the chef 5 stars for our delish meals!) and the whole crew were just fabulous. From sunrise to sunset our cruising experience and cycling from Bruges to Amsterdam was fun, interesting and the BEST way to see the countryside. Highly recommend to all who love to cycle from beginners to advanced.

“A large group of us, 10, took this wonderful boat bike tour and it was truly a great experience. We started in Bruges and biked our way to Amsterdam. First I want to start by giving a big shout out to our wonderful bike leaders, Michael and Peter who led us through some of the most beautiful, calming scenery I have ever seen. Safety was their number 1 motto and all of us appreciated that. They were also very informative along the way. The paths were straight with very little hills. In our group, some of us had e-bikes and some did not. I appreciated having the e-bike especially as the week went by, it was great to have. Also a big shout out to Michel, our executive chef, who presented us with wonderful, tasty meals every night. Not only, delicious, visually appealing, but enough food to keep even the hungriest man happy. He even accommodated our friend’s meal – she is gluten free. The other staff, Ingabord, Xander, Marjite and Damaris were great. They worked tirelessly to keep everyone happy. Rooms cleaned, dining room clean and set up every day. They also served as our bartenders, food servers and any special requests answered. They were extremely organized and very good at their jobs. And of course our captain Paul, who was not only our captain, but a jack of all trades. He always seemed to be pitching in to help the other crew members. All in all, the crew seemed to be a family of their own and made everyone feel at home. We were very lucky and got very cool weather for the week of July 13th which made the biking very enjoyable. On some nights we needed a light sweater if we wished to sit outside on the deck. For all the women out there who don’t know what to pack – it is a very casual setting. The dressiest I got was what they called “”formal night”” which I wore a simple sundress, some of the men were wearing shorts and they did not seem out of place. I would just pack what you would wear for your biking days and very simple stuff for dinner. A bathing suit if you want to use the hot tub (we did – it was super clean). A rain cover up for biking is a must because rain can come on quickly and go out just as quick. Something to wear at night if it’s chilly. I definitely over packed. Of course you will check the weather before leaving for you trip so you will most likely know if it will be hot or cold. But clothes wise, it is super simple. If there is any downside to this trip, it would be not spending enough time in the lovely cities that we got to see each day. But that is always the downfall of cruising. This was a wonderful trip, even my husband who is not a fan of biking, enjoyed it. I would recommend this trip to anyone. We had as young as 16 and an average age, I would venture to say 60ish. Some way younger, and some a bit older. I understand the crew works 2 weeks on and have 1 week off, so you might not get the same crew but I’m sure all crew members are all very professional. Highly recommend this trip.”

This was my first Boat-Bike tour and it was fantastic. The captain and crew far exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed is so much that I am looking forward to planning my next excursion.

IT WAS WONDERFUL FROM START TO FINISH. THE STAFF IS GREAT ( HARD WORKING ) AND THE FOOD WAS DELICIOUS. AND THE DAILY BIKE TOURS & GUIDES WERE AMAZING.

Caring and enthusiastic staff. Beautiful scenery. Comfortable and cozy boat. Amazing and historical bike routes.

This really is the best way to see a country. The crew and guides on the Magnifique were helpful, friendly and experienced. Our cabins were good and it was great to come back to a three course meal each day. The cycling though was the best part. The routes were varied with interesting excursions like a Gouda cheese farm included. The bikes that were provided were also very good. We will definitely be thinking about planning our next trip in the near future.

Everything was well organized. Excellent food, Nice trip. Superb guide Hugo.

Had a very enjoyable trip with Boat Bike Tours. We did the Amsterdam – Bruges trip on Magnifique II. The staff were very professional, the atmosphere on the boat was relaxed, and the chef did an outstanding job. All the staff were very helpful and the boat was kept in an excellent condition. I highly recommend this boat and trip.

The crew were outstanding. The ship immaculate and clean. For the price for a suite, it was a very good deal. The rooms are cleaned daily. (bring your own was cloth) The add-ons for drinks were a bit pricey and if you are a white wine drinker like me, you get about a shot+ of wine, and not a very good wine. The rides were a good length. We would have appreciated more commentary from the guides as we rode. There was also not enough time at the stops to visit the cute towns at length. That was usually less than an hour. However, the Ghent evening river boat tour is a can’t miss! The food was amazing, thank you check Michel. Ingabor (hostess)and Hilko (ride leader) were also outstanding!

The Magnifique ll is a beautiful, comfortable, luxury barge. The staterooms are quite spacious and nicely appointed. We especially loved the air conditioned cabins after a long hot day of cycling. The crew of 7 each excel in making the cruise exceptional. The chef prepared 5 star dinners each night, catered to the children on our cruise and provided variations to accommodate the vegetarians. The guides Ari and Wilmi carefully planned beautiful rides each day that took us through some of Holland and Belgium s most beautiful cities and towns. Stops were plentiful at small local businesses where we could shop, eat and drink. The hot tub on the upper deck was a treat on cool evenings or to soothe sore muscles. Our group made good use of the full bar where the beer was icy and the drinks and conversation were always good.

Excellent tour! Beautiful accommodations, five star chef, crew awesome!

Excellent ship, crew, food, and loads of fun on the trip from Amsterdam to Brugge. Can’t wait for the next one!