Reviews
Margie Coles
Everything was wonderful. We had the best guides ever—super knowledgeable and very fun: Edy and Ana. The crew was great and the chefs presented amazing meals with their enthusiastic magic. Each island was a delight for riding—and I loved using an e-bike even though I don’t normally ride one at home. The islands are quite hilly and the scenery was more readily absorbed without any struggling!! On top of all that, the Harmonia is gorgeous and we had great opportunities to swim directly from it when it was anchored, as well as opportunities to enjoy refreshing swims during the rides. I highly recommend this trip!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that everything about your trip exceeded expectations, from the guides Edy and Ana to the meals prepared by our chefs. It’s great that the e-bike made the hilly islands even more enjoyable, and we’re so glad you were able to fully appreciate the scenery without any struggle! We’re also happy to know you enjoyed the Harmonia and had the chance to take refreshing swims during your journey. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back on another unforgettable adventure soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Carlos Gonzalez
First ant not the last
Thank you for your great review! We’re thrilled to hear that your trip was so enjoyable, and we can’t wait to welcome you back for many more adventures in the future. Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
wendy seemel
We had such a wonderful time on this trip. Our room and beds were very comfortable (we were below deck). The food was amazing and the crew were helpful, friendly and above all else a lot of fun to travel with . We visited so many really nice ports that were all very easily accessible to town and shops and restaurants
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip. It’s great that you found your room comfortable and enjoyed the food, as well as the crew who made your journey even more enjoyable. We’re also happy to hear that the ports we visited were convenient and offered great access to local shops and restaurants—making your experience even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Denise Robbins
We had a really great group of people on our boat. I enjoyed how we were able to all interact and socialize with each other and make new friends. Our crew was fantastic, the food was delicious and everyone was very accommodating. Our bike guides did a great job of giving us a good mix of enjoyable breaks and area history. We had fantastic volunteer sweepers. Unfortunately for them, this was a responsibility that may have detracted from the enjoyment of their own holiday. I don’t know how this normally works on the guided tours. The accommodations were ok. The cabins were a little worn and damp. The bathrooms were better than I expected. There seemed to be a lot of variation in the HVAC system and the ability to cool the 5 rooms that our group occupied. Some rooms were more comfortable than others. Luckily we didn’t spend much time in our rooms. The upper deck, lounge and dining room were nice. Overall it was a wonderful experience and a great way to explore the country/countries.
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time with your group, and that the opportunity to interact and make new friends added to the enjoyment of your trip. It’s fantastic that the crew, food, and bike guides all contributed to creating such a memorable experience, and we truly appreciate the hard work of the volunteer sweepers, even though it took away from their own personal time. We also appreciate your feedback about the accommodations. While we’re glad to hear the bathrooms exceeded expectations, we’ll take note of your comments regarding room comfort and HVAC to improve the experience for future guests. It's great that you were able to spend most of your time exploring and enjoying the upper deck, lounge, and dining areas. We’re grateful for your feedback and would love to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Mary R
Very well organised trip with excellent guides and equipment. The boat was well laid out and the cabin comfortable. Food
was good. Only quibble was the dining area got really stuffy and warm on hot days- a couple of standing electric fans would have helped. Aircon in cabins so not an issue there
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that you found the trip well-organized and enjoyed the guides, equipment, and cabins. It’s great that the food met your expectations as well. We really appreciate your feedback about the dining area and will consider adding some fans to improve comfort on hotter days. We’re happy to know the air conditioning in the cabins kept you comfortable! We’d love to welcome you back for another fantastic trip soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Matthew
The crew worked so hard to fix a waste disposal issue! It was soooo hot…I don’t think that the leaders had a plan if a rider was to experience heat stroke. The routes weren’t that interesting- a lot of shadeless levee riding. The Ride GPS app was barely mentioned – though I find it really useful. Newbies could have used some e-bike training.
THE FOOD WAS WONDERFUL!
The passengers were great and the Ave Maria was very comfortable.
We will book again with BoatBike!
Thank you for your detailed and honest review! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the food, the Ave Maria, and the company of your fellow passengers. It’s also wonderful that you found the Ride GPS app useful—we’ll certainly make sure to highlight its features more in future trips! We truly appreciate your feedback on the routes and the heat. Your concerns about heat stroke and the need for better e-bike training are valid, and we’ll take them into account to improve our planning and safety measures moving forward. We’d be thrilled to welcome you back for another adventure with us and work to make your next trip even better! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Jennifer Evans
Truly delicious and amazing food at every meal. Experienced and competent guides who were multilingual and fun. Interesting people to meet. Lovely cycling spots and sailing adventures.
The rooms/cabins are very small but offer their own bathroom and shower.
Beds were comfortable despite being smaller than usual. A very large person would struggle on the ship.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food, guides, and the opportunity to meet interesting people along the way. It’s great that you had the chance to explore lovely cycling spots and sailing adventures, making the most of your journey. We appreciate your feedback on the rooms and cabins. While we’re glad to hear the beds were comfortable, we understand that space can be a challenge for some, especially larger individuals. We’ll keep that in mind for future improvements. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another amazing trip soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Recent customer
Despite blistering hot and humid days with little shade, I enjoyed this trip from Venice to Mantua very much. What put it over the top were the delicious meals prepared by Chefs Dani and Franceso. They used fresh, local products in unique combinations. Each day was well organized with periodic stops for coffee, points of interest and interesting lectures on history and culture by Hein. The riding itself was a mixed bag with bike paths, busy city/town streets, highways and gravel paths. It made for some quite challenging rides. All in all, the friendliness of Captain Jano and his crew really added to the overall enjoyment of this trip. I recommend it.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad to hear that, despite the hot and humid weather, you had such an enjoyable time on your trip from Venice to Mantua. It’s wonderful that the meals prepared by Chefs Dani and Francesco stood out, and that Hein’s lectures on history and culture added extra depth to the experience. We also appreciate your comments on the varied riding conditions—while challenging at times, it’s great to know the mix of paths and terrain kept the journey interesting. And of course, we're so happy to hear that Captain Jano and the crew helped make your trip even more memorable. Thank you for recommending the tour, and we’d love to welcome you back on another adventure in the future! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Jane Morley
Well organised and well planned routes. Just the right mileage each day. Great food. Comfortable cabin.
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the routes, the daily mileage, and the food. It’s also fantastic to know that you found your cabin comfortable. We’d love to welcome you back on another amazing trip soon! Kind regards, Boat Bike Tours
Ute und Jürgen Diekmann
Wir hatten eine großartige Woche auf der Wapen fan Fryslan. Die Crew war super freundlich, hilfsbereit, jederzeit ansprechbar. Das Essen – auch das vegetarische – war lecker; auf individuelle Wünsche wurde eingegangen. Auch das Wetter hat mitgespielt, so dass die gut geplanten Radtouren uneingeschränkt Spaß gemacht haben. Ein Erlebnis waren für uns die Segelpassagen. Wir können Boat Bike Tours nur empfehlen.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr, dass Sie eine großartige Woche auf der Wapen fan Fryslan hatten. Wir sind froh, dass die Crew, das Essen und die gut geplanten Radtouren Ihren Erwartungen entsprochen haben und dass auch das Wetter mitgespielt hat, um Ihre Reise noch angenehmer zu gestalten. Besonders schön zu hören, dass die Segelpassagen ein echtes Highlight für Sie waren! Ihre Empfehlung bedeutet uns sehr viel, und wir würden uns freuen, Sie bald wieder auf einer unserer Touren begrüßen zu dürfen. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Boat Bike Tours
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