Reviews

This was a fantastic experience! The cycling was great. Make sure you download the cycling app before you go. Sure helps with directions. Our boat and room was awesome! The room is small but outfitted with everything you need. Evening meals were very good! Staff was amazing and went out of their way to keep us cool when the air conditioning broke in the dining room. Our guide Peter was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Roman was a great manager and made sure everyone was happy. Can’t wait to do another one.

Mein Mann und ich haben im Sommer 2019 die Tour durch Nord Holland auf dem Schiff De Holland gemacht und waren sehr zufrieden. Reiseleitung (Peter) und Hotelmanager (Roman) waren freundlich und standen jederzeit für Fragen zur Verfügung. Die Kabinen auf dem Schiff waren zwar eng, aber es gab genügend Stauraum und alles war picobello sauber. Das Frühstücksbüffet war reichhaltig mit verschiedenen Sorten Brot und Brötchen, Frühstücksflocken, Obst und Gemüserohkost, Rührei und Würstchen, Saft, Kaffee, Tee und verschiedenen Brotaufstrichen. Zum Abendessen gab es ein vier Gänge Menü mit jeweils einem Fleisch- oder Fischgericht als Hauptgang zur Auswahl. Hier hätten wir uns an manchen Tagen nach 50 km auf dem Rad eine größere Portion gewünscht. Schön wären auch regionale Gerichte gewesen oder wenigstens Fisch aus der Nordsee anstatt Zuchtfische von der Südhalbkugel. Aber das waren nur Kleinigkeiten und es war insgesamt eine schöne Reise.

Several years ago we had been on this trip and loved it. This time we brought our family (son, daughter-in-law and four grandsons) and they all loved it also! The ship has been refurbished with fewer cabins so they are larger and there are fewer passengers. The rooms were air conditioned, had plenty of storage, plenty of outlets, and were pretty sound proof. The bathrooms were really nice. The dining room was roomy. The food was excellent ever night and this time we picked our menu. The tour guide, Peter, was the best we have encountered. We had a few mechanicals issues and he promptly addressed them with concern. The boat manager, Roman, was extremely upbeat, funny, and talented. We all enjoyed his antics. The staff was excellent. All the bike trips were explained and were through lovely parts of the country – tons of pastures, fields, farm animals and birds. The villages were quite charming. We are glad we returned and had even a better time!

Wonderful trip! The scenery was beautiful and the cycling was a good challenge. Peter was a fantastic guide and very helpful. There were some instances where he could have been in more strategic locations to help us with directions. However, overall he did a great job! The food was good but for North Americans there was a lot of bread and not enough salads. Sometimes the apples were all gone for our lunches. I enjoyed the trip immensely and would consider doing another boat bike trip.

We had a great time – biking was very easy – 25-30 miles/day, flat. The routes were well-chosen and with the app, very easy to follow. We enjoyed that we were essentially free to do whatever we wanted and didn’t need to wait around, or feel pushed to keep up. The tour guide clearly explained all the options for each day. The cabins were comfortable with plenty of storage room, and were cleaned each day. We highly recommend this tour!

North Holland Tour on De Holland. Very nice variety of places to bike and boat to. There were some issues that the crew took care of in a professional manner and the tour was very enjoyable. Food was very good. Enjoyed our fellow travelers and the stories shared after a day of biking. Comfortable cabin and the bathroom might be the best one yet. Boat was kept clean and neat. Would recommend it to anyone.

We had a great week in Northern Holland with boat bike tours. The room was necessarily small but comfortable, bikes were well-maintained and the food was good and plentiful.

We had a great trip. Weather was good so that was a plus. Beautiful way to see the countryside. Our first time doing a bike tour and we definitely want to do it again. We did get messed up a few times on our route but just asked people and found our way. Everything was above my expectations. The bikes were great, rooms were small but well laid out and the food was delicious. The only thing I would say there could have been a little more variety for breakfast and made up lunches. It was the same for the week and a change up in the eggs every second day. But in saying that we did not mind it and did not go hungry! I would definitely recommend to do this tour.

Just home from 2 weeks in Holland with Boat Bike Tours. First week on De Amsterdam for the southern tour. Second week on De Holland for the northern tour. Loved both! Both boats are well appointed. The staff were great. They are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The food was excellent as well. Loved both tours for different reasons. Couldn’t pick a favourite between them. Do be prepared for some winds though especially in the north!

A fantastic one week boat and bike cruise and cycling in Northern Holland. Delivering everything that was promised in the the brochure/website. The staff were a pleasure, professional, helpful and courteous at all times. The boat was in excellent condition having just come out of a total refurbishment. The bikes brand new and in excellent condition and no problems experienced the entire week Food was good and with a nice variation from meal to meal. There are some quirks that potential guests should prepare for. 1. The cabins are small by the standard of any hotel room. They are however more than adequate, have everything required and are very comfortable. The size shouldn’t bother by the end of the week wou will adapt. 2. The bikes are robust Dutch cruising bikes. Designed and built for cruising around the villages and towns of Holland. If you are an active cyclist don’t bring your own lightweight performance bike, use the heavy provided bike and enjoy the scenery, taking your time and ride at a slower pace. Just get used to very different handing and perfor 3. Dinner is served at 18:00 earlier that many people are used to. It does allow for time to be spent after dinner for briefing on the next day or going walk about in the local town