Sustainability-news

At Boat Bike Tours, we believe that sustainable travel starts long before the first bike ride. It’s not just about exploring the world. It’s also about preserving it. That’s why we’re proud to announce a new partnership with Dutch offset organization Orca, supporting a project that delivers real, measurable CO₂ reduction right here in the Netherlands. A smart, circular solution to plastic waste Recycling may not be new, but Orca is taking it to the next level. In their facility in Biddinghuizen, hard plastic items like garden chairs, buckets, and…

What happens when a ship’s captain can see, in real time, how much fuel they’re using? When captains on our pilot vessels began seeing live updates of their energy use right from the wheelhouse, something remarkable happened: they started sailing differently. Not because they were told to, but because the information was there, visible in real time. The result? Up to 10% less fuel use, a more efficient onboard culture, and a promising new step toward Boat Bike Tours’ net-zero future. A new era of awareness on the water With…

At Boat Bike Tours, we love exploring the world by bike and boat, but we want to do it in a way that respects and protects the planet. That’s why we launched the Greenway Foundation in 2024. In this video, you’ll discover how the Greenway Foundation helps us take concrete steps toward sustainability: Running our ships on clean, almost CO₂-neutral biofuel (HVO) Installing smart meters to improve fuel and energy efficiency Accurately tracking our carbon footprint to improve every journey For every guest who travels with us, a donation is…

At Boat Bike Tours, we believe that travel is more than moving from place to place. It’s about connection. That’s why we’re proud to offer our guests not just bike and boat tours across Europe, but also unforgettable shared experiences. And recently, we brought that same spirit home to Amsterdam with a heartfelt event that touched everyone involved. A unique journey, this time without bicycles On a crisp Sunday after the close of our sailing season, the ship De Amsterdam set off once more. But this time, it wasn’t our…

by Margriet Lakemans, Sustainability Coordinator at Boat Bike Tours An unexpected invitation In the spring of 2025, Boat Bike Tours received a remarkable request: Would we be willing to provide bicycles for a tree-planting project? At first, the idea seemed a little vague. But our curiosity was sparked, and soon we were sitting down to learn more. That’s when artist and project leader Bruno Doedens shared his bold vision: to cycle 5,000 kilometers (about 3,100 miles) through Europe with a very unusual setup – a bicycle pulling a trailer carrying…

We’re excited to share a big step forward in our journey to make your cycling and sailing holiday even more eco-friendly. With support from the EU’s Cross-Re-Tour programme, the Greenway Foundation, Boat Bike Tours, and Sea Going Green have launched an innovative Energy Monitoring Project—bringing smart technology on board to reduce emissions and make every trip more sustainable, without compromising the experience you love. Why We Measure to Reduce Reducing CO₂ emissions is one of our key goals. But to reduce effectively, we first need to measure. That’s why we’re…