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Imagine cycling through Europe’s most breathtaking landscapes, exploring charming villages, and then returning to your comfortable floating hotel at the end of the day. Boat Bike Tours offers the perfect blend of adventure and relaxation—and that’s exactly what our experienced tour leader Tammy shares in a recent episode of the Active Travel Adventures podcast. Why choose a Boat Bike Tour? Tammy highlights some of the key reasons travellers love these tours: Unpack once, explore endlessly – Because your ship moves with you, there’s no hassle with having to pack and…

The Moselle is a charming river that runs through France, Luxembourg and Germany. Blogger Jessica de Korte traveled with the Magnifique III from Metz to Cochem and enjoyed plenty of beauty, wine and friendly encounters: “Come on, we’ll treat you to some wine!” I’m just taking a picture of the St. Michael winery when a few Canadians from the group arrive by bike. Not much later, we’re sitting in the sun outside a café. Far below us, the mesmerizing Moselle River flows between its steep banks, where the vines stand…

Another great review! Brigitte and Jake took our Metz-Cochem tour recently and loved it! They wrote about it on their blog, in a post called 7 Days Cycling From France to Germany On Boat Bike Tours, and they also sent us their top ten reasons to travel with Boat Bike Tours:   1. Sailing on the cozy premium ship Magnifique I When you think of a traditional river cruise, you might imagine a large ship with hundreds of other passengers. Well, this wasn’t the case at all on the Magnifique I!…

Can you imagine a better job? Our colleague Jossie and her companion Lenny got to travel around France by bike and boat for us. Why? To review all the intricacies of our new tour of Northern Burgundy. It all kicks off on May 23rd and, of course, we want to be sure that everything is perfect as our guests cycle through the rolling hills of Burgundy, cruise down winding river valleys, stroll through quaint French villages, sip the local wine and try other goodies. Fancy a taste? Read Jossie’s travelogue…

When I joined the bike and boat tour from Maastricht to Amsterdam, I wasn’t just looking forward to capturing stunning images—I wanted to experience the journey in full. It turned out to be a week of historic cities, picturesque landscapes, and unforgettable encounters. Here’s my story.

Why does spring always give us the travel bug? Is it the pleasant temperatures? The budding trees and the scent of blossoms? Or maybe you’re a clever traveler with a flexible schedule who likes to avoid the crowds and high prices? Whatever takes you traveling in the blissful spring months, now is exactly the right time to think about your next spring trip! So forget the dreary weather outside for a moment and let yourself be inspired!   Petra’s spring travel trips We asked our travel expert Petra about her…

Coen de Ruwe has been working at Boat Bike Tours since the beginning of 2024, and he started his job with an adventure: together with his wife and children, he went on a “Sail & Bike” tour around the Wadden Sea. In this post, he tells us about his experiences on this special trip. Our “Sail & Bike” tour What impressed you most about this trip? “The feeling of freedom, right from the first moment. It’s just great to move around in this way. Neither I nor my family have…

If you’ve ever been on a Boat and Bike Tour, you’ve enjoyed some amazing meals on board. Generally there are three courses and, while you don’t get much choice as to what is served (except if you have dietary restrictions), it’s always excellent food, and beautifully presented as well. After a day of biking and a refreshing shower, you look forward eagerly to finding out what the on-board chef will come up with next. At the same time, if you’ve taken the time to think about it and perhaps to…

When people think about visiting the Netherlands, they often picture colorful tulip fields in full bloom under the spring sun. And that’s absolutely true! However, many hesitate to book a trip in March, believing that the weather might still be cold or the flowers not yet blooming. In reality, March is an excellent time to experience the Netherlands and its famous tulip fields, but without the crowds! Here’s why March is the perfect time to embark on a tulip tour and why these flowers are truly special: Our Tulip Tours…

The former island of Schokland is located in the middle of the province of Flevoland, an area that’s been reclaimed from the sea. Where the inhabitants once fought against the power of the sea, today it’s a beautiful landscape. This is, of course, because part of the former Zuiderzee was diked in and then drained back in the 1930s. The sea floor dried out and the current Noordoostpolder was created. You can still clearly see that Schokland used to be an island: it’s now a hill surrounded by meadows, which…