Reviews

The ship is comfortable and homey – with a welcoming and friendly tone set by the FANTASTIC crew. You can tell how much they love what they do and how much they value and like each other. Their great attitude and sense of fun is contagious. And, Chef Frank is a whiz in the kitchen – you will eat better than you can imagine! If you are looking at bike and barge trips, you can’t go wrong booking on the Zwaantje.

This is exactly the tour for people who just want a quick burst of tulips and canals and cycling in the land of the bicycle. The tour guides were organized and the bikes were always ready to go and in good shape. Unfortunately no hot water for the last day or so on the boat. Also given the way people are, the guides probably should have emphasized the need for people NOT TO BUNCH UP when riding, particularly on crowded busy streets. Accidents can happen when you are too close together.

This was a fantastic trip. I loved being on the barge and having the “moving hotel” experience. It was also so cool looking out of my window and the water was 4 inches below that. The crew and staff were very helpful and accommodating. The ebikes were perfect. The food was good and diverse. Because of being on the barge, I was able to meet the other guests and really get to know them. It’s a great way to see the sights and your fellow travelers. It’s very personal. All the biking was clear to follow and a really enjoyable ride. The excursions were well planned. I would have liked a little extra time in a couple of place but that gives me an incentive to go back soon. I would highly recommend this and am even looking into their other trips.

We had a fabulous week on the Sarah seeing tulips and lots of enchanting places in the Netherlands. Our guide Simon provided a full itinerary with lots of interesting information and safe riding. The crew in the Sarah provides a 5 star experience and are so welcoming. Agnes’ is a superior chef and we enjoyed every meal. In spite of lots of cycling and walking we left with tight pants ! This was our second Netherlands boat bike and we will be back ! Trip of a lifetime.

Great routes, comfortable accommodation, great meals, courteous staff.

Zwaantje – The absolute best! Both the boat and crew were phenomenal. Martyn, Karin, Yoke and Frank could not have been more friendly and made you feel so welcomed and comfortable. The meals were delicious. Biking Guides great as well! This was my first boat and bike tour and I and others that went on the April 15th Premium Tulip Tour are planning another trip on the Zwaantje again!

This tulip bike/barge trip was truly wonderful. The fields of flowers and the Keukenhof Gardens were just other worldly. Our barge staff were professional, friendly, and welcoming. The guide was experienced, well organized and fun. The barge is tight, but well organized and adequate. Rural Holland is beautiful and bucolic, but in early spring it will be cold and windy with intermittent rain. When you plan this trip bring cold weather biking kit. I used an electric bike; even if you feel fit and are an experienced biker, use an electric bike anyway (the wind is seriously strong).

The captain and crew were wonderful. The food was amazing and the biking was perfect. This trip more than exceeded our expectations and we would like to book a similar excursion with the same group in the future.

My first time joining a biking tour on a sailing boat. I enjoyed biking on flat country road, cycle path in park and going through towns with less traffic. Seeing fields of flower beds is very enjoyable. The service of the lovely and friendly crew of Leafde fan Fryslan made the boat a home for us away from home. I especially like the food provided by chef Petr. I enjoyed the different varieties of fruit at breakfast and international cuisine as well the presentation.

This was my second bike tour with this company and hope to travel with them again. The bikes were quality and easy to ride. Helmets and panniers were provided. The food was excellent and plentiful. Thanks especially for the black licorice! Guides and crew were pleasant and helpful. I really only have positive things to say and have recommended this tour to many people.