Reviews

This trip far exceeded our expectations and is a tremendous value. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. They worked very hard to make this an outstanding vacation for everyone. We were always well prepared for the day ahead thanks to the evening briefings. A particular shout out to our biking guides Corry, Wilfred and Frank. They always had our safety and comfort in mind and were great sources of information about culture and history. Many nights they took us on a history and culture walk after dinner. The biking was in general easier than expected although getting used to the e-bike was a bit challenging. The food was delicious thanks to Chef Michael. The cabins very comfortable. I was in lower level cabin which was spacious (for a barge) and well appointed. We really had a great week.

Amsterdam to Bruges June 2022 After booking and waiting 1115 days (due to Covid) for the trip, the boat ‘Magnifique 111’ says it all !! The Captain Gert Jan and crew Ingeborg, Elxe-Mieke and Albert were awesome. The tour leaders Peter, Corrie and Wilfred were 1st class, knowledgeable, fun and well organized. Felt safe on all of the rides. Stops for pee breaks, pictures, lunch and drinks were all about right. It was a ‘Premium’ tour and Chef Dick’s food definitely was, breakfast, lunch and supper! . Booking another tour for 2023. We felt taken care of. A trip of a life time. Ron & Donna

Luxurious accommodations and exemplary service from the whole crew.

The entire experience was fantastic but special recognition should be given to the wonderful crew. Their patience and positive attitude was amazing. We were surprised at the spacious rooms and the comfortable bikes. And of course, the meals were delicious and varied- kudos to the chefs!

The boat, the crew, the food! All fantastic!!! I would recommend anyone to put this on their bucket list!

The Magnifique III was a very nice boat. The staff were very accomodating. The food was very good. The bikes were in good repair but the daily pace was sometimes grueling with few stops for rest. Lots of farmlands and few other sites of interest while biking. Overall, it was a great way to spend time with family and friends.

It was superb. Fab food, guides, boat. One thing I hated was the lack of independence that goes with biking in a crowd. At times I like to photograph some objects that don’t interest the others. Twice the “sweeper guide” told me to get moving so I don’t hold up the group; I still took my photos but felt rushed and those fotos did not turn out well. Frequently, I yearned to get going while others were still eating lunch. Then when they all were ready to get moving I was feeling like having a nap or rest. On the last day of the cruise I found out I could have ridden more independently! This brings me to another situation; emails from the company went to only some of my group. Despite all that, it was wonderful!

Fantastic trip! Friendly, helpful guides as you cycle along beautiful scenery. Wonderful food and beautiful accommodations.

I would like to see more stops and visits to places. That is really the only issue I had. For example when we finished at the windmills instead of going and doing a windmill tour and having a drink we went to the tours center and we were give 45 minutes on our own to visit the town. All the while we could have stopped sort to the center and actually visited a windmill and toured it. I would love to see 3-5 stops.

Our boat/bike tour was excellent from the moment we came aboard. The crew welcomed us warmly, checked us in quickly and made us feel at home. This set the tone for the entire trip. Each staff member made us feel special as they did their jobs with pride and enthusiasm. The stateroom was comfy and cleaned daily. The meals couldn’t have been more delicious. The cycling tours were fun and interesting with expert guidance. Everyone had a ball! Nightly briefings kept us well prepared and excited for the day ahead. Evenings on board were terrific as our group consisted of family and friends we hadn’t seen since our last boat bike tour from Passau to Budapest. Superior service beginning to end. Thank you!