Reviews

The barge, with Chef Steffi, was perfect in everyway. Comfortable beds, great food, wonderful crew, we enjoyed every minute we spent on the water with them. I even enjoyed my time on the barge after not being able to cycle after hurting my shoulder while cycling. I feel that it should be mentioned in your trip description that there is quite a lot of city cycling and that the native cyclists and drivers are quite aggressive when on the paths and roads. Most of the people on this excursion were from either the U.S. or Canada and we all agreed that it was much more mentally exhausting than expected because of how we had to share narrow trails and roads with people going much faster than our group. I fell after the second day cycling and was not physically able to ride after that. Even though I cycle in Oregon I found I was very unprepared for biking in Holland.

The dinner room is not very confirtable but all very good

Excellent guide Michiel, accomodation and experience.

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).