Reviews

Walter and his crew provided exceptional service during our trip. The crew was very attentive and ensured that the boat and our rooms remained spotless. Personally, I am not a fancy food eater, which is what is normally served on these types of trips. One of the hostess, Emily, noticed that I was passing up the dinner on the first night. She took the initiative to arrange with the Chef for me to have basic meals during my stay. Service truly above and beyond what you would expect. Our only issue was with the tour guides. They eliminated a leg of the ride as well as cut the distances on some other legs due to the “heat”. However, my wife and I (who are used to the heat) was not given the option to still ride the route we paid for. This was our second, but not the last, time we have been on a Boat & Bike tour. We look forward to our next one.

Fabulous experience! Food was great and tour leaders and crew were fantastic. Very enjoyable!

This was a fabulous trip. The staff were great, the boat was very comfortable, and the food was amazing. It was the right combination of biking and sightseeing for us. We got to meet people from all over the world, which really added to the experience.

We thoroughly enjoyed the Southern Tour of Holland aboard the de Amsterdam in mid-July. We’d opted for a suite, and it was well worth the additional cost, being spacious and well-furnished; we were particularly glad of the sliding patio doors in that week’s hot weather. The twin cabins also looked spacious and comfortable. The cycling routes were varied and interesting, both our guides (Marielle and Irene) were helpful, friendly and fun, and we made some new friends among our dinner-table companions, always a nice bonus :) We found the dining room a little cramped, especially during the breakfast buffet, and it was too hot in the evenings because of the warm weather. The food was good, and our waiter was very friendly and helpful. We took our own bikes and were able to charge my e-bike with no problem. The rental bikes were much heavier than ours, but apparently were very comfortable to ride. This being our second tour, we were already familiar with the Ride With GPS app and the Dutch cycling system, (both of which are amazing!!); it took the first-timers a while to get to grips with them, but everyone seemed to be fine after that. Hoping to return for the Northern Tour next year. It’s a great way to spend a week!

Our Boat tour on the Flora was all that we had anticipated and was one of the best cycle touring holidays we have had. The crew on the boat were exemplary. Each evening the food was delicious and the charges for the beer and wine was very reasonable. The cycling was excellent and the destinations were interesting and we all came away with a better understanding of that part of the Netherlands. A first class trip and experience.

Riding bikes through the Netherlands is awesome. This trip really focuses on the cycling and not on the river/canal cruising. If you want a relaxing holiday this may not be the trip for you, although you have the option not to cycle, the activities and timing of meals are really geared toward cycling and generally everyone does that. Also, if you’re not a morning person beware as well. After 7am breakfast and off the boat at 8 or 9am the cycling is easy and beautiful, definitely choose the short itineraries if you want to stop and enjoy the scenery or a drink along the way. My only complaint is the bikes we were assigned needed a minor gear and brake adjustment which we asked for but they were unable to fulfill. I’d definitely recommend this tour.

We had a fantastic time on the Zwaantje! The crew was very friendly and attentive, the meals were excellent, and from wine tasting, ostrich farm to the evening walks, the guides ensured a safe and informative experience. Well done everyone! Having the same selections for every lunch was the only negative in 10 days of happy memories.

So much water and beautiful landscape. A well paced tour that does what it says and takes you through the green heart of Holland. Thanks to the crew onboard excellent hosting and food!

We recently sailed on the Zwaantje from Paris to Auxerre. Everything about the trip was superb especially the staff. Cycle leaders Andre and Marcel were amazing especially when we were experiencing some physical challenges. Frank was an awesome chef. The meals were better than we could have hoped. Lots of variety and creativity. Being g vegetarian was accommodated well. The owner Martin was so professional yet approachable and fun. Karen was an all around charming hostess who looked after our every need. The only concern was the small size of the cabins if you were really tall. Otherwise we had a blast. Our private cycling group has rented the whole boat for many trips with this company and loved them all.

On our trip from Amsterdam to Bruge we were treated to an amazing crew and sightseeing. The crew of the Magnifique IV were always friendly and ready tohelp in any way they could. Our bike guides were knowledgeable and also very friendly. They often pointed out interesting sites and the stories behind them. A trip of a lifetime.