Reviews

Staff was pleasant and accommodating!

The accomodations were 2 star level poor ventilation and air system rooms very damp and cramped. The food was average but their seemed to be an issue with the amount of food available, their seemed to be some kind of rationing with the amount of food available. The staff was luke warm and somewhat blunt and not really accommodating. The bicycle tour was through Burgundy country but very little wine vineyard tours, I think the selection of sites to see during cycling should be reviewed . I would probably lean towards a 2.5 score on this experience. I would not recommend it to others

Food average was average, snacks after bike day were packaged cookies, windows in our cabin looked like they hadn’t be washed, guides sometimes started the tour again before the sweeper was ready, on change over day they were loading the boat again while we were trying to relax(very unprofessional, should have done it when we were out biking), staff was kind and courteous, Meals had a good variety with lots for those with a bigger appetite, felt like we were on a regimented schedule, never knew what time we were getting back to boat at the end of the day, Rooms always felt damp

We had a wonderful week cycling roughly 50km each day in Northern Burgundy and coming ‘home’ each evening to the lovely boat ‘Zwaantje’ and her warm, funny, welcoming and very competent crew. We had two tour guides, professional, knowledgeable, helpful and charming. A tour of Sens cathedral and the inner city was a highlight as were two quite different wine tastings and a cider tasting. Walking tours of the towns where we moored each night were also always most enjoyable. We have no hesitation in recommending this tour.

I had a wonderful experience riding through Northern Burgundy. The rolling hills were challenging sans an E-bike. I choose to spend on day cruising on board and was invited to spend some time with the gracious Captain, Erik. He shared information about the Yonne River and traversing the locks and navigation in general. It was a rare experience which I treasure. The crew members were quite capable AND fun providing service, music and fun.

The food and staff were amazing on this boat. It felt like a vacation family. Be prepared for tiny rooms with little storage space. One suggestion I would make is to improve the bikes offered, even if it adds to the cost. They were clunky about-town bikes, with some of the gears not functional. The first mate doubled as a sometime bike mechanic, but there should be better bikes and bike support. The plus was that the food was out of this world, packed lunches were provided, and drinks were varied and reasonably priced on board. I also think the bike rides should have faster options and allow people back on board earlier so they can go into town. Often it felt like we were purposely slowed down to avoid getting back to the boat before 4 pm. I would have liked faster rides and more choice time later.

The crew was fantastic. They were gracious and helpful in all ways possible. The chef bent over backwards to accommodate all the different eating choices of the occupants. I suggest offering vegan choices. There are going to be more and more people eating this way. Plus, the chefs try to accommodate the passengers choices anyways. I would suggest to update the pillows, mattresses, and bedding. These items were well used and dingy and uncomfortable.

My friends and I (all from U.S.) took the Northern Burgundy, Auxerre – Moret sur Loing on the Zwaantje. Captain Martin and his entire crew were excellent hosts, accommodating, friendly and helpful. The ship is immaculate due to the crew’s hard work and dedication. For the bike riding, some days were very challenging with a lot of hills. These routes were not suitable for individuals who were not good riders or did not have an ebike. The guides did their best to accommodate all abilities For those who preferred to take a break, they were welcome to stay on the boat. I personally enjoyed the riding and found the “off the beaten path” daily riding routine unique and interesting. The riding, other guests and warm hospitality of Captain Martin – lucy, sergie, karen, michel and Karlene made this an outstanding vacation.

This was a great trip; Enjoyable in so many ways. From day 1 we were welcomed and cared for. The staff and guides were friendly. The food was splendid and varied every day. The accommodations were small, but that is to be expected on a boat like this. They were very clean when we arrived and continued to be cleaned daily. Overall, this was a wonderful trip. My only concern is that the routes we rode did not accurately represent the descriptions on the website. They were more difficult than described. With that said, we had a great time.

We had a wonderful bike tour on the Zeewanjee. The crew including Karyn and Captain Willie were superb. Our guides, Tami and Marcel, were excellent….they combined people skills, selecting beautiful sites to take breaks, humor, knowledge of history and the area with excellent bike repair skills and support. From Captain Willie getting us taxis to our trains, to keeping the ship clean and tidy, they did a remarkable job. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you very much.