Reviews

Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday with Boat Bike Tours. Communication beforehand was excellent, and we liked the relaxed style of the tour. Food, produced by chef under difficult circumstances, was excellent, and staff members were universally helpful and friendly. The maps and information provided by the company were great and we enjoyed the evening walking tours. Our cabin was compact but comfortable with just enough storage (though there’s scope for that to be improved by a better design). The ship’s refurbishment wasn’t properly completed for the week we went, but didn’t have too much of an impact on us personally (unlike the crew). The start and end of the holiday were both marred by the ship being delayed (hence the four-star rating). Neither delay was caused by the company itself, but its communication wasn’t good, so that we were left wondering what had happened. We believe there is room for improvement here, and no doubt the company will have learned some lessons for the future. Nonetheless we have subsequently had an open and honest explanation and full apology from Boat Bike Tours, which have assuaged any concerns we had about booking with them again. We’re already looking forward to planning our next trip with them now!

Japka (younger tour leader) can be less condescending to passengers who do not follow every bike ride. Everyone shd b allowed to make a choice even if it’s a boat bike tour

Our trip was great. Alex, our guide was knowledgeable, funny and approachable. The food was outstanding with several local dishes that we all enjoyed. The bike tours were accessible for everyone and the suggested wineries and historic stops were interesting. I would definitely recommend this tour.

The Magnifique ll is a beautiful, comfortable, luxury barge. The staterooms are quite spacious and nicely appointed. We especially loved the air conditioned cabins after a long hot day of cycling. The crew of 7 each excel in making the cruise exceptional. The chef prepared 5 star dinners each night, catered to the children on our cruise and provided variations to accommodate the vegetarians. The guides Ari and Wilmi carefully planned beautiful rides each day that took us through some of Holland and Belgium’s most beautiful cities and towns. Stops were plentiful at small local businesses where we could shop, eat and drink. The hot tub on the upper deck was a treat on cool evenings or to soothe sore muscles. Our group made good use of the full bar where the beer was icy and the drinks and conversation were always good.

We had a wonderful time, this was a great way to see the Amalfi Coast and the islands. The crew looked after us really well, the food was good, Clement our guide was incredibly helpful and informative, the group (of 10 people) was friendly and enriching. I think we all learned a lot, and managed to see many things that ordinary tourists miss out on. Thanks guys!

Great Boatbike trip on the Danube from Passau to Budapest. Slightly spoiled by losing booking of travel companions but was resolved after not too much fuss and 10% discount offered on any future trip by way of compensation. Can’t say fairer than that!

Great value for the experience and trip. Any issues that we encountered (there were a few) were addressed quickly and fully resolved. The staff aboard the ship was very friendly and helpful for making the trip enjoyable.

The staff of the Bordeaux were wonderful and went to all sorts of lengths to make sure we had a great time. One even helped us out at personal expense when we had some challenges at a swimming pool that was not even part of the tour. They have an on board bicycle mechanic who clearly takes pride in ensuring the bikes are well maintained. Though we chose not to go with a guide, the guides were still very helpful with recommendations on places to see and local restaurants that we might want to visit. The meals (especially dinners) were excellent in both quality and quantity. Though well maintained and clean, the boat is a bit on the old side (1948?) and internet was a bit spotty so if you are looking for an ultra luxury vessel, maybe this is not what you want. However, in my opinion this tour was a remarkably good value. If you want to have a great time exploring the wines of Bordeaux, I highly recommend this tour!

Tout a été super bien: la chambre, le personnel, le guide, les escapades vélo, les visites des châteaux, etc… Une expérience a recommencer !

Saar to Koblenz on board Patria. The lower floor rooms were not ventilated properly. The chef was amazing. The Captain was a real commander. The stuff was very polite and helpful. The ship is out of date concerning the decor and internal design. We enjoyed every moment.