Reviews

This was our first biking tour and it exceeded our expectations. The daily itinerary was well planned; the guides were knowledgeable and fun; the food was excellent and included fresh local fare; and the Captain and Crew went above and beyond to ensure that their guests were well cared for.

My wife and I were very happy with the Bruges/Amsterdam tour on The Magnifique. The boat and crew were first class. And if you are as lucky as we were,you will be joined by a bunch of very friendly people that enjoy life and wake up with a smile Don’t be afraid of the cycling part of the tour,it’s very flat and easy and guides will take care of you if ever you need help For us,it was the first of many to come. Thank you to the entire crew

Loved my experience on the Bruges to Paris trip on the Zwaantje. Super great crew and amazing dinners, not to mention the lovely cycling through countryside filled with history. Be aware that there will cycling in roads with cars, an occasional horse path or two, and rain. But overall, simple, pleasant days of cycling.

Very very good. Food was excellent- kudos to the chef ! Our guide did not answer his emergency phone number when my ebike died half way – 30 km from destination. Was not available to help. He was a little too laid back I think. Ship was lovely and passengers interesting and great to socialize with. Crew excellent and most helpful.

Excellent in all regards.

Overall we enjoyed the holiday. The barge bedrooms got very hot and stuffy on warmer days. All staff were friendly and helpful. Initially there was confusion about boarding times and a lack of communication. We eventually walked to the moored barge from our hotel to find out the correct time.

Our guides were great. The boat was great. Our daily tours were great. We felt well taken care of. Would certainly book with Boat Bike Tours again.

My man and I thought this Mosel Boat-Bike tour was a fabulous experience. The Valley is just beautiful, with the vineyards, the trees, the birds and the river wending its way through the beautiful countryside. There were many small and charming villages to admire from both an historical perspective and because the buildings, castles and churches were unique. There was plenty of time to sample the Rieslings that the Mosel is famous for. We were provided with excellent maps and commentaries, even though we lost one of our party within the first 10 minutes!! The great thing was our bikes were good quality and we could enjoy cycling and have time to enjoy the tour. The Patria is a grand old Dame with lots of character. Her cabins are tiny with two comfortable single beds and only just enough room for two people, The lounge and dining areas were very comfortable and the places to socialise. The staff were welcoming, friendly, fun and very helpful. Dagmar, our guide, treated us like family – she ensured we all knew what was happening each day and recommended places for us to stop and sample the local offerings! The wait staff in the dining room were particularly well organised and efficient with everyone at our table being served at the same time. The chef produced some excellent meals that we looked forward to at the end of each day! The only issue which was rather annoying was the unpleasant smell of sewage at certain times of the day. Overall would we do this trip again? Yes! Our thanks go to the crew who work long hours to make our trip a success!!

Great crew and good guides.

Top notch outing. Great people, scenery, food, and country. We’d do it again.