Reviews

We booked a 7 night boat/bike tour on the Danube starting May 5th which started and finished in Passau with a one day rest day in Vienna. Boat Bike Tours answered all of our questions quickly and thoroughly even though we didn’t contact them until March when most of the Danube trips were already sold out. I had special requirements for a small bike and they made sure i was accommodated. Even with the time difference between Holland and Denver, CO, I was able to get almost all questions answered quickly online. The Theodor Korner is an older ship, but recently remodeled and plenty adequate for our needs. The food was good and plentiful and the cruise director was very amenable and helpful. We had a delightful week.

The food was very good, the staff very helpful and friendly, and overall, this was a great value for the money. This is not a “luxury” experience – cabins are very tight spaces, and the biking is relatively short distances (roughly 18 – 32 miles per day), but we were looking for something low key to do with a group of friends, and didn’t want a high-pressure trip. We always had time to stop for photos, tour mills, walk through little towns, and, in this case, “smell the tulips!” I came home thoroughly relaxed but also feeling fit and healthy. Youngsters, take note: this is for the over 50 crowd! Loved it!

I finished the Frisian sea tour a few days ago. I had such a wonderful trip. The staff were fantastic, very helpful and efficient but easy going as well. Flores, Tabije and Heelke I don’t know how to spell your names but you took care of me every moment and to such a high standard. Super Bedankt! Felix looks young and fresh faced but he sure knows how to deliver delicious, great looking food that packs a punch on flavour. All from a tiny kitchen. My one negative was the price charged onboard for wine. The boat is gorgeous I loved helping with the sailing and sitting in the jacuzzi watching the world float by. The bikes were good and the maps excellent. I enjoyed the variety of scenery on this tour. For me the length of cycling was good not too much or too little allowing you you work off the excellent dinners but have time to stop at sights along the way. When I get home to Australia I will be saving for my next one

A great introduction to bike tripping for the new or reluctant cyclist. Ship was comfortable and clean with basic but not posh amenities. Food was good, not great, with little variety at breakfast . This trip was not about the food or entertainment, however. It was about bike touring the Dutch countyside. Bikes were of good quality, nearly new, with comfy seats. Routes were well planned, with options for shorter rides as needed. Pre tour briefings were very helpful if a bit confusing at times. Tips and tour highlights were greatly appreciated. Aside from so so breakfast, only downside to ship was smokers in pretty much every outdoor area, making deck impossible to enjoy. Staff should set up a clearly marked smoking zone at the back of the top deck.

We did the Bordeaux boat-bike tour, through wine countryside. Bikes were well maintained, and very glad to use the e-bike option. Guides were knowledgeable. Maps were helpful. Enjoyed the routes, and the options that were laid out. Crew was friendly. Good meals.

Tour guides Francine & Ellsa were outstanding,.. knowledgeable , friendly, went out of their way to help!! Barge was kept immaculately clean.. bikes were very comfortable & well maintained!! Delicious meals cooked with local ingredients!! Gave a 4 cuz almost daily there were power issues!!!( fixed quickly)

Ride with GPS was not explained to us for easier navigation. Breakfast should be earlier (eg 6.30am to 8.30 am) to give us more time to enjoy. Time too short. >100 people queuing for food (to eat and to pack for lunch) at the same time due to short time for breakfast. Above improvements will make the tour prefect. Overall, we love the trip and the program. Good tour leaders.

The boat exceeded all expectations. Cabins are small (not much room to spread out) but all in all truly great. The food was well above average (although breakfast & lunch were pretty much the same day in and day out.) My bike was perfect. The itinerary was perfect although if you’re a “shopper” you’ll need to plan to do so ahead or after the tour. I would absolutely recommend this tour/boat (Magnifique.) The only thing I would note is that there is nowhere to lay out on deck. Some loungers would be nice especially since our weather was perfect.

Très bon voyage. Conditions de vie à bord excellentes: repas variés, personnel chaleureux et disponible. Je recommande ce voyage.

I enjoyed my week with Boat and Bike Tours. The accommodation was reasonably comfortable and the meals were good. The staff were friendly and could communicate well in English if you don’t speak other lanugages. The bikes for the tour were super! Very upright and comfortable and they shifted easily. Effortless biking. Most of the maps were clearly laid out and ride with gps is supposed to be a great bonus – I didn’t use it. Riding in some of the cities was a bit frustrating for me. Tour leaders provided good information and were very approachable.