Reviews

We travelled with two other couples from Amsterdam to Bruges in early June 2017. First of all the boat was top notch enhanced by the wonderful staff who could not do more for us. The biking was interesting, mostly flat and we only had one day where we had to contend with a stiff wind off the North Sea. Our guide Tom was very laid back but able to step up when required. The meals were fantastic (even our packed lunches). My only quibble was that a group of twenty was booked on our trip which did cut down a bit on the diversity of the guests. They were nice folks but did tend to dominate the direction of the group. We would definitely book another adventure with Boat Bike Tours. They offer great value for the price.

We recently boarded the Fluvius in Bruges and boat/biked to Amsterdam. This trip exceeded all our expectations! We were very pleased to discover that all the cabins have an ensuite bathroom and everything is kept pristinely clean! The whole staff from captain/s to waitresses/ housekeepers worked as a harmonious team and did absolutely everything to make us happy and relaxed, nothing was ever too much trouble for them. Our bike guide Sjak was extremely knowledgeable and always ready to look after us, together with his side kick the lovely sweeper Iris! The rides were amazingly well organised, the bikes in tip top condition. The cook/handyman/machinist amazed us with his culinary skills of producing delicious 4 course very varied tasteful meals. Bubbly Nadja surprised us with her elephant making, Alexandra looked even more beautiful when she smiled and Mariana was always sweet and helpful. We will certainly do another boat/bike tour in the near future! Much love to all from cabins 318 and 319, Leen and Nelleke Vliegenthart and Julie and Denise Howkins xxxx

The crew were all very helpful. The distances and the time available to complete them mean you have to bike steadily at about 16-20 km/h. Electric assist bikes are available for an additional charge. Bring padded bike shorts unless you are a well-seasoned rider; 5-6 hours on a bike seat can be a bit tough. Otherwise, the food was quite good. I have a food allergy and they were very accommodating. However, I did have to pay an extra €50 for the week so they could buy milk-free food that I could eat. Highly recommend this trip.

Crew was outstanding, and extremely helpful with our non-standard tandem. Lots of fun to watch everybody (deck hands, maids, wait staff, cook, pianist, and even the captain!) pitching in to help get all the bikes on and off the boat. It looks like everyone truly enjoys their jobs. We had a great trip and would do it again.

We booked our trip on the recommendation of friends who did a tour last year. We had an incredible experience and have already recommended the tour to other friends. It is the best way to see parts of the world that you would ordinarily never see. We are looking at doing another tour next year!

This trip was fabulous from start to finish. The Magnifique is the perfect size (just 30 guests), comfortable, and spotlessly clean. The captain and every crew member was warm, welcoming, and fun. Our guide was patient, super helpful, and supportive of those who wanted to go off and self guide. Who can’t love biking on flat bike paths across beautiful country and visiting quaint little villages and businesses along the way. As far as I’m concerned, this was a 10/10 experience. Do it.

The Epernay to Paris trip was wonderful. There is no better way to see the french countryside then by bicycle and boat. The staff and our guide Marianne were exceptional. This is the best vacation, the most interesting trip and the most fun in memory. We’ll be back next year for another trip with BoatBike Tours. Travel tip: If you don’t like to ride bikes up hills, rent one of their e-bikes; it made all the difference for Sandy and Jenny.

We had a great time. Crew was great! Rooms were also good and we will recommend to our friends.

The experience starts with the e-mails with the folks at boatbike. Responses were quick and they were helpful in fulfilling our requests. The trip itself was “UNBELIEVABLE”. The boat “ROMANTICA” is well laid out and our room on the main deck was spacious. The crew and the guides were all friendly / professional. The language was never an issue. The biking on each island was superb and everyone in the group managed the arduous climbs. The only one concern I discussed with some members was the day some of us completed a rafting trip the rest continued biking. Some felt this could have been better explained as this was the second to last day and wear and tear was setting in. They would have chosen the raft trip. Once again the guides were super; the food abundant and delicious. Will do another boatbike in the future.

Our bike & boat trip on the Danube River on the MV Normandie exceeded all of our expectations. We have taken previous bike & boat tours in The Netherlands and in Italy, and we have enjoyed each one. The Normandie is a very nice ship with a charming crew. The cabins were spacious, up-to-date and clean. The food was excellent, equivalent to what you would get in a high-end restaurant. The chef kindly prepared vegetarian and gluten-free dishes for us each night for dinner, and we were impressed with his creativity and attention to detail. The bike rides and other optional outings were very well organized by our very personable and funny cruise director. Our tour went from Passau to Budapest, and it’s a tour I could imagine doing again, or certainly I would take other similar tours offered by Boat Bike Tours.