Reviews

We had an awesome time. Gerard, the chef’s, cuisine was better than any other river cruise we’ve taken, and there have been some expensive ones! We got a little tired of the sandwich variety for lunch. Perhaps different bread or panini? Guides were great. I loved the bike app. We took off on our own and never got lost. I swear by it! Will definitely be doing another trip like this again.

A great way to see The Netherlands and Belgium. The guides were excellent. Peter’s impromptu tours along the ride were great and informative. Hester’s oboe concert was an unexpected bonus. the food was excellent as well. Sleeping on the boat was great. Would highly recommend the tour to all who seek a little bit of adventure.

This was our 6th boat bike tour, the second time we had done this particular route. It’s sad to say that it was the least enjoyable. We were on the “Fluviois” ship, the second time we had been aboard this ship. It’s now unfortunately looking tired and in need of updating. The staff were lovely but the evening meals were not great and not a lot of them! After cycling all day it would have been nice to have a hearty meal but alas what we got was minimal. Most people on board felt the same. Obviously cooking for 40+ people in a small kitchen is a challenge but we have had much nicer food in the past. Breakfast however was plentiful (except things kept running out, such as fresh fruit, muesli etc and weren’t replaced for days) and there was ample food available to make up a packed lunch. We were all given a plastic bottle to fill with water from our bathrooms in the cabin. The cabins are small but functional, if you are organised and don’t take too much they are fine. However we only had 3 hangers in our wardrobe, not great when 2 women sharing a cabin wanting to hang clothes so they weren’t too creased in the evening. No entertainment in the evenings, which again is different to previous tours we have been on with this company. Cycling – we opted for the guided tour. Every day you are given a briefing of where we are going, places of interest and a list of numbers to follow and maps. Cycling in the Netherlands and Belgium is very easy following the number system. We had two guides. Jack & Stella. Jack could have been friendlier, but he was a good guide & knew his stuff. Unfortunately on the first day someone got left behind & no one realised, luckily she was able to make her own way by asking passers by & using great initiative caught us up. The routes were good, interesting and about the right sort of length. The hire bikes were ok, although there was a bit of a disaster on the last day when the handlebars broke on one of the bikes when we were still some distance from the ship. One of the guides then had to swap and negotiate cycling back with the dodgy handlebars. Well done to her. The bar bill needs to be paid at the end of the week. We were surprised to be told it was cash only. We also all needed to pay €30 cash extra for fuel supplements. Again, this has never happened on previous cruises. All in all though, it was an enjoyable week, if you enjoy exploring new places and are happy on a bike it’s a great way of seeing the country. Would I do this tour again? No, but I would do other tours with this company.

Small boat with crew of 7 and only 34 guests which made for an intimate group that got to know each other which was very pleasant. The Magnifique II was well appointed and the staff professional and friendly. Bike groups were well organized and all needs met.

My wife and I had a wonderful holiday on your Magnifique III… especially bike guides Wilfred, Corrie, Frank and the rest of the behind the scenes crew! Well done! Graham & Amber

Always room for improvement on food. Variety for breakfasts would be nicer. Dinners were delightful. We had a suite, would love a little more space around the bed. Stock sparkling water. Totally enjoyed the trip and will do it again.

I loved our trip from Brugges to Amsterdam! The over night towns were wonderful and the gps route and maps were easy to follow. We took an unguided tour but the briefings from tour guides, Arnold and Maria were very helpful. The staff was wonderful! We loved Nadja, Monica, Rabi and Joost. Very friendly and a great crew! We truly hope they will continue the unguided tours. This was my 3rd boat and bike and will not be the last! Thanks for the memories!

This trip far exceeded our expectations and is a tremendous value. The staff was so welcoming and attentive. They worked very hard to make this an outstanding vacation for everyone. We were always well prepared for the day ahead thanks to the evening briefings. A particular shout out to our biking guides Corry, Wilfred and Frank. They always had our safety and comfort in mind and were great sources of information about culture and history. Many nights they took us on a history and culture walk after dinner. The biking was in general easier than expected although getting used to the e-bike was a bit challenging. The food was delicious thanks to Chef Michael. The cabins very comfortable. I was in lower level cabin which was spacious (for a barge) and well appointed. We really had a great week.

We had a fabulous time on the boat and bike tour through Holland and Belgium. The boat was immaculate, the crew was fabulous, the food was incredible and the rides were amazing. Looking to book another trip!

Amsterdam to Bruges June 2022 After booking and waiting 1115 days (due to Covid) for the trip, the boat ‘Magnifique 111’ says it all !! The Captain Gert Jan and crew Ingeborg, Elxe-Mieke and Albert were awesome. The tour leaders Peter, Corrie and Wilfred were 1st class, knowledgeable, fun and well organized. Felt safe on all of the rides. Stops for pee breaks, pictures, lunch and drinks were all about right. It was a ‘Premium’ tour and Chef Dick’s food definitely was, breakfast, lunch and supper! . Booking another tour for 2023. We felt taken care of. A trip of a life time. Ron & Donna