Reviews

We had a great week in Northern Holland with boat bike tours. The room was necessarily small but comfortable, bikes were well-maintained and the food was good and plentiful.

We had a great trip. Weather was good so that was a plus. Beautiful way to see the countryside. Our first time doing a bike tour and we definitely want to do it again. We did get messed up a few times on our route but just asked people and found our way. Everything was above my expectations. The bikes were great, rooms were small but well laid out and the food was delicious. The only thing I would say there could have been a little more variety for breakfast and made up lunches. It was the same for the week and a change up in the eggs every second day. But in saying that we did not mind it and did not go hungry! I would definitely recommend to do this tour.

Just home from 2 weeks in Holland with Boat Bike Tours. First week on De Amsterdam for the southern tour. Second week on De Holland for the northern tour. Loved both! Both boats are well appointed. The staff were great. They are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. The food was excellent as well. Loved both tours for different reasons. Couldn’t pick a favourite between them. Do be prepared for some winds though especially in the north!

A fantastic one week boat and bike cruise and cycling in Northern Holland. Delivering everything that was promised in the the brochure/website. The staff were a pleasure, professional, helpful and courteous at all times. The boat was in excellent condition having just come out of a total refurbishment. The bikes brand new and in excellent condition and no problems experienced the entire week Food was good and with a nice variation from meal to meal. There are some quirks that potential guests should prepare for. 1. The cabins are small by the standard of any hotel room. They are however more than adequate, have everything required and are very comfortable. The size shouldn’t bother by the end of the week wou will adapt. 2. The bikes are robust Dutch cruising bikes. Designed and built for cruising around the villages and towns of Holland. If you are an active cyclist don’t bring your own lightweight performance bike, use the heavy provided bike and enjoy the scenery, taking your time and ride at a slower pace. Just get used to very different handing and perfor 3. Dinner is served at 18:00 earlier that many people are used to. It does allow for time to be spent after dinner for briefing on the next day or going walk about in the local town

everything was great and planning on doing another trip next year

Very nice, good organisation ! The diner will be apprecied à 19pm in place of 18 pm.

Excellent! We loved everything about the trip.

Everything about our boat-bake tour was superlative. The Netherlands is designed for bicycling, and our barge crew made it easy for us to enjoy every moment. We got daily recommendations that offered several alternate bike routes. We were free to explore and to see the countryside on our own — without having to drag our things around. Meals were ready for us when we got back to the barge by 6, and our cozy little cabin was clean and comfortable.

The de Holland is lovely and freshly renovated. The staff are friendly and go out of their way to please. The food was wonderful, exceeding our expectations. The cycling was also beyond our expectations, with great routes and maps. Margerite was a very good guide, but the unexpected bonus was having Fred along as a guest. He was very kind to accompany the English speaking group on his own holiday, and is an outstanding guide.

Great trip! Loved the new renovations! Great food, lovely staff. The only thing I’d suggest is the ability to turn down the lights at night. The pot lights in the ceiling were quite bright at night…I pulled out a sleeping mask.