Reviews

We didn’t know what to expect. What we had was a great trip to Friesland. Lena Maria had large cabins, where we were very comfortable all week. Up top, places where you can gather for meals, and meet passengers from around the world. The unusual weather (rain) had Captain Eelke adjust to our starting location, and ride maps, daily. The GPS app was accurate and easy. Food was great, and as a vegetarian, it was some of the best I’ve had! Ample snacks and desserts made sure we were ready to go riding, every day. If you’ve never seen a boat, sail through a cornfield, while riding a bike past a windmill, well…. here’s your chance. Thankyou Eelke, Monique, Reuben, and Glenn.

The bike guides were kind, energetic and knowledgeable. I felt safe in their hands. The boat staff were friendly and made my stay comfortable. Boating and biking is a fabulous and relaxing way to see Croatia. They made sure we had plenty of swim stops which I looked forward to. The only thing that upset me is the overuse and reliance on water bottles. Environmentally, shame on the company for not giving us a reusable bottle at the start. It could have their name on it and would be great for advertising, and a wonderful souvenir for passengers.They could fill up coolers to refill the bottles instead of plastic throwaways that will end up in the ocean that our boat sails in.

The boat/bike tour aboard the Magellan was a very special trip! The crew and staff work hard to make it safe and enjoyable. I gave it a 4 star rating due to two factors. 1) While the meals were adequate, I felt more effort could be given to giving options on the breakfast buffet and changing it up a bit. The same breakfast every morning was boring. Also, at other meals, there were no choices such as meat/fish/veggie unless you pre-selected a special menu for the week. I would have preferred choices as with the hot weather, some of the meals were very heavy. 2) The bike rides were on more major roads than I was comfortable with. A great deal of energy was devoted to just staying safe as opposed to relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Lovely boat very comfortable. Friendly staff and delicious meals. I fractured my ankle on a ride and had to spend 2 days on the boat. Staff were helpful and caring . Guides also excellent.

The tour was very well organized. There was no planning needed. The food was fantastic! The captain and the rest of the crew were super friendly and fun. Thank you to the tour guides…so professional!! We are hoping to participate in another tour. We loved it!

Fun Bike Trip with a good mix between culture, nature, and very friendly Dutch people.

We had a fabulous time. From the biking to the stops along the routes to the nightly city walks and to the fantastic food, there was almost nothing that could have been done better. The staff and crew were courteous, attentive, professional and made us feel special. Dinners weren’t just meals, they were experiences. And getting to know the other passengers was awesome. A great value and we will be back to explore other places with Boat Bike tours.

The Boat and Bike program from Cochem to Metz exceeded our expectations. The crew was exceptional in providing personal service and attention to detail in all aspects of the program: the excellent food and gracious dining experience, the attention to cabin cleaning and creating a comfortable and clean environment throughout the boat, and just the helpful attitude whenever we had questions or needed anything. Our host, Anna, was on her first Boat and Bike trip as staff and was fabulous – she was always keeping an eye on everyone’s needs at meals and was always available at the bar; she also worked very well with our boat captain, cook and the rest of the crew. Emma, assisting Anna with housekeeping, was also gracious and attentive and did a super job cleaning and sprucing up our cabin while we were out riding during the day. In fact, the entire staff worked great together as a team! Out trip leaders Marianne and Hans were competent in all facets of the cycling experience and guiding us through the daily itinerary. I was impressed with their knowledge of the history, culture and key sites of interest in each of the places we visited along the journey. Marianne was especially outstanding in this regard. I would enthusiastically recommend each of them to prospective participants. A couple of recommendations: #1: Include during the orientation at the beginning of the trip an introductory exercise: Ask each person to state their name and where they are from. Keep it simple and quick. This should take no more than 10-12 minutes for a group of 32. Then ask the group at large if any have been on a previous Boat and Bike program and where it took place. This will allow newbies to know whom they might approach with questions or for information. #2: Don’t allow cyclists to ride across bridges on sidewalks at or above the street level while facing opposing vehicle traffic. There were two occasions when this occurred and I didn’t feel that this was sound safety protocol. Also, more explanation of what to expect at roundabouts, how to navigate them and who has right of way would have been helpful. In summary, we had a great experience with this high-quality company and will have wonderful memories for years to come. Thank you!

The tour guides and boat staff were great. However, the boat was very understaffed. Some evenings it took almost two hours to receive dinner. Every night except the very last night they served the same side of the dining room first, meaning our side (English speaking side) had a long wait even to get a glass of wine. The food could definitely have been better, especially for non-red meat eating guests. The dining area and lounge were both very warm, despite the air being pretty cool out. Is there no air conditioning. Despite that, the boat was nice, especially our cabin.

The choice of trail we rode our bikes on was Amsterdam to Bruges..So beautiful, easy to ride along flat land..My ebike made it even better.. The dining/bar staff were very professional. The tour guides Hugo/Anja were absolutely wonderful. The rooms need a face lift..My bed was very comfortable