Reviews

The entire boat bike experience far exceeded our expectations. The accomodations were , for a small river boat, excellant. The food was very good. The staff were all very engaging, entertaining, and professional. The cycling route was amazing , made only better by our guide, Jaak, who knew all the interesting places to visit enroute. A few tips for anyone coming from North America……1) bring your own face ( wash ) cloths , as they are not widely used in Europe…….2) book early , as there are only a limited number of the double bed rooms…..3) plan to extend your trip by staying a few days in both Bruges and Amsterdam

Our trip occurred in late June and the blooms were fantastic. The staff on the boat were excellent. Our guide was very knowledgeable and kept the group on track which was a challenge given the varying degree of biking skills. It was a great way to see the countries. The only complaints would be the bike seats were standardized and there was no opportunity to change to a more appropriate fit. As well, they were not able to supply a helmet that fit properly so I rode without one. Also the internet service on the boat was very sketchy at best, almost not existent. Regardless of the above deficiencies it was an enjoyable experience and I would highly recommend it.

You’ll read many reviews lauding the beauty and the fun of the biking portion of the trip (ours included), so I will not repeat them here. What was VERY disappointing were major deficiencies on our barge, The Fluvius. Sanitary concerns: The 6 cabins on the lower deck area we occupied were plagued with 4 days of fouls smells that emanated from our toilets. Our guide occupied one of the rooms and he called the toilets “volcanoes” because they bubbled loudly and off-gassed all day and night. One day we returned to our bathroom to find toilet waste splattered all over our sink (as it bubbled up from the sink drain pipe). Absolutely disgusting! We had to use a shared bath on the upper deck for washing and tooth brushing for the remainder of the trip due to to risk of infection/sickness. Inadequate ventilation and air conditioning: The cabin air conditioner didn’t work properly for 1-2 days. Even more aggravating was the intolerable high heat level in the dining room during 3 consecutive dinners. All of the guests were sweating profusely – really. WiFi – this isn’t 1990 so why did all 42 guests have to endure virtually non-functioning wifi? It was beyond slow (anyone remember dial-up modems?). Some days it simply was down. They brought a tech on board over 2 days to fix it and when he left it was even worse. The staff was fully aware of this and even had me go onto a sister barge to use their network one day. As mentioned, the biking was fabulous. The staff were stellar and the food and drink were fine. Our very strong suggestion is to use Boat Bike Tours but to NOT travel on the Fluvius, but rather, another vessel.

Great ride, organisation, boat/barge. Ship’s crew and Guides took it over the top. Weather cooperated making for a good adventure.

Only one word : Excellent

Everything was more than we have expected,The boat,clean and tidy,the crew very helpful and sympathetic,Gus,the main guide,was excellent,with patience with our group,also Steven. Not only we enjoyed the biking,but also the sailing and the visit to the cities or towns we crossed during the trip. I recommend this tour to everybody

Excellent in all regards.

A great adventure for a reasonable cost! The crew of the Fluvuis was delightful, the food was surprisingly upscale, the accommodations were nicer than the photos, most of the bikes were brand new and perfectly adequate, the routes were engaging. The group pace was slow for us so we cycled on our own, following the routes, and had no problems. Hardcore cyclists take note – this is a slow, easy ride. Be prepared for cruiser bikes, 10 miles per hour, lots of stops, no inclines.

We had an amazing trip aboard the Fluvius. Onboard we were very well taken care of by the captain and crew. The food was delicious and the amenities were exceptional. Our bike excursions through the countryside were very picturesque and our knowledgeable tour guides gave additional historical perspectives that were educational and interesting. We also received nightly tours of the city which were very informative. All in all, we would highly recommend this trip to anyone who is looking for a biking vacation. The only unfortunate aspect is that the WIFI was not operable during the course of the trip which limited our research of looking up additional historical facts.

I never knew a boat/bike trip like this existed. My sister and brother in law suggested since we both love bike riding. It was a great time. We traveled in the first of May and the weather was not the best. We had cool and rainy days. But the whole crew and all the other passengers made the best of everything and we had some wonderful bike rides. The countrysides, canals, windmills and UNESCO sites were memorable.