Reviews

Fabulous trip that exceeded my expectations. The staff was attentive and fun. The food was consistently excellent and well presented. Drinks were reasonably priced and there were always snacks. Rooms were comfortable and storage space plentiful considering the small space. Each evening you’re given an overview of what to expect the next day. The landscape was as delightful as I could imagine. The riding pace was a bit slow, so good for most levels, but too tedious for a serious biker. Some guides point out more than others as you ride.

The crew was fabulous! The guides made sure we were safe and well supported every step of the way. The food was excellent, and the Magnifique IV was luxurious in all respects. It was an exceptional trip!

After the terrific success of our 5 day Tulip Tour this spring, we naturally had high expectations for this eight day trip from Amsterdam to Brugges. Without a doubt those expectations were matched, and even exceeded a little! We were on the same boat as we were in April, and it is still as lovely as it was. We were very excited to see that our chef, John, from our previous trip was also on board. He recognized us immediately and gave us exceptionally warm welcomes. The rest of the crew were terrific, and our guides Hans and Wilfred were outstanding. On several occasions they modified what the cycling plan for the day was based on road conditions/closures, and weather. They made the right call every time! We appreciate the fact that they can exercise their discretion in this manner. These vacations are exceptionally good value, and we felt that we were more than just tourists, because we became a part of the every day lives of the people and places we saw. I would much rather cycle beside and through the farms, fields, and villages, then look at them from the deck of a passing boat. Now to figure out which one we’re going to do next!

Wonderful trip based on: appropriate length of rides each day, great guides who made stops & explained the area, wonderful boat crew who were friendly & helpful, great food & drink. The barge was excellent: clean & comfortable. We loved it!

This tour exceeded our expectations. All the crew were fantastic including the guides, the captain, the cooks and the bar staff. The food was amazing but the portions were way too big! Guides did a great job providing historical information on the sites.

Exceptional experience on Magnifique IV — the crew of Captain Henk/Hank, Guides Tom and Ronald, Chef John and crew members Albert, Deneek and Alexandria with A+/Top Notch. Loved the food prepared by Chef John and the cycling experiences. Highly recommend!

I really enjoyed my bike and barge tour. The entire staff works so hard and goes above and beyond. The chef prepared wonderful meals and snacks. My only negative I wish the blankets for the beds were a lighter weight

The staff was fantastic. Great bikes and guides ( very professional). Meals were just ok at times, most were fine. It would have been nice to have spent more time in the little towns along the way.

Absolutely a fantastic vacation!

Thoroughly enjoyed our boat/bike experience. Corrie and Arnie were wonderful guides, friendly, yet professional and safety conscious. We sailed on the Magnifique IV which was lovely. Chef Michael prepared tasty meals and snacks. Would gladly recommend this tour as the cycling is easy enough for anyone.