Reviews

Every one was really helpful. And the views were fantastic. Enjoyed the whole trip.

Boat Bike Tours exceeded my expectations! We had a very comfortable room with plenty of space, and in-room bath, storage, and a television for our week’s voyage. The food was outstanding- breakfast was full of choices and we made our own lunches and dinner was surprising inventive and delicious. Wait staff were great. The tour leaders on our tour, Peter Verstraeten and Janneke Reitberg, were simply lovely people. We had many conversations with each of them and I felt totally supported on rides. I also felt that the others on the crew were very welcoming and nice. The bike tech woman Nicolette was a delight! ( I didn’t get her last name) I’ve already recommended to at least 10 people to take your tours because we had such a nice time on the boat and on the bicycle rides. Holland is a beautiful country and I hope we can return again to either Holland or any of the other countries that you do tours in because now I believe this is the way to travel! Having your own floating hotel with all the amenities added to seeing the places up close and personal on a bicycle. Doesn’t get any better than that.

A great introduction to bike tripping for the new or reluctant cyclist. Ship was comfortable and clean with basic but not posh amenities. Food was good, not great, with little variety at breakfast . This trip was not about the food or entertainment, however. It was about bike touring the Dutch countyside. Bikes were of good quality, nearly new, with comfy seats. Routes were well planned, with options for shorter rides as needed. Pre tour briefings were very helpful if a bit confusing at times. Tips and tour highlights were greatly appreciated. Aside from so so breakfast, only downside to ship was smokers in pretty much every outdoor area, making deck impossible to enjoy. Staff should set up a clearly marked smoking zone at the back of the top deck.

Ride with GPS was not explained to us for easier navigation. Breakfast should be earlier (eg 6.30am to 8.30 am) to give us more time to enjoy. Time too short. >100 people queuing for food (to eat and to pack for lunch) at the same time due to short time for breakfast. Above improvements will make the tour prefect. Overall, we love the trip and the program. Good tour leaders.

I enjoyed my week with Boat and Bike Tours. The accommodation was reasonably comfortable and the meals were good. The staff were friendly and could communicate well in English if you don’t speak other lanugages. The bikes for the tour were super! Very upright and comfortable and they shifted easily. Effortless biking. Most of the maps were clearly laid out and ride with gps is supposed to be a great bonus – I didn’t use it. Riding in some of the cities was a bit frustrating for me. Tour leaders provided good information and were very approachable.

The tour guides and the staff of the boat were very friendly and helpful. They made the experience a positive. Some of the map directions were a bit of a challenge, however that was part of the experience. With limited biking experience some of the city biking areas were challenging as well, however, we certainly enjoyed the overall experience.

Great biking. Food was good. Staff very good

Fantastic week with great staff, good routes and awesome food

I enjoyed all the sights and sight seeing. The physical exercise was wonderful and the barge experience was an adventure too. It was nice get close to the country we were visiting. A special thanks to Marja and Peter for their help when I lost the pannier off my bike. I really appreciated it.

My wife and I had a wonderful adventure aboard the De Amsterdam and abroad riding the country side and touring the many cities and towns. The service, crew and food on the boat were very good. You push yourself as hard or as easy as you need to, and you make it what you want. (GPS is helpful if you ride off by yourself or the e-bike if you want assisted riding). Peter and Janekka, who were the guides, were wonderful hosts. Thank you.