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Amazing tours by bike and boat: discover, be active, relax and enjoy. Discover a unique combination of cycling and cruising. More than 70 bike and barge trips in 15 European countries, March through October
Boat Bike Tours
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Aambeeldstraat 20, 1021 KB, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- +31 (0)20 7235 400
- info@boatbiketours.com
- boatbiketours.com
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The boat was wonderful
The boat was wonderful: great food, comfortable rooms and very attentive staff. The biking guides were knowledgeable and safety conscious. In spite of rain and wind, the biking was perfect with so many wonderful sites (rivers, canals, agriculture and livestock).
The Rhine and Moselle: Koblenz
The 8 day tour was absolutely fantastic. The company made it such a great experience, and the food was amazing. A special shoutout to Carla and Lenika, who were incredible at adapting to last-minute weather changes. Their ability to pivot so smoothly made the whole experience feel effortless and really enjoyable.
A wonderful experience
A wonderful experience. We really enjoyed the entire bike and barge experience. Service was great. Staff was so courteous. Bike routes well thought out and food was solid.
Wonderful tour through Germany
The boat was very nice.
The tour was excellent, as were the guides and staff. They really went above and beyond to show us a great time!
The only thing I would change is the restriction on coffee and tea. I suggest that you put a machine onboard and simply add the cost to the tour instead of trying to sell bracelets which only get you a cup of tea after 2 pm. The bracelets left a sour taste in our mouth when it could have been handled much differently.
The trip was amazing
The trip was amazing. The staff was awesome. The guides Erik and Jens were great!! Very informative, flexible, friendly and helpful. Loved the entire trip!
Love Bike and Boat on VIVIENNE
Crew, Leslie, food, everything was great. One upbeat piece of feedback is to pick up the tempo a little during the afternoon music in the bar. Too much baroque was making people doze. As you can tell from the demographic we experienced some the best music ever.
A wonderful trip / vacation along…
A wonderful trip / vacation along Danube. Positive 4/5 review. Pre planning was a little confusing with several (??) contacts, however we got it done. Once there, the organization and staff were top. Fun, invigorating and scenic tour on bikes.
Great staff, ship, food and itinerary
All the staff were professional, friendly and capable. The ship was comfortable, the food delicious and the Mosel River route was most enjoyable
Crew was great, a very worthwhile travel experience!
Crew was great, food was good, boat was fun and mostly comfortable. It was a fun and rewarding experience!
Great routes for the bikes
Great routes for the bikes, good guiding, bikes in good shape. Good food (but not as superb as the same trip I did with boat/bike three years ago) Omar was fantastic--worked hard, really took care of us well. Was very personable and at the same time professional. My mattress (cabin #1, the bed against the hull) needs to be replaced--it is sagging quite a bit.
A fantastic Boat and Bike Trip we would highly recommend
The boat and our cabin were clean, spacious and pleasant. The food was excellent and the service friendly and professional. The guides were well organized, knowledgeable and friendly.
Exceptional week of biking and boating in the Southern Holland route
The ship staff and bike leaders were terrific, as were the bike routes chosen for us to ride through towns and cities including an UNESCO site and National Park trails. The walking tour of Rotterdam was a plus. The cabin rooms were comfortable, with hospitality tidying up each day while we we out riding.
Best trip ever!
Small number of co-travelers (30) so I got to know most everyone. The staff was great - helpful, friendly. The guides were informative and helped me get the most out of the trip. Great balance between enjoying the rural scenery and the rich history at the city stops. My husband and I were actually emotional the day we disembarked because it was such a meaningful experience for us.
Amazing trip
Amazing trip! We were in the magnifique II and this trip exceeded our expectations in every way! The guides, Pieter and Hans, were knowledgeable, kind, and professional. The routes we travelled took us through quaint towns and paths we wouldn't have ever seen by car: peaceful farms, beautiful woods, lovely water and historic small towns. But were able to see larger cities as well: Bruges, Antwerp and Amsterdam. The guides educated us on the historical significance of these places. The food was outstanding! Liam fixed us amazing gourmet meals every night, way above what we were expecting. We loved watching the crew work together; there were nights when both the captain and the first mate were helping in the kitchen. The bikes worked well. Was a perfect trip, highly recommend for people who want an active vacation where they want to see not only important sites but also be in small towns with regular people.
The scenery was amazing
The scenery was amazing. The route chosen was great. The crew were attentive, helpful and friendly. The food was amazing.
Varied and interesting tour
Our tour guide worked very hard to ensure we were all fully briefed on each day's route and timetable. The routes were varied and interesting and just the right length. The onboard accommodation and catering were fine.
The Beautiful Danube
The ship was excellent, the views were fantastic, but the bike riding experience for the English speaking tourists was very average.
Good experience despite the rain
Everything was well organized. Our tour guide was very thorough and helpful. My e-bike was not working and replacement was readily. Food and accommodations were good. One evening we had entertainment on board, which was a lot of fun.
We endured a few days of rain on our tour, we had rain jackets, but still got very soaked, including our shoes.
No opportunity to dry things out, so dress accordingly or take extras with. That was the only negative we experienced.
16 “canaries” 🇨🇦 aboard the Elizabeth
We sailed aboard the Elizabeth with a group of 16 Canadian friends, and quickly made friends with the remaining 4 German passengers. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. It was a unique and fun experience to assist the crew with the sails. The crew were fantastic! Max, the Chef kept us well fed, and shared his knowledge about the ship, and sailing, as well as his knowledge of the areas we visited. Susanna was a warm, attentive and friendly hostess, who made us feel well cared for. Ryan was more shy, but demonstrated for us some of the skills he is learning in his role. Alwyn was an engaging and colorful Schipper who demonstrated his experience in sailing, knowledge of the country, and…dancing! The weather was somewhat disappointing (rain), but didn’t dampen the overall experience, which we will remember fondly for a long time!
Loved the trip!!
I thoroughly enjoyed biking through the countryside, our fabulous tour guides, and delicious meals. It was all I had expected and hoped for. There was initially some confusion about where to be to start the tour, and information from emails and the webpage did not match. The only other disappointment I had was having enough time to explore some of the towns along the way. By the end of the tour I was bowing out of planned activities so I could look around longer.
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