South Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & boat through Holland’s most popular villages & cities into the heart of the country
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- Length8 days
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Overview
This bike tour in Southern Holland takes you along beautiful paths through Holland's most scenic rural region
This tour also visits the prestigious and historic towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Scheveningen, The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Not only will you get the chance to visit these famous Dutch cities, but you will also uncover another side of Holland as you cycle through the country’s “Green Heart”. It is here that you will see a wonderful Dutch landscape of water, meadows, grazing cows, windmills, and picturesque farms.
Please note that several boats undertake this route, so the highlights will vary. Take a look at the detailed itineraries below for the specific day-to-day itinerary of your preferred vessel.
Highlights
- Amsterdam!
- Haarlem, Leiden & Delft
- The Hague
- Windmills of Kinderdijk
- Gouda, city of cheese
- Dunes and beaches
- International port of Rotterdam
Be sure to check out all of our Bike & Boat tours in Holland.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather, last-minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges. Each boat has a slightly different itinerary as well as what is included and not included.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam – Breukelen | Breukelen – Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht – Rotterdam
Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| | Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
Day 8: DepartureOn days that two distances are provided, you can choose between the longer and shorter route.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in begin at 2 PM and completed by 5 PM. It is possible for you to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 however, cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. While you are in Amsterdam make sure you take the opportunity to do some shopping, visit a museum, or enjoy a canal tour (reduced price tickets available on board, until 10 PM). A canal tour is a unique way to see the capital of Holland from a different perspective. Your first night on board will be spent in Amsterdam, so you will have plenty of time to explore the city.Day 2: During breakfast: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht - Rotterdam
During breakfast, the boat will cruise to Breukelen. Following the distribution of bicycles, your first day of cycling is along the beautiful and winding river Vecht with its enchanting background of imposing castles, country houses, and quaint tearooms. There is simply no better way to start a bike tour. You will follow the Vecht into the center of Utrecht where you will have the opportunity to explore the Dom Cathedral tower and the beautiful center of the old village. In the afternoon you will continue by ship from Utrecht to Rotterdam, your destination for the day. In the evening enjoy a short city walking tour.Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
You will cycle today via the "jenever" city of Schiedam (jenever is a traditional Dutch gin) and through the Delfland area to Delft which is famous, of course, for its blue earthenware. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges, and alleys. For many guests, a visit to the Delftware factories of “Royal Delft” is one of the highlights of the tour. Afterward, you will cycle back to Rotterdam. In the evening, enjoy a short walk around the city of Rotterdam.Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Today you can cycle the first part or the “waterbus” will take you and your bicycle to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk (UNESCO cultural heritage, with its impressive row of 19 large windmills). You then have the choice between a longer bike tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese city of Gouda and a short bike tour through the Alblasserwaard. Both tours end in the “silver city” of Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith.Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Today you will cycle from Schoonhoven through the beautiful “Green Heart” of Holland via Oudewater (visit the Witches Weigh House) to Utrecht. Near Oudewater you can visit a traditional cheese farm where you can also buy delicious farm-made Gouda cheese. In the late afternoon, the barge will cruise from Utrecht to Haarlem, your destination for the night.Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Today you can choose from 2 bike tours. Both tours take you through the beautiful Kennemer dunes, a national park where you can spot several bird species, Scottish Highland cows and Shetland ponies. After a visit to the seaside resorts Bloemendaal and Zandvoort, you cycle through the forests and the center of Haarlem back to the ship. The longer cycling tour leads to the largest steam engine of the world, the Cruquius pumping station and back to Haarlem. During dinner, your ship will cruise to Zaandam.*Departure dates between April 6 and May 11: On Thursday you have the opportunity to visit the world famous Tulip exhibition park “Keukenhof” in Lisse (by bicycle or public transport; transfers/tickets/entrance fee not included).
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
From Zaandam, your final day of cycling will take you to the open-air museum ‘Zaanse Schans’ with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. After exploring the museum continue to cycle through the recreational area of Twiske to Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal tour on the first day, you will have the opportunity to do so today.Day 8: Disembarkation in Amsterdam
Disembarkation by 9:30 am. End of your trip.Parts in italics above will be covered by the ship.
Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Day 8: End of tourDay 1: Rotterdam
Arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at 4:00 pm. Rotterdam is a city with many faces. It is an important port city, classy shopping city, and hip artists’ city, but most important, it is a city of architecture. Many say that Rotterdam is one of the most interesting cities in Europe.Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
You cycle along the waterfront via Krimpen aan den IJssel to Kinderdijk, the site of the most famous group of windmills in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th century, the 19 well-preserved mills have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. You continue through the polder area of the Albwasserwaard to reach Dordrecht, Holland`s oldest city, granted a town charter in 1220. Many well-preserved buildings dating from this time remain. The city`s rich history and the marvelous historic port area will enchant you.Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
After a short ferry ride, you reach the beautiful De Biesbosch National Park, where several rivers come together to form a fresh-water delta of approximately 8,000 hectares. It is a wonderful place to bike. You may also enjoy canoeing through the labyrinth of rivers and creeks. The park is also very special for bird enthusiasts, due to the many kinds of waterfowl that forage here. You continue your tour through the Rhine-Delta area, crossing over to Gorichem by water taxi. Do not miss out on the picturesque Old Town of this small but charming city.Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today an interesting and varied tour awaits. From Gorinchem, you cycle via Leerdam, famous for Leerdammer cheese into the fortified city of Vianen. You can stop for a short break in one of the numerous street cafes. You then take the ferry to cross the Lek and cycle to Vreeswijk with its narrow lanes and then to the little town of Nieuwegein. You could take a short side trip to Fort Jutphaas, hidden in a green oasis in Nieuwegein. The day's destination is Utrecht, considered the heart of Holland, and once the most important city in Holland. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center.Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Take some time to explore the beautiful town of Utrecht, before getting back on your bike. You cycle through the beautiful polder landscape via Oudewater, with its famous Witches` Weigh House museum. The history of weigh houses is sometimes tragic. Generally used as a central site where people could come to weigh their crops and livestock, many have a dark side. Witches were thought to be light enough to float on water so the accused was put on a weigh house scale to see the results. They were generally rigged and countless innocents burned or drowned thanks to the superstitious test. (None of the so-called witches ever weighed here at Oudewater was sentenced). The day's destination is Schoonhoven, the Silver City of the Netherlands, with its typical Dutch Old Town.Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Schoonhoven, you cycle at a leisure pace to the city of Gouda, famous for its cheese. When the weather is fine, you may take a detour for a refreshing bath in Lake Reeuwijkse Plassen. Today’s destination is Rotterdam.Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Today you will have two options for today’s cycling tour, the first one will lead you to Delft and the second directly to the governmental seat of Den Haag, to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheveningen, and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (fare not included € 15 p.p. Rush hour travel from 4:30 pm to 6 pm is not possible.)If you are booking a March, April, or early May tour date, you could use this day to visit the Keukenhof. You can purchase tickets online and the onboard tour guide will assist you in planning the trip via public transportation which will include train, bus, and taxi.
Day 8: Rotterdam
Official end of tour. Check out by 9 am.Depending on the official authorities responsible for the distribution of moorings, Vianen can also be used as an alternative for Schoonhoven. Then the itinerary on Day 5 would be as follows: Utrecht – Vianen, cycle tour approx. 45 – 55 km and on Day 6: Vianen – Gouda – Rotterdam, cycle tour approx. 59 km. Final decision approx. spring 2024.
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Day 1: Amsterdam, boarding begins at 1 pm and must be completed by 2:00 pm! Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Delft
Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering, 25 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam, boarding, complete by 2:00 pm; Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
After arriving onboard the ship, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. Check-in begins at 1 pm. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers. The first part of the tour will take you by boat to Spaarndam, known as the village of Hansje Brinker, and from here take an easy bike ride into the beautiful city of Haarlem. You must be very prompt in boarding as the boat will depart the mooring shortly after 2 pm.
Back on board, the program for the next day and the rest of the week will be explained to you as you enjoy a lovely dinner.
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today starts with a short tour by bicycle to the center of Haarlem, where you can see some of the city's typical almshouses. Upon departure from Haarlem, you may cycle to the 'Cruquiusgemaal' (Cruquius Pumping Station), one of the three steam-powered pumping stations that drained the Haarlemmer Lake between 1849 and 1852. Now a museum, it gives you an excellent idea of the Dutch 'battle against the water'. During the summer months, cycle through the dunes to the beach.
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
You leave the city and cycle South along the Vliet canal. In Voorschoten you turn westwards towards the coastline. At 'Wassenaarse Slag' you can take a break on the beach.
The Wassenaarse Slag is an entrance to the beach near the Dutch town of Wassenaar. The coastline is over 8 km long.
The route to Delft takes you along the water once again. The old center is a well-preserved medieval city with canals, a magnificent town hall, and a royal tomb in the Nieuwe Kerk. It is well worth a visit.
Day 4: Delft
Today you can enjoy the day at your leisure. You can stay in Delft and discover the old center, visit The Hague by public transport, or go to Rotterdam by bike.
Delft
Delft is a beautiful town to wander through and learn more about the famous Dutch painter, Vermeer at the Vermeer Center or visit the Nieuwe Kerk. When the weather is clear the view from the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is spectacular. A large part of the Southern Tour can be seen from here!
The Hague
The city of The Hague has wide avenues, parks, and stately mansions. Possible visits are Peace Palace (housing the International Court of Justice), the 'Binnenhof' with the 13th-century 'Ridderzaal' (Knights' Hall), seat of the Dutch Government and Parliament. Every third Tuesday of September the Queen's Speech is delivered in the Ridderzaal. The Mauritshuis, a former palace, is now a famous museum with paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens. It also houses 'Panorama Mesdag', the largest panoramic, circular painting in the world, depicting 19th-century Scheveningen. Of the many royal palaces in The Hague, only a few are still operational. You may see the Noordeinde Palace and the Huis ten Bosch Palace.
Rotterdam
This bustling city has many architectural highlights, some interesting museums, and is the main port of Holland. Skyscrapers stand in the scaffolds and rise steadily towards the stars. On the Maas River, Erasmus Bridge is the gateway to the Kop van Zuid district. The modern architecture makes up what is known as ‘Manhattan on the Maas’. Here you can find the New Orleans and the Maastoren, the highest residential tower and the highest office building in the Netherlands. With so much of the city changing on a daily basis, it is internationally known as a city of architecture. The city also offers historical significance and some interesting museums such as the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, where you can find Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali, and Dutch Design.Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 32 mi. (40 km)
The first part of today's route will be sailing through the center of Rotterdam, thus giving you the best view of the modern architecture of this city. Your cycling day starts in Kinderdijk and will take you through the Alblasserwaard,
situated in between rivers and showcasing a variety of scenery, featuring water and meadows. The many inundations and the slowly sinking surface made water management essential in this fenland. Canals and ditches were dug and windmills were constructed; of the latter, nineteen remain today. After a visit to one of the mills, you will continue by bike, ending in Gouda. The city of ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a real old Dutch town with a virtually intact town centerDay 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering*, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Gouda you will continue your tour over country roads, banks and channels through the Green Heart and polders to Oude Wetering, a sleepy village between the lakes of Braasemmermeer and Westeinderplannen. On the way you pass the wetlands of Reeuwijkse Plassen north of Gouda and will ride through typical Dutch countryside with many waterways, green pastures and of course some windmills.*Please be aware that sometimes the boat will need to dock in Uithoorn due to docking availability. In this case, the itinerary will change slightly.
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will first ride to the village of Uithoorn The name De Uithoorn (or also De Uythoorn) was used at the end of the Middle Ages for the location of the lower courts of the deanery of Saint John. The village was formed around its courthouse. People depended on agriculture and animal husbandry. Agriculture became increasingly more difficult due to the steady soil subsidence. From circa 1600 on, peat extraction became important and resulted in the formation of large ponds, which in turn would be made into polders later on. Circa 1885, several fortifications were built around Oude Wetering and Uithoorn as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 135 km long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam. From Uithoorn you start your ride into Amsterdam. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel.Enter Amsterdam following the Amstel River. The extensive network of bicycle paths ensures a relatively easy way back into the city, showing you some remarkable sites in the center. Then it is time to say goodbye to your bike. Before the farewell dinner you may want to go for a walk in town. At night there you may want to take a canal trip or go on a city walk through the centre of the city.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
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Boats & Bikes
There are several boats of different categories that do this tour, each with its own unique itinerary. Be sure to check out the boat page, what is included, and not included and pricing specific to your tour date.
- De Amsterdam
Deluxe Class Boat
The De Amsterdam, the former Lale Andersen, was built in 1991 but recently refurbished in 2017 and boasts both style and comfort. All 56 cabins on board are comfortably furnished and equipped with en-suite shower facilities, satellite TV, a safe, hairdryers, in-house telephone, and individually controlled air conditioning. Read More
- De Holland
Deluxe Class Boat
The former Angela Esmee, renamed now to De Holland, was completely renovated in winter 2017/2018. The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a maximum of 71 passengers. Read More
- Liza Marleen
Comfort Class Barge
The Liza Marleen is a lovely motor passenger barge that was built in 1998 and the cabins were completely renovated in 2016. This "robust" lady is ideally suited for trips on the wider waterways. It has a beautiful salon area and a spacious deck. Read More
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Stepping on board the Normandie, you are immediately aware of the inviting and informal ambiance on board. On the upper deck, you will find the accommodating light filled common area and bar, and on the main deck the comfortable restaurant. On the spacious sun deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, where you can sit with family and new friends and enjoy the passing scenery, the sun, and the conversation. This ship, like many of our vessels, requires a minimum number of… Read More
- Anna Antal
Standard Class Barge
The Anna Antal is the perfect vessel for those seeking an active bike and boat vacation providing comfortable accommodations and all the amenities that the the more luxurious vessels offer; great food, expert tour guides, hospitable crew, and fantastic cycling! Read More
- Wending
Standard Class Barge
The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a passenger motor barge in the early nineties and faithfully maintained since. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a fulfilling day of cycling. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary drink on the first evening & tour presentation
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board until 4 pm
- On board tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Printed tour information & maps for cycling (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks via “Ride With GPS” app
- Short city tours
- Discounts on entrance fees & excursions as mentioned in the program (Delftware factory, Kinderdijk, St. Jans Church, cheese farm in Oudewater, silversmith Schoonhoven, city hall Zaandam, & others
- Free wifi in the restaurant of the ship
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bike (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle - Chamonix) with hand brakes, gel saddles, frame lock, pannier bag, repair kit with pump, & biodegradable water bottle
- Carbon offset contribution
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board
- Cycling tour guide
- Road book (one per cabin)
- Minimum of three guided city walks
- Ferry fares
- Free wifi (limited) in the lounge & on deck. Surcharge applies for more than 100 MB
- Route information (2022 only)
- 24-speed touring bike equipped with pannier bag, water bottle, & lock
- Bike Protection (2024)
- Helmet
- GPS tracks on request (self-guided basis)
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet, light lunch on board for non-cyclists, packed lunch for cyclists, 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea in the afternoon
- Onboard tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Daily tour presentation
- Printed tour material including maps (one set per cabin)
- 7-speed unisex city touring bike with hand & pedal brake or pedal brake only. Please specify preference at the time of booking
- Pannier
- Bike Protection
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Normandie
What’s Not Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Cycling tour guide
- Ferry fares en routes
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Special diets (fee may apply)
- Helmets (available on request. Supplement applies. Reserve at time of booking)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Ferry fares en routes
- Waterbus fees
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets (bring own)
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Museum entrance fees (approximately €15 per tour)
- Electric bike. Available for a supplement. See pricing.
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Normandie
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Saturday departures
Season A: March 30, April 6, October 5 & October 12, 2024
Season B: April 13*, April 20, & September 28, 2024
Season C: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6*, July 13*, July 2*, July 27*, August 3*, August 10*, August 17, August 24*, August 31*, & September 7, 2024*Discounts available until April 30, 2024: April 13 departure (for reservations on or after January 29): €200 | July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 17, August 24 & August 31 departures (for reservations on or after March 13, 2024): €100
Season A Season B Season C Season D
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Season A: March 31 & April 7, 2024
Season B: October 6, 2024
Season C: April 21*, 2024
Season D: May 19, June 16, July 18, & August 11, 2024*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 333 £ 174 $ 299 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 823 ¥ 34144 Mex$ 3724 NZ$ 366 NOK 2403 zł 881 S$ 297 kr 2389 $ 219Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1465 £ 766 $ 1,314 € 880 kr 134907 ₪ 3621 ¥ 150233 Mex$ 16386 NZ$ 1609 NOK 10573 zł 3874 S$ 1308 kr 10512 $ 962 $ 1798 £ 940 $ 1,613 € 1080 kr 165568 ₪ 4444 ¥ 184377 Mex$ 20110 NZ$ 1975 NOK 12975 zł 4755 S$ 1605 kr 12902 $ 1,181 $ 1981 £ 1036 $ 1,777 € 1190 kr 182431 ₪ 4897 ¥ 203156 Mex$ 22158 NZ$ 2176 NOK 14297 zł 5239 S$ 1769 kr 14216 $ 1,301 $ 2148 £ 1123 $ 1,927 € 1290 kr 197762 ₪ 5308 ¥ 220228 Mex$ 24020 NZ$ 2359 NOK 15498 zł 5679 S$ 1917 kr 15410 $ 1,411 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2098 £ 1097 $ 1,882 € 1260 kr 193162 ₪ 5185 ¥ 215106 Mex$ 23462 NZ$ 2304 NOK 15138 zł 5547 S$ 1873 kr 15052 $ 1,378 $ 2597 £ 1358 $ 2,330 € 1560 kr 239154 ₪ 6419 ¥ 266322 Mex$ 29048 NZ$ 2853 NOK 18742 zł 6868 S$ 2319 kr 18636 $ 1,706 $ 2872 £ 1502 $ 2,576 € 1725 kr 264449 ₪ 7098 ¥ 294491 Mex$ 32120 NZ$ 3155 NOK 20725 zł 7594 S$ 2564 kr 20607 $ 1,886 $ 3122 £ 1632 $ 2,800 € 1875 kr 287444 ₪ 7715 ¥ 320099 Mex$ 34913 NZ$ 3429 NOK 22527 zł 8255 S$ 2787 kr 22399 $ 2,051 Twin/upper deck $ 1881 £ 984 $ 1,688 € 1130 kr 173233 ₪ 4650 ¥ 192913 Mex$ 21041 NZ$ 2066 NOK 13576 zł 4975 S$ 1680 kr 13499 $ 1,236 $ 2214 £ 1158 $ 1,986 € 1330 kr 203894 ₪ 5473 ¥ 227057 Mex$ 24765 NZ$ 2432 NOK 15979 zł 5855 S$ 1977 kr 15888 $ 1,455 $ 2397 £ 1254 $ 2,151 € 1440 kr 220757 ₪ 5925 ¥ 245836 Mex$ 26814 NZ$ 2633 NOK 17301 zł 6340 S$ 2140 kr 17202 $ 1,575 $ 2647 £ 1384 $ 2,375 € 1590 kr 243753 ₪ 6543 ¥ 271444 Mex$ 29607 NZ$ 2908 NOK 19103 zł 7000 S$ 2363 kr 18994 $ 1,739 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2722 £ 1423 $ 2,442 € 1635 kr 250651 ₪ 6728 ¥ 279126 Mex$ 30445 NZ$ 2990 NOK 19643 zł 7198 S$ 2430 kr 19532 $ 1,788 $ 3222 £ 1685 $ 2,890 € 1935 kr 296642 ₪ 7962 ¥ 330342 Mex$ 36031 NZ$ 3539 NOK 23248 zł 8519 S$ 2876 kr 23116 $ 2,116 $ 3496 £ 1828 $ 3,136 € 2100 kr 321937 ₪ 8641 ¥ 358511 Mex$ 39103 NZ$ 3840 NOK 25230 zł 9245 S$ 3121 kr 25087 $ 2,297 $ 3871 £ 2024 $ 3,472 € 2325 kr 356431 ₪ 9567 ¥ 396923 Mex$ 43293 NZ$ 4252 NOK 27933 zł 10236 S$ 3456 kr 27774 $ 2,543 Suite/upper deck $ 2298 £ 1201 $ 2,061 € 1380 kr 211559 ₪ 5678 ¥ 235593 Mex$ 25696 NZ$ 2524 NOK 16580 zł 6076 S$ 2051 kr 16485 $ 1,509 $ 2631 £ 1376 $ 2,360 € 1580 kr 242220 ₪ 6501 ¥ 269737 Mex$ 29420 NZ$ 2889 NOK 18983 zł 6956 S$ 2348 kr 18875 $ 1,728 $ 2814 £ 1471 $ 2,524 € 1690 kr 259083 ₪ 6954 ¥ 288516 Mex$ 31469 NZ$ 3091 NOK 20304 zł 7440 S$ 2512 kr 20189 $ 1,848 $ 3063 £ 1602 $ 2,748 € 1840 kr 282079 ₪ 7571 ¥ 314124 Mex$ 34262 NZ$ 3365 NOK 22106 zł 8101 S$ 2735 kr 21981 $ 2,012
Saturday departures
Season A: March 23*, March 30*, & October 5, 2024
Season B: April 6*, April 13*, September 21, September 28, 2024
Season C: April 20, April 27, September 7, September 14, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 31, 2024*50% discount offered on the cabin price for 2nd person in twin cabin or single supplement waived for 2 bed cabin for single-use.
Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/main deck $ 1354 £ 708 $ 1,214 € 813 kr 124636 ₪ 3345 ¥ 138795 Mex$ 15138 NZ$ 1487 NOK 9768 zł 3579 S$ 1208 kr 9712 $ 889 $ 1520 £ 795 $ 1,364 € 913 kr 139966 ₪ 3757 ¥ 155867 Mex$ 17001 NZ$ 1670 NOK 10969 zł 4020 S$ 1357 kr 10907 $ 998 $ 1687 £ 882 $ 1,513 € 1013 kr 155296 ₪ 4168 ¥ 172939 Mex$ 18863 NZ$ 1853 NOK 12170 zł 4460 S$ 1506 kr 12101 $ 1,108 $ 1936 £ 1013 $ 1,737 € 1163 kr 178292 ₪ 4786 ¥ 198547 Mex$ 21656 NZ$ 2127 NOK 13973 zł 5120 S$ 1729 kr 13893 $ 1,272 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1520 £ 795 $ 1,364 € 913 kr 139966 ₪ 3757 ¥ 155867 Mex$ 17001 NZ$ 1670 NOK 10969 zł 4020 S$ 1357 kr 10907 $ 998 $ 1687 £ 882 $ 1,513 € 1013 kr 155296 ₪ 4168 ¥ 172939 Mex$ 18863 NZ$ 1853 NOK 12170 zł 4460 S$ 1506 kr 12101 $ 1,108 $ 1853 £ 969 $ 1,662 € 1113 kr 170627 ₪ 4580 ¥ 190011 Mex$ 20725 NZ$ 2035 NOK 13372 zł 4900 S$ 1654 kr 13296 $ 1,217 $ 2103 £ 1100 $ 1,886 € 1263 kr 193622 ₪ 5197 ¥ 215619 Mex$ 23518 NZ$ 2310 NOK 15174 zł 5560 S$ 1877 kr 15088 $ 1,381 Twin/upper deck $ 1603 £ 838 $ 1,438 € 963 kr 147631 ₪ 3963 ¥ 164403 Mex$ 17932 NZ$ 1761 NOK 11570 zł 4240 S$ 1431 kr 11504 $ 1,053 $ 1770 £ 925 $ 1,588 € 1063 kr 162962 ₪ 4374 ¥ 181475 Mex$ 19794 NZ$ 1944 NOK 12771 zł 4680 S$ 1580 kr 12699 $ 1,163 $ 1936 £ 1013 $ 1,737 € 1163 kr 178292 ₪ 4786 ¥ 198547 Mex$ 21656 NZ$ 2127 NOK 13973 zł 5120 S$ 1729 kr 13893 $ 1,272 $ 2186 £ 1143 $ 1,961 € 1313 kr 201288 ₪ 5403 ¥ 224155 Mex$ 24449 NZ$ 2401 NOK 15775 zł 5781 S$ 1952 kr 15685 $ 1,436 Single/upper deck $ 2103 £ 1100 $ 1,886 € 1263 kr 193622 ₪ 5197 ¥ 215619 Mex$ 23518 NZ$ 2310 NOK 15174 zł 5560 S$ 1877 kr 15088 $ 1,381 $ 2353 £ 1230 $ 2,110 € 1413 kr 216618 ₪ 5814 ¥ 241227 Mex$ 26311 NZ$ 2584 NOK 16976 zł 6221 S$ 2100 kr 16880 $ 1,545 $ 2602 £ 1361 $ 2,334 € 1563 kr 239613 ₪ 6432 ¥ 266834 Mex$ 29104 NZ$ 2858 NOK 18778 zł 6881 S$ 2323 kr 18672 $ 1,709 $ 2852 £ 1491 $ 2,558 € 1713 kr 262609 ₪ 7049 ¥ 292442 Mex$ 31897 NZ$ 3133 NOK 20580 zł 7542 S$ 2546 kr 20464 $ 1,873 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, July 18, August 1, & August 8, 2024
Standard season: May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, August 15, August 22, August 29, & October 3, 2025
High season: September 5 & September 12, 2024Low Standard High Twin $ 2356 £ 1232 $ 2,113 € 1415 kr 216925 ₪ 5823 ¥ 241568 Mex$ 26348 NZ$ 2588 NOK 17000 zł 6230 S$ 2103 kr 16904 $ 1,547 $ 2606 £ 1362 $ 2,337 € 1565 kr 239920 ₪ 6440 ¥ 267176 Mex$ 29141 NZ$ 2862 NOK 18802 zł 6890 S$ 2326 kr 18696 $ 1,712 $ 2839 £ 1484 $ 2,546 € 1705 kr 261383 ₪ 7016 ¥ 291077 Mex$ 31748 NZ$ 3118 NOK 20484 zł 7506 S$ 2534 kr 20368 $ 1,865 Twin/single-use $ 3330 £ 1741 $ 2,987 € 2000 kr 306607 ₪ 8230 ¥ 341439 Mex$ 37241 NZ$ 3657 NOK 24029 zł 8805 S$ 2973 kr 23892 $ 2,187 $ 3671 £ 1920 $ 3,293 € 2205 kr 338034 ₪ 9073 ¥ 376436 Mex$ 41058 NZ$ 4032 NOK 26492 zł 9708 S$ 3277 kr 26341 $ 2,411 $ 4029 £ 2107 $ 3,614 € 2420 kr 370995 ₪ 9958 ¥ 413141 Mex$ 45062 NZ$ 4426 NOK 29075 zł 10654 S$ 3597 kr 28909 $ 2,647 Superior $ 2722 £ 1423 $ 2,442 € 1635 kr 250651 ₪ 6728 ¥ 279126 Mex$ 30445 NZ$ 2990 NOK 19643 zł 7198 S$ 2430 kr 19532 $ 1,788 $ 2989 £ 1563 $ 2,681 € 1795 kr 275180 ₪ 7386 ¥ 306441 Mex$ 33424 NZ$ 3283 NOK 21566 zł 7903 S$ 2668 kr 21443 $ 1,963 $ 3222 £ 1685 $ 2,890 € 1935 kr 296642 ₪ 7962 ¥ 330342 Mex$ 36031 NZ$ 3539 NOK 23248 zł 8519 S$ 2876 kr 23116 $ 2,116
Superior/triple-use $ 2198 £ 1149 $ 1,971 € 1320 kr 202361 ₪ 5432 ¥ 225350 Mex$ 24579 NZ$ 2414 NOK 15859 zł 5811 S$ 1962 kr 15769 $ 1,444 $ 2406 £ 1258 $ 2,158 € 1445 kr 221524 ₪ 5946 ¥ 246690 Mex$ 26907 NZ$ 2643 NOK 17361 zł 6362 S$ 2148 kr 17262 $ 1,580 $ 2614 £ 1367 $ 2,345 € 1570 kr 240687 ₪ 6460 ¥ 268029 Mex$ 29234 NZ$ 2871 NOK 18862 zł 6912 S$ 2334 kr 18755 $ 1,717 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, & August 1, 2024
Standard season: August 15, & August 22, 2024Low Standard Twin $ 2181 £ 1140 $ 1,956 € 1310 kr 200828 ₪ 5390 ¥ 223642 Mex$ 24393 NZ$ 2396 NOK 15739 zł 5767 S$ 1947 kr 15649 $ 1,433 $ 2387 £ 1248 $ 2,142 € 1434 kr 219837 ₪ 5901 ¥ 244812 Mex$ 26702 NZ$ 2622 NOK 17229 zł 6313 S$ 2131 kr 17131 $ 1,568 Bunk bed cabin $ 1888 £ 987 $ 1,694 € 1134 kr 173846 ₪ 4666 ¥ 193596 Mex$ 21116 NZ$ 2074 NOK 13624 zł 4993 S$ 1686 kr 13547 $ 1,240 $ 2056 £ 1075 $ 1,844 € 1235 kr 189330 ₪ 5082 ¥ 210838 Mex$ 22996 NZ$ 2259 NOK 14838 zł 5437 S$ 1836 kr 14753 $ 1,351 Bunk bed/single use $ 2348 £ 1228 $ 2,106 € 1410 kr 216158 ₪ 5802 ¥ 240714 Mex$ 26255 NZ$ 2579 NOK 16940 zł 6208 S$ 2096 kr 16844 $ 1,542 $ 2597 £ 1358 $ 2,330 € 1560 kr 239154 ₪ 6419 ¥ 266322 Mex$ 29048 NZ$ 2853 NOK 18742 zł 6868 S$ 2319 kr 18636 $ 1,706 Thursday departure
Standard season: June 20, 2024Standard Twin $ 2387 £ 1248 $ 2,142 € 1434 kr 219837 ₪ 5901 ¥ 244812 Mex$ 26702 NZ$ 2622 NOK 17229 zł 6313 S$ 2131 kr 17131 $ 1,568 Twin/single-use $ 2989 £ 1563 $ 2,681 € 1795 kr 275180 ₪ 7386 ¥ 306441 Mex$ 33424 NZ$ 3283 NOK 21566 zł 7903 S$ 2668 kr 21443 $ 1,963 Triple $ 2248 £ 1175 $ 2,016 € 1350 kr 206960 ₪ 5555 ¥ 230471 Mex$ 25138 NZ$ 2469 NOK 16219 zł 5944 S$ 2007 kr 16127 $ 1,476 Extra Options
2024
De Amsterdam & De Holland
Electric bike (limited number): $ 226 £ 118 $ 203 € 136 kr 20849 ₪ 560 ¥ 23218 Mex$ 2532 NZ$ 249 NOK 1634 zł 599 S$ 202 kr 1625 $ 149 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 66 ¥ 2732 Mex$ 298 NZ$ 29 NOK 192 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 191 $ 17 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1707 Mex$ 186 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 206 ¥ 8536 Mex$ 931 NZ$ 91 NOK 601 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 597 $ 55
Normandie
Electric bike: $ 183 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16863 ₪ 453 ¥ 18779 Mex$ 2048 NZ$ 201 NOK 1322 zł 484 S$ 163 kr 1314 $ 120
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 183 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16863 ₪ 453 ¥ 18779 Mex$ 2048 NZ$ 201 NOK 1322 zł 484 S$ 163 kr 1314 $ 120 Gluten-Free, Lactose-free, or Vegan Diet: $ 125 £ 65 $ 112 € 75 kr 11498 ₪ 309 ¥ 12804 Mex$ 1397 NZ$ 137 NOK 901 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 896 $ 82 * Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
*Must be reserved at the time of booking. If ordered upon arrival, to be paid on the spot: $ 166 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15330 ₪ 411 ¥ 17072 Mex$ 1862 NZ$ 183 NOK 1201 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1195 $ 109On the Wending and Liza Marleen, pricing is based on fuel costs as of June 2023. If the fuel cost increases 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already confirmed).
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy bike and boat tour with average daily distances of ± 26 miles on flat, bike paths and well-maintained asphalt roads with little traffic. On the De Amsterdam, an onboard tour guide will give extensive descriptions of the day’s cycling route. Guests will bike using the provided route descriptions & maps. The guide will also cycle the route but does not actually guide a group. The main role of the tour guide is to provide assistance if needed during the cycling itinerary. On Normandie, the tour is on a self-guided basis. On all other boats, tours are fully guided with an option for self-guided.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
Local Travel
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is €4.20 per person for a single journey. We will inform you of the exact docking location of your barge with your final travel information. Some boats moor within walking distance and others will require a short taxi ride. If you prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to the barge, this takes about 30 minutes and costs about €45.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and Cologne, as well, has a mild continental climate. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
Amsterdam City Card
Museum CardRemarks
Please be aware that you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English. The fully guided package is available on the De Amsterdam. Maximum group size is 20 people. See dates and pricing.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
Excursions available on the De Amsterdam
Optional visits (several with discount or free of charge):
- Delftware factory
- Visitors center windmills Kinderdijk
- St. Jan’s church Gouda
- Cheese farm Oudewater
- Silversmith Schoonhoven
- City hall Zaandam and more
Canal cruise (one hour) Amsterdam: discounted price. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board your ship on the first day of the tour.
Extra Stay
Why not book extra days in Amsterdam and give yourself plenty of time to explore? We advise Booking.com to research and reserve your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered, including a clear listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
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