Fluvius

Name: Fluvius
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o1374
Rating: 3.9 (10 reviews)

Comfort Class Barge

Belgium, Netherlands

The MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. With a large common area, complete with lounge, bar, & dining area, and a lovely partially covered sundeck, there is enough room on board for everyone to comfortably recreate and relax after your day of cycling.

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Overview
This 70-meter long, extremely comfortable ship, has 22 cabins, located on the upper and lower decks. The partially covered sundeck with comfortable tables and chairs invites passengers to forge new friendships and create memories that will last a lifetime. The ship sails under the Dutch flag, with extensive sailing experience in Holland and Germany.
Overview
Capacity: 44 (max)
Dimensions: Length: 69,9 meters (229 ft); Width: 5,6 meters (18 ft)
Rebuilt in 2003 from a cargo barge into a passenger cruise barge. Updates added frequently such as remodeled upper deck double cabins in 2018
Crew: 7
Electricity: 220V
Decks & Cabin Layout
22 total cabins
Upper Deck:
4 double cabins with 1 double bed (140 x 200 cm) and a large panoramic window that opens (cabin size 12 m²/129 ft²)
3 standard twin cabins with 2 separate single beds and a fixed window that cannot be opened. (cabin size 11 m²/118 ft²)
Lower Deck:
14 standard twin cabins with 2 separate single beds and fixed window that cannot be opened. (cabin size 11 m²/118 ft²)
1 small twin cabin with 2 separate single beds and fixed window that cannot be opened. (cabin size 10 m²/108 ft²)
Note: No single bed cabins available, only twin bed cabins for single use on both decks, on request. The first single request will be booked in the smaller twin cabin which is priced accordingly. This is nonnegotiable as the larger twin cabins must be kept open for twin bookings.
Cabin Amenities
En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and sink in all cabins (soap and shampoo provided)
On prior request, a child's cot can be placed in two of the standard twin bed cabins
Hairdryer in each cabin
Air Conditioning unit (individually controlled) and ventilation system
Flatscreen TV
No safes in cabins, but doors do lock
Boat Features & Amenities
Large lounge area with TV, bar, and restaurant area
Wifi available but limited
Sun deck with tables and chairs
No laundry services available onboard
Currency accepted on board: Cash (Euros) and credit card
The interior of the ship is a no-smoking zone: smoking is only allowed on the sun deck. As a safety measure, a statutory smoking ban applies in all cabins.
Food & Beverages
Special Diet Requests: Special dietary needs may be subject to a supplement of €50 depending on request. Vegan diet requests cannot be accommodated.
Water on board is drinkable
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Amsterdam to Bruges
8 days from €1060
4.8 out of 5
Amsterdam to Bruges
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands, Belgium
From Holland's intriguing capital to Belgium's artistic gem, this bike and boat tour follows meandering rivers and canals from Amsterdam to Bruges. The Golden Age of the 17th Century was a peaceful…
Bruges to Amsterdam
8 days from €1070
4.7 out of 5
Bruges to Amsterdam
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Belgium, Netherlands
A bike and barge tour beginning in Bruges and ending in Amsterdam showcases the best of both Belgium and Holland. The motto in Bruges is "feel the past under your feet" and you surely will! Or should…
Tulip Tour - 5 day
5 days from €994
4.7 out of 5
Tulip Tour - 5 day
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
This five-day bike and boat tour in Holland during peak tulip season goes through some of the most beautiful areas of the "Garden of Amsterdam." The tulips and other spring flowers herald the…
Bicycles
City Touring Bike
Azor City Touring (or similar)
Unisex aluminum frame
Shimano gearing
7 speeds
Handbrakes
Sell-Royal gel saddles (adjustable)
28" Wheels
Accessories
Pannier bag that can be detached
Helmet rental is included and available onboard
Pump & repair kit available
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles. Discount will apply but also a small "bike parking" fee. However, please note that the crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss, or theft of such. In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet. There are bike helmets available onboard at no charge but please request them when booking.
Electric Bike (E-Bike)
Azor Electric Bike (or similar brand/model)
Limited number available, request at the time of booking
Low entry frame
Nexus 7-gear
Shimano 400 wh motor
4 support levels
Handbrakes
Comfortable gel saddles
Accessories
Pannier bag that can be detached
Helmet rental available
Pump & repair kit available onboard
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence. You can bring your own electric bike but will need to pay for a parking and charging supplement.
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (discount will apply) but there will be a €7 supplement fee for "parking" bike on board. Electric bike parking and charging fee is €17. The crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such.
Other bikes (e.g. bikes with back pedal brakes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, etc.) and rear child seats may be possible upon request and are in very limited numbers.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet.
Reviews
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Brenda G.
3 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
It was an active adventure where you got to see so much of the country not just the tourist attractions.
Maryellen R.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The barge route was very nice and the food was excellent.
The Fluvius is an old barge and had several maintenance issues including; no hot water for 3 days, electrical problems and other maintenance issues. In their defense, the captain did his best to make it up to us with reduced bar bills and a free canal ride.
Bettina was superb particularly since it was her first time on this tour. Tom seemed to want to be elsewhere. His communication issues were almost nonexistent and attitude gruff.
Ride with GPS was very good though those of us who chose self guided were pretty much on our own.
The patch kit provided did not include a wrench so fixing a flat would have been tough for a bike mechanic and impossible for any other.
We did have wonderful entertainment one evening. I would have loved more history as it is such an important part of these countries.
All in all, if the Fluvius had been in better shape and Tom not so gruff, it would have been a wonderful tour.
Gay T.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I think more questions about individuals biking ability and whether they have experience with e-bikes would be good. Also, people should not expect the bike guides to know all the history of the places people bike through-they are there to assist in biking and take care of problems. They have knowledge but they are not historians etc. I think it should be explained that biking with regular bikes and e-bikes are going to be a part of the same group and unless you are going on your own, it might be difficult to keep up. More emphasis on the App that can assist you when biking. Might also want to emphasize preparation before coming such as doing some long rides. It seems some people think they used to bike and this should be a easy ride especially in the Netherlands where it is flat-they forget it is windy and you are doing this every day for a week!
Irene P.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
It was an awesome way to see Belgium and the Netherlands. I can't wait for the next trip to Croatia. A bike is the only way to "fly." The food was surprisingly good and varied despite being served on a barge and to a group. Our bike lead, Carla was wonderful. On the down side, the smell of mold in our room on the Fluvius was disgusting and the attempt to fix it with bleach was just as bad. But even worse was the denial by the manager that I told her about it. The staff did their job and nothing more.
Michelle M.
8 months ago
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Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Visiting the windmills
Leslie H.
8 months ago
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Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I liked seeing the windmills. Also 2 full days of pouring rain were memorable; glad my rain gear held up.
Jana H.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This was a very pleasant trip through pretty country. We had two guides, Carla and Tom, who alternated leading the e-bike and non-e-bike groups. Carla is an excellent guide, who obviously researched the areas she was guiding us through, and pointed out interesting sights and historical details. Tom, on the other hand, seemed mostly focused on getting the day over with. (Unless there was a good lunch to be had!)
One thing I didn't realize before the trip was that the guides automatically divided the groups into e-bike and non e-bike sections, and assumed that the e-bike group would go faster and farther. This put people who could have gone farther into the "slow" group, and people who could barely ride a bike into the "fast" group.
The barge itself was quite comfortable, and the food was excellent!
Tamara R.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The Bike Tours with Carla were fantastic. The e-bikes were terrible, poorly maintained and were breaking down daily. Tom, the other tour guide from Bike and Boat tours didn't stop for anything unless you made him. He would fly past beautiful pictures, areas of interest, and historic sites without a word of explanation. By the end of the trip, people were switching groups daily to ride with Carla instead of with Tom. Back to the e-bikes...The first one I had was not shifting properly nor was the battery working properly. They changed it out for another bike. That bike worked for a few days and then the brakes went out. All I had to slow me down was a tiny bit of front brake and to drag my feet. (felt like I was in an episode of the Flintstones!) This happened with 10 miles to go on the ride. I reported it to Tom upon arrival and the "the bike mechanic", Rabi, was going to fix it. It was clearly an adjustment that needed to be made and that was it. I was informed Read More
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Gay T.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The ability to really get to know your other travelers. The scenery and routes were wonderful.
Be sure you have put in the miles before you go so you don’t get so tired you can’t enjoy the rest of the trip. If you sign up for an e-bike, get some experience before you go. Know your ability today not when you were 18, 25 years old. This is a bike tour with guides for the route and care of the bikes. They are not there to give you the history of the areas or buildings you visit-you need to do your own work. They share their knowledge but that isn’t their job!
Anita G.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The Trip met or exceeded all of our expectations. I enjoyed seeing the Netherlands and Belgium from a variety of vantage points. Walking into Antwerp old central square at night was magical.
randall r.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I was very disappointed with this trip! Not only were the cabins very small, they were completely enclosed with no external air flow systems. So, when one person in our group came down with COVID, it quickly spread to 4 more.
Since I had been rooming with one of the persons who tested positive, I offered to leave the trip [so I would not spread the virus to other customers] with the understanding that the ship's crew would pay for my hotel stay in Gent Belgium and the cab fare from the boat to the hotel. Moreover, I expected the crew to give me a refund for the portion of the trip I could not use [not the entire sum, but just what they would save on meals, etc.]. However, after packing my suitcase, isolating from the rest of the customers on board, and preparing to deboard, I was told than not only was the crew not going to pay for the items they said they would, the crew insisted that I pay a surcharge of another 30 Euros for increased fuel costs.
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Donna D.
8 months ago
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Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This trip was a disappointment compared to our previous week on the De Holland. This barge has no ventilation. The lower rooms were very damp and moldy smelling. We would have to open the door to the hallway after we showered. No fan in the bathroom and no way to eliminate moisture or odors. They were not using a proper disinfectant spray between groups so the virus germs can stay in these damp rooms. One woman entered the barge with Covid. She ended up passing it to 9 people.. They were all asked to leave the barge on their own expense. People need to be aware of this potential expense. Guides were ok but best for experienced riders. They encouraged independent travel but they are in the process of changing from the GPS maps so it was confusing and we frequently were lost and had to look at the map. No serious troubles.
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Caryl M.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Kudos to chef Joost! Great food.
Also to tour guide Ingrid who gave us background into Dutch culture and history.
I did fine on the heavy Dutch bike but if you want to have an easier time of it, rent an e-bike and have no worries about the cycling.
Ray T.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bike and barge was amazing! We were on the Fluvius, staff there were great! Pre-trip planning with Trip site and Anna was stress free and informative! We have already recommended tripsite and bike and barge trips to our friends. We will probably book another one next year!
Frank G.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The ebike trips through wonderful countryside and lovely small towns en route were great. Dinners were excellent on board but I would try a better quality boat. The Fluvius is old, tiny cabins, no bathroom hooks, towel racks; shower head falls, dangerous 6” high step which caused a fall, unresponsive captain to requests to fix shower. Crowded buffet in a tiny space for 40 people. Bikes and staff excellent except captain. Tripside is doing a disservice by choosing such a downgraded boat. Surely there are better choices.
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Angela H.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We really overall enjoyed our bike & boat cruise from Bruges to Amsterdam taken July 2-9, 2022 on the Fluvius boat. But there are few comments that I would like to make in hopes that Tripsite finds them useful.
First of all, we worked with Anna Zdancewicz at Tripsite and she was an amazing communicator. She provided clear and detailed answers to any questions we had and was very timely in her response to us via email. We also spoke with her on the phone a few times and enjoyed the conversations as well as the information. We would definitely use Tripsite again for another booking and we often recommend Tripsite to others.
The upside of our trip was Jack, our bicycle tour guide each day. He was great and very knowledgeable of the sites we rode to and also he gave a few evening guided walking tours which were also excellent. We really enjoyed Jack and his helper Johan, who was the “Sweeper”…taking the rear positon of all bike riders keeping us all Read More
Julie S.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The guides were excellent (Hetti and Jacqueline) and I was impressed with the quality of food and accommodations. It surpassed my expectations for the price. Great value.
Janet D.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The tour went through amazing neighborhoods and towns, so much beauty. The bike was comfortable, but wish I had a gel seat cushion! It would have been a plus to have that added to the things to bring on the trip. The tour guides were very personable and knowledgeable.
My biggest room for improvement would be the food. It was so carbohydrate based, too many sweets for breakfast, it was a challenge for the chef to keep up with eggs in the mornings. Surprising we never had a salad or greens. I can only believe it is due to refrigeration on the boat, but that was a disappointment.
Overall, I would do this tour again.
Jodee T.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I had a great time! I didn’t ride as much as I thought I would, but I have a shoulder issue and it wasn’t cooperating. But I loved just sitting on the top deck watching Belgium and The Netherlands go by. The crew was outstanding, and very cooperative. And everyone of them could do most anything.
Although the routes each day were flat, this is not as easy as it might seem. It does require some training. The bikes are heavy, and not in the best shape. In the future, I’d choose an e bike, although they are very heavy also. Our guides were great, and worked with me, and my shoulder, to enable me to do the most riding I wanted to do.
Fernanda D.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Cycling from Vianen to Schoonhoven, and the walk through Bruges beautiful historic city. Bring cycling waterproof gear and be ready to take lots of pictures…
Jayne B.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We loved seeing the beautiful countryside, small quaint towns and unique places away from the usual busy tourist sites. It was so fun to get to know our fellow passengers and the staff on the ship was excellent, to include our outstanding guides!
Barbara S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We lucked out with the most gorgeous weather and didn't need to break out any of our raingear. We enjoyed meeting our fellow travelers. The meals were fabulous and our tour leaders were knowledgeable and informative. Others may find some extra comfort if they bring added bike seat cushion (memory foam or gel). The tour leaders adjusted our itinerary when changes had to be made due to high winds and we still had a good time. Most memorable was seeing Kinderdijk, swans nesting on the polder, and storks on their nests.
Gloria A.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Visiting the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent
Greg S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Riding in the countryside was wonderful, the ride in the urban parts was much more stressful. Our barge was divided into two groups which had significantly different experiences. Group one (which we were not in) had 2 guides while ours which was the same size had only one which meant that one of us had to take on the role of sweep. Our group leader did not stop or explain anywhere near as much as the other. Our group leader was unwilling to wait to make sure everyone was accounted for. For one example he took part of the group to a canal tour and said it should return on time. When I asked if he would wait for us if it was a few minutes late he said "I don't know, maybe" and when we were still getting our bikes out of the racks, he left with the rest of the group and was out of sight. luckily we were able to catch up but this incident seemed to characterize our whole experience with this guide.
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Andrea F.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Hilde our tour guide was extra special. Really enjoyed learning about her and her country. Biking around Amsterdam was amazing!! My favorite location was the Keukenhof gardens. Breathtaking!!
Nancy L.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Loved the bike rides through the tulip and hyacinth fields...............the fragrance was awesome. the Flower garden was inspiring. I loved the Flower Mart. wilma did a great job of leading and making us all feel comfortable. Food was delicious.
Eric W.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
It would very difficult to limit it to ‘the most memorable part’! The entire trip was magical!
The staff and crew of the Fluvius were super kind and friendly and always willing to help. Big shout out to Robi, Tara and Anita and chef Astrid’s meals were delicious and all beautifully prepared.
What amazed us, coming from the States, was the incredible biking system throughout Belgium and the Netherlands! Our guide, Tom, laid out and explained each day’s planned journey but with the excellent maps and Ride with GPS app, it was almost impossible to get lost, even taking alternative routes or detours into other towns or sites.
Although every cycling day brought new experiences, the last day cycling from Breukelen to Amsterdam was particularly picturesque. And the e-bikes were fantastic!!
We would highly recommend this trip to any one of any age and will most likely plan another bike and barge trip in the future.
Thank you!
Eric & Annie
Prosper B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I’ve used Tripsite for 9 bike/barge tours in the past 6 years. From Italy to France to tours of 5 countries along the Danube.
As a result, I’ve come to consider that the boat and it’s crew are the most valuable entity of any tour. The memory of bad service cannot be overcome the joy or beauty of travel.
With this in mind I am pleased to say the service on the FLUVIUS was superb! Every member of its crew invested themselves in our comfort safety and well-being. They took the time to provide excellent service to all of the passengers and left me looking forward to my next Tripsite tour.
TIP: Take your time and read the reviews of customers well before you hit the “Book This Trip” button.
Eileen M.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The biking and our tour guide Jack amazing and so knowledgeable!
Carol M.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Very well organised. Beautiful scenery, brilliant guide, lovely food, good company, fantastic weather. Have booked to go on another one!
Glenn S.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Its hard to single out one thing that was most memorable. The whole experience was really nice from the fine dining, excellent service from all members of the crew including our great tour guides Gus and Hans.
Patricia D.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Windmills in the mist, cherry beer, lunch with cows, fairy tale villages, and lovely flat bikes paths are memories I’ll treasure forever.
We loved breaking off from the herd for a day of discovery. The bike app made this so easy. Dinners were scrumptious! Highly recommend traveling Brugge to Amsterdam to have the wind at your back along the polders.
Lauren W.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
My son and I bonded while exercising and seeing the world. We had an amazing experience on our Bike and Barge trip from Brugge to Amsterdam, had the most awesome tour guides and met fabulous people. The sites, the accommodations and food were top notch. Not many teens would brag about traveling with their moms but mine did! Thank you!
Georgia P.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
All the thatched houses (amazing) the incredible gardens in the Netherlands and Belgium - how amazingly house proud these nations are and what incredible Gardner’s they are also!! On a bike you get to see all these delights on the back roads and along the canals - counting the windmills - trying out new beers at little pubs along the way - checking out the bakeries - then relaxing on the barge in the evening with a lovely wine and amazing food chatting to people from all around the world!! (And getting to know them as there are only 30 odd or so on the boat ) best vacations ever!!
Rob H.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bruges was outstanding, boat crew very nice.
Tim W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We just completed the bike and barge tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. The staff were excellent- professional, knowledgeable and safety-conscious. Our cabin on the barge Fluvius was clean and cozy. The food and service on the Fluvius was exceptional. Touring Belgium and the Netherlands by bike was fantastic. We would highly recommend and are already planning our next bike and barge adventure.
Timothy W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We just finished the Bruges to Amsterdam bike barge trip aboard the Fluvius. We had a fantastic active holiday!
Our tour leaders Cory and Ilko were knowledgeable, professional, fun and safety minded. We can’t say enough about them! Our group of 35-40 (I think) had varied biking experience and aerobic ability. We were divided into the fast and ‘slightly less-fast’ group on most days and you could choose your group. Additionally, on most days there were two distances offered which allowed individual choice. This was perfect for us.
The scenery was stunning. This was classified as an ‘easy’ bike ride due to the flat terrain and my wife and I agreed that that was an accurate description.
We enjoyed our cabin on the Fluvius. We had a main level cabin with a window that could open. There was a storage closet, room under the bed to store luggage and some shelving beside the bed. Accommodation was a bit tight (to be expected) but we Read More
Eileen M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The biking everyday and our tour guide Jack. Amazing. Also loved the night tours of the towns. Jack was so knowledgeable
Kathy M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The scenery was absolutely beautiful and thankfully the weather was the same. If I had to make one suggestion it would be to improve the food on board. I don't think that can vegetables are a great reflection of the fresh vegetables that were all over the countryside. I also think that there should be more options for vegetarians.
Carol T.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I have visited Amsterdam 3x so was well acquainted with the City, but for someone who has never been there before I would strongly recommend they plan extra time before or after the trip to Explore
I loved Brugge and had never visit before I wish I had allowed more days there
Packed smartly but the key is layers & several bike shorts/capri's as the weather is changeable
Kathryn C.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Hard to say what was the best part. The route we took was beautiful - along rivers and canals, through rural areas, stopping in places of interest. The weather happened to be perfect. Our guides were wonderful and really did take extra steps to show us some special places. The boat was very comfortable and captain and crew were great. It was my first bike tour and I am really looking forward to the next.
Denise V.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The scenery was breathtaking...
Diane L.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Best Part? Spending my first trip to Europe with awesome people!
Jane M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I loved biking through the rural parts of Belgium and The Netherlands. It made me feel as if I was getting a sense of what it would be like to live there. Nit was amazing to me how important the bicycle is as a standard mode of transportation. The bike trail network is unbelievable. I ventured on my own one day. I thought it was important to try and figure out the route without a guide. Even though I got lost I learned a few things: 1) Common sense prevails and if you have any sense of direction and can read a map, you'll be fine; 2) Even though I did fine on my own, going with the group allowed me to look around much more; 3) The guides were wonderful and accommodated all levels of bikers; 4). Don't be inhibited by being a novice biker. If you haven't done a lot of biking, the guides were very helpful and many people used an e-bike so they were comfortable in keeping up with the group; 5). Be open to meeting other people on the tour. We really enjoyed talking with people from all over the world and sharing our ideas and cultures.
Amy M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The riding was wonderful. Our guides made sure we had a new experience every day- canals, windmills, forests, farmland, and fun stops along the way. I had a smile on my face almost the entire time.
Janet W.
4 years ago
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Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Biking through the countrysides of the Netherlands and Belgium and seeing the life of the locals as it was, from their yards! Our Guides made us feel quite at home in their countries...it was a fabulous experience.
Janet W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Biking through the countrysides of the Netherlands and Belgium and seeing the life of the locals as it was, from their yards! Our Guides made us feel quite at home in their countries...it was a fabulous experience.
Siegel D.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
It was such a wonderful routine, breakfast on the boat, ride, coffee, ride, picnic lunch, ride, coffee, boat, beer and wine while unwinding, dinner, repeat...
Tim B.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
E-bikes, great to know I can bike for about another 20 because of these.
Kathleen U.
4 years ago
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Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The quality of the e-bikes on the Fluvius were beyond excellent!! Goos the guide was a "10"!!! Best bike/boat trip ever.
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