La Mar

Name: La Mar
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o1086
Rating: 4.8 (10 reviews)

Comfort Class Barge

Netherlands

Previously known as the Fiep, the La Mar was converted from a cargo ship into a modern and spacious passenger ship, specifically designed for bike and barge tours in the Netherlands and Belgium. The ship has recently been renovated. There are two decks on board. On the upper deck is a lounge, a spacious seating area, a cozy bar, and a large sundeck. The dining room is located on the lower deck.

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Overview
The La Mar was converted from a cargo ship into a modern and spacious passenger ship, specifically designed for bike and barge tours in the Netherlands and Belgium. The ship has recently been renovated.
There are two decks on board. On the upper deck is a lounge, a spacious seating area, a cozy bar, and a large sundeck. The dining room is located on the lower deck.
Overview

Capacity: 24 passengers
Length x Width: 45 x 6.55 meters
Electricity: 220 V

Decks & Cabin Layout

Total of 12 cabins
2 cabins with split level beds and 10 cabins with 2 low beds
All cabins have windows that can be opened

Cabin Amenities

2 cabins with split level beds and 10 cabins with 2 low beds
Bathroom with toilet, shower, soap and shampoo
Hairdryers in each cabin
Central heating and air conditioning

Boat Features & Amenities

Air conditioning in saloon and restaurant
WiFi
No laundry services provided on board
Currency accepted on board: Cash (Euros) ONLY

Food & Beverages

Special dietary needs may be subject to a supplement of €50 depending on request
Water on board is drinkable
Boats & Barges
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Tulip Tour - 8 day

8 days from €1314
4.9 out of 5

Tulip Tour - 8 day

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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
One of our most popular, this bike and boat tour in Holland during tulip season, featuring the north and south provinces, is bursting with colors and scents. When the Dutch spring dawns, millions of…

Amsterdam to Bruges

8 days from €1265
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 €1265
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…

Authentic Holland

8 days from €820
4.7 out of 5

Authentic Holland

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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
This wonderful bike & boat tour showcases the best of the Netherlands as you travel through the central and Hanseatic regions. It cuts through the Rhine valley, including its very beautiful…
Bicycles

Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (or similar)

Frame - Aluminum
Rear derailleur - 7 Speed Nexus
Brakes - V-Brake
Tires - Impac Streetpac 47-622
Saddle - VDV City
Comes with a lock and pannier bag

Hybrid Gazelle Chamonix (or similar)

Comes with a lock and pannier bag

Ebike Velo de Ville CEB 200 (or similar)

Battery - Wh 400
Display - Bosch Intuvia, Bosch Purion
Motor speed - max. 25 km / h
Motor version - Bosch Active line
Brake - Hydraulic rim brake
Comes with lock and pannier bag

Other bikes (e.g. bikes with back pedal brakes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, etc.) and child seats (rear) may be possible upon request and are in very limited numbers.
Reviews

Robert M.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
When I read reviews of trips from former guests…I am always a little cautious about the use of hyperboles. However, I have to say that my expectations were far exceeded on this tour and it was thanks to the ship La Mar, the crew, Captain Marnik and especially the tour guides Michiel, Mijntje and Anne. They all worked amazingly well to create the best tour I have been on! I ended up selecting a comfort class level because that was what fit my timeline and availability but I have to say it was delightful and lacked nothing (Marnik your renovation looks great!). Cycling through the countryside and stopping in small towns and farms gives you a very different perspective of what a people and a country are about…and this trip delivered that…I have a new and wonderful impression of the Netherlands and all the wonderful people who live there. Thanks for an amazing adventure!!

Angeliene B.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Museum in Spakenburg was self directed but very interesting and beautifully laid out.
Using an e bike for the first time really made the daily biking more relaxed and enjoyable.
I would suggest the evening meal be presented as family or buffet style and available earlier than 6:30.

Steyn R.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Best parts: Having the same bed to return to after each day's cycling
Efficiency and pleasantness of staff

Ed W.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bike , boat, staff and fellow travelers all great fun. Memorable trip for me and still talking about to my mates at home in Australia.

Barbara C.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Most memorable parts: The camaraderie of the group and of course the fabulous meal by Chef Franco.

Linda Wilson
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
On the Fiep June 3 - 10, 2017. Coba, Gerard, Franco, Karen, Ilse and Laura were our crew and guides. I cannot imagine better. Our passenger group was wonderful. The best vacation ever and I am ready to go again soon.

David K.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The food was excellent. We also enjoyed the guided tours in the evenings.

P. Bryce
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Best week of food ever. Great bikes. Super helpful guides. Would like access to more detailed maps to know better where we were. Really enjoyed the bike barge combination.

D. Christianson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
It would be good for the guides to have a bike calculator (a little device on the bike that shows distance and speed). The guides varied the speeds more than was necessary. It wasn't bad, but at times faster than "advertised" for the slow group and slower and faster than advertised for the faster group. This is not a big deal, but would be an improvement. Also we often biked a little longer than was in the route descriptions, so those could be looked at. Other than that, the trip was great. And less rain of course :-)

Kay Howarth
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bruges to Amsterdam was just wonderful and would recommend the smaller group of people. Just 24 was a good number. All the staff on the Fiep were great!

Mayita
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer

La Mar Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I traveled aboard the Fiep from Amsterdam to Bruges* in July of 2013, and it was a wonderful way to see this part of the world. (*It looks like the itinerary has changed slightly, but on our trip the boat stopped in Ghent and we had to take a train back and forth to Bruges, which was a disappointment I didn't discover until after booking.) I traveled solo but was matched with a wonderful roommate. The accommodations were fine - I believe they've added air conditioning now, which will be a great improvement! - and the crew and chef were terrific. Our tour guide was adequate, and we all agreed that with a large group of 26 she probably should have had some assistance with wrangling everyone, but there were only minor glitches and no disasters. :-) I can happily recommend both the Fiep and TripSite if you're looking for a unique travel experience!

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