De Amsterdam

Name: De Amsterdam
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o4002
Rating: 4.2 (10 reviews)

Deluxe Class Boat

Netherlands

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.

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The De Amsterdam, formerly the Lale Andersen, was built in 1991 but recently refurbished in 2017 and boasts both style and comfort. All 56 cabins onboard are comfortably furnished and equipped with en-suite shower facilities with hairdryers and bath products provided.
The restaurant is located on the lower deck. On the upper deck, you will find a cozy lounge/bar with dance floor and large panoramic windows. In the lounge, WiFi is available for all guests. The complimentary package provides limited data but you can purchase additional data on request. On the partially covered sundeck, there are chairs and loungers that invite you to linger and relax.
Overview
Capacity: 112 passengers
Dimensions: 94.8 m length; 11 m width
Decks & Cabin Layout
Cabins: 56
Upper Deck:
18 identical superior twin cabins approximately 135 square ft
8 spacious french balcony suites (200 square ft) equipped with small refrigerator and mini bar. The beds are arranged as a double, but on request can be split into two single beds
Suites on upper deck have french balconies with sliding glass doors
Lower Deck:
30 Twin Cabins (135 ft² / 11 m²)
Cabin Amenities
Twin cabins on both upper and lower deck have large windows (4.59 x 2.95 ft) that can be partially opened
All twin cabins have two separte beds (200m x 80m)
All cabins have private bathroom, bath products provided
Beds measure 78 x 31 inches
Mini-safe, digital TV, wardrobe and hairdryer
Individually controlled air conditioning
In-house telephone
Satellite TV
230 v and 115 v sockets
Boat Features & Amenities
Spacious restaurant on lower deck
Lounge on upper deck has large windows around
Bar and dance floor
Wifi available
No laundry on board
Roofed sun deck
Visa, Eurocard, Mastercard accepted
Currency on board: Euro
The difference between the regular twin cabins and superior twin cabins on lower deck is their location in relation to the engine room, stairs, and salon. The less expensive cabins are located more toward the back of the boat, closer to the engine.
Food & Beverages
Special Diet Requests: We cater to Gluten, lactose, and vegetarian diets. Vegan diets are not possible. Vegetarian diets have no surcharge, other diets cost € 50- to be paid on board.
Water on board is drinkable
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South Holland Tour
8 days from €698
4.6 out of 5
South Holland Tour
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
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…
Bicycles
Touring Bicycles
Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (or similar brand/model)
Aluminum step-through frame
Shimano Nexus gearing
7 speeds
V-Brakes
Impac Streetpac 47-622 tires
VDV City saddle
28" Wheels
OR
Hybrid Gazelle Chamonix (or similar brand/model)
Step-through frame
Shimano gearing
7 speeds
Gel-saddle (adjustable)
Handbrakes
Frame lock
28" Wheels
Accessories
Detachable pannier bag
Helmet rental included and available onboard
Pump & repair kit available
Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)
Velo de Ville CEB 200 (or similar brand/model)
Limited number available, request at the time of booking
Wh 400 battery
Bosch Intuvia, Bosch Purion display
Max. 25 km/h motor speed
Bosch Active line motor version
Hydraulic rim brake
Accessories:
Detachable pannier bag
Helmet rental included and available onboard
Pump & repair kit available
*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.
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
Donna I.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The crew, the lodgings, and the bikes were fabulous. Breakfasts were good… dinners took two hours every evening ~ which was a bit long. The food was… interesting. Soup really bad a couple times, and seemed rather understaffed as far as getting beverages. Also the wording of the afternoon beverages misleading. It sounded as though coffee and tea would be available all day until 4:00, but that is incorrect. Coffee and tea were available free from approximately 3:00-4:00 only. After that, everything costs. All in all a very enjoyable experience. Nico in particular was great, arranging the rides. Weren’t able to dock at the two northern towns of Haarlem or Zaandam because of engine trouble, but made the best of it, staying in Amsterdam and riding out of there instead.
Jean B.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Getting to see so much of the Green Heart of Holland. However, incompetent dining room staff making me late for outings, insufficient/late availability of food for packing lunches, one guide leaving mid-trip, broken down barge meaning loss of 2 days of itinerary and then overloaded internet making us unable to download alternative routes, maid skipping our room first day - all made this a memorable trip as well, but not in a good way
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Lori M.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The scenery was beautiful. I was disappointed that I had to miss the last two days of the biking tour because the ship had engine trouble and had to go back to Amsterdam for repairs.
jennifer s.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Riding through the countrysides of the Netherlands was on my bucket list and it did not disappoint! The incredible beauty of the wetland areas and the diversity of bird life far exceeded my expectations!
I must sing praises for our tour leader Nico! He was always there when we needed him! Are there more than one of him?
Watching the De Amsterdam crew one day sail the boat through the canals is a must! It was a peak part of my trip watching them maneuver sideways and make the turns ! Such incredible scenery and seeing the huge variety of boats and vessels was outstanding!
Lynn A.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Although my South Holland Tour was canceled and rerouted to North Holland, it was lovely. The tour guides, captain & staff were terrific and despite weather related complications, made the trip memorable. I will definitely be doing another - hopefully the Southern route...
Lisa S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The beautiful scenery, wonderful camaraderie, and helpful guides made this a remarkable and enjoyable experience. For those not comfortable cycling who might be traveling with an experienced cycling partner, I highly recommend an e-bike. It took all of the stress away for both is us!
Lynda S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Although we enjoyed the trip, there is no one thing that stands out as the most memorable. However, there are some things that need improvement:
- The food. This was a top-rated boat but some of the food was sub-par. For instance, you do not serve vegetables from a can!
- Having electric bikes and regular bikes in the same guided groups is a mistake. The regular bikes do not have a chance and the pace keeps getting quicker and quicker, pushing the ordinary bikes aside. There should be separate guides for the two types of bikes.
- Riding through the cities was terrifying, particularly in The Netherlands where everyone rides bikes. We have been on another boat/bike tour down the Danube (with RadReisen) and our tours of the cities were by bus with riding only on the fringes. It was much safer and you saw and learned about so much more.
Juliëtte S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Finding out that using an E-bike is WONDERFUL (this was our first trip) and allowed us to bike must further and faster than we thought we were capable of. The daily tours were well set up - took us along the unbeaten (bike) paths and allowed us enjoy time with friends.
Mary Elizabeth H.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
I loved the first day biking through Bruekelyn, the day in Gouda, and the day we biked the dunes and tulip fields. Tinaka, the gulf was awesome. The food was mediocre but we went into town every night and had great dinners.
Lori V.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Incredible countryside! The boat was very clean and the staff was great. The evening food was a bit disappointing but the overall experience was fantastic and a great value!
Diane O.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Riding through such beautiful countryside...make sure to include a planned trip to Keukenhof when it's tulip season
Judith R.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Very nice boat. We had a mildew smell problem with our room, and the boat crew acknowledged it and when they were unable to fix the problem they upgraded us to a nicer room. The crew was terrific, and the boat was very comfortable.
Diane H.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
I was extremely disappointed in the quality of the bikes. I had assumed from what I read that the bikes were hybrid bikes similar to what I own: less than 30 pounds, gears, maneuverable, easy to ride. These bikes were very heavy, hard to pedal, hard to walk. No one got the bikes off the barge for us to ride or put them back on. That means I had to struggle with the bike up and down a steep and dangerous metal ramp. I was more tired from riding 30 miles on the flat on one of these bikes than I was after riding a metric century up some pretty big hills on a road bike. I do not believe that a bike and barge trip should emphasize the biking and provide such poor bikes. Electric bikes were an option, but I do not choose to ride one. I want to ride a good quality hybrid or road bike. Riding was so much work that it took away some of the pleasure of seeing the Dutch countryside. The rest of the trip was very nice, but the biking was a big part of why we went on the trip and it was a huge disappointment.
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John S.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Great trip, beautiful scenery, terrific bike paths, good food, fine accommodations, no complaints! I would highly recommend this itinerary!
Cheryl M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Loved the little towns, biking through them. Really nice trails. Sadly rain a couple of days but can't control the weather.
Wilf C.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
In short, the South Holland boat-bike trip exceeded all my expectations. The routes, scenery and attractions were unbeatable. The boat cabins were small (akin to a university dorm room) but were extremely functional and comfortable. All of the staff did their utmost to satisfy our needs. We experienced windy days, a rainy day and lots of sun - the biking was always good. I'm typically a trip planner, so having all the logistics taken care of by the tour company made this an exceptional cycling vacation. I have already recommended the tour to many of my cycling friends.
Colleen S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
I very much enjoyed the beauty of the Netherlands countryside. Amazed by the extent to which the country is so bicycle friendly!
Ronerto R.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Exciting bike and barge tour throughout Southern Holland. Definitely proclaiming a successful trip in a beautiful Holland. Safe and crew were very attentive and courteous.
Felt mislead by bike insurance offerer by Tripsite. Later found out bike staff on the barge that if the bike was damaged I would have to pay upfront the amount of damage that I caused to the bike staff and then I can put a claim to the insurance by Tripsite which I would be reimbursed at that time This was a minor snafu and I was very disappointed about the misrepresentation when I was told the insurance would cover everything upon needing the coverage for bike damages.
Donald B.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
South Holland trip was beyond what we were expecting in terms of scenery, trails and dedication by the Holland tour operators.
Rachel F.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
It was the trip of a lifetime!!! This was a trip on my bucket list and could not have asked for better!! Thank you!
Martha B.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Scenery was excellent, dinners on the boat were superb, and the guide (Peter) was friendly, helpful, and competent. Suggestion--let there be hot water for tea or coffee available any time--not just till 6PM. Also, supply plastic bags for packing lunches--or advise people to bring their own.
Pam W.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
This trip exceeded all my expectations. It is a wonderful way to see the country. The accommodations were very comfortable. We will be back. And recommend it to our friends.
Dave C.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Amsterdam South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The De Amsterdam is more like a cruise ship than a barge, very nice cabin, very nice dining room.
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