De Holland

Name: De Holland
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o1523
Rating: 4.5 (10 reviews)

Deluxe Class Boat

Netherlands

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.

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The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a capacity of 71 passengers. You will find a welcoming and large salon on the upper deck with panoramic windows. This space houses the restaurant, bar, and a lounge area. You will enjoy lounging on the partially covered sun deck.
Overview
Capacity: 71 (max) passengers / 34 cabins
Length: 257 ft
Width: 24 ft
Crew: 11
Electricity 230 V
Decks & Cabin Layout
Upper Deck
10 Cabins
9 Superior Twin Cabins (108 sq.ft)
1 Suite (140 sq. ft) equipped with a mini-bar and an additional sofa bed as optional third bed
All upper deck cabins equipped with french balcony with floor to ceiling sliding glass doors
Lower Deck
24 Twin Cabins (108 sq. ft)
21 Twin Cabins arranged as a double but on request can be separated
3 Twin/Triple Cabins at the front - twin beds arranged as a double; additional fold away bunk bed for optional third bed (for children only)
Windows in lower deck cabins measure 2.55 x 1.28 ft, for safety reason cannot be opened
Cabin Amenities
All cabins have individual climate control system
All cabins have private bathrooms complete with hair dryers and bath products
Digital TV, mini-safe, small wardrobe, 230 V sockets
Boat Features & Amenities
Large salon with panoramic windows on upper deck
Restaurant, bar, and lounge area
No laundry available on board
Sun deck
Wifi available
Currency processed on board: Debit and credit cards
Food & Beverages
Special Diet Requests: Special dietary needs may be subject to a supplement of €50 depending on the request.
Water on board is drinkable
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Authentic Holland
8 days from €804
4.7 out of 5
Authentic Holland
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
This wonderful bike and boat tour showcases the authentic Holland as you travel through the central and Hanseatic regions of the Netherlands. It cuts through the Rhine valley and its very beautiful…
Bicycles
Touring Bicycles
Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (or similar brand/model)
Aluminum step-through frame
Adjustable gel saddle
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. Though bike rental is included in your tour price, you may bring your own bicycle or electric bicycle. Discount will apply. Please note that there are a limited number of parking spaces or charging stations available onboard for a small fee. (Hybrid touring bicycle: €10 or electric bicycle: €25)
Reviews
Hugh C.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The last day was my best. I stopped to make a beautiful photo and lost my group. It took over an hour of fast riding and navigation to catch them. Great experience. Amsterdam Castle and its Cafe were superb pleasure.
Martin M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
First time I experienced this type of travelling. Overall, I like it. Couple of notes though : the ship was not where it was supposed to be at embarkment ; it was on the other side of the harbour. No communication received about that last minute change. We knew because someone was monitoring vesselfinder. A lot of people did not know. Second, we were not happy with the table arrangements. We got assigned a table on day 1 and were supposed to sit at that table, with the same people, every day. I appreciate the reason, every evening they ask what you want for dinner the next day, and if people then are not at the same table, that system does not work. But, we're travelling with a group. We want to have dinner at a different table every day.
Having said that, the boat and the food was nice, the crew was really good, no, outstanding. The daily tours were well organized and navigating our way was easy.
Hence my 4 star rating of the tour.
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Harrison and Sharene K.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The trip started out on a sour note because the De Holland was not moored at the De Ruijterkade West location shown in the Tripsite "Final Travel Information" PDF, but instead was across the IJ river next to the Buiksloterweg ferry terminal. Despite being told by Tripsite that the document would be updated with last-minute changes, the document was not updated with the correct location, and none of the passengers who booked through Tripsite were notified of this critical change. (We heard that Boat-Bike Tours, the organizer of the tour, DID notify the passengers who had booked directly through them.) We followed the De Holland on the Vesselfinder website so we knew where it was moored, and we notified a few other traveling companions, but a portion of the Tripsite group showed up at De Ruijterkade West and the boat management had to arrange for their transportation to Buiksloterweg, which delayed the departure. To our knowledge, Tripsite has never acknowledged or apologized Read More
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Nancy B.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Best Part: Villages
Nancy B.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Most memorable part: Small villages & countryside
Jeffrey B.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We loved everything about this trip! The boat was clean and comfortable, the crew was wonderful (especially the tour guide, Andre). We loved the cycling through this beautiful country! It was especially exciting to ride through the countryside and explore the unique towns along the way. We were so impressed with the incredible bike path system and the friendly people we encountered.
Jane S.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The "directions/highlights " paper along with the offline downloaded directions were terrific. The company's expert experienced routing took us thru scenic backways and villages that we may have missed by simply following a directional app ourselves. We enjoyed being able to ride at our own pace, stop where ever we chose, visit sites, museums, villages, or take photos on our own timeline. This also allowed us to begin the day's ride on our own schedule, enjoy a picnic lunch or lunch in a village center, and return early or later, have a coffee or beer along the way, still knowing when dinner was being served!
David W.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We loved everything about this trip! The cycling experience, the cruising on beautiful rivers and canals, the opportunity to explore interesting and historic cities, the camaraderie onboard the boat, and the care and support of the crew were all wonderful!
Maryann B.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
This was a wonderful trip, highly recommended to both cyclists and non-cyclists! The staff went out of their way to make sure all the guests were well looked after.
Susan O.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
The De Holland is a lovely barge with a proficient staff and nice upper level staterooms. The food was above average and the after-ride beer is a great value. The North Holland area is very rural with small towns but mostly agricultural routes. Easy navigating because The Netherlands has an extensive network of bikeways and understandable wayfinding. The history of diking, watermills and pumping is fascinating and would be good to know about as you ride through this area. Our trip was in the beginning of October and we had beautiful weather although it can be windy along some portions of the ride.
Stephen T.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
The North Holland barge and bike is a fantastic experience and a great opportunity for a family to share a unique adventure together. The scenery is spectacular, the villages immaculate, the people friendly, the barge comfortable, the food good, the bikes new and the staff accommodating. To improve the experience, breakfast could be better and the lunch selections more varied. Early risers generally helped themselves to all of the pastries before others cold enjoy them. Seating could be unassigned so that more people could meet and enjoy different parts of the dining room. Otherwise they have this trip wired.
Katie H.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland South Holland Tour
Netherlands
This was a very positive experience. Bikers of all abilities can participate in this tour. The navigation can be a bit tricky. I would definitely recommend using the navigation app in addition to the maps & briefings. However, there was usually a friendly local or another member of the group not too far away to help get you back on the route. The barge was very nice. We had an upgraded room. Plenty of storage space. The guides were excellent. The staff on the barge couldn’t have been nicer. The food was very good. The tour itself exceeded my expectations. Holland is beautiful. The route took us through a variety of geography. Lots of quintessential Dutch experiences, windmills, cheese, delft, etc.. The de Amsterdam is a larger boat than most so you have a large group. Neither here nor there, just a note if you prefer a more intimate group.
Sarah D.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland South Holland Tour
Netherlands
There were 3 of us from the USA traveling together. They told us to lock our bikes and take the key with us when we went into a store or restaurant. Toward the end of the trip we ( all 3 of us ) went into a store and did not luck our bikes. When we came out of the store one of the bikes was GONE. We took one of our other phones and called the USA to have the spouse lock the missing phone and track the bike on the GPS. The missing bike was 6 miles away at a big store. The shop owner called the police- the police went to the store- closed the store down for 45 minutes and locked all the 4 doors to the store. The police walked into the store looking for the red and black bike bag- saw it- walked up to the man , who was using the stolen phone and arrested him. He had stolen bikes before. They were so happy to catch him this time. The police never found the helmet and the man took $100, US dollars. They found the bike in the front of the store, as we knew the bike's # Read More
Jill L.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
A number of things stand out. First, the size of the room (which was shown as 4 single beds but ended up being a tiny room with two bunkbeds where we could not all stand in the room). Second, the fact that after active days covering 50 Kms or more there was no water provided (a bottle of water was provided at breakfast only) and no food available in the hours before dinner. Third, all meals had to be taken at the same assigned table reducing any opportunity to mingle with other guests. Fourth, on an active holiday with healthy active people, the meals did not include any colorful vegetables. The staff were mostly lovely and the rides were picturesque, but the overall experience was not positive.
Azam E.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland South Holland Tour
Netherlands
Boat and bike trip was our first experience. It was really amazing and well- organized one :)) we just wish to have more options for healthy food on board and choose our table at dinner time to socialize with more people than having assigned seats every night. -Thank you
D. Dray
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
We have been on seven self-guided bike trips (two of them with boats) and this was truly one of the best! The accommodations on our Prague ship, the MS Florentina were nicer (larger lounges, expansive deck, etc) than the Angela Esmee to be frank, but the Angela's superb crew, the charming towns as ports of call, and along the route, and our tour leader, Margaret, more than made up for it. I highly recommend this tour!
Mike S.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The overall experience was excellent. We enjoyed the intimacy of a relatively small group on the boat. It allowed us to meet a number of people over the course of the week. We will definitely be returning in the future.
If I had one suggestion it would be to limit the number of days where there was a deadline to meet the boat in the late afternoon as these deadlines sometimes creates pressure to complete the route quicker than I would have otherwise chosen.
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Helen M.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland South Holland Tour
Netherlands
The scenery was beautiful and the barge was lovely. The most memorable part of the trip was the people - the Dutch are friendly and helpful, and the Angela Esmee crew was exceptional!
Cathy G.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
I already have recommended this trip to several people. By far this trip was the best trip I have ever been on. Thank you.
Kim E.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
Complete day from start to finish! Staff were super friendly and efficient! Breathtaking views of countryside and timeless villages! Supper dining was plentiful, varied and delicious! Basic rooms were always tidy and clean. Wow...what an incredible adventure.
L. Scrutton
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
I would have liked was some variety in the lunch fruit. Apples every day but one ...... got a bit boring. I would also have liked to have a condiment (mustard or mayonnaise) to add to the meat/cheese sandwiches as they were a bit dry. All in all, a great trip! Too bad the weather wasn't a bit better, but nothing could be done about that.
Margaret Terrett
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
I would recommend the trip with reservations. The food on the boat was not special but ok. While our leader was competent I did not find him helpful at times and other times I found him condescending. The route descriptions were well done but we had to argue to have one for each rider even though it clearly stated we would each a have one. I would have like much more about the places we were visiting included on the daily route descriptions. Carrying a visitor guide is not easy on a bike. The bikes were not in good shape for our trip. The mechanic tried to do his best but they were not a "freewheeling" experience. On mine the gears did not work, others had similar issues. When the holiday depends on a good cycling experience then the bike becomes a priority.
I cannot recommend the experience whole heartily except for the amazing landscape of northern Netherlands. That part I really enjoyed. Also I enjoyed being part of a group. I would not recommend a person or couple try the trip because no effort was made to mix the people. I was part of a big group and so I always had people to cycle with.
Sue Cousineau
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
1. Food was mediocre - not great...lots of canned or frozen vegetables. Meat was consistently over cooked and dry. There was lots of choices for breakfast and we especially liked the variety to make our lunches. Had to pay for hot water, tea & coffee after 4:00 pm was a ridiculous and cheap policy which angered many.
2. Room service - towels were not replenished each day as expected until the guide told us to put them in the shower to indicate we wanted towels refreshed each day. This was a problem of no signage to indicate this practice and that the guide forgot to tell us until day 4 when someone complained.
3. Maps and route descriptions - we always marvel at the signage for cycling in the Netherlands. Our country should adopt this method. But we were only given one map/booklet per room. Again, a very cheap practice as all travelers are paying cyclists and each want their own maps. Can't guarantee that those who room together actually cycle together. Read More
Paul Hough
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
The nickel and diming on the boat was annoying - i.e., free coffee until 4 pm but nobody gets back before then; coffee and tea not included with dinner (extra cost); bottled water sold at the same price as a beer (one token worth 2.5 Euros). Our guide, Marcel, was clearly out of sorts and was not someone I would recommend - rude, disinterested, unhelpful, condescending, and refused to answer questions. I trust that other guides are much better.
Diane Thomson
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
The bikes did show some wear but the two mechanics on our barge were wonderful in making repairs overnight. The maps were on the whole very good but each person on the trip should be given their own set of maps and the accompanied daily itinerary descriptions.
Carolyn Dunbar
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
This was a nice trip which I chose after research. I learned that I prefer smaller groups.
Thomas Reid
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
Marcel is a great guide/tour leader.
Susan Monaghan
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
There was some disconnect in passing along information. For example the barge had to leave earlier than 6:30 but info was not passed on. Fortunately my friends and I arrived and boarded the sister ship and got the info that the Angela Esmee was instructed to leave the port due to some Dutch holiday celebration. Good thing we took the initiative. There was no one waiting on the dock to give us this info.
Info about running a tab for drinks was false. We had to purchase tokens from a machine to use at bar. Bikes were somewhat rickety, having seen their 2nd season (according to a mechanic I talked to). Mine and some others made a grinding noise the entire time. The mechanic tried to fix it, but eventually I just tolerated it. I heard one mech say the bikes had a couple more trips this season. Good luck to the next owner.
Food was very good and the staff were very friendly. I would recommend a Bike and Barge trip to friends, but we ran into another group on a similar tour riding green bikes...they LOVED their bikes. We couldn't come close to saying that about ours. The green bike tour paid similar costs.
Marnie Terrett
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
I found the conditions of the bikes quite poor. They were obviously wearing out after a season of use. The food was adequate but not spectacular. The information about how to get clean towels was given 5 days into the trip.
The routes were well described but I would have liked further information about the towns we were passing through and where we were staying the night. Our group happened upon a cemetery with Canadian war dead but it was just luck. That type of information should be included I the route description of the day. Despite the things mentioned I did enjoy the trip and would recommend it to others.
Fair Rapsey
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
I had a lot of trouble with the bike seat. That created pain/discomfort for the whole week. We saw other barges participants en route with much better bikes than we had. Ours were quite old and clunky but they worked OK when you got used to them. The bike mechanics were great. The seven gears were adequate for the terrain.
We should each have our own maps and route descriptions, not just one per cabin. You don't necessarily cycle with your cabin mate and sometimes people get separated from cycling partners during the day.
Our guide Marcel appeared to have a very arrogant attitude towards guests, particularly those who asked for clarification of various things. He was rude to me when I asked a question about the availability of public washrooms along the way - and what was customary in Holland. He snapped "So you think Dutch people don't go to the toilet?" He seemed to make a lot more effort as the week went on and was quite knowledgeable about a Read More

Bob Rodney
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
Marcel was a very good guide-Johnan helped keep our bikes in very good order.
Buford and Gina
9 years ago
Verified Reviewer
De Holland North Holland Tour
Netherlands
The tour was excellent. We’d have no reservations about booking another tour comparable to this, or recommending the trip to others—in fact, we already have. We enjoyed every minute.
We were somewhat anxious about how the trip would work out: would we find the boat ok?; would we be able to get everything on-board ok?; would we have a good time? The trip worked like clockwork—everything worked exactly as it should!
Our accommodations on-board the Angela Esmee were quite comfortable. The rooms were small, as we expected. However, they were very comfortable. Additionally, we spent very little time in our cabin. Most of our time was spent either on the bikes, walking in the great port villages, on the top deck, or in the dining salon, enjoying the company of the others on the tour or the wonderful staff. Food on-board the ship was very good, and quite filling. Just right to get us off to a good start, or to replenish us after a great Read More

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