De Nassau

Name: De Nassau
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o4129
Rating: 4.3 (10 reviews)

Deluxe Class Barge

Netherlands

De Nassau a medium size comfort plus vessel, was remodeled in 2018. Many of the cabins and the salon/restaurant have been completely refitted in a spacious and more luxurious atmosphere.

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Overview
The De Nassau has two deck levels. The barge boasts a large salon with large panoramic windows on the upper deck that includes the restaurant, bar, and a lounge area. Wi-Fi is available. On the partially roofed sun deck, chairs and sun loungers invite you to relax and enjoy the scenery while sailing. Bicycles will be stored on a separate part of the sun deck.
Overview

Capacity: 65
Number of crew: 12
Length/width: 72 m x 8.6 meters

Decks & Cabin Layout

Total guest cabins: 33
Lower deck: 21 total cabins with private bath and window that can be opened.

11 regular twin cabins, located in the middle and the back of the ship, approx. 10 m² two single side by side twin beds measuring 200 x 80 cm).
1 single cabin
9 superior twin cabins, located in the front of the ship, measuring 9.5 - 11.5 m². Beds are set up as European hotel style, in that two mattresses are together as a double bed, and measure 200 x 160 m. On previous request, these mattresses can be made up as two separate beds. The superior twin cabins are the newly renovated cabins.

Upper deck: 12 cabins total with private bath and window that can be opened

10 twin cabins, measuring 10 m², two single side by side twin beds, 200 x 90 cm
2 cabins, measuring 10 m², hotel style double bed, 200 x 140 cm

Cabin Amenities

Each cabin has individual climate control
Mini-safe, small wardrobe, and hair dryer provided
230 V sockets
All cabins have private bathroom with shower, toilet, and basin (stocked with soap and shampoo)

Boat Features & Amenities

Large salon with large panoramic windows
Restaurant, bar and lounge area
No laundry services are available on board
Wifi available
Sun deck
Forms of payment accepted on board: Debit and credit cards

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 € 70- to be paid on board.
Water on board is drinkable
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Authentic Holland

8 days from €915
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…
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City Touring Bicycle

Azor (or similar brand/model)

Unisex low-step tour/city bike
Lightweight aluminum frame
Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub gears
Roller hand brakes
Upright, comfortable riding position
Adjustable Selle Royal gel saddle
Schwalbe Marathon puncture-resistant tires
Frame-mounted lock
Available in three frame sizes

Accessories

Detachable pannier bag
Pump & repair kit available
Helmet available to rent on board (reserve in advance)
Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

Azor Steps (or similar brand/model)

Shimano STEPS mid-drive motor with 400 Wh battery
Four levels of pedal assistance
Shimano Nexus 7-speed internal hub gears
Hand brales
Comfortable gel saddle
Frame-mounted lock

Accessories

Detachable pannier bag
Pump & repair kit available
Helmet available to rent on board (reserve in advance)

Notes:

Available on request for an additional fee.
E-bikes feature a small electric motor and battery that assist with pedaling, but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly enhance your trip's enjoyment, it is not intended for untrained cyclists, as it is not easy to handle. 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

Adriaan L.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The bike rides and the scenery. Sorry to have missed Deventer but got to see a bit of Nijmegen instead

Deborah N.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Gorgeous countryside and beautiful cities to cycle through. The food on board was 5 star! The staff were wonderful too. The bikes are heavy and many of them had issues. Mine had no rear brakes that I finally figured out on last day while needed to brake hard in Amsterdam. My husband had to have his seat changed 3 times to get one that didn’t slip and his bike was small for his 6’ height. A friends bike has gear grinding on and off every day and they couldn’t fix it. Realized these bikes take a lot of abuse but the 20lb e-bike I was told about on a phone call does not exist. Otherwise our group of 19 would do it again! The gps is important to have as not all paths are well marked and it lets you know if you get off course. We brought our own helmets and rear view mirrors—highly recommend. Since it was non guided there were several options each day—take the long route if you have time.

Matthew H.
3 months ago
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De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Wonderful cycling through small towns, forests and wetlands. This trip beat all my expectations.

Gerald R.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The rides through the country side. The small authentic towns were beautiful.

Carol M.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Pros: The historic villages we passed through on the route were exceptionally beautiful and easy to navigate. The variety of terrain and the routes were well-designed and except for the first day there were a good number of options for refreshments and bathrooms.
The boat cabins were comfortable and very clean, and the sitting areas were adequate in the dining area.
The staff were exceptionally attentive and responsive to our requests - with one exception (see details in "cons" section below). The tour manager (Mehmet) was amazing and provided all the help we needed.
The e-bikes were excellent and the equipment (panniers and locks) were easy to use and very high quality.
Cons: Our group of 7 who traveled together was separated onto different tables that were too far apart to talk to one another. We asked to have one table moved closer and were denied. There were other tables close to one another with groups that had no relationship to each other. I Read More

Kathy A.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Cycling in The Netherlands is wonderful and this trip took us to a great variety of settings. We cycled into small towns, past historic sites, through beautiful forests, across pretty meadows and felt comfortably safe the whole time. The route allowed for stops along the way while still feeling like we accomplished a good ride by the end of the day. The De Nassau was comfortable and accommodating. The crew and guide, Wilma, made us feel welcome and assisted us with any needs or questions we had. The bikes were well-maintained and comfortable. Thanks for a great trip!

Johann C.
1 year ago
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De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
This was our first bicycle/barge trip and it was a fantastic experience from the beginning to the end.
The cycle routes were safe, beautiful and easy to follow. We really enjoyed each day - even when the weather wasn't perfect. Visiting the Hanseatic cities was also very interesting: I enjoyed the walking tours in the evening.
Overall, I loved the trip and wish it was two weeks long!

Michael E.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
It was a great way to see a lot of the country in a short period of time, without feeling stressed by schedules. Marcel was particularly excellent as a tour guide and information resource. The crew was friendly and accommodating. The food was good enough- I didn't expect 5-star meals , but there was lots of it, and most meals were quite tasty. The Hanseatic League map was great, and coupled with the Ride with GPS app, I never felt concerned that I was lost or stranded in a foreign country. The length of rides was appropriate, and when my bike began to squeak mid-trip, a new bike was immediately provided.
On the TripSite side of things, Carla was very helpful with scheduling

Michael E.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
It was a great way to see a lot of the country in a short period of time, without feeling stressed by schedules. Marcel was particularly excellent as a tour guide and information resource. The crew was friendly and accommodating. The food was good enough- I didn't expect 5-star meals , but there was lots of it, and most meals were quite tasty. The Hanseatic League map was great, and coupled with the Ride with GPS app, I never felt concerned that I was lost or stranded in a foreign country. The length of rides was appropriate, and when my bike began to squeak mid-trip, a new bike was immediately provided.

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Nancy A.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Amsterdam is always a great place to start and finish. The evening walking tour was very nice.

Ralph W.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
The vast and varied beauty of the rural areas and the trails through this landscape and the trees.

David R.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We loved the small ancient towns on the route. Walls and moats make for a most interesting experience. Ingrid was exceptional. We learned a ton about the country every time we were able to spend time with her.

Laurel J.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We really liked exploring the old towns in the NL while biking but wished there was more time to do so as there were so many interesting things to see. Having some additional information on each was nice.
The staff were extremely helpful and friendly and we enjoyed their kindness and willingness to serve & make our trip comfortable & enjoyable. (Thanks to Jeremal, Christina, John, Stani and the other deck hands.) The beds and rooms were comfortable and the dining room/bar were well appointed. The food at dinner was excellent but the quantity was not enough for the ‘bigger’ eaters in our group.
We found the distance to bike on some days was more than we wanted and had hoped we could have options to go off or on the boat part way. (Though having the opportunity to change to an ebike helped…thank you John!.)
We were disappointed that we could not purchase any snacks in the evening and that the only ones provided during teatime were sweets. Then Read More

Marie W.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Cycling through the farms and along the rivers and canals was beautiful. The villages were historic and lovely. More recommendations of sights along the way would have been helpful.

Catherine C.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Thé bike trails so well marked. Ride with GPS so helpful .Frans was skillled with all the languages he mastered or attempted. His. Ride descriptions were accurate and he showed up along the way to give encouragement.
On the De Nassau get blinds for the windows in the dining hall. My table was in the sun and uncomfortably hot every evening at dinner.

Eileen R.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
We had an amazing time! All biking levels will have a blast on this trip - the routes and system in the Netherlands are so user friendly - and each day is spent biking through countrysides and historic small towns - a dream! The guides, crew, and staff were all so kind and lovely. Highly recommend!

Abraham V.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau South Holland Tour
Netherlands
An amazing physical experience with 68 fellow bikers from Germany and the US. Dutch hospitality warmly visible on multiple beautiful biking paths. Well organized tour. Tour leader Magreet Klijn deserves kudos for leadership role.

Lynn V.
7 years ago
Verified Reviewer

De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Holland was on my bucket list to visit the country I was born in but left as a young girl. What better way to see it than on this wonderful barge/bike tour with a good friend. Upon arrival where the De Nassau’s docked we were greeted by our wonderful hosts and crew. There is absolutely nothing that I can criticize about this trip. The food, the accommodations and the beauty of biking through northern holland on my E Bike was amazing. I highly recommend these bikes as I usually don’t bike 186 miles in 7 days, but they sure help put “ the wind beneath my wings”. I even bought a smoked eel which we shared with some companions we biked with...not usual Canadian fare! Tripsite has opened up a whole new concept for me and my love of travelling. Perhaps Ireland, France, Portugal...I can hardly wait till the next trip I take knowing that I will not be disappointed. Thanks Tripsite for making my dream come true of visiting this amazing country.

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