Magnifique IV

Name: Magnifique IV
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o4372
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Deluxe Class Barge

Netherlands, Belgium

Following the overwhelming success of the premium barges Princesse Royal, Magnifique II (2016), and Magnifique III (2018), we are proud to now offer a new addition, the Magnifique IV.

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Overview
Master shipbuilder Walter van Berkum has done it again! Having already converted several former cargo ships into luxury passenger barges, he is now the proud owner of the Magnifique IV and is dedicated to ensuring this beautiful ship meets the highest standards of quality and comfort for bike and barge tours and cultural cruises.
The Magnifique IV sails under the Dutch flag and will host several tours in the Netherlands and Belgium. Accommodating no more than 36 passengers plus crew, the vessel is designed to create a welcoming atmosphere and a personal experience for everyone on board.
Overview
Capacity: 36 passengers plus crew
Dimensions: Length: 67 meters; Breadth: 7.2 meters; Height: 5.9 meters; Depth: 1.5 m
Electricity: 220 V
Languages: English
Launch date: Spring 2020
Decks & Cabin Layout
Upper deck: 10 suites 16 m ² (172 ft ²)
Suite 9 and 10 are wheelchair-friendly. Access to the lower deck and restaurant, however, is not possible.
Double bed, cozy sitting area, french balcony with floor to ceiling glass doors. Twin beds can be arranged on request.
Lower deck: 8 twin bed cabins 12 m ² (129 ft ²)
Two single beds and fixed portholes
Cabin Amenities
En-suite bathrooms with shower (soap and shampoo provided)
Individually controlled air conditioning
Flat-screen satellite TV
Mini safe
Hairdryer
Wifi
Boat Amenities
Upper deck: tastefully decorated salon with bar and lounge area
Large panoramic windows
Widescreen TV
Information screens showing the boat's location
Lower deck: comfortable and inviting restaurant and sun deck
The dining area is separated from the kitchen by a glass wall (you can see the chefs in action)
Sun deck is partially covered and furnished with tables and chairs
Top Deck:
Hot tub
Deck chairs
Currency accepted on board: Cash (Euros), credit, debit
No laundry services available onboard
Food & Beverages
As always, food is a highlight on all of our bike and boat tours. Coffee, tea, and water are always available. You can order other beverages including alcoholic from the fully stocked bar.
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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Tours sailing on Magnifique IV — 1 to 3 of 3
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
Unisex City Bike
Hybrid Azor (or similar brand/model)
Low-entry (step-through frame)
Lightweight aluminum
High handlebars and upright riding position
Handbrakes
Shimano 7-speed nexus drive
Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle
Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame
Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tires
Rear rack
Mud guards
Accessories
Pannier bag
Helmets are available and free of charge
Water bottle
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (discount will apply). However, 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.
Unisex City Electric Bike
Azor (or similar brand/model)
Low-entry (step-through frame)
Lightweight aluminum
High handlebars and upright riding position
Nexus 7 gears
Hand brakes
Shimano motor (400 WH) offering 4 levels of support
Comfortable gel saddle
Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame
Accessories
Pannier bag
Helmets are available and free of charge
Water bottle
*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.
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (discount will apply). However, 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
Beth I.
1 week ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The most memorable aspect of our trip has to be the incredible staff members and friendly people of The Netherlands! Each of the staff was welcoming, engaging, and so hard working! We mostly experienced Cori as she led our biking group, and she proved to be a very effective leader. She was a highly capable biker, very knowledgeable about all things Dutch, and kept our group on schedule with a steady, relaxed attitude. The other bike tour leader Angela was also quite helpful and capable, always willing to help find an answer to support us. Another staff member who really caught our attention was Ingeborg. Talk about a hard worker! She was a jack of all trades with a wonderful disposition and demeanor that was so fun and friendly. We truly enjoyed her for the warmth of her personality as well as her dedication to serving our needs! Our Chef Jorde's menu selections, plating and presentation was fantastic. We sure missed him once we arrived back at home and had to cook for Read More
Rachel H.
3 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Our 5 day trip aboard the Magnifique IV for the Netherlands tulip tour was magnificent! I can't say enough great things about the staff--each and every one was so helpful and accommodating. There was plenty of food at all times and the evening dinner was excellent. The rooms were small but clean and enough room for all of your belongings. The bikes were new and worked well. The only thing I would change about the trip was the weather (!) and perhaps I would have enjoyed eating lunch in the small towns we meandered through (versus packing a bagged lunch each day). Would definitely recommend this trip and will be booking with them again!
michael c.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Just the whole trip everything was memorable, the barge crew, the ride leader & cycling. The Barge itself, the food and peolple
Allison S.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This was one of the best vacations I’ve ever had! The Magnifique IV is gorgeous and comfortable, and every single staff member was super helpful and just absolutely lovely! Our cycling guides, Hans and Wilfred, we’re wonderful - fun, knowledgeable, well-organized. Seeing bigger towns and cities, and all the countryside and ‘regular’ towns in between by bicycle is such a good way to explore. I highly recommend this trip!
Sonya V.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The team (captain Paul, chef Michael, sailor Albert, Hostesses Annika & Ingeborg and tour guides Hans & Wilfred) on Magnifique IV is amazing. They are always cheerful and are so hardworking. Every meal was exquisite and the warm and delicious snacks offered after a long (wet) bike ride were so appreciated. The barge is beautiful. It is clean and well appointed. We appreciated the 2 usb ports to charge our phones in our large suite. We were conservative with water so had lots for a hot shower after a day of cycling. The scenery was gorgeous. If we had stopped at every place for a beautiful picture, we would still be in Gent! Our tour guides were very knowledgeable about the area. They easily answered our questions with enthusiasm and humour. Our daily route was tweaked according to the groups' abilities, interests and, of course, the weather.
Tips
Pack light. We avoided long lineups at every airport because we had only carry-on luggage.
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craig C.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Our staff. Hans and Wilfred were exceptional.
George R.
8 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The dinners were fantastic.
Elizabeth A.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Loved riding through the farmlands leading to Gent at the beginning of the trip. Beautiful scenery and so peaceful! Our boat tour up the canal was magical.
I would rate this trip excellent and well beyond my expectations. The staff were always cheerful and accommodating. Guides were informative and all of the days were well paced and eventful.
Stephen R.
9 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The Magnifique IV was a lovely barge, we’ll set out and nicely appointed. Meals were delicious, the suite was spacious and the bathroom was the equal or better of many we experience in quality hotels. The staff including the guides were excellent and contributed to a delightful week of seeing the Netherlands and Belgium.
Diane D.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Great staff and fun traveling and experiencing this with a large group of friends! Scenery was spectacular and we had great weather.
robert w.
10 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The enthusiasm of our tour guides was excellent. They helped the family (our group of 6) a couple of times by sacrifice of their personal time and attention.
Some better orientation on ebike and gears would have been helpful. The "sore-butt" syndrome for inexperienced riders was worth it.
Bob W
Alison M.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The bike rides through small towns and villages, beautiful scenery were the highlight of the trip. On one day our guide also stopped at an unscheduled attraction at our request - this willingness to be flexible was much appreciated.
The guided rides are great, but try to take advantage of the self-guided rides as well on some days - the biking staff provide thorough directions and the app so that it is pretty hard to go off-track.
The food on the barge was outstanding, and the snacks provided for lunches were great.
Robert C.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The food on the barge was excellent, much better than I anticipated. The staff was friendly, very hard working and seemed to enjoy working together to make our trip special. The accommodations on the barge were very comfortable. We biked through the countryside, past farms, and small villages, places a tourist wouldn't normally see. Even though this tour was rated "easy" it did require a certain amount of biking skill as the terrain on the bike paths varied from cobblestones, brick, gravel, dirt, narrow and sometimes crowded with other bikers.
Cynthia W.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We loved the bike tour from Brugges to Amsterdam! The biking was excellent and we loved using the e-bikes! The tour guides and ship crew were helpful and very responsive! They made the trip fun and memorable. The cities were truly amazing! Bike and barge is such a fun way to see beautiful cities and lovely views!
Fredda T.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The windmills and the cheese farm were the most memorable. We found the cafeteria style dining to be at least unromantic and that the portions could have been bigger. The crew was awesome. The ship gorgeous, the weather incredible. But it was always odd on the boat - not enough camaraderie among the passengers with no encouraged social interaction outside of forced togetherness at meals which with Covid rampant was a concern. I think it was a shame that the boat didn’t include the windmill tour as part of the activity because we felt it a fabulous understanding of what we were traveling through and by. Thank you for a wonderful vacation! Fredda and Derek
Harvey L.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
This trip was the most memorable we've ever been on. The boat was fantastic - clean and in pristine condition. The food was equal to anything we've had in any fine restaurant - tasty and served with elegance. The crew members were energetic and fun and always had time to answer any and all questions. The biking part of the trip was perfect - equal parts cycling and resting, with coffee and pastries! It was the best way to see another country - on your bike - so much time to take in the pristine beauty of Holland and Belgium. The accommodations were comfy and cosy and inviting. The hot tub was delightful after a day of cycling.
We would do this trip again without hesitation.
Harvey and Martha
Paul F.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Most memorable part: Boat staff bikes food and dancing all fantastic, we had a great time
Russell H.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I organized the bike/barge trip aboard the Magnifique IV for eight couples and all of us would agree it exceeded our expectations. Bert and Hans are brilliant tour leaders, Mieke and John wonderful hosts, and Gerard a fine chef. Accommodations were first class, the boat was immaculate, the food great, and our fellow passengers were well traveled like-minded folks whom we had great time getting to know. The bike itinerary works nicely for both experienced or inexperienced riders, I strongly recommend an e-bike for the latter group. All in all, Walter the captain and boat owner runs a classy operation and offers terrific value for the price.
Robert R.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The Captain, crew, and tour guides were wonderful; and the beer was delicious!
John L.
11 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Best way to experience the local cultures and idyllic country sides and charming villages of Holland and Belgium.
Gregory A.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Having been home not even one full week, I am STILL at a loss of words to fully describe our tour- it was however, definitely a 'masterpiece' of a trip (if a trip can be so described!). Over the 52 years of our marriage, we have been exceedingly fortunate to have been able to travel not only all over the U.S., but to numerous other countries and places both on our own as a couple and with my husband's career. Late in life we have both discovered bicycling and had often thought we'd love to take a biking vacation. Unfortunately 3 years ago, having discovered he had Afib and needed open heart surgery resulting in a double by pass, we thought that dream would not materialize. Fortunately health improved, miles were logged in practice, and a trip optimistically booked with Tripsite. As we anticipated the trip we were apprehensive about whether Covid would sidetrack our dream, but fortunately we were able to go. The trip was everything and much more than we had Read More
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Barbara G.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Biking through the gorgeous country side - stopping at the cheese shoppe - the attentiveness of the staff and the camaraderie of the fellow bike riders!
Tips - do as many activities as you can - yet if that doesn't work for you - spend a lovely day on the barge- reading , writing or simply enjoying the gorgeous scenery.
Really loved the trip - biking was flat, fabulous and scenic!
Achal J.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The bicycle ride along the canals and fields of endless tulips! The staff and service was excellent. We highly recommend this trip to everyone.
Lovelady J.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The fellowship on the Magnifique IV was wonderful. However, several of our fellow travelers tested positive for COVID right after leaving the ship. More options for testing and keeping the travelers free of COVID need to be provided.
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Mark N.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
There were too many memorable moments to really list. What I think was most memorable of the trip was the kindness of all the passengers. It seemed like we all had been friends forever. The other was the professionalism of the entire staff. They were all so KIND, COURTEOUS and POLITE. The entire staff was nothing short of true professionals. They really went above and beyond to make us feel very comfortable. Actually, so comfortable I didn't want to leave. CHEERS to the crew of the Magnifique IV.
bradley T.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Biking through fields of flowers was amazing. Don’t miss the flower market!
Kathryn G.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The most memorable part for me was riding through the tulips with friends. I really enjoyed the many stops that we had along the rides with so many interesting places to see.
Julia J.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
The whole tour was fabulous. I especially loved our time at the Keukenhof flower park on April 18, where the tulips were in full bloom and the sun shone brightly. Riding past tulip farms on the way, was a great preview to the flower park.
I highly recommend the Magnifique IV barge. It offered multiple decks for passengers to enjoy. The rooms were comfortable and clean. For novice cyclists, reserve an eBike. They are easy and fun to use and take the pressure off of riding about 80 miles in three days.
Take advantage of the packing list provided by Tripsite. I would add a bar of soap to the list, as I prefer that over the shower gel provided. Additionally, arrive a couple of days early so that you can adjust to the time change and enjoy some museums and walking tours.
Natalie P.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
We absolutely loved biking through the countryside in Holland. Our tour guides were amazing and knowledgeable, and it was an unforgettable experience!
Douglas S.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Weather . It was so windy. But we still made the best of it . Last day of riding only 11 made it with 3 guides. 17 miles in 50+ winds
Janet M.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Cycling on easy cycle paths through different landscapes - most enjoyable and interesting. Food on boat was fabulous - excellent chef. Tour guides very helpful.
Jan C.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Seeing tulips in the spring in Holland has been on my bucket list and they did not disappoint! Being on such a beautiful boat with outstanding crew (especially the chef!) was a definite bonus.
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