Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium Bike + Barge Tours
Cycle in Holland & Belgium on this picturesque bike & boat tour
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Overview
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 and prosperous time in Holland when art and architecture flourished. Belgium too became a major European center for industry and art.
The elaborate and beautiful canal system we now enjoy was designed during this time, lined with the homes of wealthy merchants. Today, flower-filled and enchanting, your bike and boat tour unfolds on these very same canals and on the Amstel and Vecht rivers, showcasing the Dutch and Flemish landscape.
*Be sure to set aside some time in Amsterdam to visit the world-renowned museums such as the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House, and in Bruges to visit the Groeninge Museum which includes paintings by Jan van Eyck, Hans Memling, Rogier van der Weyden, and others.
Highlights
- Amsterdam
- Dordrecht and the Grote Kerk (1339)
- Windmills, dikes, and ferries
- Bruges, the birthplace of Flemish art
- Michelangelo's Madonna and Child
Be sure to check out all of our bike and barge tours in the Netherlands.Itinerary
Deluxe Class Boats
Magnifiques and Princess Royale
Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk, 19 or 34 mi. (32 or 56 km) | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht
Day 3: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 44 km)
Day 4: Antwerp
Day 5: Antwerp - Temse - St. Amands, 21 or 31 mi. (34 or 49 km)
Day 6: St. Amands - Dendermonde | Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 13 or 28 mi. (22 or 45 km)
Day 8: BrugesDay 1: Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in is at 1 pm. The crew will be waiting to welcome you on board. After settling into your cabin, you will still have plenty of time to explore this famous city. Visit one or more museums or simply do some shopping. An introduction to the tour will take place back on board at 5.30 pm, during which the crew will be introduced and your first dinner will be served. After dinner, a canal tour through the center of Amsterdam is on the program.Day 2: Amsterdam - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk, 19 or 34 mi. (32 or 56 km) | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht
Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven – nicknamed Zilverstad (“Silver City”) – a city renowned for its talented silversmiths since the 17th century. Later in the day as you cycle through the Alblasserwaard region you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. All 19 windmills have a UNESCO cultural heritage listing and are a definite highlight – you will have the opportunity to visit one so don’t forget to bring your camera! From nearby Alblasserdam you will take the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry, that will take you and your bicycle in approx. 10 minutes to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.Day 3: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 44 km)
As you enjoy your breakfast aboard the ship, the ship will navigate to Willemstad where you will start your day’s cycling. Willemstad is a beautiful old fortified town on the Haringvliet waterway. Your bicycle ride goes to Tholen, once an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Today Tholen is connected to the mainland in various ways. It is a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past.In the afternoon you will once again board the ship which will sail to the port city of Antwerp, situated on the river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and is a city with a long list of attractions including the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. After dinner, you can visit the beautiful old city center.
Day 4: Antwerp
Today your barge stays in Antwerp. This means you will have an entire day to discover this city of culture, filled with cobblestones, and Flemish Baroque masterpieces. You can visit the Rubens House, the palazzo where the brilliant and versatile artist lived with his family. You will find some of his paintings to admire just a ten-minute walk away in the “Onze Lieve Vrouwe (Our Dear Lady) Cathedral.”Other ideas for spending a pleasant afternoon here are to visit the famous beer brewery of ‘de Koninck’ for a tour and tasting, explore the fascinating Museum on the Scheldt River (MAS — Museum aan de Stroom) or go shopping in Antwerp’s welcoming shopping area. Dinner tonight is not included as you have the chance to dine at a restaurant of your choosing. If needed, your crew can provide restaurant recommendations.
If you are doing the 4-day tour from Amsterdam to Antwerp, you will check out of your cabin after breakfast. Your luggage can remain on board for the remainder of the day, giving you time to explore Antwerp.
If you are doing the 5-day tour from Antwerp to Bruges, check-in begins at 2 pm. The boat is moored in the port city of Antwerp, situated on the river Schelde.
Day 5: Antwerp - Temse - St. Amands, 21 or 31 mi. (34 or 49 km)
This morning you will cycle out of Antwerp along a picturesque section of the Schelde River to St. Amands your home for the night. There is only one way to describe the landscape around the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is, without a doubt, one of the natural highlights of the tour.Day 6: St. Amands - Dendermonde | Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Today you will continue to follow the river Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the night at a lock in a suburb of town. Ghent is a lively university city that boasts a rich history. Since Roman times Ghent’s position at the junction of Leie and Schelde Rivers has ensured that it has been a successful trading port. In total, the city features an Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. Major attractions are St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the world-famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept and the 91-meter-tall belfry of Ghent, one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center.Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 13 or 28 mi. (22 or 45 km)
Today you will cycle from Ghent through the beautiful Flemish countryside of western Flanders to Bruges, widely described as the ‘Venice of the North’ and arguably the most beautiful of all the Flemish cities. Bruges attracts more than two million visitors every year who come to see the picturesque medieval town center of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city and a long list of historic attractions. An outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement, Bruges has managed to maintain its historic fabric as it has evolved over the centuries, with the result that today the city’s original Gothic buildings form an integral part of the town’s identity. While you are here you can visit one of Bruges' many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café. Dinner tonight (not included) will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available on board).Day 8: Bruges
End of your tour. Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 am.All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to weather, last minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges.
If two distances are offered, and you choose the shorter route option, some highlights that would be included on the longer option will not be possible.
Premium Class Boats
Fluvius
Day 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Vianen
Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock | Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 13 mi or 23 mi. (20 km or 36 km)
Day 4: Antwerp - Temse - Dendermonde, 29 or 39 mi. (48 km or 64 km)
Day 5: Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 6: Ghent - Bruges, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Tour around Bruges to the North Sea, 23 or 31 mi. (38 km or 51 km)
Day 8: BrugesDay 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Vianen
Embarkation and check-in where the crew will welcome you on board at 1 p.m. At around 2 p.m. the ship will leave Amsterdam and sail to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek, where you will spend the night. Here the bicycles will be distributed and you can enjoy a short bicycle ride.Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 34 mi. (56 km)
Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven – nicknamed Zilverstad (“Silver City”) – a city renowned for its talented silver smiths since the 17th century. Later in the day as you cycle through the Alblasserwaard region you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. All 19 windmills have a UNESCO cultural heritage listing and are a definite highlight – you will have the opportunity to visit one so don’t forget to bring your camera! From nearby Alblasserdam you will take the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry, that will take you and your bicycle in approx. 10 minutes to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.Day 3: Dordrecht - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock | Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 13 mi or 23 mi. (20 km or 36 km)
During breakfast the Fluvius will sail to Tholen where you will start your day’s cycling by visiting the “Wouwse Plantage” forest. Another attraction on the day is the impressive Kreekrak lock. After once again meeting up with the Fluvius you will finish your day by sailing to the port city of Antwerp which is situated on the river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and has many attractions that include: the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. After dinner visit the beautiful old city centre.Day 4: Antwerp - Temse - Dendermonde, 29 or 39 mi. (48 km or 64 km)
Today’s tour will see you cycle out of Antwerp on a beautiful cycle path along the picturesque tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde, your home for the night. There is only one way to describe the landscape around the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour.Day 5: Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Today you will continue to follow the river Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the night at a lock in a suburb of town. Ghent is a lively university city that boasts a rich history. The city’s position at the junction of Leie and Schelde Rivers has meant it to be a major trading port since Roman times. In total the city features an Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. A major attraction is St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the world famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept.Day 6: Ghent - Bruges, 28 mi. (45 km)
Your bicycle tour will lead through the beautiful Flemish countryside of western Flanders around this beautiful city, widely described as the ‘Venice of the North’. The city attracts more than two million visitors every year who come for the ambience of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre. An outstanding example of a medieval settlement, Bruges has managed to maintain its historic fabric as it has evolved over the centuries, with the result that today the city’s original Gothic constructions form an integral part of the town’s identity. While you are here you can visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café.Day 7: Tour around Bruges to the North Sea, 23 or 31 mi. (38 km or 51 km)
Your final day of cycling takes you along a quiet canal and past beautiful poplar trees through an attractive polder landscape (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments) dotted with small farm houses to the North Sea coast. Here if you want you can swim in the sea along an inviting sandy beach, visit any one of numerous cafés and see the attractive dune landscape. On the return ride to Bruges you will cycle along a small picturesque canal.Day 8: Bruges
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.Sailing Home
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 2: Uithoorn - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train stationAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok, (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2).When you arrive on board the boat, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew and of course your fellow passengers. You are expected to arrive on our barge on Saturday the latest at 2 PM. The barge needs to leave the mooring place in Amsterdam at 2:15 PM to cruise to Oude Wetering. It is very important you are on time. The barge can’t wait due the opening hours of bridges and/or locks.
Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
From Oude Wetering you will continue your tour over country roads along river banks and channels through the Green Heart to the city known for its cheese, Gouda! Not only is Gouda famous for it's cheese, but also its pipes, ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle), pottery, stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a beautiful Old-Dutch city with a mostly intact city center. After dinner you can take a walk through the city.Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Today you will cycle along the Dutch IJssel, through the deepest lying polder of the Netherlands Krimpenerwaard and over narrow cycling paths to the river ‘Lek’. Here you will cross the river by ferry to Kinderdijk, a unique and renowned monument where Holland’s largest number of historical windmills is found. From the embankments of the river Lek, you will witness an amazing view of the 19 windmills, which are now listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. This is where you will take a break and visit the interior of a windmill. After a beautiful tour through the Alblasserwaardpolder you will arrive at the banks of the river ‘Beneden-Merwede’.Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
From Dordrecht we will sail to the Delta area of the Dutch greater rivers during breakfast. Years ago, an open connection existed with the sea due to the many tributaries in this area. After the disastrous flooding in 1953, the Deltaplan was developed and most tidal outlets were closed from the sea by dams. Most parts of Zeeland were, and still are, under sea level and in 1953 the embankments were too weak and too low, causing this area to be at risk for flooding’s once in every 80 years. Now, because of the flood barriers, that chance is reduced to less than once every 4000 years.Just before reaching our destination of today (Zierikzee, on the island of Schouwen-Duivenland) we will visit the ‘Watersnoodmuseum’. This museum tells the tragic events of 1953 and is built in recently renewed caissons, once used for the last closure gap. This was done in November 1953, ten months after the storm surge which broke through more than 300 embankments. Zierikzee is a beautiful town and the centre of the ‘mussel culture’. The ‘Zeeuwse mosselen’ (blue mussels) are a renowned delicacy.
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
This morning you cycle along the Oosterschelde towards the North Sea, to cross the Oosterscheldedam. The enormous locks are built in this embankment and can be closed during storms and high tides protecting the south-west of the Netherlands against the sea. This embankment was one of the last in a series of barriers against the sea. When cycling along the embankment, one will realize why this has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges to protect the country now and in the future and to let seawater into the widespread Delta area. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as the one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.After this dam you will paddle to Middelburg, but not without visiting the picturesque port town of Veere. Middelburg is the lively principal town of Zeeland with many old houses, churches, the beautiful town hall and a pleasant shopping. Also to be found in Middelburg is the Roosevelt Academy, a liberal arts college, located in the former late-gothic town hall on the market of Middelburg.
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Today you have to cross the ‘Westerschelde’, the only estuary which isn’t closed by a dam cause it’s the gateway to the port of Antwerp. A short ferry trip brings you from Vlissingen to Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders)! We are getting close to Belgium. On your daily cycle route, you will cross the Dutch – Belgium border back and forth before you definitely cross the Dutch – Belgium border by boat to sail to Ghent.Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
This morning you will cycle through Ghent to the scenic countryside of Oost-Vlaanderen (East-Flanders). Characteristic for this area are the woods, fields, small villages and castles. From the Aalterbrug (also for the shorter route), the last part of this route takes us over the former tow path along the canal of Oostende-Gent, the oldest canal of Belgium, to Bruges. The impressive city of Bruges is the end destination of this bike and barge trip. This evening you can enjoy the medieval city of Bruges and many of you are likely to stay another day in this beautiful city.Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train station
Comfort Class Boats
Zwaan and the Liza Marleen
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 2: Uithoorn - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train stationAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok, (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2).When you arrive on board the boat, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew and of course your fellow passengers. You are expected to arrive on our barge on Saturday the latest at 2 PM. The barge needs to leave the mooring place in Amsterdam at 2:15 PM to cruise to Oude Wetering. It is very important you are on time. The barge can’t wait due the opening hours of bridges and/or locks.
Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
From Oude Wetering you will continue your tour over country roads along river banks and channels through the Green Heart to the city known for its cheese, Gouda! Not only is Gouda famous for it's cheese, but also its pipes, ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle), pottery, stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a beautiful Old-Dutch city with a mostly intact city center. After dinner you can take a walk through the city.Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Today you will cycle along the Dutch IJssel, through the deepest lying polder of the Netherlands Krimpenerwaard and over narrow cycling paths to the river ‘Lek’. Here you will cross the river by ferry to Kinderdijk, a unique and renowned monument where Holland’s largest number of historical windmills is found. From the embankments of the river Lek, you will witness an amazing view of the 19 windmills, which are now listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. This is where you will take a break and visit the interior of a windmill. After a beautiful tour through the Alblasserwaardpolder you will arrive at the banks of the river ‘Beneden-Merwede’.Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
From Dordrecht we will sail to the Delta area of the Dutch greater rivers during breakfast. Years ago, an open connection existed with the sea due to the many tributaries in this area. After the disastrous flooding in 1953, the Deltaplan was developed and most tidal outlets were closed from the sea by dams. Most parts of Zeeland were, and still are, under sea level and in 1953 the embankments were too weak and too low, causing this area to be at risk for flooding’s once in every 80 years. Now, because of the flood barriers, that chance is reduced to less than once every 4000 years.Just before reaching our destination of today (Zierikzee, on the island of Schouwen-Duivenland) we will visit the ‘Watersnoodmuseum’. This museum tells the tragic events of 1953 and is built in recently renewed caissons, once used for the last closure gap. This was done in November 1953, ten months after the storm surge which broke through more than 300 embankments. Zierikzee is a beautiful town and the centre of the ‘mussel culture’. The ‘Zeeuwse mosselen’ (blue mussels) are a renowned delicacy.
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
This morning you cycle along the Oosterschelde towards the North Sea, to cross the Oosterscheldedam. The enormous locks are built in this embankment and can be closed during storms and high tides protecting the south-west of the Netherlands against the sea. This embankment was one of the last in a series of barriers against the sea. When cycling along the embankment, one will realize why this has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges to protect the country now and in the future and to let seawater into the widespread Delta area. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as the one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.After this dam you will paddle to Middelburg, but not without visiting the picturesque port town of Veere. Middelburg is the lively principal town of Zeeland with many old houses, churches, the beautiful town hall and a pleasant shopping. Also to be found in Middelburg is the Roosevelt Academy, a liberal arts college, located in the former late-gothic town hall on the market of Middelburg.
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Today you have to cross the ‘Westerschelde’, the only estuary which isn’t closed by a dam cause it’s the gateway to the port of Antwerp. A short ferry trip brings you from Vlissingen to Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders)! We are getting close to Belgium. On your daily cycle route you will cross the Dutch – Belgium border back and forth before you definitely cross the Dutch – Belgium border by boat to sail to Ghent.Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
This morning you will cycle through Ghent to the scenic countryside of Oost-Vlaanderen (East-Flanders). Characteristic for this area are the woods, fields, small villages and castles. From the Aalterbrug (also for the shorter route), the last part of this route takes us over the former tow path along the canal of Oostende-Gent, the oldest canal of Belgium, to Bruges. The impressive city of Bruges is the end destination of this bike and barge trip. This evening you can enjoy the medieval city of Bruges and many of you are likely to stay another day in this beautiful city.Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train station
Fleur and the Zwaantje
Day 1: Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Vianen, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 46 km)
Day 3: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 or 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 44 km)
Day 5: Antwerp - Temse - St. Amands, 21 or 31 mi. (34 or 49 km)
Day 6: St. Amands - Dendermonde | Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 13 or 28 mi. (22 or 45 km)
Day 8: BrugesDay 1: Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in is at 2 pm. The crew will be waiting to welcome you on board. After settling into your cabin, you will still have plenty of time to explore this famous city. Visit one or more museums or simply do some shopping. An introduction to the tour will take place back on board at 5.30 pm, during which the crew will be introduced and your first dinner will be served. After dinner, a canal tour through the center of Amsterdam is on the program.Day 2: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Vianen, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 46 km)
You will start your first day on the bike by cycling out of Amsterdam to the historical town of Muiden, with its 14th-century waterfront castle. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses, and their large gardens. Close to Vreeland you can visit a traditional cheese farm. After cycling through the charming villages of Loenen and Nieuwersluis, you will arrive at Breukelen where you’ll rejoin your ship. Around 5 pm the ship departs for Vianen and you can enjoy dinner while cruising. Spend the evening and night in Vianen, a small fortified town on the Lower Rhine river.Day 3: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 or 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven, nicknamed Zilverstad (“Silver City”), a city renowned for its talented silversmiths since the 17th century. Later in the day as you cycle through the Alblasserwaard region you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. All 19 windmills have a UNESCO cultural heritage listing and are a definite highlight – you will have the opportunity to visit one so don’t forget to bring your camera! From nearby Alblasserdam you will take the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry, that will take you and your bicycle in approx. 10 minutes to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 23 or 28 mi. (36 or 44 km)
As you enjoy your breakfast aboard the ship, the ship will navigate to Willemstad where you will start your day’s cycling. Willemstad is a beautiful old fortified town on the Haringvliet waterway. Your bicycle ride goes to Tholen, once an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Today Tholen is connected to the mainland in various ways. It is a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past.In the afternoon you will once again board the ship which will sail to the port city of Antwerp, situated on the river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and is a city with a long list of attractions including the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. After dinner you can visit the beautiful old city center.
Day 5: Antwerp - Temse - St. Amands, 21 or 31 mi. (34 or 49 km)
This morning you will cycle out of Antwerp along a picturesque section of the Schelde River to St. Amands your home for the night. There is only one way to describe the landscape around the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour.Day 6: St. Amands - Dendermonde | Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Today you will continue to follow the river Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the night at a lock in a suburb of town. Ghent is a lively university city that boasts a rich history. Since Roman times Ghent’s position at the junction of Leie and Schelde Rivers has ensured that it has been a successful trading port. In total the city features an Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. Major attractions are St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the world famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept and the 91-meter-tall belfry of Ghent, one of three medieval towers that overlook the old city center.Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 13 or 28 mi. (22 or 45 km)
Today you will cycle from Ghent through the beautiful Flemish countryside of western Flanders to Bruges, widely described as the ‘Venice of the North’ and arguably the most beautiful of all the Flemish cities. Bruges attracts more than two million visitors every year who come to see the picturesque medieval town center of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic city and a long list of historic attractions. An outstanding example of a medieval historic settlement, Bruges has managed to maintain its historic fabric as it has evolved over the centuries, with the result that today the city’s original Gothic buildings form an integral part of the town’s identity. While you are here you can visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café. Dinner tonight (not included) will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available on board).Day 8: Bruges
End of your tour. Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 am.All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including, but not limited to weather, last minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges.
If two distances are offered, and you choose the shorter route option, some highlights that would be included on the longer option will not be possible.
Standard Class Boats
Gandalf
Day 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Vianen
Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 34 mi. (56 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock | Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 13 mi or 23 mi. (20 km or 36 km)
Day 4: Antwerp - Temse - Dendermonde, 29 or 39 mi. (48 km or 64 km)
Day 5: Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Day 6: Ghent - Bruges, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Tour around Bruges to the North Sea, 23 or 31 mi. (38 km or 51 km)
Day 8: BrugesDay 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam – Vianen
Embarkation and check-in begins at 1 p.m. At around 2 p.m. the ship will leave Amsterdam and sail to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek, where you will spend the night. Here the bicycles will be distributed and you can enjoy a short bicycle ride.Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 34 mi. (56 km)
Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven – nicknamed Zilverstad (“Silver City”) – a city renowned for its talented silver smiths since the 17th century. Later in the day as you cycle through the Alblasserwaard region you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 large windmills. All 19 windmills have a UNESCO cultural heritage listing and are a definite highlight – you will have the opportunity to visit one so don’t forget to bring your camera! From nearby Alblasserdam you will take the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry, that will take you and your bicycle in approx. 10 minutes to Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland.Day 3: Dordrecht - Tholen | Tholen - Kreekrak lock | Kreekrak lock - Antwerp, 13 mi or 23 mi. (20 km or 36 km)
During breakfast the Fluvius will sail to Tholen where you will start your day’s cycling by visiting the “Wouwse Plantage” forest. Another attraction on the day is the impressive Kreekrak lock. After once again meeting up with the Fluvius you will finish your day by sailing to the port city of Antwerp which is situated on the river Schelde. Antwerp is famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and has many attractions that include: the City Hall, one of several majestic buildings constructed during the Renaissance period, the historical City Square Grote Market, the Onze-Lieve-Vrouwe Cathedral and the medieval Steen Castle. After dinner visit the beautiful old city centre.Day 4: Antwerp - Temse - Dendermonde, 29 or 39 mi. (48 km or 64 km)
Today’s tour will see you cycle out of Antwerp on a beautiful cycle path along the picturesque tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde, your home for the night. There is only one way to describe the landscape around the Schelde and that is “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour.Day 5: Dendermonde - Ghent, 32 mi. (52 km)
Today you will continue to follow the river Schelde to Ghent where the ship will moor for the night at a lock in a suburb of town. Ghent is a lively university city that boasts a rich history. The city’s position at the junction of Leie and Schelde Rivers has meant it to be a major trading port since Roman times. In total the city features an Opera House, 18 museums, more than 100 churches and over 400 historical buildings. A major attraction is St. Bavo Cathedral where a number of masterpieces of medieval art including the world famous ‘Adoration of the Mystic Lamb’ by Jan van Eyck are kept.Day 6: Ghent - Bruges, 28 mi. (45 km)
Your bicycle tour will lead through the beautiful Flemish countryside of western Flanders around this beautiful city, widely described as the ‘Venice of the North’. The city attracts more than two million visitors every year who come for the ambience of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic centre. An outstanding example of a medieval settlement, Bruges has managed to maintain its historic fabric as it has evolved over the centuries, with the result that today the city’s original Gothic constructions form an integral part of the town’s identity. While you are here you can visit one of Bruges many museums or simply take in the stunning beauty and culture of this unforgettable city from the comfort of a sidewalk café.Day 7: Tour around Bruges to the North Sea, 23 or 31 mi. (38 km or 51 km)
Your final day of cycling takes you along a quiet canal and past beautiful poplar trees through an attractive polder landscape (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments) dotted with small farm houses to the North Sea coast. Here if you want you can swim in the sea along an inviting sandy beach, visit any one of numerous cafés and see the attractive dune landscape. On the return ride to Bruges you will cycle along a small picturesque canal.Day 8: Bruges
End of your tour: Disembarkation after breakfast until 9:30 a.m.Anna Antal and Clair De Lune
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
Day 2: Uithoorn - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train stationAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok, (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2).When you arrive on board the boat, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew and of course your fellow passengers. You are expected to arrive on our barge on Saturday the latest at 2 PM. The barge needs to leave the mooring place in Amsterdam at 2:15 PM to cruise to Oude Wetering. It is very important you are on time. The barge can’t wait due the opening hours of bridges and/or locks.
Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
From Oude Wetering you will continue your tour over country roads along river banks and channels through the Green Heart to the city known for its cheese, Gouda! Not only is Gouda famous for it's cheese, but also its pipes, ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle), pottery, stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a beautiful Old-Dutch city with a mostly intact city center. After dinner you can take a walk through the city.Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht, 24 mi. (39 km)
Today you will cycle along the Dutch IJssel, through the deepest lying polder of the Netherlands Krimpenerwaard and over narrow cycling paths to the river ‘Lek’. Here you will cross the river by ferry to Kinderdijk, a unique and renowned monument where Holland’s largest number of historical windmills is found. From the embankments of the river Lek, you will witness an amazing view of the 19 windmills, which are now listed as a UNESCO’s World Heritage site. This is where you will take a break and visit the interior of a windmill. After a beautiful tour through the Alblasserwaardpolder you will arrive at the banks of the river ‘Beneden-Merwede’.Day 4: Dordrecht, sailing to Willemstad/Bruinisse and cycling to Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
From Dordrecht we will sail to the Delta area of the Dutch greater rivers during breakfast. Years ago, an open connection existed with the sea due to the many tributaries in this area. After the disastrous flooding in 1953, the Deltaplan was developed and most tidal outlets were closed from the sea by dams. Most parts of Zeeland were, and still are, under sea level and in 1953 the embankments were too weak and too low, causing this area to be at risk for flooding’s once in every 80 years. Now, because of the flood barriers, that chance is reduced to less than once every 4000 years.Just before reaching our destination of today (Zierikzee, on the island of Schouwen-Duivenland) we will visit the ‘Watersnoodmuseum’. This museum tells the tragic events of 1953 and is built in recently renewed caissons, once used for the last closure gap. This was done in November 1953, ten months after the storm surge which broke through more than 300 embankments. Zierikzee is a beautiful town and the centre of the ‘mussel culture’. The ‘Zeeuwse mosselen’ (blue mussels) are a renowned delicacy.
Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 or 20 mi. (51 or 32 km)
This morning you cycle along the Oosterschelde towards the North Sea, to cross the Oosterscheldedam. The enormous locks are built in this embankment and can be closed during storms and high tides protecting the south-west of the Netherlands against the sea. This embankment was one of the last in a series of barriers against the sea. When cycling along the embankment, one will realize why this has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges to protect the country now and in the future and to let seawater into the widespread Delta area. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as the one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.After this dam you will paddle to Middelburg, but not without visiting the picturesque port town of Veere. Middelburg is the lively principal town of Zeeland with many old houses, churches, the beautiful town hall and a pleasant shopping. Also to be found in Middelburg is the Roosevelt Academy, a liberal arts college, located in the former late-gothic town hall on the market of Middelburg.
Day 6: Middleburg - Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
Today you have to cross the ‘Westerschelde’, the only estuary which isn’t closed by a dam cause it’s the gateway to the port of Antwerp. A short ferry trip brings you from Vlissingen to Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders)! We are getting close to Belgium. On your daily cycle route you will cross the Dutch – Belgium border back and forth before you definitely cross the Dutch – Belgium border by boat to sail to Ghent.Day 7: Ghent - Bruges, 27 mi. (45 km)
This morning you will cycle through Ghent to the scenic countryside of Oost-Vlaanderen (East-Flanders). Characteristic for this area are the woods, fields, small villages and castles. From the Aalterbrug (also for the shorter route), the last part of this route takes us over the former tow path along the canal of Oostende-Gent, the oldest canal of Belgium, to Bruges. The impressive city of Bruges is the end destination of this bike and barge trip. This evening you can enjoy the medieval city of Bruges and many of you are likely to stay another day in this beautiful city.Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train station
Boats & Bikes
Different class boats are available for this tour. Please take a look at the dates, pricing, and detailed Day to Day itinerary of the various vessels.
- Princesse Royal
Deluxe Class Boat
Touring BicycleElectric Bicycle (E-Bike)![]()
Batavus-Dinsdag City Touring Bike … • Unisex Frame (suitable for people taller than 150 cm (4'9") • Upright riding position … • Step-through mount … • Shimano gearing … • 7 speeds … • Comfort gel… Read More![]()
Batavus-Dinsdag E-Go (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Step-through frame … • Upright riding position … • Nexus 8-Gear … • 5 levels of assistance… Read MoreThis beautiful vessel features a beautiful salon with a spacious bar, a sun deck equipped with comfortable chairs, and a small whirlpool to relax in at the end of a long day of cycling. Delicious meals are served daily in the restaurant area. Read More
- Magnifique II
Deluxe Class Barge
Unisex City BikeUnisex City Electric Bike![]()
Azor City Bike (or similar) • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … • Handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … • Selle-Royal… Read More![]()
Azor Electric Bike (or similar) • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … • Nexus 7 gears … • Hand brakes … • Shimano motor (400 WH)… Read MoreIn 2016, we saw the launch of a new premium barge, the Magnifique II, to wonderful reviews. The ship boasts a classical style with an emphasis on superior comfort. This ship has earned the deluxe designation! Read More
- Magnifique III
Deluxe Class Barge
Hybrid Unisex City Bike by Azor (or similar)Electric Bike by Azor (or similar)![]()
• Unisex city bike with a low-entry … • Lightweight aluminum frame … • Equipped with handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … • Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle … • Easy to use lock which is… Read More![]()
• Nexus 7 gears … • Hand brakes … • Shimano motor (400 WH) offers 4 levels of support … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame … • Pannier bag … • Helmets are available… Read MoreFollowing the success of her sister ships, Princesse Royal and the Magnifique II, Magnifique lll was launched in 2018, adding to her owner/captain's portfolio of designing and constructing deluxe ships. The partially covered sundeck with sun loungers and a hot tub provide is the perfect spot for relaxation. The tastefully decorated lounge with large panoramic windows, located on the upper deck is wonderfully inviting and the combined light-filled restaurant, bar, and lounge adds to the ambience. Read More
- Magnifique IV
Deluxe Class Barge
Hybrid Unisex City Bike by Azor (or similar)Electric Bike by Azor (or similar)![]()
• Unisex city bike with a low-entry … • Lightweight aluminum frame … • Equipped with handbrakes … • Shimano 7-speed nexus drive … • Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle … • Easy to use lock which is… Read More![]()
• Nexus 7 gears … • Handbrakes … • Shimano motor (400 WH) offers 4 levels of support … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame … • Pannier bag … • Helmets are available… Read MoreFollowing 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. Read More
- Fluvius
Premium Class Barge
Bikkel City Touring or Trekking Bike (or similar)Bikkel Electric Bike (or similar)![]()
• Unisex aluminum frame … • Shimano 7-speed … • Handbrakes … • Includes lock and pannier bag Read More![]()
• Low entry frame … • Nexus 7 gears … • 6 support levels … • Handbrakes … • Includes lock and pannier bag Read MoreThe MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. It has a large salon with lounge, bar, and restaurant area. The 70-meter long ship has a partially covered sundeck with comfortable tables and chairs along with a storage room for the bikes. The ship sails under the Dutch flag and has been sailing in Holland and Germany for many years. Read More
- Sailing Home
Premium Class Boat
Built in 2001, the Sailing Home was designed specifically to provide a more attractive hotel ship during your carefree vacation. It was built to meet the latest wishes and ideas with respect to comfort and service. The experience of a lifetime: cycling through the most beautiful spots within the Netherlands while residing on a very comfortable, newly built and well-furnished ship. Read More
- Zwaan
Comfort Class Barge
Once a cargo boat, the Zwaan (Swan) was completely renovated and converted into a comfortable passenger barge. On board you will find seven comfortable cabins allowing a total capacity of 16 passengers. Read More
- Zwaantje
Comfort Class Barge
The MPS Zwaantje, which means "Little Swan", is a wonderful comfort class barge. The boat has 10 cabins with twin beds and 2 cabins with double beds. A nice and cozy salon with heating, air conditioning, large panoramic windows, a restaurant area, lounge corner and a small bar are on the upper deck. Read More
- Liza Marleen
Comfort Class Barge
City Touring BikeElectric Bike![]()
Batavus Boulevard … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals … • 24-speed … • Hand brakes … Accessories … • Helmet … • Pannier bags … • Lock … • Water bottle … • Repair… Read MoreBatavus Ventoux … More information soon. Intended for those who accustomed to cycling and need extra assistance. Not intended for non-cyclists. Riding an electric bike requires all the same skill… Read MoreThe Liza Marleen is a lovely motor passenger barge that was built in 1998 and the cabins were completely renovated in 2016. This "robust" lady is ideally suited for trips on the wider waterways. It has a beautiful salon area and a spacious deck. Read More
- Fleur
Comfort Class Barge
Hybrid Gudereit (or similar)Ebike Gudereit EC-4 (or similar)![]()
• Aluminum frame … • Shimano Alfine 11-speed … • Handbrakes … • Comfortable gel saddles … • Schwalbe Marathon Performance Tires … • Pannier … • Lock Read More![]()
• Bosch Active Line Plus Motor … • Aluminum frame … • Shimano Nexus, 8-speed … • Schwalbe Energizer Tires … • Bosch 500 Wh battery … • Selle Royal Essenza /Selle Royal Aurorae saddle … • Pannier … •… Read MoreThis small, yet very tasteful passenger barge with its sleek lines was built to fit the smaller locks and canals in France and has been cruising the French waters ever since. In 2018, Steffie Kranz and Evert Jan Muurling, took over ownership. Their years of experience and commitment are reflected in every detail and guarantee that your vacation will be a pleasant one. The whole barge radiates a homelike atmosphere. You will love the upper deck lounge with large windows and the partially covered… Read More
- Mecklenburg
Comfort Class Boat
Navigating the rivers and channels of Belgium, the Mecklenburg is a comfortable river boat with an inviting atmosphere. First built in 1957 in Belgium, it was rebuilt in 2000. You can enjoy the passing scenery from the partially shaded sun deck with chairs and tables. The salon, with large panoramic windows and comfortable couches, is the perfect place to enjoy a meal and drink. There are eleven twin cabins on board with friendly staff to cater to your needs. Read More
- Anna Antal
Standard Class Barge
The Anna Antal is a former shuttle barge converted into a motor passenger ship in the winter of 1994-95. In 2013, the salon and cabins were renovated. The sailing area of the Anna Antal includes all Dutch, German and Belgian waterways in so far as a ship of this size can sail. She also sails on the Waddenzee, IJsselmeer and Zeeland. The Anna Antal is built according to the rules of Maritime laws and holds a valid certificate for the Rhine. Read More
- Gandalf
Standard Class Barge
Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (or similar)Hybrid Gazelle Chamonix (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 Read MoreEbike Velo de Ville CEB 200 (or similar)![]()
Comes with a lock and pannier bag Read More![]()
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 Read MoreThe classic MS Gandalf is a comfort class passenger ship that can accommodate 20 guests. Almost everything on this barge is on one level, including the comfortable salon which has scenic panoramic windows. Read More
- Clair de Lune
Standard Class Boat
In May 2014, Marco Pouw and his wife Astrid assumed ownership of the ship Clair de Lune. Originally built in 1936 as a freight ship in Belgium, like many of the vessels now used for biking and boating, this vessel was renovated and equipped for a new bike and boat adventure in and around Paris, launching in the spring of 2015. Marco has years of experience as a skipper on freighters in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany and approaches his new venture with great enthusiasm. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Magnifiques, Princesse Royal, Fleur & Zwaantje
- Accommodation for 7, 4, or 3 nights in a climate-controlled cabin depending on length of tour
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 3, 4 or 6 three-course dinners
- Welcome drink & tour presentation on the first evening
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours, applicable for bookings of 22 or more. The Zwaantje will have one tour guide in 2020
- Detailed maps & tourist information (one set per cabin)
- City touring bike rental, pannier, water bottle, & helmet
- Magnifiques: 7 speed unisex, most with handbrakes, 28 inch wheels, frame lock
- Fleur: 11 speed unisex, handbrakes, 28 inch wheels, frame lock
- Zwaantje: 21 speed unisex, 28 inch wheels, frame lock
- Bike protection (2021)
- Complimentary coffee and tea
- Fees for ferries
- Visit of the Kinderdijk mills
- Canal tour through the center of Amsterdam (2021)
- Entrance to Antwerp Cathedral
- Canal trip through Ghent
- GPS tracks on request
- Free WiFi in the common areas (steel construction of ship affects speed)
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a climate-controlled cabin
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Welcome drink & tour presentation on the first evening
- Complimentary coffee & tea till 4 pm
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Two tour leaders with daily briefings of bike tours, some short city tours, guided bike tours, applicable for bookings of 18 or more
- Detailed maps & tourist information (one set per cabin)
- 7 speed hybrid unisex touring bike rental (Bikkel) with hand brakes, pannier, pump, repair kit, & water bottle
- GPS tracks on request
- Fees for ferries
- Helmets on request. Surcharge applies
- Wi-Fi ( (steel construction of ship affects speed and there may be a supplement for usage)
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Welcome drink
- Breakfast, packed lunches, coffee & tea in the afternoon, 7 three-course dinners
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Daily tour briefing
- Tour guide
- Detailed maps & tourist information (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks on request
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfast, 6 packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Welcome drink & tour presentation on the first evening
- Coffee & tea onboard during breakfast & up to 4 pm
- 7-speed hybrid unisex touring bicycle (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle) with hand brakes, pannier, repair kit, pump, & integral frame lock
- Fees for ferries & waterbus
- Once weekly cleaning of cabin
- Tour guide
- Route descriptions & detailed maps for daily bike tours (1 set per cabin)
- GPS tracks on request
- WiFi (steel construction of ship affects speed)
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed picnic lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- Tour guide, cycles with group
- 24 gear city touring bicycle with higher handlebars and more upright riding position with pannier bag, lock, & water bottle
- Helmets
- Minimum of three city walks with tour guide
- 1 x roadbook per cabin
- Ferry fares en route
- WiFi, limited, available in the lounge & on deck (steel construction of ship affects speed)
- GPS tracks on request
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Multilingual tour guide
- Breakfasts, packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee, tea, & biscuits
- Afternoon snacks
- 24-speed bikes with helmets, pannier, lock and water bottle
- Twin cabin with shower/toilet ensuite
- Daily check and cleaning of your cabin
- Daily care of your personal laundry
Fluvius
Mecklenburg
Gandalf
Anna Antal, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, Clair de Lune & Sailing Home
Feniks
What’s Not Included
Magnifiques & Fluvius
- Dinner in Antwerp or Bruges
- Entrance fees & excursions not mentioned under inclusions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets on the Fluvius, available for a surcharge, see pricing & please reserve at the time of booking
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Travel Insurance
- Dinner in Antwerp
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) & Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Travel Insurance
- Dinner in Antwerp
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Museum entrance fees & other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Travel Insurance
- Fees for ferry
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol, available onboard)
- City maps
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Helmets available (limited) on request at time of booking. Surcharge applies.
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Museum entrance fees & other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Maps for self-guided option (see pricing)
- Limited WiFi, more than 100 MB there is a surcharge
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Zwaantje
Fleur
Mecklenburg
Gandalf
Anna Antal, Zwaan, Liza Marleen, & Sailing Home
Dates & Pricing
Princesse Royal
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Saturday to Saturday
May 15, 2021April 29 - July 1 Twin $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 Premium twin $ 2615 £ 1456 $ 2,519 € 1644 NZ$ 2816 kr 16990 $ 2,015 Single $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3354 £ 1867 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3612 kr 21791 $ 2,584 Triple cabin* $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 Premium triple* $ 2536 £ 1412 $ 2,442 € 1594 NZ$ 2730 kr 16474 $ 1,953 *3rd bed only for children
Magnifique II
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Thursday to Thursday
May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, September 9, & October 7, 2021Apr. 29 - Jul. 1 & Aug. 26 - Sept. 30 Jul. 6 - Aug. 24 + Oct. 5 Oct. 7 - 19 Twin $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2058 £ 1146 $ 1,983 € 1294 NZ$ 2217 kr 13373 $ 1,586 Premium twin $ 2615 £ 1456 $ 2,519 € 1644 NZ$ 2816 kr 16990 $ 2,015 $ 2536 £ 1412 $ 2,442 € 1594 NZ$ 2730 kr 16474 $ 1,953 $ 2377 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1494 NZ$ 2559 kr 15440 $ 1,831 Upper deck suite $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 3013 £ 1677 $ 2,902 € 1894 NZ$ 3244 kr 19574 $ 2,321 $ 2854 £ 1589 $ 2,749 € 1794 NZ$ 3073 kr 18540 $ 2,199 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3354 £ 1867 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3612 kr 21791 $ 2,584 $ 3235 £ 1801 $ 3,116 € 2034 NZ$ 3483 kr 21016 $ 2,492 $ 2996 £ 1668 $ 2,886 € 1884 NZ$ 3226 kr 19465 $ 2,308 Triple * $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 $ 1979 £ 1102 $ 1,906 € 1244 NZ$ 2131 kr 12856 $ 1,524 Triple suite upper deck* $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 $ 2854 £ 1589 $ 2,749 € 1794 NZ$ 3073 kr 18540 $ 2,199 $ 2695 £ 1500 $ 2,596 € 1694 NZ$ 2902 kr 17507 $ 2,076 *Third bed only suitable for a child
5-day tour - Antwerp to Bruges
Sunday to Thursday
May 9, May 23, June 20, July 4, July 18, August 15 & August 29, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1295 £ 721 $ 1,247 € 814 NZ$ 1394 kr 8412 $ 998 Premium twin $ 1502 £ 836 $ 1,446 € 944 NZ$ 1617 kr 9756 $ 1,157 Upper deck suite $ 1756 £ 978 $ 1,692 € 1104 NZ$ 1891 kr 11410 $ 1,353 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1820 £ 1013 $ 1,753 € 1144 NZ$ 1960 kr 11823 $ 1,402 Triple * $ 1247 £ 694 $ 1,201 € 784 NZ$ 1343 kr 8102 $ 961 Triple suite upper deck* $ 1708 £ 951 $ 1,646 € 1074 NZ$ 1840 kr 11099 $ 1,316 *Third bed only suitable for a child
4-day tour - Amsterdam to Antwerp
Thursday to Sunday
May 6, May 20, June 3, June 17, July 1, July 15, August 12, & August 26, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1040 £ 579 $ 1,002 € 654 NZ$ 1120 kr 6759 $ 801 Premium twin $ 1247 £ 694 $ 1,201 € 784 NZ$ 1343 kr 8102 $ 961 Upper deck suite $ 1374 £ 765 $ 1,324 € 864 NZ$ 1480 kr 8929 $ 1,059 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1438 £ 801 $ 1,385 € 904 NZ$ 1549 kr 9343 $ 1,108 Triple * $ 993 £ 553 $ 956 € 624 NZ$ 1069 kr 6449 $ 765 Triple suite upper deck* $ 1327 £ 739 $ 1,278 € 834 NZ$ 1429 kr 8619 $ 1,022 Magnifique III
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Tuesday to Tuesday
May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22, July 20, August 3, August 17, August 31, September 14, September 28, & October 12, 2021Apr. 29 - Jul. 1 & Aug. 26 - Sept. 30 Jul. 6 - Aug. 24 + Oct. 5 Oct. 7 - 19 Twin $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2058 £ 1146 $ 1,983 € 1294 NZ$ 2217 kr 13373 $ 1,586 Upper deck suite $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 3013 £ 1677 $ 2,902 € 1894 NZ$ 3244 kr 19574 $ 2,321 $ 2854 £ 1589 $ 2,749 € 1794 NZ$ 3073 kr 18540 $ 2,199 Single $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 $ 2822 £ 1571 $ 2,718 € 1774 NZ$ 3039 kr 18334 $ 2,174 $ 2615 £ 1456 $ 2,519 € 1644 NZ$ 2816 kr 16990 $ 2,015 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3354 £ 1867 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3612 kr 21791 $ 2,584 $ 3235 £ 1801 $ 3,116 € 2034 NZ$ 3483 kr 21016 $ 2,492 $ 2996 £ 1668 $ 2,886 € 1884 NZ$ 3226 kr 19465 $ 2,308 Triple * $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 $ 1979 £ 1102 $ 1,906 € 1244 NZ$ 2131 kr 12856 $ 1,524 Triple suite upper deck* $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 $ 2854 £ 1589 $ 2,749 € 1794 NZ$ 3073 kr 18540 $ 2,199 $ 2695 £ 1500 $ 2,596 € 1694 NZ$ 2902 kr 17507 $ 2,076 *Third bed only suitable for a child
5-day tour - Antwerp to Bruges
Friday to Tuesday
May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 23, August 6 & August 20, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1295 £ 721 $ 1,247 € 814 NZ$ 1394 kr 8412 $ 998 Premium twin $ 1502 £ 836 $ 1,446 € 944 NZ$ 1617 kr 9756 $ 1,157 Upper deck suite $ 1756 £ 978 $ 1,692 € 1104 NZ$ 1891 kr 11410 $ 1,353 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1820 £ 1013 $ 1,753 € 1144 NZ$ 1960 kr 11823 $ 1,402 Triple * $ 1247 £ 694 $ 1,201 € 784 NZ$ 1343 kr 8102 $ 961 Triple suite upper deck* $ 1708 £ 951 $ 1,646 € 1074 NZ$ 1840 kr 11099 $ 1,316 *Third bed only suitable for a child
4-day tour - Amsterdam to Antwerp
Tuesday to Friday
May 11, May 25, June 3, June 8, June 22, July 20, August 3, & August 17, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1040 £ 579 $ 1,002 € 654 NZ$ 1120 kr 6759 $ 801 Upper deck suite $ 1374 £ 765 $ 1,324 € 864 NZ$ 1480 kr 8929 $ 1,059 Single $ 1295 £ 721 $ 1,247 € 814 NZ$ 1394 kr 8412 $ 998 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1438 £ 801 $ 1,385 € 904 NZ$ 1549 kr 9343 $ 1,108 Triple * $ 993 £ 553 $ 956 € 624 NZ$ 1069 kr 6449 $ 765 Triple suite upper deck* $ 1327 £ 739 $ 1,278 € 834 NZ$ 1429 kr 8619 $ 1,022 Magnifique IV
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Thursday to Thursday
April 29, May 27, June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22, August 5, August 19, September 2, September 16, & September 30, 2021Apr. 29 - Jul. 1 & Aug. 26 - Sept. 30 Jul. 6 - Aug. 24 + Oct. 5 Oct. 7 - 19 Twin $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2058 £ 1146 $ 1,983 € 1294 NZ$ 2217 kr 13373 $ 1,586 Upper deck suite $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 3013 £ 1677 $ 2,902 € 1894 NZ$ 3244 kr 19574 $ 2,321 $ 2854 £ 1589 $ 2,749 € 1794 NZ$ 3073 kr 18540 $ 2,199 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3354 £ 1867 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3612 kr 21791 $ 2,584 $ 3235 £ 1801 $ 3,116 € 2034 NZ$ 3483 kr 21016 $ 2,492 $ 2996 £ 1668 $ 2,886 € 1884 NZ$ 3226 kr 19465 $ 2,308 5-day tour - Antwerp to Bruges
Sunday to Thursday
May 2, May 16, May 30, June 13, July 11, July 25, August 8 & August 22, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1295 £ 721 $ 1,247 € 814 NZ$ 1394 kr 8412 $ 998 Upper deck suite $ 1756 £ 978 $ 1,692 € 1104 NZ$ 1891 kr 11410 $ 1,353 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1820 £ 1013 $ 1,753 € 1144 NZ$ 1960 kr 11823 $ 1,402 4-day tour - Amsterdam to Antwerp
Thursday to Sunday
April 29, May 13, May 27, June 10, July 8, July 22, August 5 & August 19, 2021All departure dates Twin $ 1040 £ 579 $ 1,002 € 654 NZ$ 1120 kr 6759 $ 801 Upper deck suite $ 1374 £ 765 $ 1,324 € 864 NZ$ 1480 kr 8929 $ 1,059 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 1438 £ 801 $ 1,385 € 904 NZ$ 1549 kr 9343 $ 1,108 Princesse Royal
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Saturday to Saturday
May 7, 2022Twin $ 2377 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1494 NZ$ 2559 kr 15440 $ 1,831 Premium twin $ 2695 £ 1500 $ 2,596 € 1694 NZ$ 2902 kr 17507 $ 2,076 Single $ 3045 £ 1695 $ 2,933 € 1914 NZ$ 3279 kr 19781 $ 2,346 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3474 £ 1934 $ 3,346 € 2184 NZ$ 3741 kr 22571 $ 2,676 Magnifique II
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Thursday to Thursday
May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, June 30, July 14, July 28, August 11, August 25, September 8, & October 6, 2022Apr. 29 - June 30 & Aug. 30 - Sept. 30 July 5 - Aug. 25, October 4 - 6 Oct. 11 - 20 Twin $ 2377 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1494 NZ$ 2559 kr 15440 $ 1,831 $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 Premium twin $ 2695 £ 1500 $ 2,596 € 1694 NZ$ 2902 kr 17507 $ 2,076 $ 2615 £ 1456 $ 2,519 € 1644 NZ$ 2816 kr 16990 $ 2,015 $ 2456 £ 1367 $ 2,366 € 1544 NZ$ 2645 kr 15957 $ 1,892 Upper deck suite $ 3172 £ 1766 $ 3,055 € 1994 NZ$ 3416 kr 20607 $ 2,444 $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3474 £ 1934 $ 3,346 € 2184 NZ$ 3741 kr 22571 $ 2,676 $ 3355 £ 1868 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3613 kr 21796 $ 2,585 $ 3116 £ 1735 $ 3,002 € 1959 NZ$ 3356 kr 20246 $ 2,401 Magnifique III
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Tuesday to Tuesday
May 3, May 31, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 6, September 20, October 4, & October 18, 2022Apr. 29 - June 30 & Aug. 30 - Sept. 30 July 5 - Aug. 25, October 4 - 6 Oct. 11 - 20 Twin $ 2377 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1494 NZ$ 2559 kr 15440 $ 1,831 $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 Upper deck suite $ 3172 £ 1766 $ 3,055 € 1994 NZ$ 3416 kr 20607 $ 2,444 $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 Single $ 3045 £ 1695 $ 2,933 € 1914 NZ$ 3279 kr 19781 $ 2,346 $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 $ 2726 £ 1518 $ 2,626 € 1714 NZ$ 2936 kr 17714 $ 2,100 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3474 £ 1934 $ 3,346 € 2184 NZ$ 3741 kr 22571 $ 2,676 $ 3355 £ 1868 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3613 kr 21796 $ 2,585 $ 3116 £ 1735 $ 3,002 € 1959 NZ$ 3356 kr 20246 $ 2,401 Magnifique IV
8-day tour - Amsterdam to Bruges
Thursday to Thursday
April 28, May 12, May 26, June 9, June 23, July 7, July 21, August 4, August 18, September 15, & September 29, 2022Apr. 29 - June 30 & Aug. 30 - Sept. 30 July 5 - Aug. 25, October 4 - 6 Oct. 11 - 20 Twin $ 2377 £ 1323 $ 2,289 € 1494 NZ$ 2559 kr 15440 $ 1,831 $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 Upper deck suite $ 3172 £ 1766 $ 3,055 € 1994 NZ$ 3416 kr 20607 $ 2,444 $ 3092 £ 1721 $ 2,979 € 1944 NZ$ 3330 kr 20091 $ 2,382 $ 2933 £ 1633 $ 2,825 € 1844 NZ$ 3159 kr 19057 $ 2,260 Twin/single-use (very limited) $ 3474 £ 1934 $ 3,346 € 2184 NZ$ 3741 kr 22571 $ 2,676 $ 3355 £ 1868 $ 3,231 € 2109 NZ$ 3613 kr 21796 $ 2,585 $ 3116 £ 1735 $ 3,002 € 1959 NZ$ 3356 kr 20246 $ 2,401 Extra Options
Electric bike
8-day tour: $ 183 £ 102 $ 176 € 115 NZ$ 197 kr 1188 $ 141 4 or 5-day tour: $ 103 £ 58 $ 100 € 65 NZ$ 111 kr 672 $ 80 Gluten-free or dairy-free diets: Supplement will apply, please ask
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Sailing Home
Saturday to Saturday
Low season: July 10 & August 7, 2021
Standard season: September 25, 2021
High season: September 4, 2021Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin $ 1987 £ 1106 $ 1,914 € 1249 NZ$ 2140 kr 12908 $ 1,531 $ 2187 £ 1218 $ 2,107 € 1375 NZ$ 2355 kr 14210 $ 1,685 $ 2378 £ 1324 $ 2,291 € 1495 NZ$ 2561 kr 15450 $ 1,832 Twin cabin/single-use $ 2782 £ 1549 $ 2,680 € 1749 NZ$ 2996 kr 18075 $ 2,143 $ 3070 £ 1709 $ 2,957 € 1930 NZ$ 3306 kr 19946 $ 2,365 $ 3341 £ 1860 $ 3,218 € 2100 NZ$ 3597 kr 21703 $ 2,573 Fluvius
Saturday to Saturday
April 17, May 1, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, August 7, August 21, September 4, & September 18, 2021Apr. 17 + Sept. 25 Apr. 24 - Sept. 18 Small twin/below deck $ 1661 £ 924 $ 1,600 € 1044 NZ$ 1788 kr 10789 $ 1,279 $ 1740 £ 969 $ 1,676 € 1094 NZ$ 1874 kr 11306 $ 1,341 Regular twin/below deck $ 1740 £ 969 $ 1,676 € 1094 NZ$ 1874 kr 11306 $ 1,341 $ 1820 £ 1013 $ 1,753 € 1144 NZ$ 1960 kr 11823 $ 1,402 Twin/below deck/single-use $ 2527 £ 1407 $ 2,434 € 1589 NZ$ 2721 kr 16417 $ 1,947 $ 2646 £ 1473 $ 2,549 € 1664 NZ$ 2850 kr 17192 $ 2,039 Twin/ upper deck $ 2058 £ 1146 $ 1,983 € 1294 NZ$ 2217 kr 13373 $ 1,586 $ 2138 £ 1190 $ 2,059 € 1344 NZ$ 2302 kr 13890 $ 1,647 Double bed/upper deck $ 2217 £ 1234 $ 2,136 € 1394 NZ$ 2388 kr 14407 $ 1,708 $ 2297 £ 1279 $ 2,213 € 1444 NZ$ 2474 kr 14923 $ 1,770 Premium Class Boat
Sailing Home
Saturday to Saturday
Low season: July 2, July 16, & July 30, 2022
Standard season: May 7, May 21, June 4, & October 1, 2022
High season: September 3 & September 17, 2022Low season Standard season High season Twin cabin $ 2004 £ 1116 $ 1,931 € 1260 NZ$ 2158 kr 13022 $ 1,544 $ 2203 £ 1226 $ 2,122 € 1385 NZ$ 2372 kr 14314 $ 1,697 $ 2402 £ 1337 $ 2,314 € 1510 NZ$ 2587 kr 15605 $ 1,850 Twin cabin/single-use $ 2808 £ 1563 $ 2,704 € 1765 NZ$ 3023 kr 18241 $ 2,163 $ 3102 £ 1727 $ 2,988 € 1950 NZ$ 3340 kr 20153 $ 2,390 $ 3372 £ 1877 $ 3,248 € 2120 NZ$ 3632 kr 21910 $ 2,598 Extra Options
Sailing Home
Electric bike: $ 135 £ 75 $ 130 € 85 NZ$ 146 kr 878 $ 104 Bike Maps (must be ordered and paid in advance): $ 84 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 NZ$ 90 kr 543 $ 64 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 80 £ 44 $ 77 € 50 NZ$ 86 kr 517 $ 61 Tag-Along Bike with helmet (ages 5-9): $ 87 £ 49 $ 84 € 55 NZ$ 94 kr 568 $ 67 Bike Seat with helmet (age 11 mos-5 yrs): $ 24 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 NZ$ 26 kr 155 $ 18 Bike Trailer: $ 317 £ 176 $ 305 € 199 NZ$ 341 kr 2057 $ 244 Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+): $ 95 £ 53 $ 92 € 60 NZ$ 103 kr 620 $ 74 Children's discounts available
Fluvius
Electric bike rental: $ 159 £ 89 $ 153 € 100 NZ$ 171 kr 1033 $ 123 Helmet rental please reserve at time of booking: $ 16 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 NZ$ 17 kr 103 $ 12 Wifi (unlimited data), payable onboard: $ 16 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 NZ$ 17 kr 103 $ 12
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Zwaan
Saturday to Saturday
Standard season: May 29 & July 24, 2021All seasons Luxury double cabin $ 2664 £ 1483 $ 2,566 € 1675 NZ$ 2869 kr 17311 $ 2,053 Twin cabin $ 2410 £ 1342 $ 2,321 € 1515 NZ$ 2595 kr 15657 $ 1,857 Triple cabin $ 2211 £ 1231 $ 2,130 € 1390 NZ$ 2381 kr 14365 $ 1,703 Small double cabin/front $ 2068 £ 1151 $ 1,992 € 1300 NZ$ 2227 kr 13435 $ 1,593 Small double cabin/front/single-use $ 3022 £ 1683 $ 2,911 € 1900 NZ$ 3255 kr 19636 $ 2,328 Liza Marleen
Saturday to Saturday
Standard season: May 15, June 12, & August 21, 2021
High season: September 18, 2021Low season Standard season High season Twin $ 1909 £ 1063 $ 1,839 € 1200 NZ$ 2056 kr 12402 $ 1,471 $ 2100 £ 1169 $ 2,023 € 1320 NZ$ 2261 kr 13642 $ 1,618 $ 2283 £ 1271 $ 2,199 € 1435 NZ$ 2458 kr 14830 $ 1,759 Twin/single-use $ 2664 £ 1483 $ 2,566 € 1675 NZ$ 2869 kr 17311 $ 2,053 $ 2935 £ 1634 $ 2,827 € 1845 NZ$ 3160 kr 19068 $ 2,261 $ 3205 £ 1784 $ 3,087 € 2015 NZ$ 3452 kr 20824 $ 2,469 Superior (15 m2)/twin-use $ 2259 £ 1257 $ 2,176 € 1420 NZ$ 2432 kr 14675 $ 1,740 $ 2450 £ 1364 $ 2,360 € 1540 NZ$ 2638 kr 15915 $ 1,887 $ 2633 £ 1466 $ 2,536 € 1655 NZ$ 2835 kr 17104 $ 2,028 Superior(15 m2)/triple-use $ 1772 £ 986 $ 1,707 € 1114 NZ$ 1908 kr 11513 $ 1,365 $ 1941 £ 1080 $ 1,869 € 1220 NZ$ 2090 kr 12608 $ 1,495 $ 2108 £ 1173 $ 2,030 € 1325 NZ$ 2270 kr 13693 $ 1,624 Zwaantje
Saturday to Saturday
July 17, 2021Fleur
Saturday to Saturday
May 8, 2021May & July Twin $ 2170 £ 1208 $ 2,090 € 1364 NZ$ 2337 kr 14097 $ 1,672 Twin cabin/single-use $ 3163 £ 1761 $ 3,047 € 1989 NZ$ 3406 kr 20551 $ 2,437 Liza Marleen
Saturday to Saturday
Standard season: October 1, 2022
High season: September 17, 2022Standard season High season Twin $ 2116 £ 1178 $ 2,038 € 1330 NZ$ 2278 kr 13745 $ 1,630 $ 2299 £ 1280 $ 2,214 € 1445 NZ$ 2475 kr 14934 $ 1,771 Twin/single-use $ 2959 £ 1647 $ 2,850 € 1860 NZ$ 3186 kr 19223 $ 2,279 $ 3237 £ 1802 $ 3,118 € 2035 NZ$ 3486 kr 21031 $ 2,494 Superior (15 m2)/twin-use $ 2466 £ 1373 $ 2,375 € 1550 NZ$ 2655 kr 16019 $ 1,899 $ 2649 £ 1474 $ 2,551 € 1665 NZ$ 2852 kr 17207 $ 2,040 Superior(15 m2)/triple-use $ 1957 £ 1089 $ 1,885 € 1230 NZ$ 2107 kr 12712 $ 1,507 $ 2124 £ 1182 $ 2,046 € 1335 NZ$ 2287 kr 13797 $ 1,636 Extra Options
Zwaan & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 135 £ 75 $ 130 € 85 NZ$ 146 kr 878 $ 104 Bike Maps (must be ordered and paid in advance): $ 84 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 NZ$ 90 kr 543 $ 64 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 80 £ 44 $ 77 € 50 NZ$ 86 kr 517 $ 61 Tag-Along Bike with helmet (ages 5-9): $ 87 £ 49 $ 84 € 55 NZ$ 94 kr 568 $ 67 Bike Seat with helmet (age 11 mos-5 yrs): $ 24 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 NZ$ 26 kr 155 $ 18 Bike Trailer: $ 317 £ 176 $ 305 € 199 NZ$ 341 kr 2057 $ 244 Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+): $ 95 £ 53 $ 92 € 60 NZ$ 103 kr 620 $ 74 Children's discounts available
Fleur
Electric bike: $ 183 £ 102 $ 176 € 115 NZ$ 197 kr 1188 $ 141
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Anna Antal
Saturday to Saturday
Low season: July 3, July 17, & July 31, 2021
Standard season: June 5, June 19, August 14, & August 28, 2021
High season: September 11, 2021Low season Standard season High season Twin/comfort (low beds) $ 1782 £ 992 $ 1,716 € 1120 NZ$ 1919 kr 11575 $ 1,373 $ 1957 £ 1089 $ 1,885 € 1230 NZ$ 2107 kr 12712 $ 1,507 $ 2124 £ 1182 $ 2,046 € 1335 NZ$ 2287 kr 13797 $ 1,636 Bunk bed/twin use $ 1543 £ 859 $ 1,486 € 970 NZ$ 1662 kr 10025 $ 1,189 $ 1686 £ 939 $ 1,624 € 1060 NZ$ 1816 kr 10955 $ 1,299 $ 1828 £ 1017 $ 1,761 € 1149 NZ$ 1968 kr 11875 $ 1,408 Bunk bed/single-use
$ 1901 £ 1058 $ 1,831 € 1195 NZ$ 2047 kr 12350 $ 1,464 $ 2092 £ 1164 $ 2,015 € 1315 NZ$ 2253 kr 13590 $ 1,611 $ 2275 £ 1266 $ 2,191 € 1430 NZ$ 2450 kr 14779 $ 1,752 Claire de Lune
Saturday to Saturday
High season: April 24, 2021
Double $ 2044 £ 1138 $ 1,969 € 1285 NZ$ 2201 kr 13280 $ 1,575 Split level bed $ 2044 £ 1138 $ 1,969 € 1285 NZ$ 2201 kr 13280 $ 1,575 Single $ 2307 £ 1284 $ 2,222 € 1450 NZ$ 2484 kr 14985 $ 1,777 Gandalf
Saturday to Saturday
July 10, 2021Twin $ 1748 £ 973 $ 1,684 € 1099 NZ$ 1883 kr 11358 $ 1,347 Twin/single-use $ 2543 £ 1416 $ 2,449 € 1599 NZ$ 2738 kr 16520 $ 1,959 Triple $ 1685 £ 938 $ 1,623 € 1059 NZ$ 1814 kr 10944 $ 1,298 Anna Antal
Saturday to Saturday
Low season: July 9, July 23, & August 6, 2022
Standard season: May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, & August 27, 2022
High season: September 10, 2022Low season Standard season High season Twin/comfort (low beds) $ 1790 £ 996 $ 1,724 € 1125 NZ$ 1927 kr 11627 $ 1,379 $ 1965 £ 1094 $ 1,892 € 1235 NZ$ 2116 kr 12763 $ 1,513 $ 2132 £ 1187 $ 2,053 € 1340 NZ$ 2295 kr 13849 $ 1,642 Bunk bed/twin use $ 1543 £ 859 $ 1,486 € 970 NZ$ 1662 kr 10025 $ 1,189 $ 1694 £ 943 $ 1,632 € 1065 NZ$ 1824 kr 11006 $ 1,305 $ 1837 £ 1023 $ 1,770 € 1155 NZ$ 1978 kr 11937 $ 1,415 Bunk bed/single-use
$ 1909 £ 1063 $ 1,839 € 1200 NZ$ 2056 kr 12402 $ 1,471 $ 2100 £ 1169 $ 2,023 € 1320 NZ$ 2261 kr 13642 $ 1,618 $ 2291 £ 1275 $ 2,206 € 1440 NZ$ 2467 kr 14882 $ 1,765 Claire de Lune
Saturday to Saturday
High season: April 23, 2022Double $ 2044 £ 1138 $ 1,969 € 1285 NZ$ 2201 kr 13280 $ 1,575 Split level bed $ 2044 £ 1138 $ 1,969 € 1285 NZ$ 2201 kr 13280 $ 1,575 Single $ 2307 £ 1284 $ 2,222 € 1450 NZ$ 2484 kr 14985 $ 1,777 Extra Options
Anna Antal & Clair de Lune
Electric bike: $ 135 £ 75 $ 130 € 85 NZ$ 146 kr 878 $ 104 Bike Maps (must be ordered and paid in advance): $ 84 £ 46 $ 80 € 53 NZ$ 90 kr 543 $ 64 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 80 £ 44 $ 77 € 50 NZ$ 86 kr 517 $ 61 Tag-Along Bike with helmet (ages 5-9): $ 87 £ 49 $ 84 € 55 NZ$ 94 kr 568 $ 67 Bike Seat with helmet (age 11 mos-5 yrs): $ 24 £ 13 $ 23 € 15 NZ$ 26 kr 155 $ 18 Bike Trailer: $ 317 £ 176 $ 305 € 199 NZ$ 341 kr 2057 $ 244 Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+): $ 95 £ 53 $ 92 € 60 NZ$ 103 kr 620 $ 74 Children's discounts available
Gandalf
Electric bike rental: $ 159 £ 89 $ 153 € 100 NZ$ 171 kr 1033 $ 123 Helmet rental please reserve at time of booking: $ 16 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 NZ$ 17 kr 103 $ 12 Wifi (unlimited data), payable onboard: $ 16 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 NZ$ 17 kr 103 $ 12
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is classified as an easy guided tour. Areas are predominantly flat with some rolling hills possible further south. Average daily distances of about 34 miles over well-maintained asphalt bike paths with little traffic.
Airport Info
Fly into and out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) or fly to Amsterdam and out of Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU). You can depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or return to Brussels at the end of the tour.
Local Travel
You will have just a short train ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Amsterdam Central train station. From here, many boats are actually moored within walking distance, or just a short taxi ride away. From Bruges, the train to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport takes approx. 3¼ hr and costs approximately ± €48.
Climate
Please check local conditions before travel. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more weather-related facts. The climate in Holland is considered maritime, greatly affected by the sea. Belgium as well is influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, with cool summers and moderate winters. Please see below for monthly weather averages.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board ship and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
Even though Wifi may be included on your specific boat, or even if it is available with a surcharge, the strength and speed may not be what you are accustomed to. Due to the steel construction of the ships and barges, signal strength and speed can be affected. If you are dependent on high speed internet while you travel, we suggest that you rent a reliable personal hot spot
Remarks
On all the Magnifiques, Zwaantje, Fleur, and Fluvius, you will be provided with "Ride with GPS" in your final travel documents Ride with GPS (RWGPS) is a special app for your mobile phone, a bike route mapping tool for cyclists. This app provides a way to download tour maps and daily routes to the Ride With GPS app on your smartphone for free. The app provides you with clear GPS tracks with voice navigation, to be used offline. To be able to use the app during your tour, you have to do some homework. Make sure you have downloaded the app on your smart device before you travel and that you have downloaded the maps for offline use as well. Tour leaders only have limited time to help you during the tour, and downloading the app via the ships’ network can take a long time. You can find more information in travel letter or tour offer.
Important to know
Travel Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Tour Operator
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Photos
![Canals and boats in Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Sergey Galyonkin]()
![Windmills and bike paths make up Kinderdijk, South Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Luca Casartelli]()
![Flags in Dendermonde, East Flanders, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Taco Witte]()
![Rembrandt's famous <i>Nightwatch</i> in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Neil Thompson]()
![Belfort Tower in Bruges, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Wolfgang Staudt]()
![Beautiful facades in Bruges, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Ron Kroetz]()
![Bikes and canals in Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Andresnietoporras]()
![Windmills and bike paths on the Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour. Photo by Regina Losinger]()
![Church in Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Olivier Duquesne]()
![Aerial of Dordrecht, South Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Joop van Houdt]()
![Ghent at the confluence of the Rivers Scheldt and Leie, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Jiyguang Wang]()
![View from a windmill in Kinderdijk, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:bert knot]()
![Bustling Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:faungg's photos]()
![View from the Belfry in Zierikzee, Zeeland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Jose Maria Barrera Cabanas]()
![Riverside in Ghent, East Flanders, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Olivier Bacquet]()
![Linda Guthrie cycling the Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour.]()
![Amsterdam aglow in North Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Elyktra]()
![Biking the North Sea in the Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour. Photo by Regina Losinger]()
![Summertime in Amsterdam, North Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Moyan Brenn]()
![The Chocolate Corner in Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Raider of Gin]()
![The famous windmills of Kinderdijk.]()
![Klompen for sale as souvenirs or shoes in the Netherlands. Photo by Hennie]()
![Cheese for sale in Schoonhoven, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:bert knottenbeld]()
![Carriage ride in Bruges, West Flanders, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Wolfgang Staudt]()
![19 windmills make up Kinderdijk, South Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:John Morgan]()
![Statenplein in Dordrecht, South Holland, the Netherlands. Photo via Flickr:Paul van de Velde]()
![<i>Westertoren</i> (1637) is the highest church tower (85m) in Amsterdam. Photo via Wikimedia Commons:Massimo Catarinella]()
![Waffles in Belgium! Photo via Flickr:jenny cu]()
![Amsterdam to Bruges Bike Tour 2017. Photo by Regina Losinger]()
![Delicious Heineken at the end of the bike ride. Photo via Flickr:Brandon]()
![View from Gravensteen in Ghent, Belgium. Photo via Flickr:Ed Webster]()
![Bike paths run through polderlands in South Holland. Photo via Flickr:Norbert Reimer]()
![View from the bell tower in Bruges, West Flanders. Photo via Flickr:Benjamin Rossen]()
![Boating on a canal in Amsterdam, Holland - photo by Jan VandenHengel]()
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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’. The city’s crisscrossing…
