Amsterdam to Bruges

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  Magnifiques

  Day 1: Amsterdam - boarding at 2 pm, ship sails Amsterdam-Vianen
  Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 0r 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
  Day 3: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Bergen op Zoom, 26 or 31 mi. (42 or 50 km)
  Day 4: Bergen op Zoom - Kreekrak Lock | Kreekrak Lock - Antwerp, 13 or 21 mi. (21 or 35 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: Bruges - departure following 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.

  Day 1: Amsterdam - Vianen
  Your crew awaits to welcome you on board at 2 pm. If you would like you can bring your luggage on board at 11 am. Please be prompt as the ship will navigate to Vianen, a small, fortified village on the Lek River. After dinner, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short first test ride through the surrounding area.

  Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 0r 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
  Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven, also known as the Silver City, renowned for its talented silversmiths since the 17th century. Your cycling route then leads through the Alblasserwaard region, until you 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. 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 - Bergen op Zoom, 26 or 31 mi. (42 or 50 km)
  The ship will navigate to Willemstad, as you enjoy your breakfast. Willemstad is a beautiful old fortified town on the Haringvliet waterway and from here, you cycle to Tholen, once an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Nowadays Tholen is connected to the mainland in various ways. Your route continues to Bergen op Zoom, a historic fortified town that once lay on the open waters of the Oosterschelde.  Narrow streets, the old town, market, church squares, and idiosyncratic monumental buildings show the history of a rich and eventful past that goes back more than eight hundred years.

  Day 4: Bergen op Zoom - Kreekrak Lock | Kreekrak Lock - Antwerp, 13 or 21 mi. (21 or 35 km)
  Your biking this morning will feature the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” surrounding Bergen op Zoom. In the early 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. Dinner tonight (not included) will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available onboard).

  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 day's destination 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)
  You 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)
  Your cycling itinerary leads to 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 onboard).

  Day 8: Bruges
  End of your tour. Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 am.

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  Sailing Home

  Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 6 mi. (10 km)
  Day 2: Uithoorn - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
  Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam, ferry to Dordrecht,  24 mi. (39 km)
  Day 4: Dordrecht, - Willemstad | Bruinisse - Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
  Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 mi. (51 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 station

  All distances are approximate. 

  Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam, cruise to Oude Wetering, 6 mi. (10 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 at the barge on Saturday by 2 pm at the latest as the barge will begin to cruise at 2:15 pm. 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 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 well-preserved 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 Lek River. Here you will cross the river by ferry to Kinderdijk, a unique village and UNESCO World Heritage site where Holland’s largest number of historical windmills is found. 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 to the banks of the river ‘Beneden-Merwede’.

  Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Bruinisse - Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
  From Dordrecht, you navigate to the delta area of the Dutch greater rivers. Once a 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!

  Just before reaching your day's destination of Zierikzee, you will have the opportunity to visit the ‘Watersnoodmuseum’. This museum tells the tragic events of 1953.  Zierikzee is a beautiful town and the center of the ‘mussel culture’. The ‘Zeeuwse mosselen’ (blue mussels) are a renowned delicacy.

  Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 mi. (51 km)
  Your route leads along the Oosterschelde towards the North Sea, crossing 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. When cycling along the embankment, you will realize that this has been one of the most difficult and costly challenges to protect the country now, and in the future. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

  Next up, is Middelburg, via the picturesque port town of Veere. Middelburg is the lively principal town of Zeeland with many old houses, churches, and a beautiful town hall. 

  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 as it is the gateway to the port of Antwerp. A short ferry ride will transfer you from Vlissingen to Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders)! You are getting closer to Belgium. On your daily cycle route, you will cross the Dutch – Belgium border back and forth before you finally cross 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), characterized by woods, fields, small villages, and castles. The last part of the route is on the former towpath along the canal of Oostende-Gent, the oldest canal in Belgium, all the way to Bruges. The impressive city of Bruges is the final 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

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  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: Bruges

  Day 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)
  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 - 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)
  The route leads 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)
  The itinerary continues 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)
  You pedal 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 ambiance of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historic center. 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 farmhouses 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.

  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 station

  All 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

  Fiep, Zwaantje & Lena Maria

  Day 1: Amsterdam - Vianen
  Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 0r 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
  Day 3: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Willemstad - Bergen op Zoom, 26 or 31 mi. (42 or 50 km)
  Day 4: Bergen op Zoom - Kreekrak Lock | Kreekrak Lock - Antwerp, 13 or 21 mi. (21 or 35 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: Bruges

  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.

  Day 1: Amsterdam - Vianen
  Your crew awaits to welcome you on board at 2 pm. If you would like you can bring your luggage on board at 11 am. Please be prompt as the ship will navigate to Vianen, a small, fortified village on the Lek River. After dinner, you have the opportunity to enjoy a short first test ride through the surrounding area.

  Day 2: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk - Dordrecht, 19 0r 34 mi. (32 or 56 km)
  Today you will cycle along a beautiful route to Schoonhoven, also known as the Silver City, renowned for its talented silversmiths since the 17th century. Your cycling route then leads through the Alblasserwaard region, until you 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. 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 - Bergen op Zoom, 26 or 31 mi. (42 or 50 km)
  The ship will navigate to Willemstad, as you enjoy your breakfast. Willemstad is a beautiful old fortified town on the Haringvliet waterway and from here, you cycle to Tholen, once an island in the middle of the large Zeeland streams, where many people fished for their living. Nowadays Tholen is connected to the mainland in various ways. Your route continues to Bergen op Zoom, a historic fortified town that once lay on the open waters of the Oosterschelde.  Narrow streets, the old town, market, church squares, and idiosyncratic monumental buildings show the history of a rich and eventful past that goes back more than eight hundred years.

  Day 4: Bergen op Zoom - Kreekrak Lock | Kreekrak Lock - Antwerp, 13 or 21 mi. (21 or 35 km)
  Your biking this morning will feature the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” surrounding Bergen op Zoom. In the early 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. Dinner tonight (not included) will be in town in a restaurant of your choice (recommendations available onboard).

  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 day's destination 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)
  You 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)
  Your cycling itinerary leads to 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 onboard).

  Day 8: Bruges
  End of your tour. Disembarkation after breakfast by 9:30 am.

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  Feniks

  Day 1: Amsterdam - Oude Wetering
  Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda
  Day 3: Gouda - Dordrecht
  Day 4: Dordrecht - Zierikzee
  Day 5: Zierikzee - Middelburg/Vlissingen
  Day 6: Middelburg/Vlissingen - Gent
  Day 7: Gent - Bruges
  Day 8: Bruges, end of tour

  Day 1: Amsterdam - Oude Wetering
  Arrival and try-out of the bikes. Board the boat 12.00 and 14.00 pm, moored near Amsterdam Central Station. Around 2.30 pm we will go to Oude Wetering. You will cruise through Amsterdam to the point where you will try your bikes and ride to the mooring place.

  Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda, 28 mi. (45 km)
  Nice ride in the countryside, various landscapes, scenic cycling through bulb fields. You will cycle through the heart of the bulb fields. Exact route for today depends on which bulbs bloom. Today you will visit the Keukenhof, the very centre of the bulb fields, with a
  great variety of bulb flowers. You will have your lunch here and after the Keukenhof, you’ll bike along biking paths and narrow roads. There are several options and directions for a nice bike tour. Stopover in Gouda, one of the cheese cities of Holland.

  Day 3: Gouda - Dordrecht, 25-31 mi. (40-50 km)
  A day in the green heart of Holland, following minor roads along winding waterways. In the morning you are cycling along narrow waterways, in the midst of pastures. We moor in Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in the Netherlands. Walking distance from the centre. A (guided) walk in the evening is not to be missed.

  Day 4: Dordrecht - Zierikzee, 31 mi. (50 km)
  To Zierikzee, across and along rivers From Dordrecht you will be on the Feniks until Willemstad, an old fortified city. From there you will bike in the quiet world of the “polders” along pastures and marshy areas. A few villages, polders, and bridges, and then you will arrive in Zierikzee, an ancient harbor but still in use. Before your arrival, you are on the Dutch “Zeeuwse” Islands and visit Oude Tonge and Bruinisse, both fishing villages. Near the coast, you can find the newly expanded Flood-museum, in a special housing: in 4 former caissons, big floating concrete boxes which were used to fill the gaps in the broken dikes.

  Day 5: Zierikzee - Middelburg/Vlissingen, 34 mi. (55 km)
  Today we go from Zierikzee in Zeeland (which actually means “Sealand”) to either Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland or Vlissingen across the biggest island “Walcheren”. Middelburg is a beautiful old city, Vlissingen (in English known as Flushings) is the entrance port of the Westerschelde, the estuary of the river Schelde and the port of Antwerpen.

  Day 6: Middelburg/Vlissingen - Gent, 25-28 mi. (40-45 km)
  Luctor et Emergo, (I struggle and I will get up) is the motto of the Isles of Zeeland. We’ll leave the land that has struggled so long against the force of the sea. Today we head for the waterway Westerschelde, which is the main estuary connecting the port of Antwerp with the sea. We will leave the isles of Zeeland and cross the Westerschelde to the most southern part of Western Holland, Zeeuws Vlaanderen. But first, you’ll do a nice tour along winding (inner)dykes with trees on top in a very scenic landscape. After crossing the Westerschelde by boat you either cycle or sail to the city of Gent. It had its economic peak later than Bruges. It has a cozy, thriving town centre with squares with interesting buildings, amongst which are the castle ‘Gravensteen’, churches, and St. Baafs cathedral. We will moor in Gent. Of course, an evening walk in town belongs to the possibilities.

  Day 7: Gent - Bruges, 22-37 mi. (35-60 km)
  Two medieval cities: from Gent to Bruges. Today you cycle from one medieval city to another. You can stay aboard the Feniks and start biking from midway or cycle the whole trip. It’s worthwhile to make a visit the town centre before the ride to Bruges if you didn’t have the time for that yesterday. Between the two towns you will cycle on quiet roads in the typical small-scale fields pattern of Flanders with farmhouses and small villages. 

  Day 8: Bruges, end of tour
  After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye. 

• Standard Class

  Anna Antal & Claire de Lune

  Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam | Amsterdam -  Oude Wetering, 6.1 mi. (10 km)
  Day 2: Oude Wetering - Gouda, 27 mi. (45 km)
  Day 3: Gouda - Alblasserdam | ferry to Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Bruinisse -  Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
  Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 mi. (51 km)
  Day 6:  Middleburg - Breskens | Breskens - Sas van Gent | Sas van Gent -   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 the train station

  All distances are approximate. 

  Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam | Amsterdam -  Oude Wetering, 15 mi. (25 km)
  The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok, (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2). 

  Once you arrive onboard 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 at the barge on Saturday at 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 its 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, 25 mi. (40 km)
  From Gouda, you will cycle over quiet country roads and narrow cycling paths to Dordrecht. You ride past scenic polders and through the deepest lying polder of the Netherlands, Krimpenerwaard. After arriving at the dyke, you cross the Lek River by ferry to Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The windmills at Kinderdijk were still actively used until 1950. These days, a large pumping station is responsible for controlling the water level in the polder. You have the opportunity to visit the interior of a windmill. An impressive piece of centuries-old technique that is still functional today. After a beautiful tour through the Alblasserwaardpolder, you arrive at Alblasserdam. A modern, fast ferry will transport you to Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities of the country, situated at a busy crossing of waterways. Dordrecht is also the birthplace of the independence of the Netherlands where in 1572 the first free State assembly was held. 

  Day 4: Dordrecht - Willemstad | Bruinisse -  Zierikzee, 32 mi. (54 km)
  From Dordrecht, you navigate 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 Delta plan 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 once every 80 years. Now, because of the flood barriers, that chance is reduced to less than once every 4000 years.

  Just before reaching the day's destination (Zierikzee, on the island of Schouwen-Duivenland) you visit the ‘Watersnoodmuseum’. This museum tells the tragic events of 1953. Zierikzee is a beautiful town and the center of the ‘mussel culture’. The ‘Zeeuwse mosselen’ (blue mussels) are a renowned delicacy.

  Day 5: Zierikzee - Delta Works - Middelburg, 32 mi. (51 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 southwest 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 let seawater into the widespread Delta area. It is precisely why the Deltaworks are referred to as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers.

  After this dam, you bike to Middelburg via the picturesque port town of Veere. Middelburg is the lively principal town of Zeeland with many old houses, churches, a beautiful town hall, and 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 - Breskens | Breskens - Sas van Gent | Sas van Gent -   Ghent (Belgium), 30 mi. (45 km)
  Today you have to cross the ‘Westerschelde’, the only estuary which isn’t closed by a dam as it is the gateway to the port of Antwerp. A short ferry trip brings you from Vlissingen to Breskens in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen (Dutch-Flanders)! You 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), characterized by forests, fields, small villages, and castles. From the Aalterbrug, the last part of this route leads over the former towpath 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. Why not spend another day or two?

  Day 8: Bruges, disembark by 10 AM. The boat will be moored near the Bargeweg, approx. 950 meters from train station

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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.

• Anna Antal

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  5 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Standard Class Barge

  Touring Bicycle

  Batavus Boulevard City Touring Bicycle … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals* … • 24 speeds … • Handbrakes … • Bike lock … Accessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Batavus Ventoux … • Step-through frame … • 24 gears … • Detachable lithium-Ion battery … • Handbrakes … Acessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet rental included and available onboard … • Water bottle … Read More

  The Anna Antal is the perfect vessel for those seeking an active bike and boat vacation providing comfortable accommodations and all the amenities that the the more luxurious vessels offer; great food, expert tour guides, hospitable crew, and fantastic cycling! Read More
• Clair de Lune

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  3.2 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Standard Class Boat

  Touring Bicycle

  Batavus Boulevard City Touring Bicycle … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals* … • 24 speeds … • Handbrakes … • Bike lock … Accessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  • Step-through frame … • 24 gears … • Detachable lithium-Ion battery … • Handbrakes … Acessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet rental included and available onboard … • Water bottle … • Repair kit… Read More

  Children’s accessories

  Youth bikes, tag-along bikes, trailers, and child seats are available for rental. We will provide a price quote to you as well as the child discount applicable. Read More

  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. Read More
• Feniks

  Comfort

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  4.7 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Boat

  Hybrid bike

  The hybrid bikes available are 21-speed bikes with handbrakes. They are equipped with a panner, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to bring your own pedals and saddle. Read More

  Electric bikes

  For those bikers who like to have some support while biking in the hills, there are different styles of electric bikes. They are equipped with a panner, water bottle, and lock. It is possible to… Read More

  This comfortable little vessel is the pride and joy of its captain/owner, Marius. As is true for many of our boats, the Feniks was originally built as a freighter, but then converted into a hotel passenger ship in 1992. Since then, she has undergone several renovations. Wearing her history well, you will find a welcoming atmosphere on board, a crew ready to serve, and great food showcasing local cuisine featuring fresh fruits and vegetables straight from the market to the table. Read More
• Fiep

  Comfort

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  4.9 out of 5 (8 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Barge

  Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (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 More

  Hybrid Gazelle Chamonix (or similar)

  Comes with a lock and pannier bag Read More

  Ebike Velo de Ville CEB 200 (or similar)

  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 More

  The Fiep was converted from a cargo ship into a modern and spacious passenger ship, specifically designed for bike and barge tours in the Netherlands and Belgium. The ship has recently been renovated. There are two decks on board. On the upper deck is a lounge, a spacious seating area, a cozy bar, and a large sundeck. The dining room is located on the lower deck. Read More
• Fluvius

  Comfort

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  3.5 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Barge

  Touring or Trekking Bike

  Bikkel City Touring or Trekking Bike (or similar) • Unisex aluminum frame … • Shimano gearing … • 7 speeds … • Handbrakes … • 28" Wheels … Accessories … • Pannier bag that can be detached … • Helmet… Read More

  Bikkel Electric Bike (or similar)

  Bikkel Electric Bike (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Low entry frame … • Nexus 7-gear … • 6 support levels … • Handbrakes … Accessories … •… Read More

  The MS Fluvius accommodates 44 guests. With a large common area, complete with lounge, bar, & dining area, and a lovely partially covered sundeck, there is enough room on board for everyone to comfortably recreate and relax after your day of cycling. Read More
• Lena Maria

  Comfort

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  4.7 out of 5 (3 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Barge

  Touring Bicycles

  Hybrid Velo de Ville C100 (or similar brand/model) • Aluminum step-through frame … • Shimano Nexus gearing … • 7 speeds … • V-Brakes … • Impac Streetpac 47-622 tires … • VDV City saddle … • 28… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Velo de Ville CEB 200 (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Wh 400 battery … • Bosch Intuvia, Bosch Purion display … • Max. 25 km/h motor speed … •… Read More

  The barge Lena Maria is a former freight ship rebuilt in 2004 into a comfortable cruise barge. In 2020, owners Eelke and Carlijn renovated the main gathering spaces, bringing a fresh and modern look to the space. They will continue to update this vessel into 2023, the cabins will have air conditioning which will result in the Lena Maria moving up to the premium class. There is a lounge for relaxation with many windows to create an open atmosphere and allows for a nice view while motoring. There… Read More
• Liza Marleen

  Comfort

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  4.5 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Barge

  Touring Bicycle

  Batavus Boulevard City Touring Bicycle … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals* … • 24 speeds … • Handbrakes … • Bike lock … Accessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Batavus Ventoux … • Step-through frame … • 24 gears … • Detachable lithium-Ion battery … • Handbrakes … Acessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet rental included and available onboard … • Water bottle … Read More

  The 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
• Magnifique II

  Deluxe

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  4.8 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Deluxe Class Barge

  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 … •… Read More

  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)… Read More

  In 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

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  4.9 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Deluxe Class Barge

  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 … •… Read More

  Unisex City Electric Bike

  Azor (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Low-entry (step-through frame) • Lightweight aluminum … • High handlebars and upright riding position … •… Read More

  Following 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

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  4.8 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Deluxe Class Barge

  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 … •… Read More

  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)… Read More

  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. Read More
• Sailing Home

  Premium

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  4.7 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Premium Class Boat

  Touring Bicycle

  Batavus Boulevard City Touring Bicycle … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals* … • 24 speeds … • Handbrakes … • Bike lock … Accessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Batavus Ventoux … • Step-through frame … • 24 gears … • Detachable lithium-Ion battery … • Handbrakes … Acessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet rental included and available onboard … • Water bottle … Read More

  Constructed in 2001, the Sailing Home was designed specifically for bike and boat vacations. Read More
• Wending

  Standard

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  4.8 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Standard Class Barge

  Touring Bicycle

  Batavus Boulevard City Touring Bicycle … • Upright riding position … • Comfortable gel saddle … • Flat pedals* … • 24 speeds … • Handbrakes … • Bike lock … Accessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Batavus Ventoux … • Step-through frame … • 24 gears … • Detachable lithium-Ion battery … • Handbrakes … Acessories … • Pannier bag … • Helmet rental included and available onboard … • Water bottle … Read More

  The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a passenger motor barge in the early nineties and faithfully maintained since. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a fulfilling day of cycling. Read More
• Zwaantje

  Comfort

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  4.8 out of 5 (10 Reviews)

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  Comfort Class Barge

  Hybrid Bicycle

  Hybrid Oxford Clipper 21 (or similar brand/model) • Aluminum step-through frame … • Front suspension … • Adjustable stem … • Shimano derailleur … • 21 speeds … • V-Brakes … • Comfortable saddle … •… Read More

  Electric Bicycle (E-Bike)

  Batavus Fuze E-go Active Plus (or similar brand/model) • Limited number available, request at the time of booking … • Aluminum step-through frame … • Bosch Active Line Mid-Engine … • Adjustable stem… Read More

  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 large common room with heating, air conditioning, large panoramic windows, a restaurant area, lounge corner, and a small bar are on the upper deck. Read More