Authentic Holland
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Cycle Central & Northern Holland!
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Overview
This wonderful bike and boat tour showcases the authentic Holland as you travel through the central and Hanseatic regions of the Netherlands. It cuts through the Rhine valley and its very beautiful tributary the IJssel, and across the "border lakes", which are situated between the “old” mainland with many beautiful harbor towns, and the “new” reclaimed land of the province of Flevoland, that was once the bottom of the sea.
This region thrived during the Middle Ages when rivers were the most important trade routes in Europe. The affluence of those years is visible everywhere in abundant civil and religious architecture.
The east-central mainland province, Gelderland is the least populated and the largest of the Dutch regions and is a lovely green area with several large national parks and excellent cycling.
Highlights vary by boat so be sure to look at the day to day itinerary for the vessel of your choice.
Highlights
- Amsterdam
- The nature reserves of Achterhoek, Veluwe, and Gooi
- Large and small Hanseatic cities and towns such as Deventer and Kampen
- The natural beauty of the Rhine and Ijssel Valley
- Border Lake region of reclaimed land
- Flat, easy cycling
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Itinerary
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary and also varies in what is included and not included. All distances are approximate. The planned itinerary is subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede
Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen | Wageningen – Arnhem, 21 or 28 mi. (35 or 44 km)
Day 3: Arnhem – Doesburg | Doesburg – Zutphen | Zutphen - Deventer, 27 or 35 mi. (44 or 56 km)
Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe | Wijhe - Kampen, 25 or 35 mi. (40 or 56 km)
Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk, 29 or 37 mi. (48 or 56 km)
Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg – Huizen, 28 or 35 mi. (45 or 56 km)
Day 7: Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam, 21 mi. (35 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede
Embarkation and check-in in Amsterdam. The crew welcomes you on board between 1 and 2 p.m. It is possible to leave your luggage on board at 11 am but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. At approximately 2 p.m, the boat sails from Amsterdam on the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Wijk bij Duurstede, a town on the Rhine River. Here, you will spend your first night aboard the ship.Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen | Wageningen – Arnhem, 21 or 28 mi. (35 or 44 km)
While you are enjoying breakfast, the ship sails to Wageningen. From this town, your first cycling tour of the week takes you through the lovely valley of the Lower Rhine river, and then on through the Veluwe, a large area of woods and heathlands. At the end of the day, you pedal to Arnhem, via suburbs and past the lovely parks named Sonsbeek and Zijpendaal. Close to the center of this former Hanseatic city, the Holland docks for the night. During World War II, Arnhem was the battle scene of Operation Market Garden, the largest airborne operation in history. It ended in a failure, as the inability to capture a bridge over the Rhine River resulted in the destruction of the British 1st Airborne Division.Day 3: Arnhem – Doesburg | Doesburg – Zutphen - Deventer, 27 or 35 mi. (44 or 56 km)
You depart Arnhem on the Nassau, and then today’s cycling tour starts in the small town of Doesburg. There are two cycling options to get you to Zutphen and Deventer. The shorter option goes along the Ijssel River to Bronkhorst, a seeming hamlet that's proud to be the smallest town in Holland. From Bronkhorst, you continue to Zutphen along the riverbank. The longer trip goes via Vorden, where you will be passing country houses, castles, and rural estates. Both options end in Deventer, a city known for itsdelicious spicy gingerbread. In the evening, your tour leader offers a short guided walking tour of the city. Make sure to join!
Day 4: Deventer – Wijhe | Wijhe - Kampen, 25 or 35 mi. (40 or 56 km)
During breakfast, the boat will take you to Wijhe, where your bicycle ride begins. In the morning you will enjoy a nice bicycle ride to Hattem. You can choose a short option along the banks of the river, or opt for a long ride across the east Veluwe area. Hattem has a rich history, which is still clearly visible today. Leaving Hattem, it is only a short ride to the city of Zwolle, one of the most beautiful Hanseatic cities. From Zwolle, you continue to Kampen. In the evening, an optional guided walking tour takes you to some of the most interesting sights in this largest Hanseatic town in the Netherlands.Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk, 29 or 37 mi. (48 or 56 km)
From Kampen, your cycling tour leads along the Border Lakes to the fishing harbor of Elburg. Here, swimming, boating, surfing, and fishing are favorite summertime activities. From Elburg the cycling tour continues through the woods and moorlands of the Veluwe to lovely Harderwijk, where the night will be spent in its old fishing harbor. In the 1500s Harderwijk boasted the largest fish market in the Zuiderzee region. Today, it is still a lovely old city very much worth exploring.Day 6: Harderwijk – Spakenburg – Huizen, 28 or 35 mi. (45 or 56 km)
Again, you have two routes to choose from. A shorter bike ride along the coast of the Border Lakes, or a combination of the coast route and a longer alternative that runs through adjacent woodlands. In the afternoon you will pass Spakenburg, a fishing village well-known for its traditional costumes that are worn to this day. Docking destination for today is Huizen.
Day 7: Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam, 21 mi. (35 km)
Huizen is the starting point for a ride to the beautiful fortress towns of Naarden and Muiden. The latter is famous for its historic castle on the waterfront. From Muiden you will cycle along quiet roads to your final destination, the world-famous city of Amsterdam. You have the afternoon and evening to spend in the Dutch capital any way you like. Seize the chance to do a canal tour, to visit Anne Frank’s home or any of a number of world-renowned museums around the Museumplein. Or just enjoy looking at everyday life in this bustling city.Day 8: Amsterdam
Disembarkation in Amsterdam will take place after breakfast till 09:30 a.m. Please check your cabin for personal items. Before you leave, do not forget to hand over your cabin key to the crew. If you wish you can leave your luggage on board until noon. (please ask the crew).Your daily cycling will be accompanied by an experience cycling guide.
Day 1: Embarkation in Amsterdam, sailing to Wijk bij Duurstede, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede - Wageningen | Rhenen – Arnhem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Arnhem - Doesburg | Doesburg – Vorden – Zutphen. During dinner sailing from Zutphen to Deventer, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Deventer – Hattem – Zwolle. Zwolle to Kampen, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Kampen - Elburg - Elspeet - Harderwijk, 27 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: Harderwijk – Bunschoten – Spakenburg, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Spakenburg - Huizen; Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam
Day 8: DepartureParts in italic undertaken on board.
Day 1: Embarkation in Amsterdam, sailing to Wijk bij Duurstede, 9 mi. (15 km)
Embarkation and check-in between 1 and 2 pm. The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is Oosterdok (near the Science Center: ‘Nemo’, Oosterdok 2). If you arrive a bit early, you can leave your luggage on board beginning at noon. Please be on time as the barge will leave Amsterdam at 2:15 pm to sail over the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal to Wijk bij Duurstede on the Rhine. This is one of the busiest waterways in Europe. It was dug to connect Amsterdam Seaport with the European hinterland. You spend the night in old Wijk bij Duurstede on the river Rhine. During the early Middle Ages, this town was a prestigious trading center. The marauding expeditions of the Vikings put an end to the flourishing period. The old city center is picturesque with its marketplace surrounded by trees. During dinner aboard the ship, the program for the next day and the overall planning of the week are discussed. Instructions on cycling and safety procedures will also be given. Time permitting the guide will take you on a short bike ride around the town.Day 2: Wijk bij Duursteed - Wageningen | Rhenen - Arnhem, 25 mi. (40 km)
While you are enjoying breakfast, the barge will sail to Wageningen where, following the distribution of bicycles, you are finally off and cycling through the picturesque river valley of the Rhine. In Oosterbeek, you can visit the Airborne Museum. You ride through suburbs through lovely parks such as Sonsbeek and Zijpendaal to Arnhem, where you spend the night close to the center
Arnhem is the capital of the province of Gelderland. In September of 1944, the center of the town was heavily damaged by the efforts of the Allies to conquer the bridge over the Rhine(Operation “Market Garden”). The plan failed. (The battle of Arnhem has been filmed in "A bridge too far"). Following the war, the city center was reconstructed to reflect its past patterns and design as closely as possible. Arnhem is generally known as the “Park City of the Netherlands” in large part due to its centuries-old city parks, which extend well into the town. Sonsbeek Park is the most important park of the city. It is located against the city’s dam walls and offers a multitude of breathtaking views with far-reaching vistas of the Rhine river on the one hand and hidden, intimate corners on the other. It contains waterfalls, a deer camp, a belvedere, and the watermill, “Arnhem”Day 3: Arnhem - Doesburg | Doesburg - Vorden – Zutphen | Zutphen to Deventer, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today’s cycle tour takes you along the Hanseatic Town Route to the small village of Doesburg and along the IJssel to Bronkhorst, which has the distinction of being recognized as the smallest town in Holland. Guests will have two choices today – a shorter tour along the riverbank to Zutphen; or a longer bicycle trip via Vorden passing country houses, castles, and rural estates. During dinner the ship sails to Deventer. This city is one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands. It is therefore not surprising that the oldest stone house can be found in ‘Deventer (in the Sandrasteeg). Deventer is a prominent ‘Hanseatic Town'. In the Middle Ages, merchants from all over Europe came here to participate in the annual fairs.Day 4: Deventer – Hattem – Zwolle | Zwolle to Kampen, 22 mi. (35 km)
This morning you will enjoy a short bicycle ride along the IJssel riverbank before boarding a ferry at Wijhe to cross the river to Hattem. The 800-year-old town of Hattem has a rich history that is still clearly visible today. Guests have the opportunity if they want, to stretch their legs with a longer bicycle trip through east Veluwe. During dinner, the ship will sail to Kampen where you have the opportunity to go on an optional guided walking tour in the largest Hanseatic town in the Netherlands has been declared a protected townscape. Kampen retained three of its original city gates from the Middle Ages: the Broederpoort, Cellebroederspoort and the Koornmarktpoort.Day 5: Kampen - Elburg - Elspeet - Harderwijk |cycle around Harderwijk, 27 mi. (45 km)
In the morning the barge will sail to the IJssel estuary and across the so-called border lakes of the IJssel to the fishing harbor of Harderwijk. In the 1500s Harderwijk boasted the largest fish market in the Zuiderzee region and is still a fascinating old city to explore. From Harderwijk you will cycle along Veluwe lake where swimming, boating, surfing, and fishing are favorite summertime activities. The longest cycle trip on the tour also takes in the woods and moorland at Elspeet. The night will be spent in Harderwijk’s lovely old fishing harbor.Day 6: Harderwijk – Bunschoten – Spakenburg, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today guests have two cycling choices: a short pedal along the coast (30 km)/19 miles) or a combination of the coast route and a longer alternative that also takes in adjacent woodlands. The night will be spent in Spakenburg, a village well-known for its traditional costumes.Day 7: Spakenburg - Huizen; Huizen – Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam, 22 mi. (35 km)
Once again guests have a choice this morning. After breakfast you can cycle to Huizen or, if you prefer to take things easier (45 km/ 28 miles), you can enjoy the scenery from the comfort of the barge. From Huizen you will cycle to the beautiful fortress towns of Naarden and Muiden, famous for its historic castle. From Muiden you will cycle along quiet roads to your final destination, the world-famous city of Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are spent in Amsterdam. While you are there take the opportunity to visit Anne Frank’s home, the Rembrandt House Museum, the Royal Palace of Amsterdam, Dam Square, the very center and heart of the city or maybe you could go on a canal tour (not included).Day 8: Departure
End of tour.Day 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam – Wijk bij Duurstede
Day 2: Wijk bij Duurstede – Wageningen | Wageningen – Arnhem, 21 or 28 mi. (35 or 44 km)
Day 3: Arnhem – Doesburg | Doesburg – Zutphen | Zutphen - Deventer, 27 or 35 mi. (45 or 55 km)
Day 4: Deventer – Hattam | Hattem - Kampen, 21 or 27 mi. (35 or 45 km)
Day 5: Kampen – Elburg – Harderwijk, 29 or 34 mi. (48 km)
Day 6: Harderwijk – Bunschoten - Spakenburg, 21 or 36 mi. (35 or 59 km)
Day 7: Spakenburg - Huizen |Huizen - Naarden – Muiden – Amsterdam, 21 or 30 mi. (35 or 49 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDuring days when several bicycle options are possible, not all mentioned highlights can be visited during the shorter cycling options.
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Boats & Bikes
- Magnifique II
Deluxe Class Barge
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 Class Barge
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
- De Holland
Deluxe Class Boat
The former Angela Esmee, renamed now to De Holland, was completely renovated in winter 2017/2018. The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a maximum of 71 passengers. Read More
- Fiep
Premium Class Barge
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
- 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
- Lena Maria
Standard Class Barge
The barge Lena Maria is a former freight ship rebuilt in 2004 into a comfortable cruise barge. There is a lounge for relaxation with many windows to create an open atmosphere and allows for a nice view while motoring. There is an outside sundeck with chairs. Each cabin has two low single beds and can accommodates two people comfortably. Read More
- Anna Antal
Standard Class Barge
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
- Sarah
Standard Class Boat
After years of use as a cargo ship, the Sarah was transformed into a passenger boat in 2002. The interior has been designed to take full advantage of the space with an emphasis on comfort. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
Magnifiques
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Comate controlled cabin
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea onboard
- Welcome drink
- Daily cleaning of the cabin
- Daily tour briefings
- Fully guided cycling itinerary
- Maps & notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- 7-speed unisex hybrid city touring bike rental (Azor) with handbrakes, repair kit with pump, pannier bag, helmet, & water bottle
- Some short walking tours
- Entrance Air Borne Museum
- Entrance Dutch cheese farm
- Guided walk of Deventer
- Fees for ferries
- Wifi
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- Climate-controlled cabin
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea onboard till 4 p.m.
- Welcome drink
- Daily cleaning of the cabinboat bike
- Daily tour briefings
- Semi-guided bike tours (independent cycling, tour leader is available for questions &/or emergencies)
- Some short walking tours
- Maps & notes for bike tours (1 set per cabin)
- 7-speed unisex hybrid city touring bike rental (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle-Chamonix) with handbrakes, repair kit with pump, & pannier bag
- GPS tracks
- Wi-Fi (available in the restaurant - data use is not included)
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- Fully guided bike tours
- 24-speed city touring bicycle (Batavus Boulevard), including helmet, pannier bags, lock, repair kit, & water bottle
- Free limited WiFi (in the lounge and on deck)
- Roadbook, one per cabin
- Ferry fares
- GPS tracks on request
- 7 nights accommodation
- 2023: Climate-controlled cabin
- 2022: 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- 2023: 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- Welcome drink
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Daily tour briefings
- Fully guided bike tours
- Some short city walks
- 7-speed unisex hybrid city touring bike rental (Azor) with handbrakes, repair kit with pump, & pannier bag
- 2023: Helmet & water bottle
- Route notes & maps (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- 2023: Entrance Air Borne Museum
- 2023: Entrance Dutch cheese farm
- 2023: Guided walk of Deventer
- Fees for ferries
- Wifi
De Holland
Zwaan & Anna Antal
Lena Maria, Fiep, & Sarah
What’s Not Included
Magnifiques
- 1 dinner
- Drinks other than those mentioned as included
- Entrance fees other than those mentioned as included
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Coffee & tea on board after 4 p.m.
- Drinks
- Helmet rental (available with supplement. See pricing.)
- Electric bike (available with supplement. 7 speed Velo de Ville CEB 200 with crank Bosch motor, with 4 support levels. See pricing.)
- Cycling guide
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Fees for ferries
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Bike protection
- Trip Insurance
- Drinks
- Entrance fee to museums (approx €30)
- Electric bike (available with a supplement. See pricing.)
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Bike protection
- Trip Insurance
- Drinks other than those mentioned as included
- Entrance fees other than those mentioned as included
- 2022: Helmet rental (available with supplement. See pricing.)
- Electric bike (available with supplement. 7 speed Velo de Ville CEB 200 with crank Bosch motor, with 4 support levels. See pricing.)
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
De Holland
Zwaan & Anna Antal
Lena Maria, Fiep, & Sarah
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class
Saturday departures
Season A: October 8, 2022
Season B: September 24, & October 1, 2022
Season C: September 10, & September 17, 2022
Season D: All other departures, weekly from May 7 up to and including September 3, 2022**Season A Season B Season C Season D Upper Deck - Suite $ 1854 £ 1054 $ 1,642 € 1204 ₪ 4442 NZ$ 2043 kr 13247 $ 1,260 $ 2085 £ 1185 $ 1,846 € 1354 ₪ 4995 NZ$ 2297 kr 14897 $ 1,416 $ 2239 £ 1273 $ 1,983 € 1454 ₪ 5364 NZ$ 2467 kr 15998 $ 1,521 $ 2470 £ 1404 $ 2,187 € 1604 ₪ 5917 NZ$ 2722 kr 17648 $ 1,678 Upper Deck - Twin $ 1546 £ 879 $ 1,369 € 1004 ₪ 3704 NZ$ 1704 kr 11046 $ 1,050 $ 1777 £ 1010 $ 1,573 € 1154 ₪ 4257 NZ$ 1958 kr 12697 $ 1,207 $ 1931 £ 1098 $ 1,710 € 1254 ₪ 4626 NZ$ 2128 kr 13797 $ 1,312 $ 2162 £ 1229 $ 1,914 € 1404 ₪ 5179 NZ$ 2382 kr 15447 $ 1,469 Upper Deck - Single-Use Twin $ 2238 £ 1272 $ 1,982 € 1454 ₪ 5362 NZ$ 2466 kr 15992 $ 1,521 $ 2585 £ 1469 $ 2,289 € 1679 ₪ 6192 NZ$ 2848 kr 18468 $ 1,756 $ 2816 £ 1601 $ 2,493 € 1829 ₪ 6745 NZ$ 3103 kr 20118 $ 1,913 $ 3147 £ 1789 $ 2,786 € 2044 ₪ 7539 NZ$ 3467 kr 22483 $ 2,138 Lower Deck - Twin $ 1161 £ 660 $ 1,028 € 754 ₪ 2782 NZ$ 1279 kr 8296 $ 789 $ 1392 £ 791 $ 1,233 € 904 ₪ 3335 NZ$ 1534 kr 9946 $ 946 $ 1546 £ 879 $ 1,369 € 1004 ₪ 3704 NZ$ 1704 kr 11046 $ 1,050 $ 1700 £ 966 $ 1,505 € 1104 ₪ 4073 NZ$ 1873 kr 12147 $ 1,155 Lower Deck - Single-Use Twin $ 1661 £ 944 $ 1,471 € 1079 ₪ 3979 NZ$ 1830 kr 11866 $ 1,128 $ 2007 £ 1141 $ 1,777 € 1304 ₪ 4809 NZ$ 2212 kr 14342 $ 1,364 $ 2238 £ 1272 $ 1,982 € 1454 ₪ 5362 NZ$ 2466 kr 15992 $ 1,521 $ 2469 £ 1404 $ 2,186 € 1604 ₪ 5915 NZ$ 2721 kr 17642 $ 1,678 Lower Deck - Triple* $ 1130 £ 643 $ 1,001 € 734 ₪ 2708 NZ$ 1245 kr 8076 $ 768 $ 1361 £ 774 $ 1,205 € 884 ₪ 3261 NZ$ 1500 kr 9726 $ 925 $ 1515 £ 861 $ 1,342 € 984 ₪ 3630 NZ$ 1670 kr 10826 $ 1,029 $ 1669 £ 949 $ 1,478 € 1084 ₪ 3999 NZ$ 1839 kr 11927 $ 1,134 *Triple cabin - 3rd bed suitable only for a child
**Discount for all departures in July & August. Valid for bookings made after May 17 and before June 30, 2022: $ 308 £ 175 $ 273 € 200 ₪ 738 NZ$ 339 kr 2200 $ 209
Comfort Class
Saturday departures
July 9, & July 30, 2022Low season Luxury double $ 2548 £ 1449 $ 2,257 € 1655 ₪ 6105 NZ$ 2808 kr 18209 $ 1,731 Twin $ 2294 £ 1304 $ 2,032 € 1490 ₪ 5497 NZ$ 2528 kr 16394 $ 1,559 Triple $ 2194 £ 1247 $ 1,943 € 1425 ₪ 5257 NZ$ 2418 kr 15678 $ 1,491 Small double/front of boat $ 1963 £ 1116 $ 1,738 € 1275 ₪ 4704 NZ$ 2163 kr 14028 $ 1,334 Small double for single-use/front of boat $ 2895 £ 1646 $ 2,563 € 1880 ₪ 6935 NZ$ 3190 kr 20685 $ 1,967 Standard Class
Saturday departures
August 20, & August 27*, 2022May 21 - August Twin cabin lower deck $ 1762 £ 1001 $ 1,560 € 1144 ₪ 4220 NZ$ 1941 kr 12587 $ 1,197 Twin cabin for single-use $ 2562 £ 1457 $ 2,269 € 1664 ₪ 6139 NZ$ 2823 kr 18308 $ 1,741 *Discount on August 27th departure. Valid for bookings made after May 17 and before June 30, 2022: $ 154 £ 88 $ 136 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1100 $ 105
Saturday departures
July 16*, July 23, July 30, & August 6, 2022May 21 - August Twin cabin lower deck $ 1762 £ 1001 $ 1,560 € 1144 ₪ 4220 NZ$ 1941 kr 12587 $ 1,197 Twin cabin for single-use $ 2562 £ 1457 $ 2,269 € 1664 ₪ 6139 NZ$ 2823 kr 18308 $ 1,741 *Discount on July 16th departure. Valid for bookings made after May 17 and before June 30, 2022: $ 154 £ 88 $ 136 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1100 $ 105
Deluxe Class
Thursday departures
Season B: May 18 & May 25, 2023
Season C: June 29 & July 6, 2023Season B Season C Twin/lower deck $ 2308 £ 1312 $ 2,044 € 1499 ₪ 5530 NZ$ 2543 kr 16493 $ 1,568 $ 2231 £ 1268 $ 1,976 € 1449 ₪ 5345 NZ$ 2459 kr 15943 $ 1,516 Premium twin/lower deck $ 2585 £ 1470 $ 2,289 € 1679 ₪ 6194 NZ$ 2849 kr 18473 $ 1,756 $ 2539 £ 1443 $ 2,248 € 1649 ₪ 6083 NZ$ 2798 kr 18143 $ 1,725 Suite/upper deck $ 3155 £ 1794 $ 2,794 € 2049 ₪ 7559 NZ$ 3477 kr 22544 $ 2,144 $ 3078 £ 1750 $ 2,726 € 1999 ₪ 7374 NZ$ 3392 kr 21994 $ 2,091 Twin/single-use/lower deck $ 3370 £ 1916 $ 2,984 € 2189 ₪ 8073 NZ$ 3713 kr 24079 $ 2,290 $ 3255 £ 1850 $ 2,882 € 2114 ₪ 7797 NZ$ 3586 kr 23254 $ 2,211 Tuesday departure
Season C: August 22, 2023
Season C Twin/lower deck $ 2231 £ 1268 $ 1,976 € 1449 ₪ 5345 NZ$ 2459 kr 15943 $ 1,516 Suite/upper deck $ 3078 £ 1750 $ 2,726 € 1999 ₪ 7374 NZ$ 3392 kr 21994 $ 2,091 Single $ 2847 £ 1619 $ 2,521 € 1849 ₪ 6821 NZ$ 3137 kr 20343 $ 1,934 Twin/single-use/lower deck $ 3255 £ 1850 $ 2,882 € 2114 ₪ 7797 NZ$ 3586 kr 23254 $ 2,211 Saturday departures
Season A: April 8 and October 7, 2023
Season B: April 15, April 22, September 23 & September 30, 2023
Season C: April 29, September 9, & September 16, 2023
Season D: Weekly from May 6 up to and incl. September 2, 2023Season A Season B Season C Season D Upper deck - suite $ 2000 £ 1137 $ 1,771 € 1299 ₪ 4792 NZ$ 2204 kr 14292 $ 1,359 $ 2231 £ 1268 $ 1,976 € 1449 ₪ 5345 NZ$ 2459 kr 15943 $ 1,516 $ 2401 £ 1365 $ 2,126 € 1559 ₪ 5751 NZ$ 2645 kr 17153 $ 1,631 $ 2647 £ 1505 $ 2,344 € 1719 ₪ 6341 NZ$ 2917 kr 18913 $ 1,798 Upper deck - twin $ 1615 £ 918 $ 1,430 € 1049 ₪ 3870 NZ$ 1780 kr 11542 $ 1,097 $ 1846 £ 1050 $ 1,635 € 1199 ₪ 4423 NZ$ 2034 kr 13192 $ 1,254 $ 2016 £ 1146 $ 1,785 € 1309 ₪ 4829 NZ$ 2221 kr 14402 $ 1,369 $ 2262 £ 1286 $ 2,003 € 1469 ₪ 5419 NZ$ 2493 kr 16163 $ 1,537 Upper deck - twin/singe-use $ 2338 £ 1329 $ 2,070 € 1519 ₪ 5602 NZ$ 2577 kr 16707 $ 1,589 $ 2685 £ 1526 $ 2,377 € 1744 ₪ 6432 NZ$ 2958 kr 19183 $ 1,824 $ 2939 £ 1671 $ 2,602 € 1909 ₪ 7041 NZ$ 3238 kr 20998 $ 1,997 $ 3308 £ 1881 $ 2,930 € 2149 ₪ 7926 NZ$ 3646 kr 23639 $ 2,248 Lower deck - twin $ 1230 £ 699 $ 1,089 € 799 ₪ 2948 NZ$ 1356 kr 8791 $ 836 $ 1461 £ 831 $ 1,294 € 949 ₪ 3501 NZ$ 1610 kr 10441 $ 993 $ 1631 £ 927 $ 1,444 € 1059 ₪ 3907 NZ$ 1797 kr 11652 $ 1,108 $ 1800 £ 1023 $ 1,594 € 1169 ₪ 4313 NZ$ 1984 kr 12862 $ 1,223 Lower deck - twin/single-use $ 1761 £ 1001 $ 1,559 € 1144 ₪ 4218 NZ$ 1940 kr 12581 $ 1,196 $ 2107 £ 1198 $ 1,866 € 1369 ₪ 5048 NZ$ 2322 kr 15057 $ 1,432 $ 2361 £ 1342 $ 2,091 € 1534 ₪ 5657 NZ$ 2602 kr 16872 $ 1,604 $ 2615 £ 1487 $ 2,316 € 1699 ₪ 6266 NZ$ 2882 kr 18688 $ 1,777 A triple cabin is available for families. 3rd bed is suitable only for a child.
Premium Class
Saturday departures
July 15 & July 22, 2023Twin $ 2108 £ 1198 $ 1,867 € 1369 ₪ 5050 NZ$ 2323 kr 15062 $ 1,432 Twin/single-use $ 3070 £ 1745 $ 2,718 € 1994 ₪ 7354 NZ$ 3383 kr 21933 $ 2,086 Comfort Class
Saturday departures
Low season: July 15 & August 5, 2023
Standard season: May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, July 15, & August 5, 2023Luxury double $ 2795 £ 1589 $ 2,475 € 1815 ₪ 6696 NZ$ 3080 kr 19969 $ 1,899 Twin $ 2487 £ 1414 $ 2,202 € 1615 ₪ 5958 NZ$ 2740 kr 17769 $ 1,690 Small double/front of the boat $ 2148 £ 1221 $ 1,902 € 1395 ₪ 5146 NZ$ 2367 kr 15348 $ 1,459 Small double for single-use/front of the boat $ 3172 £ 1803 $ 2,809 € 2060 ₪ 7599 NZ$ 3495 kr 22665 $ 2,155 Standard Class
Lena Maria
Saturday departures
May 27, August 5, August 12, & August 26, 2023Twin $ 2108 £ 1198 $ 1,867 € 1369 ₪ 5050 NZ$ 2323 kr 15062 $ 1,432 Twin/single-use $ 3070 £ 1745 $ 2,718 € 1994 ₪ 7354 NZ$ 3383 kr 21933 $ 2,086 Anna Antal
Saturday departures
May 13, 2023Twin $ 2033 £ 1155 $ 1,800 € 1320 ₪ 4870 NZ$ 2240 kr 14523 $ 1,381 Bunk bed cabin $ 1740 £ 989 $ 1,541 € 1130 ₪ 4169 NZ$ 1917 kr 12433 $ 1,182 Bunk bed/single-use $ 2179 £ 1239 $ 1,929 € 1415 ₪ 5220 NZ$ 2401 kr 15568 $ 1,480 Extra Options
De Holland, Lena Maria, & Sarah
Electric bike: $ 154 £ 88 $ 136 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1100 $ 105 Helmet: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 37 NZ$ 17 kr 110 $ 10 Canal Cruise Ticket (one hour cruise in Amsterdam): $ 23 £ 13 $ 20 € 15 ₪ 55 NZ$ 25 kr 165 $ 16 * *Must be reserved at the time of booking and paid for in advance.
Zwaan
Electric bicycle rental $ 143 £ 81 $ 127 € 93 ₪ 343 NZ$ 158 kr 1023 $ 97 Gluten-free/celiac/vegan diet $ 77 £ 44 $ 68 € 50 ₪ 184 NZ$ 85 kr 550 $ 52 Tag-along bike with helmet (ages 5-9) $ 85 £ 48 $ 75 € 55 ₪ 203 NZ$ 93 kr 605 $ 58 Bike seat with helmet (ages 11 mos - 5 years) $ 23 £ 13 $ 20 € 15 ₪ 55 NZ$ 25 kr 165 $ 16 Bike trailer $ 306 £ 174 $ 271 € 199 ₪ 734 NZ$ 338 kr 2189 $ 208 Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+) $ 92 £ 53 $ 82 € 60 ₪ 221 NZ$ 102 kr 660 $ 63 Children's discounts are offered:
0 - 2 years: free of charge
3 - 11: 30% of base tour priceMagnifiques, Fiep, Lena Maria
Electric bike: $ 185 £ 105 $ 164 € 120 ₪ 443 NZ$ 204 kr 1320 $ 126 Canal Cruise Ticket (one hour cruise in Amsterdam): $ 23 £ 13 $ 20 € 15 ₪ 55 NZ$ 25 kr 165 $ 16 * *Must be reserved at the time of booking and paid for in advance.
De Holland
Electric bike: $ 154 £ 88 $ 136 € 100 ₪ 369 NZ$ 170 kr 1100 $ 105 Helmet: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 37 NZ$ 17 kr 110 $ 10 Canal Cruise Ticket (one hour cruise in Amsterdam): $ 23 £ 13 $ 20 € 15 ₪ 55 NZ$ 25 kr 165 $ 16 * *Must be reserved at the time of booking and paid for in advance.
Anna Antal & Zwaan
Electric bicycle rental $ 146 £ 83 $ 130 € 95 ₪ 350 NZ$ 161 kr 1045 $ 99 Gluten-free/celiac/vegan diet $ 77 £ 44 $ 68 € 50 ₪ 184 NZ$ 85 kr 550 $ 52 Youth bicycles, tag-along bikes with helmets (ages 5 - 9), bike seats with helmets (ages 11 mos. - 5 years), & bike trailers are available as well as children's discounts.
0 - 2 years: free of charge
3 - 11: 30% of base tour price*On the Anna Antal & Zwaan, pricing is based on fuel costs as of March 2021 (for bookings in 2022) and July 2022 (for bookings in 2023). If the fuel cost increases by 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already booked).
Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy guided or semi-guided bike and boat tour on flat terrain along the network of cycling routes (fietsroutenetwerken) that makes Holland a cycling paradise! This cycling infrastructure consists of 30,000 km of cycle routes, cycle bridges, cycle tunnels, cycle ferries, and special signposting. Always keep in mind that you are sharing the road, either with other cyclists or at times with motor vehicles. A good command of your bicycle is required including good balance and ability to stop and start in a group.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam International Airport (Amsterdam Schiphol)
Local Travel
Trains to Amsterdam Central leave from platforms 1, 2, or 3 which are all on the floor below the airport terminal. Tickets can be purchased either at the ticket desk on the arrivals level or at the yellow machines using Euro coins or credit/debit cards (pin required!) The direct trains to the Amsterdam train station run every 10 to 15 minutes between 6:00 AM and 12:30 AM and the trip takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Short taxi ride to mooring location, or depending on the boat, embarkation point may be within walking distance. We will provide detailed docking/mooring information in your final travel information.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more. Don’t forget your rain gear!
Day of Rest
Any day can be designated a day of rest by remaining on board and enjoying the passing scenery from on deck.
Recommended
Onboard the Magnifiques, De Holland, Lena Maria, Fiep, and Sarah, you can purchase a discounted ticket for a one-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam. Please request this in advance and you will collect this on board the ship on your first day of the tour.
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.
*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
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Extra Stay
If you would like to book extra days during your time in Holland, we advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Boat Bike Tours & CycleTours.
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