Bruges to Amsterdam

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  Magnifiques

  Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, 6 mi. (11 km) - embarkation between 1 and 2 pm
  Day 2: Bruges - Ghent (21 or 36 mi. (35 or 57 km)
  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St. Amads, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
  Day 4: St. Amands - Temse - Antwerp, (19 or 31 mi. (32 or 49 km)
  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 13 or 23 mi. (20 or 36 km)
  Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 19 or 36 mi. (32 or 57 km)
  Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 23 or 28 mi.  (36 or 46 km)
  Day 8: Amsterdam - disembarkation following breakfast, by 9:30am

  Parts printed in italics will be covered by the ship. 

  Day 1: Arrival in Bruges 
  Embarkation time in Bruges is between 1 and 2 pm. The ship awaits you in the Bruges harbor. You may bring your luggage on board at 11 am but the cabins will not be ready for check-in just yet. After a welcome meeting with the crew at 2 pm there is time for bicycle fitting and a short test-ride through the countryside around Bruges. After dinner the guide will take you for a short walk through the center of town.

  We advise you to come to Bruges one or more days earlier, so that you will have plenty of time to discover this UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”. While you are there make sure you 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 2: Bruges - Ghent (21 or 36 mi. (35 or 57 km)
  You will start your first day of cycling by pedaling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s medieval center features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the center of the city has to be seen to be believed. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was the 2nd largest European city, after Paris. The ship will dock for the night at a lock, in a suburb of Ghent, and approx. 30 cycling minutes from the city center. Before dinner, a small canal boat will take you for a guided tour through the historic city.

  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St. Amads, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
  In the morning you will spend some time in Ghent and will then cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde located at the confluence of Dender and Schelde rivers. There is only one way to describe the landscape along the Schelde and that is: “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour. During this section of the Schelde, the speed of the ship will be determined by the height of the tide. You will travel from Dendermonde to St. Amands by either bicycle or barge depending on the tides. Your floating hotel will be docked for the night in St. Amands.

  Day 4: St. Amands - Temse - Antwerp, (19 or 31 mi. (32 or 49 km
  The route follows the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region to Antwerp. Over the centuries the Schelde river has held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon... Today it is a beautiful waterway just perfect for bike and barge holidays! Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbor city famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover 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.

  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 13 or 23 mi. (20 or 36 km)
  This morning, the ship will sail along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system. Here your bicycle tour starts through the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” forest to Tholen, Tholen once was 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. But it is still a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past. From Tholen, you will join the ship again for a nice afternoon sail to the city of Dordrecht. Halfway the ship will pass the impressive Volkerak lock system.

  Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands is your destination for the day. The guide will take you for an evening walk and tell you about the history of the Netherlands.

  Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 19 or 36 mi. (32 or 57 km)
  Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills – one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek (where you will be moored for the evening and where you can explore at your leisure after dinner).

  Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 23 or 28 mi.  (36 or 46 km)
  During breakfast, your barge will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark to start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses, and their large gardens. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you will arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbor.

  Day 8: Departure
  Disembarkation by 9:30 am.

  
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  Sailing Home

  Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug - Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
  Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde | - Dendermonde - St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Antwerpen - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  Day 5: Willemstad - Werkendam | Werkendam -  Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  Day 6: Gorinchem - Vianen | Vianen - Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
  Day 7: Utrecht - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam

  Portions in italics will be covered by ship.

  Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
  Embarkation begins at 1 pm. You are asked to be on board at the latest by 2 pm as your cycling itinerary begins! Boat will be moored at the Buiten Katelijnevest near the Bargeweg (1 km from the central train station). You can drop your luggage off at 12 noon.  Once you arrive on board the ship 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.

  At 2:15 pm, the barge departs, and you will cycle toward Ghent. The barge will mostly be following the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug, which offers a beautiful, peaceful cycle route with an unexpected variety of experiences.

  The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with its numerous squares and cozy pubs is an excellent mixture of medieval architecture, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and busy little squares with outdoor cafés.

  Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde | Dendermonde -  St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Early Sunday morning you will cycle through the old center of Ghent. After coffee, you will leave for a nice day along one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe, the Schelde.

  After approximately 20 km, in Wetteren, you can take a break in a real Flemish ‘staminee’ and in Berlare you will have a Belgian beer with your lunch. Next, cycle through Dendermonde, the city of the legend of the Beiaart, where you can see the magnificent city hall that is still standing. From Dendermonde, you will sail to the small, quiet village of St. Amand for the night.

  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  From St. Amands, the cycle route leads you along the river and past nature reserves like the mudflats of Durme and Schausselbroek. The mudflats
  of Durme are worth mentioning because it's one of the last freshwater marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. You continue your tour through Bazel, one of the most beautiful villages in Belgium. The wooden moving stairs in the St. Anna tunnel under the Scheldt is a unique experience before entering the city center of Antwerp. Highlights of the historical center of Antwerp are worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis. In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.

  Day 4: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  This morning you’ll sail through the big harbor of Antwerp, a big difference from the nature reserves and quiet villages of yesterday. But due to the big seagoing vessels and large harbor, cranes it’s a fascinating journey which brings you to Holland where you start your bike tour at the Kreekrak locks. By bike, you will make a beautiful tour over the ‘Brabantse wal’ a sand wall dating back from the times when Mammoths roam the area. Today you won’t find any big elephants but the area seemed to be perfect for strawberry and asparagus fields. From the woodlands around Bergen op Zoom, you continue through a polder landscape to the old fortified town of Willemstad, near the Volkeraksluizen (locks) at the Haringvliet, the busiest locks of Europe.

  Day 5: Willemstad - Werkendam | Werkendam -  Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  The barge leaves early so you can make a beautiful tour from Werkendam where you go ashore to continue your tour by bike through the land of Heusden and Altena. Along the Bergse Maas, the south border of the land of Heusden and Altena, you continue your tour along the fortified town of Heusden. From here another river, the ‘Afgedamde Maas’ leads you back to the river Waal where you started your tour this morning. Here you’ll find another beautiful fortified town, Woudrichem. A ferry brings you to the other side of the river where you’ll board the ship.

  Day 6: Utrecht - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  From Gorinchem you will follow the meandering river, Linge, through the Betuwe. This area is known for its of orchards and therefore will be covered with blossoms in the months April and May. Along the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you continue your tour in the northern direction towards Utrecht. On your way toward Utrecht, you’ll pass the ‘Wiel van Bassa’ the biggest dike burst hole in the Netherlands and another relic of the everlasting battle against the water. From Vianen you sail to Utrecht. After dinner, you can take a public bus to the old center of Utrecht.

  Day 7: Utrecht - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  During breakfast, you will sail to Breukelen from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along the two most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel.

  Along the route, you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. After dinner, you have the option to take a canal cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.

  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
  The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok (near Science Center NEMO, Oosterdok 2), located 1.2 km/.75 miles from the Central Station in Amsterdam.
  There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport. Travel time is about 16 minutes.

  If you flying out of Brussels Airport you can take the international train (Intercity). Travel time is 3 hours.

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  All distances are approximate. Itineraries are 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

  Fluvius 

  8 day itinerary

  Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, boarding begins at 1 pm. You will have time for a short test ride.
  Day 2: Bruges - Ghent,  36 mi. (57 km)
  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Dendermonde - Antwerp, 21 or 39 mi. (48 or 63 km)
  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Krekrak Locks - Tholen, 13 or 23 mi. (36 km or 20 km) | Tholen - Dordrecht
  Day 6: Dordrecht - Alblassderdam | Alblasserdam - Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 36 mi. (57 km)
  Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (38 km) or 29 mi. (48 km)
  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam

  Portions in italics will be covered by ship.

  Day 1: Bruges, 6 mi. (11 km)
  Embarkation time in Bruges is between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. The ship awaits you in the Bruges harbor. After a welcome meeting with the crew at 2 p.m. there is time for bicycle fitting and a short test ride through the countryside around Bruges. After dinner, the tour leader will take you for a walk through the center of town.

  We advise you to come to Bruges one or more days earlier so that you will have plenty of time to discover the UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city of Bruges, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”. While you are there make sure you 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 2: Bruges to Ghent, 36 mi. (57 km)
  Your cycle tour starts early today in the outskirts of Bruges. You will start your first day of cycling by pedaling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s medieval town center features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the historical center of the city has to be seen to be believed (during the Middle Ages Ghent was the 2nd largest European city after Paris). The ship will dock for the night at a lock, in a suburb of Ghent and approx. 30 cycling minutes from the city center.

  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde, 24 mi. (40 km)
  After breakfast in Ghent, you will cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde, a friendly little town, located at the junction of Dender and Schelde Rivers. Dendermonde has a beautiful town hall located at a cozy square. The ideal place to have a nice Belgium beer after your bicycle ride. Worth visiting is also the St. Alexius Beguinage where you can learn about housekeeping, work, and recreation in the lives of former generations.

  Day 4: Dendermonde - Antwerp, 21 or 39 mi. (48 to 63 km)
  Today we will follow the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region and the small village of Baasrode to Antwerp. This part of the route is along a most beautiful and twisting section of the Schelde which over the centuries held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon. Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbor city situated on the river Schelde famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover 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.

  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak Locks | Krekrak Locks - Tholen, 13 or 23 mi. (36 km or 20 km) | Tholen - Dordrecht
  This morning, the ship will sail along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system. Here your bicycle tour starts through the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” forest to Tholen, Tholen once was 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. But it is still a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past. From Tholen, you will join the ship again for a nice afternoon sail to the beautiful city of Dordrecht, one of the oldest towns in Holland. Halfway the ship will pass the impressive Volkerak lock system. Your tour leader will take you for an evening walk and tell you about the history of the Netherlands.

  Day 6: Dordrecht - Alblassderdam | Alblasserdam - Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 36 mi. (57 km)
  A fast ferry will bring you to Alblasserdam. From here you will cycle to Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills – one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek where you will spend the evening. Since the 17th century Schoonhoven – nicknamed Silver City – has been renowned for its talented silversmiths.

  Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (38 km) or 29 mi. (48 km)
  During breakfast, the barge will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark and start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, and beautiful houses with large gardens and parks. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbor.

  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam

  Please note that those cyclists who choose the shorter option will miss some of the highlights that can be seen on the longer cycling routes.

  7 day itinerary (September 24)

  Day 1: Bruges, 6 mi. (11 km)
  Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 36 mi. (57 km)
  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen | Tholen - Dordrecht, 13 to 23 mi. (20 to 36 km)
  Day 5: Dordrecht - Alblasserdam | Alblasserdam - Kinderdijk - Schoonhoven - Vianen, 36 mi. (57 km)
  Day 6: Vianen - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 to 29 mi. (38 to 48 km)
  Day 7: Amsterdam

  Fiep, Lena Maria & Zwaantje 

  Day 1: Arrival in Bruges, 6 mi. (11 km)
  Day 2: Bruges - Ghent, 21 or 36 mi. (35 or 57 km)
  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St. Amands, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
  Day 4: St. Amands - Temse - Antwerp, 19 or 31 mi. (32 or 49 km)
  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 13 or 23 mi. (20 or 36 km)
  Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 19 or 36 mi. (32 or 57 km)
  Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 23 or 28 mi.  (36 or 46 km)
  Day 8: Amsterdam 

  Parts printed in italics will be covered by the ship. 

  Day 1: Arrival in Bruges 
  Embarkation time in Bruges is between 1 and 2 pm. The ship awaits you in the Bruges harbor. You may bring your luggage on board at 11 am but the cabins will not be ready for check-in just yet. After a welcome meeting with the crew at 2 pm there is time for bicycle fitting and a short test-ride through the countryside around Bruges. After dinner the guide will take you for a short walk through the center of town.

  We advise you to come to Bruges one or more days earlier, so that you will have plenty of time to discover this UNESCO World Heritage-listed historical city, aptly named the “Pearl of Flanders”. While you are there make sure you 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 2: Bruges - Ghent (21 or 36 mi. (35 or 57 km)
  You will start your first day of cycling by pedaling towards Ghent through the beautiful Flemish landscape along the Ghent canal. On arrival in Ghent make sure you make the effort to discover the best of what this historical city has to offer during an afternoon stroll. Ghent’s medieval center features lovely illuminated streets that are a must to explore, while the architectural richness in the center of the city has to be seen to be believed. During the Middle Ages, Ghent was the 2nd largest European city, after Paris. The ship will dock for the night at a lock, in a suburb of Ghent, and approx. 30 cycling minutes from the city center. Before dinner, a small canal boat will take you for a guided tour through the historic city.

  Day 3: Ghent - Dendermonde | St. Amads, 24 or 32 mi. (40 or 53 km)
  In the morning you will spend some time in Ghent and will then cycle downstream through a diverse landscape along the tidal Schelde River to Dendermonde located at the confluence of Dender and Schelde rivers. There is only one way to describe the landscape along the Schelde and that is: “magnificent”. It is without doubt one of the natural highlights of the tour. During this section of the Schelde, the speed of the ship will be determined by the height of the tide. You will travel from Dendermonde to St. Amands by either bicycle or barge depending on the tides. Your floating hotel will be docked for the night in St. Amands.

  Day 4: St. Amands - Temse - Antwerp, (19 or 31 mi. (32 or 49 km
  The route follows the Schelde River further downstream through the Temse region to Antwerp. Over the centuries the Schelde river has held strategic importance for the Romans, Vikings, Spanish and Napoleon... Today it is a beautiful waterway just perfect for bike and barge holidays! Antwerp, your destination for the day, is a harbor city famous for handling up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds and as the birthplace of the famous painter Sir Peter Paul Rubens. There are many highlights in the city to discover 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.

  Day 5: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Tholen | Tholen - Willemstad - Dordrecht, 13 or 23 mi. (20 or 36 km)
  This morning, the ship will sail along the Schelde-Rhine Canal and over the huge Kreekrak lock system. Here your bicycle tour starts through the beautiful “Wouwse Plantage” forest to Tholen, Tholen once was 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. But it is still a picturesque village with many relics of an eventful past. From Tholen, you will join the ship again for a nice afternoon sail to the city of Dordrecht. Halfway the ship will pass the impressive Volkerak lock system.

  Dordrecht, one of the oldest cities in the Netherlands is your destination for the day. The guide will take you for an evening walk and tell you about the history of the Netherlands.

  Day 6: Dordrecht - Kinderdijk | Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, 19 or 36 mi. (32 or 57 km)
  Today you will start your tour with the “Waterbus”, a fast ferry that will take you and your bike in just 10 minutes to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk, a village famous for its impressive row of 19 UNESCO cultural heritage-listed windmills – one of which you can visit (don’t forget your camera!). The windmills were constructed in the 18th century to pump water out of the low Alblasserwaard polder (a polder is a low-lying tract of land enclosed by embankments). You will then continue to cycle via Schoonhoven to Vianen, a small fortified town on the river Lek (where you will be moored for the evening and where you can explore at your leisure after dinner).

  Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen | Breukelen – Amsterdam, 23 or 28 mi.  (36 or 46 km)
  During breakfast, your barge will cruise to Breukelen where you disembark to start your final day of cycling. Ride along the Vecht River in an area famous for its beautiful mansions, small castles, impressive houses, and their large gardens. After cycling through the villages of Nieuwersluis, Loenen and Vreeland you will arrive at Nigtevecht where you can visit a traditional cheese farm. Continue cycling through the historical town of Muiden and on to Amsterdam where you will meet the barge for the final time in the Amsterdam harbor.

  Day 8: Departure
  Disembarkation by 9:30 am.

  Liza Marleen

  Day 1: Bruges - cycling to Aalterbrug - sailing to Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
  Day 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde - sailing to St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Antwerpen - sailing to Kreekrak locks - cycling to Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  Day 5: Willemstad - sailing to Werkendam - cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  Day 6: Gorinchem - cycling to Vianen - sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
  Day 7: Utrecht - sailing to Breukelen and cycling to Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam

  Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
  Embarkation begins at 1 pm. You are asked to be on board at the latest by 2 pm as your cycling itinerary begins! Boat will be moored at the Buiten Katelijnevest near the Bargeweg (1 km from the central train station). You can drop your luggage off at 12 noon.  Once you arrive on board the ship 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.

  At 2 p.m. you will start off the city walls of Bruges for a trip to Ghent. The barge will mostly be following the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug, which offers a beautiful, peaceful cycle route with an unexpected variety of experiences.

  The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with its numerous squares and cozy pubs is an excellent mixture of medieval architecture, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and busy little squares with outdoor cafés.

  Day 2: Ghent - cycling to Dendermonde -  sailing to St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Early Sunday morning you will cycle through the old center of Ghent. After coffee, you will leave for a nice day along one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe, the Schelde.

  After approximately 20 km, in Wetteren, you can take a break in a real Flemish ‘staminee’ and in Berlare you will have a Belgian beer with your lunch. Next, cycle through Dendermonde, the city of the legend of the Beiaart, where you can see the magnificent city hall that is still standing. Near the small, quiet village of St. Amand, you will spend the night.

  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  From St. Amands, the cycle route leads you along the river and past nature reserves like the mudflats of Durme and Schausselbroek. The mudflats
  of Durme are worth mentioning because it's one of the last fresh water marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. You continue your tour through Bazel, one of the most beautiful villages of Belgium. The wooden moving stairs in the St. Anna tunnel under the Scheldt is a unique experience before entering the city center of Antwerp. Highlights of the historical center of Antwerp are worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis. In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.

  Day 4: Antwerp, sailing to the Kreekraksluizen - cycling to Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  This morning you’ll sail through the big harbor of Antwerp, a big difference with the nature reserves and quiet villages of yesterday. But due to the big seagoing vessels and large harbor, cranes it’s a fascinating journey which brings you to Holland where you start your bike tour at the Kreekrak locks. By bike, you will make a beautiful tour over the ‘Brabantse wal’ a sand wall dating back from the times when Mammoths roam the area. Today you won’t find any big elephants but the area seemed to be perfect for strawberry and asparagus fields. So be here at harvest time (depending on the weather: around June). From the woodlands around Bergen op Zoom you continue through a polder landscape to the old fortified town of Willemstad, near the Volkeraksluizen (locks) at the Haringvliet, the busiest locks of Europe.

  Day 5: Willemstad, sailing to Werkendam, cycling to Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  The barge leaves early so you can make a beautiful tour from Werkendam where you go ashore to continue your tour by bike through the land of Heusden and Altena. Along the Bergse Maas, the south border of the land of Heusden and Altena, you continue your tour along the fortified town of Heusden. From here another river, the ‘Afgedamde Maas’ leads you back to the river Waal where you started your tour this morning. Here you’ll find another beautiful fortified town, Woudrichem. A ferry brings you to the other side of the river where you’ll board the ship.

  Day 6: Gorinchem, cycling to Vianen, sailing to Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
  From Gorinchem you will follow the meandering river Linge through the Betuwe. This area is known for its of orchards and therefore will be covered with blossoms in the months April and May. Along the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you continue your tour in northern direction towards Utrecht. On your way toward Utrecht, you’ll pass the ‘Wiel van Bassa’ the biggest dike burst hole in the Netherlands and another relic of the everlasting battle against the water. From Vianen you sail to Utrecht. After dinner, you can take a public bus to the old center of Utrecht.

  Day 7: Utrecht - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  During breakfast, you will sail to Breukelen from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along the two most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel.

  Along the route, you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. After dinner, you have the option to take a canal cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.

  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
  The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok (near Science Center NEMO, Oosterdok 2), located 1.2 km/.75 miles from the Central Station in Amsterdam.
  There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport. Travel time is about 16 minutes.

• Standard Class Boats

  All distances are approximate. Itineraries are 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.

  Anna Antal

  Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug | Aalterbrug - Ghent, 13 mi. (21 km)
  Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde | - Dendermonde - St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 4: Antwerpen - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  Day 5: Willemstad - Werkendam | Werkendam -  Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  Day 6: Gorinchem - Vianen | Vianen - Utrecht, 30 mi. (50 km)
  Day 7: Utrecht - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam

  Portions in italics will be covered by ship.

  Day 1: Bruges - Aalterbrug - Ghent, (21 km)
  Embarkation begins at 1 pm. You are asked to be on board at the latest by 2 pm as your cycling itinerary begins! Boat will be moored at the Buiten Katelijnevest near the Bargeweg (1 km from the central train station). You can drop your luggage off at 12 noon.  Once you arrive onboard the ship 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.

  At 2:15 pm, the barge departs, and you will cycle toward Ghent. The barge will mostly be following the canal between Bruges and Ghent to Aalterbrug, which offers a beautiful, peaceful cycle route with an unexpected variety of experiences.

  The city of Ghent is proud of its rich past but is much more than just a museum town. This lively city with its numerous squares and cozy pubs is an excellent mixture of medieval architecture, stylish shopping streets, splendid mansions, and busy little squares with outdoor cafés.

  Day 2: Ghent - Dendermonde | Dendermonde -  St. Amands, 29 mi. (47 km)
  Early Sunday morning you will cycle through the old center of Ghent. After coffee, you will leave for a nice day along one of the most beautiful rivers of Europe, the Schelde.

  After approximately 20 km, in Wetteren, you can take a break in a real Flemish ‘staminee’ and in Berlare you will have a Belgian beer with your lunch. Next, cycle through Dendermonde, the city of the legend of the Beiaart, where you can see the magnificent city hall that is still standing. From Dendermonde, you will sail to the small, quiet village of St. Amand for the night.

  Day 3: St. Amands - Antwerp, 24 mi. (40 km)
  From St. Amands, the cycle route leads you along the river and past nature reserves like the mudflats of Durme and Schausselbroek. The mudflats
  of Durme are worth mentioning because it's one of the last freshwater marshes along this tidal part of the river and therefore has a unique flora and fauna. You continue your tour through Bazel, one of the most beautiful villages in Belgium. The wooden moving stairs in the St. Anna tunnel under the Scheldt is a unique experience before entering the city center of Antwerp. Highlights of the historical center of Antwerp are worth a visit, here you'll find: the Onze-Lievevrouwenkerk and the Rubenshuis. In the Willemsdok, near the Museum for Modern Art (Museum Aan de Stroom) you will find the barge.

  Day 4: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks | Kreekrak locks - Willemstad, 34 or 40 mi. (56 or 65 km)
  This morning you’ll sail through the big harbor of Antwerp, a big difference from the nature reserves and quiet villages of yesterday. But due to the big seagoing vessels and large harbor, cranes it’s a fascinating journey that brings you to Holland where you start your bike tour at the Kreekrak locks. By bike, you will make a beautiful tour over the ‘Brabantse wal’ a sand wall dating back from the times when Mammoths roam the area. Today you won’t find any big elephants but the area seemed to be perfect for strawberry and asparagus fields. From the woodlands around Bergen op Zoom, you continue through a polder landscape to the old fortified town of Willemstad, near the Volkeraksluizen (locks) at the Haringvliet, the busiest locks of Europe.

  Day 5: Willemstad - Werkendam | Werkendam -  Gorinchem, 28 mi. (45 km)
  The barge leaves early so you can make a beautiful tour from Werkendam where you go ashore to continue your tour by bike through the land of Heusden and Altena. Along the Bergse Maas, the south border of the land of Heusden and Altena, you continue your tour along the fortified town of Heusden. From here another river, the ‘Afgedamde Maas’ leads you back to the river Waal where you started your tour this morning. Here you’ll find another beautiful fortified town, Woudrichem. A ferry brings you to the other side of the river where you’ll board the ship.

  Day 6: Utrecht - Breukelen | Breukelen - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  From Gorinchem you will follow the meandering river, Linge, through the Betuwe. This area is known for its orchards and therefore will be covered with blossoms in the months of April and May. Along with the city of Leerdam, famous for its glass, you continue your tour in the northern direction towards Utrecht. On your way toward Utrecht, you’ll pass the ‘Wiel van Bassa’ the biggest dike burst hole in the Netherlands, and another relic of the everlasting battle against the water. From Vianen you sail to Utrecht. After dinner, you can take a public bus to the old center of Utrecht.

  Day 7: Utrecht - Amsterdam, 24 mi. (40 km)
  During breakfast, you will sail to Breukelen from where you will cycle to Amsterdam along the two most beautiful rivers of Holland, the Vecht and the Amstel.

  Along the route, you will find the magnificent country houses and mansions from the 18th century with their splendid, well-kept gardens. After dinner, you have the option to take a canal cruise through the canals of Amsterdam.

  Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
  The mooring place of the barge in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok (near Science Center NEMO, Oosterdok 2), located 1.2 km/.75 miles from the Central Station in Amsterdam.
  There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from Amsterdam Central Station to Schiphol Airport. Travel time is about 16 minutes.

  If you flying out of Brussels Airport you can take the international train (Intercity). Travel time is 3 hours.

  
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There are several boats that navigate Bruges to Amsterdam, each differing slightly in itineraries, what is included/not included, and pricing. Classes of boat range from standard to brand new deluxe vessels.

• Anna Antal

  Standard

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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
• 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
• 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