Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Bike & Boat on one of Europe’s classic bike routes through Belgium & Holland
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Overview
A bike and barge tour beginning in Bruges and ending in Amsterdam showcases the best of both Belgium and Holland. The motto in Bruges is "feel the past under your feet" and you surely will! Or should we say, under the wheels of your bicycle!
The city’s crisscrossing canals and cobblestone streets have seen many seafaring traders since the 9th century and retains a lively and invigorating atmosphere reminiscent of one of Jan van Eyck's 15th-century masterpieces.
A tranquil Flemish landscape is your backdrop and as you enter Holland, your cycling itinerary will lead to the quaint villages of Goes in central Zeeland and the seaside town of Willemstad.
An impressive finish in Amsterdam awaits. With over 6800 historical buildings and an endless array of canals and bridges, Amsterdam is truly a sight to see (along with Rembrandt's famous Nightwatch on display in the Rijksmuseum).
Highlights
- Belgium and the tranquil Flemish landscape
- The cycling paradise of Holland
- The seaside town of Willemstad
- Zeeland
- The international hot spot of Amsterdam
- Northern Renaissance architecture
- Medieval cathedrals
- Markt Square with the 272 belfries of the Belfort
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Itinerary
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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
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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 9:30amParts 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 AmsterdamPortions 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
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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 AmsterdamPortions 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: AmsterdamFiep, 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: AmsterdamParts 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 AmsterdamDay 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 AmsterdamPortions 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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Boats & Bikes
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 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
- Fiep
Comfort 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
- Fluvius
Comfort Class Barge
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 Class Barge
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 Class Barge
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 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
- Magnifique IV
Deluxe Class Barge
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 Class Boat
Constructed in 2001, the Sailing Home was designed specifically for bike and boat vacations. Read More
- Zwaantje
Comfort Class Barge
The MPS Zwaantje, which means "Little Swan", is a wonderful comfort class barge. The boat has 10 cabins with twin beds and 2 cabins with double beds. A 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
Inclusions
What’s Included
Fiep, Magnifiques & Zwaantje
- Accommodations for 7 nights in a climate-controlled cabin
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Welcome drink & tour presentation on the first evening
- Coffee & tea while on board
- Light daily cleaning of cabins
- Fully guided cycling (two guides/two groups)
- Daily tour briefings
- Some short walking tours
- Detailed maps & tourist information (one set per cabin)
- City touring bike rental, pannier, water bottle, helmet, & bike protection
- Entrance Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp
- Canal trip through Gent
- Fees for ferries
- GPS tracks via Ride With GPS app
- Wifi: Signal speed & strength vary. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot. See our FAQ page.
- Carbon offset payment through the non-profit organization Justdiggit
- Accommodation for 7 nights in a climate-controlled cabin
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea till 4 pm
- Welcome drink & tour presentation on the first evening
- Light daily cleaning of cabin (Fluvius)
- Fluvius: Self-guided cycling. Tour leader cycles the route in a support role
- Some short city tours
- Detailed maps & tourist information (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks via Ride With GPS app
- 7-speed city touring bike rental with hand and pedal brakes, pannier, & water bottle
- Fees for ferries (guided package only)
- Helmets on request. Surcharge applies.
- Wifi: Signal speed & strength vary. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot. See our FAQ page.
- Carbon offset payment through the non-profit organization Justdiggit
- Accommodations for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts, 6 packed picnic lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- Tour guide
- 24-speed city touring bicycle with higher handlebars & upright riding position with pannier bag, helmet, water bottle, and lock. Repair kit on request.
- Minimum three city walks with the tour guide
- Roadbook (one per cabin)
- Ferry fares en route
- GPS tracks (on request)
- Wifi: Signal speed & strength vary. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot. See our FAQ page.
Lena Maria & Fluvius
Liza Marleen, Anna Antal & Sailing Home
What’s Not Included
Fiep, Magnifiques & Zwaantje
- One dinner
- Entrance fees & excursions (those not mentioned under "Included")
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) and Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request - surcharge may apply
- Travel Insurance
- One dinner (8 day tour)
- Fluvius: Guided cycling
- Entrance fees & excursions
- Fees for ferries (approx. €5) & Waterbus (approx. €4)
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Helmets (available for rental. Please reserve at the time of booking).
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available on board
- Meals not mentioned
- Museum entrance fees & other excursions not mentioned above
- Gratuities (at your discretion)
- Dietary requirements on request/surcharge may apply
- Bicycle protection
- Travel Insurance
Lena Maria & Fluvius
Liza Marleen, Anna Antal & Sailing Home
Dates & Pricing
2023
Thursday departures
Season A: May 11, June 8, June 22, August 31, September 14, & September 28, 2023
Season B: July 20, August 3, & August 17, 2023
Season C: October 12, 2023Season A Season B Season C Twin $ 2783 £ 1514 $ 2,555 € 1684 ₪ 6654 ¥ 242024 NZ$ 2983 NOK 19377 kr 19726 $ 1,851 $ 2684 £ 1460 $ 2,464 € 1624 ₪ 6417 ¥ 233401 NZ$ 2877 NOK 18686 kr 19023 $ 1,785 $ 2518 £ 1370 $ 2,312 € 1524 ₪ 6022 ¥ 219029 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17536 kr 17852 $ 1,675 Premium twin $ 3113 £ 1694 $ 2,859 € 1884 ₪ 7444 ¥ 270768 NZ$ 3337 NOK 21678 kr 22069 $ 2,071 $ 3014 £ 1640 $ 2,768 € 1824 ₪ 7207 ¥ 262145 NZ$ 3231 NOK 20988 kr 21366 $ 2,005 $ 2849 £ 1550 $ 2,616 € 1724 ₪ 6812 ¥ 247773 NZ$ 3054 NOK 19837 kr 20195 $ 1,895 Upper deck suite $ 3692 £ 2008 $ 3,390 € 2234 ₪ 8827 ¥ 321070 NZ$ 3957 NOK 25705 kr 26169 $ 2,456 $ 3592 £ 1954 $ 3,299 € 2174 ₪ 8590 ¥ 312447 NZ$ 3851 NOK 25015 kr 25466 $ 2,390 $ 3427 £ 1865 $ 3,147 € 2074 ₪ 8195 ¥ 298075 NZ$ 3674 NOK 23864 kr 24294 $ 2,280 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 4013 £ 2183 $ 3,685 € 2429 ₪ 9595 ¥ 349024 NZ$ 4302 NOK 27943 kr 28447 $ 2,669 $ 3864 £ 2102 $ 3,548 € 2339 ₪ 9240 ¥ 336089 NZ$ 4143 NOK 26908 kr 27393 $ 2,570 $ 3616 £ 1967 $ 3,321 € 2189 ₪ 8647 ¥ 314531 NZ$ 3877 NOK 25182 kr 25636 $ 2,406 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Tuesday departures
Season A: May 9, May 23, June 6, & June 20, 2023
Season B: July 4, July 18, August 1, & August 15, 2023Season A Season B Twin $ 2783 £ 1514 $ 2,555 € 1684 ₪ 6654 ¥ 242024 NZ$ 2983 NOK 19377 kr 19726 $ 1,851 $ 2684 £ 1460 $ 2,464 € 1624 ₪ 6417 ¥ 233401 NZ$ 2877 NOK 18686 kr 19023 $ 1,785 Upper deck suite $ 3692 £ 2008 $ 3,390 € 2234 ₪ 8827 ¥ 321070 NZ$ 3957 NOK 25705 kr 26169 $ 2,456 $ 3592 £ 1954 $ 3,299 € 2174 ₪ 8590 ¥ 312447 NZ$ 3851 NOK 25015 kr 25466 $ 2,390 Single $ 3526 £ 1918 $ 3,238 € 2134 ₪ 8432 ¥ 306698 NZ$ 3780 NOK 24555 kr 24997 $ 2,346 $ 3411 £ 1856 $ 3,132 € 2064 ₪ 8155 ¥ 296638 NZ$ 3656 NOK 23749 kr 24177 $ 2,269 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 3897 £ 2120 $ 3,578 € 2359 ₪ 9319 ¥ 338964 NZ$ 4178 NOK 27138 kr 27627 $ 2,592 $ 3864 £ 2102 $ 3,548 € 2339 ₪ 9240 ¥ 336089 NZ$ 4143 NOK 26908 kr 27393 $ 2,570 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Thursday departures
Season A: May 18, June 15, June 29, September 7, & September 21, 2023
Season B: July 13, July 27, August 10, August 24, & October 5, 2023Season A Season B Twin $ 2783 £ 1514 $ 2,555 € 1684 ₪ 6654 ¥ 242024 NZ$ 2983 NOK 19377 kr 19726 $ 1,851 $ 2684 £ 1460 $ 2,464 € 1624 ₪ 6417 ¥ 233401 NZ$ 2877 NOK 18686 kr 19023 $ 1,785 Upper deck suite $ 3692 £ 2008 $ 3,390 € 2234 ₪ 8827 ¥ 321070 NZ$ 3957 NOK 25705 kr 26169 $ 2,456 $ 3592 £ 1954 $ 3,299 € 2174 ₪ 8590 ¥ 312447 NZ$ 3851 NOK 25015 kr 25466 $ 2,390 Twin/single-use (limited availability) $ 3897 £ 2120 $ 3,578 € 2359 ₪ 9319 ¥ 338964 NZ$ 4178 NOK 27138 kr 27627 $ 2,592 $ 3864 £ 2102 $ 3,548 € 2339 ₪ 9240 ¥ 336089 NZ$ 4143 NOK 26908 kr 27393 $ 2,570 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Extra Options
Electric bike $ 198 £ 108 $ 182 € 120 ₪ 474 ¥ 17246 NZ$ 213 NOK 1381 kr 1406 $ 132 Gluten or dairy-free diet On request Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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
2023
Saturday departures
Low season: July 1, July 15, July 29, August 12, & October 21, 2023
Standard season: May 20, June 3, June 17, August 26, & October 7, 2023
High season: September 9 & September 23, 2023Low season Standard season High season Twin $ 2289 £ 1245 $ 2,101 € 1385 ₪ 5472 ¥ 199052 NZ$ 2453 NOK 15936 kr 16224 $ 1,522 $ 2520 £ 1371 $ 2,314 € 1525 ₪ 6026 ¥ 219173 NZ$ 2701 NOK 17547 kr 17864 $ 1,676 $ 2743 £ 1492 $ 2,519 € 1660 ₪ 6559 ¥ 238575 NZ$ 2941 NOK 19101 kr 19445 $ 1,825 Twin for single-use $ 3206 £ 1744 $ 2,944 € 1940 ₪ 7665 ¥ 278817 NZ$ 3437 NOK 22322 kr 22725 $ 2,132 $ 3544 £ 1928 $ 3,255 € 2145 ₪ 8475 ¥ 308279 NZ$ 3800 NOK 24681 kr 25126 $ 2,358 $ 3850 £ 2095 $ 3,535 € 2330 ₪ 9206 ¥ 334868 NZ$ 4128 NOK 26810 kr 27293 $ 2,561 Extra Options
Electric bike $ 157 £ 85 $ 144 € 95 ₪ 375 ¥ 13653 NZ$ 168 NOK 1093 kr 1113 $ 104 Gluten free, lactose free, or vegan diet $ 124 £ 67 $ 114 € 75 ₪ 296 ¥ 10779 NZ$ 133 NOK 863 kr 879 $ 82 Children's discounts are available as well as youth bicycles, tag-alongs, bike trailers, & child bike seats.
Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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
2023
Saturday departures
July 1 & August 12, 2023Twin $ 2518 £ 1370 $ 2,312 € 1524 ₪ 6022 ¥ 219029 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17536 kr 17852 $ 1,675 Twin/single-use $ 3616 £ 1967 $ 3,321 € 2189 ₪ 8647 ¥ 314531 NZ$ 3877 NOK 25182 kr 25636 $ 2,406 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Sunday departures
April 23, May 7, May 21, June 4, June 18, July 2, July 16, July 30, August 13, August 27, September 10, & September 24*, 2023*7 day tour offered on this departure date.
Sept. 24 (7 day tour) Apr. 23 - Sept. 10 (8 day tour) Lower deck | Small twin $ 1775 £ 966 $ 1,630 € 1074 ₪ 4244 ¥ 154355 NZ$ 1903 NOK 12358 kr 12581 $ 1,181 $ 1990 £ 1082 $ 1,827 € 1204 ₪ 4757 ¥ 173039 NZ$ 2133 NOK 13854 kr 14103 $ 1,323 Lower deck | Standard twin $ 1841 £ 1001 $ 1,690 € 1114 ₪ 4402 ¥ 160104 NZ$ 1973 NOK 12818 kr 13049 $ 1,225 $ 2072 £ 1127 $ 1,903 € 1254 ₪ 4955 ¥ 180225 NZ$ 2221 NOK 14429 kr 14689 $ 1,378 Lower deck | Single use $ 2608 £ 1419 $ 2,395 € 1579 ₪ 6237 ¥ 226862 NZ$ 2796 NOK 18163 kr 18490 $ 1,735 $ 3016 £ 1641 $ 2,769 € 1825 ₪ 7211 ¥ 262289 NZ$ 3233 NOK 20999 kr 21378 $ 2,006 Upper deck | Standard twin $ 2122 £ 1154 $ 1,948 € 1284 ₪ 5073 ¥ 184536 NZ$ 2275 NOK 14774 kr 15041 $ 1,411 $ 2403 £ 1307 $ 2,206 € 1454 ₪ 5745 ¥ 208969 NZ$ 2576 NOK 16730 kr 17032 $ 1,598 Upper deck | Double $ 2403 £ 1307 $ 2,206 € 1454 ₪ 5745 ¥ 208969 NZ$ 2576 NOK 16730 kr 17032 $ 1,598 $ 2733 £ 1487 $ 2,510 € 1654 ₪ 6535 ¥ 237713 NZ$ 2930 NOK 19032 kr 19375 $ 1,818 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Saturday departure
June 3 & September 23, 2023June 3 September 23 Twin
$ 2518 £ 1370 $ 2,312 € 1524 ₪ 6022 ¥ 219029 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17536 kr 17852 $ 1,675 $ 2452 £ 1334 $ 2,252 € 1484 ₪ 5864 ¥ 213280 NZ$ 2629 NOK 17075 kr 17383 $ 1,631 Twin/single-use
$ 3616 £ 1967 $ 3,321 € 2189 ₪ 8647 ¥ 314531 NZ$ 3877 NOK 25182 kr 25636 $ 2,406 $ 3517 £ 1914 $ 3,230 € 2129 ₪ 8410 ¥ 305908 NZ$ 3771 NOK 24491 kr 24933 $ 2,340 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Saturday departures
Standard season: May 13, June 3, June 24, & September 30, 2023
High season: September 9, 2023Standard season High season Twin $ 2421 £ 1317 $ 2,223 € 1465 ₪ 5788 ¥ 210550 NZ$ 2595 NOK 16857 kr 17161 $ 1,610 $ 2627 £ 1429 $ 2,412 € 1590 ₪ 6282 ¥ 228515 NZ$ 2817 NOK 18295 kr 18625 $ 1,748 Superior (15 m2)/twin-use $ 2817 £ 1533 $ 2,587 € 1705 ₪ 6737 ¥ 245043 NZ$ 3020 NOK 19618 kr 19972 $ 1,874 $ 3040 £ 1654 $ 2,792 € 1840 ₪ 7270 ¥ 264445 NZ$ 3260 NOK 21172 kr 21553 $ 2,023 Superior (15 m2)/triple-use $ 2239 £ 1218 $ 2,056 € 1355 ₪ 5354 ¥ 194741 NZ$ 2400 NOK 15591 kr 15872 $ 1,489 $ 2429 £ 1322 $ 2,230 € 1470 ₪ 5808 ¥ 211268 NZ$ 2604 NOK 16914 kr 17219 $ 1,616 Twin/single-use $ 3379 £ 1838 $ 3,103 € 2045 ₪ 8080 ¥ 293907 NZ$ 3623 NOK 23531 kr 23955 $ 2,248 $ 3701 £ 2014 $ 3,399 € 2240 ₪ 8851 ¥ 321933 NZ$ 3968 NOK 25774 kr 26239 $ 2,462 Saturday departure
July 8, 2023Twin $ 2518 £ 1370 $ 2,312 € 1524 ₪ 6022 ¥ 219029 NZ$ 2700 NOK 17536 kr 17852 $ 1,675 Twin/single-use $ 3616 £ 1967 $ 3,321 € 2189 ₪ 8647 ¥ 314531 NZ$ 3877 NOK 25182 kr 25636 $ 2,406 Discount: 10% per person for bookings until 31 May 2023. July and August departures only. For new bookings only.
Extra Options
Fluvius
Electric bike $ 174 £ 94 $ 159 € 105 ₪ 415 ¥ 15091 NZ$ 186 NOK 1208 kr 1230 $ 115 Helmet rental (please reserve at the time of booking) $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 ₪ 40 ¥ 1437 NZ$ 18 NOK 115 kr 117 $ 11 Fully guided cycling $ 116 £ 63 $ 106 € 70 ₪ 277 ¥ 10060 NZ$ 124 NOK 805 kr 820 $ 77 Fiep, Lena Maria, or Zwaantje
Electric bike $ 198 £ 108 $ 182 € 120 ₪ 474 ¥ 17246 NZ$ 213 NOK 1381 kr 1406 $ 132 Liza Marleen
Electric bike $ 157 £ 85 $ 144 € 95 ₪ 375 ¥ 13653 NZ$ 168 NOK 1093 kr 1113 $ 104 Gluten free, lactose free, or vegan diet $ 124 £ 67 $ 114 € 75 ₪ 296 ¥ 10779 NZ$ 133 NOK 863 kr 879 $ 82 Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+),tag-along with helmet (ages 5-9), bike seat with helmet (age 11 mos-5 yrs), & bike trailer On request Children's discounts are available!
Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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
2023
Saturday departures
Low season: July 22, & August 5, 2023
Standard season: May 27, June 10, June 24, August 19, September 2, & September 30, 2023
High season: September 16, 2023Low season Standard season High season Twin $ 2049 £ 1115 $ 1,881 € 1240 ₪ 4899 ¥ 178213 NZ$ 2197 NOK 14268 kr 14525 $ 1,363 $ 2247 £ 1223 $ 2,063 € 1360 ₪ 5374 ¥ 195459 NZ$ 2409 NOK 15649 kr 15931 $ 1,495 $ 2437 £ 1326 $ 2,238 € 1475 ₪ 5828 ¥ 211987 NZ$ 2613 NOK 16972 kr 17278 $ 1,621 Bunk bed $ 1768 £ 962 $ 1,623 € 1070 ₪ 4228 ¥ 153780 NZ$ 1895 NOK 12312 kr 12534 $ 1,176 $ 1933 £ 1052 $ 1,775 € 1170 ₪ 4623 ¥ 168152 NZ$ 2073 NOK 13462 kr 13705 $ 1,286 $ 2099 £ 1142 $ 1,927 € 1270 ₪ 5018 ¥ 182524 NZ$ 2250 NOK 14613 kr 14877 $ 1,396 Bunk bed/single-use $ 2181 £ 1187 $ 2,003 € 1320 ₪ 5216 ¥ 189710 NZ$ 2338 NOK 15188 kr 15462 $ 1,451 $ 2404 £ 1308 $ 2,208 € 1455 ₪ 5749 ¥ 209113 NZ$ 2577 NOK 16742 kr 17044 $ 1,599 $ 2619 £ 1425 $ 2,405 € 1585 ₪ 6263 ¥ 227796 NZ$ 2808 NOK 18238 kr 18566 $ 1,742 Extra Options
Electric bike $ 157 £ 85 $ 144 € 95 ₪ 375 ¥ 13653 NZ$ 168 NOK 1093 kr 1113 $ 104 Gluten free, lactose free, or vegan diet $ 124 £ 67 $ 114 € 75 ₪ 296 ¥ 10779 NZ$ 133 NOK 863 kr 879 $ 82 Children's discounts are available!
Child's 21-speed bike with helmet (ages 9+), tag-along bike with helmet (ages 5-9), bike seat with helmet (age 11 mos-5 yrs), & bike trailer are also available. Pricing on request.Please Note
- Rates are per person, 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 bike and boat tour highlighting areas that are predominantly flat. The average daily distances are approximately 35 miles over designated bikes paths or good rural asphalted roads with little traffic. When entering or exiting towns or cities, more traffic will be encountered.
Airport Info
Fly into and out of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) or fly to Brussels Zaventem Airport (BRU). You can depart from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or return to Brussels at end of tour.
Local Travel
Arrival:
From the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, you can purchase train tickets to Bruges at the TICKET COUNTER in the “Arrivals Hall” of the airport. From there you just go down the escalator to the train terminal. The train to Bruges takes approximately 4 hours and costs about €43 (a more expensive, and faster train is also available). From the Brussels Zaventem Airport, you can take the train to Bruges Central Station. The railway station is located under the airport building at level 1. The train departs every hour and the ride takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes - cost around €20 per person. The ride requires one connection.
Departure:
Your tour ends in Amsterdam. Depending on the docking location of your specific boat, the train station could even be within walking distance of Amsterdam Central Train Station. From here, there are trains that depart frequently to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or back to Brussels.Climate
Please check local conditions before travel. The climate in Holland is considered maritime, greatly affected by the sea. Belgium as well is influenced by the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, with cool summers and moderate winters.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board ship and sail to the next stop.
Remarks
Regarding Wifi: Even though Wifi may be included on your specific boat, or even if it is available with a surcharge, the strength and speed may not be what you are accustomed to.
Important to know
Documents:
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. Please be informed that it is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
*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
Wanting to spend extra time in Amsterdam or Bruges? May 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, but more importantly, can read customer reviews and ratings.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Jossie Verkerk, Jantien and Henk Karelse, HAT tours, Cycletours, Boat Bike Tours, v.o.f. Besjes/ mps Zwaantje.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
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