North Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & boat through Northern Holland & the Lake District
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length8 days
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Prices from€813 Rates
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Overview
During this bike and boat tour in Northern Holland, you will explore the best of the urban north, such as Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Volendam, along with the best of the rural landscape.
You will bike the flat “polder” landscapes, the North Sea coast, towering sand dunes, long sandy beaches, historic windmills, the island of Texel, and the many picturesque harbor towns along the coast of IJsselmeer Lake. This is a tour not to be missed!
Each boat has a slightly different itinerary, so please be sure to check corresponding itineraries to see what will be highlighted on each boat.
Highlights
- Typical fishing villages of Volendam and Enkhuizen
- Isle of Texel with its thousands of sheep and magnificent nature reserve
- Alkmaar, the capital of cheese
- Land of Leeghwater, Purmer, and the Beemster
- AMSTERDAM!
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Itinerary
Deluxe Class
De Willemstad & Arkona
Day 1: Embarkation: Amsterdam
Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 27 mi. (44 km)
Day 3: Dune tour, Alkmaar - Alkmaar, 20 or 25 mi. (33 or 40 km) | Alkmaar - Den Helder
Day 4: Ferry to North Sea island of Texel: cycling round trips from ‘t Horntje, 20 or 31 mi. (34 or 51 km)| Den Helder - Den Oever
Day 5: Den Oever - Stavoren | South-west Friesland, round trip from/to Stavoren, 27 or 34 miles (43 or 55 km)
Day 6: Stavoren - Medemblik | Medemblik - Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 23 or 31 miles (39 or 51 km)
Day 7: Enkhuizen - Volendam | Volendam - Waterland - Amsterdam, 17 or 31 mi. (28 or 50 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamParts in italics are covered by ship.
Day 1: Embarkation: Amsterdam
When embarking on your cruise, keep in mind that check-in is between 2 and 4:30 pm in Amsterdam. This gives you the perfect opportunity to go shopping, explore downtown Amsterdam, take a canal cruise, or visit a museum. At 5 pm, you will enjoy a welcome drink and receive important safety instructions, followed by dinner and the first briefing on board. While you dine, the boat navigates on a short cruise to Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 27 mi. (44 km)
As you embark on your first cycling trip, prepare to be amazed by the beautiful and flat green polder landscape as you pass through small villages. Your first stop will be at the Zaanse Schans open-air museum, which offers free entry and features traditional Old Dutch wooden houses, windmills, and even a cheese- and clog factory. After your visit, continue your journey through the stunning "Land of Leeghwater", a verdant polder area located between Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn. Take some time to stroll through the former whaler's village of De Rijp and catch a glimpse of the picturesque windmills in Schermerhorn. Finally, as you wrap up your cycling adventure, your ship will be waiting for you near the historic city center of Alkmaar.Day 3: Dune tour, Alkmaar - Alkmaar, 20 or 25 mi. (33 or 40 km) | Alkmaar - Den Helder
Today offers the opportunity to discover the beautiful North-Holland Dune reserve, which spans over 5,300 hectares of forest and dune areas with unique landscapes. It is worth noting that the drinking water for almost the entire province of North Holland is sourced from these dunes. After exploring the stunning beaches and artists village of Bergen, the day will culminate with a return to Alkmaar where you can immerse yourself in the wonderful city center. In the afternoon, your ship will sail over the North-Holland Canal to the Navy harbor of Den Helder.Day 4: Ferry to North Sea island of Texel: cycling round trips from ‘t Horntje, 20 or 31 mi. (34 or 51 km)| Den Helder - Den Oever
After breakfast, a 20-minute ferry ride (ticket included) from Den Helder to the isle of Texel awaits you. The island offers beautiful cycling tours through meadows, nature parks, and dunes, with stops at small villages and opportunities for a refreshing dip at the sandy North Sea beach or a visit to the "Ecomare" seal sanctuary. In the late afternoon, the ferry will take you back to Den Helder, where you can enjoy dinner on board as the ship sails to Den Oever.Day 5: Den Oever - Stavoren | South-west Friesland, round trip from/to Stavoren, 27 or 34 miles (43 or 55 km)
The vessel will embark on a journey across the vast inland lake IJsselmeer, eventually reaching the charming harbor of Stavoren in the province of Friesland. There, you'll have the option to embark on a shorter or longer cycling tour. Discover the stunning nature area of Gaasterland or explore a portion of Friesland's famous lake district. You may also choose to combine both options to create a more comprehensive experience. Spend the night in the cozy harbor of Stavoren, which is one of the well-known traditional 11 cities of Friesland.Day 6: Stavoren - Medemblik | Medemblik - Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 23 or 31 miles (39 or 51 km)
During breakfast, the ship will once again cross the IJsselmeer. For a shorter cycling tour, take a ride from Medemblik along the IJsselmeer coast to Enkhuizen, where you can spend the afternoon exploring the centuries-old maritime traditions of the "herring city." Enkhuizen features a beautiful old harbor, a historic town center, and the fascinating Zuiderzeemuseum. If you prefer a longer cycling tour, ride from Medemblik to the former Dutch East India Company town of Hoorn, which was one of the world's leading harbors in the 17th century. Take a lunch break and stroll around the charming old city center before continuing by bicycle to Enkhuizen via some picturesque rural villages. In the evening, you can opt for a short city walk to wrap up your day.Day 7: Enkhuizen - Volendam | Volendam - Waterland - Amsterdam, 17 or 31 mi. (28 or 50 km)
The ship will set sail to Volendam in the morning from which the cycling route will take you through the picturesque area of Waterland, characterized by its abundance of small lakes and canals. A visit to a cheese farm near Volendam is highly recommended. For those who want to add some extra cycling miles, there's the option to take a tour to the former island of Marken, and then continue through Waterland back to Amsterdam. The remainder of the day and evening are at your leisure to explore Amsterdam's many attractions. If you haven't taken a canal cruise yet, today is a perfect opportunity to do so.Day 8: Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembarkation, and the end of the tour.Merlijn
Average biking distance per day 35 to 55 km.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam | Check-in from 3:30-4:30 | Merlijn sails for Zaandam
Day 2: Zaandam - Alkmaar
Day 3: Alkmaar - Den Helder
Day 4: Den Helder - Texel
Day 5: Texel - Wadden Sea - Stavoren
Day 6: Stavoren - Lemmer - Urk
Day 7: Urk - Lelystad - Amsterdam
Day 8: Amsterdam | Disembarkation following breakfast, by 9 amDay 1: Amsterdam
Welcome aboard the Merlijn in Amsterdam, where you will check in between 3:30 PM and 4:30 PM. After boarding, the crew will offer you a welcome drink and provide information on the tour, the ship, and offer you a safety briefing. Then, the Merlijn will set sail for Zaandam, where you will stay overnight. During dinner, you will arrive in Zaandam, and in the evening, there will be time for a city walk through Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Alkmaar
After enjoying your first breakfast on board, you can try out your bike and explore ‘de Zaanse Schans’, which is famous for its open-air museum and windmills. You might want to visit one of the mills and experience the real ancient Dutch history. Afterward, the bike tour gets underway, and you will cycle to Alkmaar through an attractive Dutch landscape, along the rest of the Zaanse Schans. After dinner, the crew offers an evening stroll through this pretty city, well known for its open-air-cheese market, unfortunately on Fridays only.Day 3: Alkmaar - Den Helder
Today’s bike tour leads you through a part of the Netherlands known as ‘Dutch nature at its purest,’ meadows, canals, farmhouses, and more. Your tour ends in Den Helder, the most northern part of the province ‘North-Holland,’ where you will stay overnight.The town of Den Helder is surrounded by beautiful nature, with expansive beaches and dunes nearby, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can take a stroll along the beach, go bird-watching, or even take a boat tour to explore the local waterways.
In addition to its natural beauty, Den Helder also has a rich history and several historic landmarks, including a 16th-century church and a 19th-century lighthouse.
Day 4: Den Helder - Texel
While you enjoy your breakfast, the Captain steers the Merlijn to the isle of Texel. You will sail very close to open sea, and if you look very carefully, you can see England. Arrived in Texel, you will have the opportunity to cycle this island. Here are dunes, beaches, and lots of great bike paths. You will have the chance to visit a cheese farm today or tomorrow, and if you want to take a break from cycling, you will definitely enjoy the nature and the sea. There are many local dishes on the island. Tonight you will enjoy this local cuisine while having dinner in one of the many restaurants here.Day 5: Texel - Wadden Sea - Stavoren
This morning, we will stay longer on the island of Texel, so you will be able to cycle more on this beautiful island. Early afternoon, we will sail across the Wadden Sea to Stavoren. The Wadden Sea sailing gives you a stunning view of the shallow body of water with tidal flats and wetlands. It has a high biological diversity and is an important area for both breeding and migrating birds. It is also possible you will be able to spot some seals. Early evening, we will arrive in Stavoren. Enjoy your stroll through this ancient harbor city with many monuments to see.Day 6: Stavoren - Urk
Your bike tour starts in Stavoren and takes you through the charming landscape of the province ‘Friesland’ - with lots of small canals and lakes. In the afternoon, you will board the Merlijn and sail to Urk, a former fishing village. Your evening walk through this village after dinner is very interesting!Day 7: Urk - Amsterdam
Early morning, we motor from Urk to the IJsselmeer (lake), along the coast of our new land. Your bike tour of today will be in the ‘new land,’ our youngest province called Flevoland. Once this was the ‘Zuiderzee,’ an open sea. Flevoland has been reclaimed in the sixties and has become the 12th province of the Netherlands. After you board the Merlijn again, we have a wonderful afternoon of cruising. Have that last drink or finally read that book you brought! This evening there will be a farewell dinner.Day 8: Amsterdam
Disembarkation after breakfast.Rigoletto
Day 1: Individual arrival at Enkhuizen
Day 2: Enkhuizen - Hoorn, 12 - 16 miles (20 - 26 km)
Day 3: Hoorn - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 20 - 27 miles (33 - 44 km)
Day 4: Lemmer - Stavoren, 20 - 25 miles (32 - 41 km) | Stavoren - Harlingen
Day 5: Harlingen roundtrip 25 - 31 miles (40 - 50 km) | Harlingen - Oudeschild (Island of Texel)
Day 6: Island of Texel, Oudeschild roundtrip, 18 - 30 miles (29 - 49 km) | Oudeschild - Den Oever
Day 7: Den Helder - Medemblik, 34 miles (55 km) | Medemblik - Enkhuizen
Day 8: EnkhuizenDay 1: Individual arrival at Enkhuizen
Welcome to Enkhuizen! This beautiful harbor town is small but full of unique architecture and culture. Be sure to walk around the town before check-in on board, which takes place in the afternoon.Day 2: Enkhuizen - Hoorn, 12 - 16 miles (20 - 26 km)
You'll have more time to explore Enkhuizen this morning. The rich history of this place can still be felt in the numerous villas, canals, churches, city walls, and ports. If you didn't get a chance yesterday, be sure to check out the Zuiderzeemuseum today. Then, you'll start on your first cycle tour to Hoorn. Yet another harbor town, Hoorn features stunning Dutch Renaissance revival architecture. Although Hoorn isn’t a vast city like Amsterdam, it’s a lovely place to get lost in, enjoying the scenic harbor area and the laid-back pace.Day 3: Hoorn - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 20 - 27 miles (33 - 44 km)
In the morning, the MS Rigoletto sails across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer in the province of Friesland. Lemmer, whose canals freeze in winter, has produced some of Holland's top speed skating athletes. But don't worry, there is plenty to do in the spring, summer, and fall, too! For example, you could visit the Wouda pumping station, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or take a walk on the canal 't Dok full of cozy buildings. Before all that, you'll do a roundtrip bike tour via Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel, and Schoterzijl back to Lemmer. The longer cycling option takes you around the Rottige Meenthe and Brandemeer Nature Reserve.Day 4: Lemmer - Stavoren, 20 - 25 miles (32 - 41 km) | Stavoren - Harlingen
From Lemmer, you'll pedal to Sondeler Leien Lake, and from there through the woods of Rijsterbos passing the Mokkebank (a bird reservation) to the Roode Klif at Stavoren. Stavoren is the oldest city of Friesland, founded around 300 BC! From here, the boat takes you to Harlingen. Harlingen is pretty much as north as it gets on the Dutch mainland. Harlingen started to grow in the 12th century when the monks of a nearby monastery dug canals to improve the trade activities in the area. Now, this little town is full of beautiful warehouses with impressive facades, lively inland ports, and fun, atmospheric streets.Day 5: Harlingen roundtrip, 25 - 31 miles (40 - 50 km) | Harlingen - Oudeschild (Island of Texel)
Another diverse and exciting bike tour awaits, this time around Harlingen. Enjoy sweeping views and the natural wonders of the province of Friesland. At around 4pm, the Rigoletto sets off for the Island of Texel in the North Sea.Day 6: Island of Texel, Oudeschild roundtrip, 18 - 30 miles (29 - 49 km) | Oudeschild - Den Oever
Today is sure to be a highlight as you will explore the Island of Texel, the largest North Sea Island of the Netherlands. There are various routes to choose from, depending on how long you wish to cycle, from 18, 22, or 30 miles. Wildlife abounds as this small island is home to 40 nature reserves. In fact, Texel is home to as many sheep as people! Besides the flora and fauna, Texel has stunning beaches, charming villages, and tranquil coastal riding that will delight you. At about 5pm, you'll board the boat once again to head to Den Oever, a charming village with a historic fishing port.Day 7: Den Oever - Medemblik, 31 - 45 miles (50 - 72 km) | Medemblik - Enkhuizen
Today you have the option between two remarkable routes to Medemblik. The longer route takes you west to Julianadorp, then south through the dunes to Callantsoog, home to one of the Netherlands' most beautiful beaches, before continuing east through Kolhorn, a former Zuiderzee harbor now surrounded by meadows. Finally, you'll reach Medemblik, a town known for its lovely city center and cozy cafés. For a shorter ride, opt for the route through the picturesque Hollands Kroon region on the former island of Wieringen, offering stunning views en route to Medemblik, the oldest town in West Friesland. Whether you choose the longer or shorter option, both routes provide a delightful mix of natural beauty, history, and local charm.Day 8: Enkhuizen
Time to say goodbye! Check-out takes place at 9am.Comfort Class
Liza Marleen
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam by pm; optional cycling, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Amsterdam - Volendam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, sailing to Texel, 23 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Texel, roundtrip, 22/30/41 mi. (35/48/62 km)
Day 6: Texel - sail to Den Helder and cycle to Alkmaar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 8: Departure*All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam by 4 pm; optional cycling, 9 mi. (15 km)
Boarding begins between 3 & 4 pm. The mooring location in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok, near the Nemo Science Museum. Please be prompt and plan on having completed your embarkation by 4 pm. You can bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. When you arrive onboard, you can put your baggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is a great time to become acquainted with the guide, skipper, crew, and of course, your fellow passengers. The bicycles are distributed and straight from the moorings of the boat, you can have a short bike trip through quiet parts of town. If time permits, you can also bike outside the city.Amsterdam first saw the light of day as a simple village at the mouth of the Amstel River but expanded rapidly with its famous rings of canals in the Golden Age (18th century). The palace on the Dam Square is sometimes called the 8th wonder of the world because it is built on 13,659 piles. Amsterdam, as we know it today, is famous for being able to cater to all tastes, including lovers of diamonds. In the evening, you dine on board. During the meal, the plans for the rest of the week are discussed.
Day 2: Amsterdam - Volendam, sailing to Hoorn, 28 mi. (45 km)
Shortly after you begin to cycle, a ferry takes you to the Amsterdam Noord quarter and soon you will be cycling through the rural area of Waterland. In this soggy peatland, the houses and villages are barely above the level of the water. You will visit the former Isle of Marken. It was not until 1957 that this island was connected to the mainland by a dike and it has retained its own particular character. The inhabitants are the only ones allowed to use their cars, so Marken can only be visited on foot or by bike. The route continues to the historic village of Monnickendam, which received its municipal charter in 1355. Gouwzee dike to Volendam is next on the agenda. Originally Volendam was a small fishing community. Practically all its inhabitants used to wear their distinctive and picturesque traditional costumes. Volendam started as a settlement when Edam dug its new, shorter waterway to the Zuiderzee in the 14th century. The old harbor became superfluous, a new dike was built and soon farmers and fishermen settled down. In the second half of the 15th century, a new village came into being: Volendam. From Volendam, you sail in a northerly direction towards the city of Hoorn. Hoorn was a major trading town in the 17th century. From here ships sailed for the Dutch East Indies, (now Indonesia), America, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. The most beautiful gable is in the former town hall; the Statenpoort which houses an interesting museum with paintings and exhibits concerning the V.O.C. The V.O.C. (United East Indies Dutch Trading Company) was a very powerful almost monopolistic trading company in the 17th century. During the evening walk, you will have the opportunity to get a good impression of this beautiful city with its rich past.Day 3: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 28 mi. (45 km)
You continue on the dike with a wonderful view over the Markermeer on your right and West-Frisian villages on your left-hand side. The recently (1976) built dike from Enkhuizen to Lelystad (in the Noordoostpolder) appears on the horizon. This was meant to be a polder dike for a huge new polder: the Markerwaard. However, the plans were never executed. The environment and fresh water supply became more important. So today the dike is there, but no polder…
The trip for today ends in Enkhuizen, a town that came into existence when two adjoining villages joined. You can end your day with a visit to the Zuiderzeemuseum. This museum showcases the history of everyday life around the Zuiderzee until the middle of the 20th century.Day 4: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, sailing to Texel, 23 mi. (35 km)
If you haven't visited the Zuiderzeemuseum yesterday you'll have some time for a visit this morning. This museum, which consists of an indoor and outdoor part, shows you the history of everyday life around the Zuiderzee until the middle of the 20th century. The cycling route begins over the dike of the IJsselmeer, but we leave it to ride through a nature reserve and then some of the characteristic villages of West Friesland. Medemblik comes into view, one of the old Zuiderzee harbors with an illustrious past and a castle dating from the 13th century. You take a break here, and if you wish, you can board the boat.After Medemblik, the route goes through a polder, Wieringermeer, which was created at the same time as the famous Afsluitdijk in 1932. This created new land out of the old Zuiderzee and turned the inland sea (IJsselmeer) into the largest sweet water basin in The Netherlands.
The food crisis resulting from the 1st World War created a need for more agricultural land so, in 1927, work on the Wieringermeer commenced. The dikes and pumping stations were built in the open sea. The polder itself was reclaimed during a period of mass unemployment and most of the work for preparing the land for agricultural use was done by hand and horsepower.
Halfway over the polder, you can step onboard again or otherwise ride through a forest to the fishing town of Den Oever. Sail by boat over the Wadden Sea to the harbor of the island of Texel.
Day 5: Texel, roundtrip, 22/30/41 mi. (35/48/62 km)
Today you could if you would like, you can visit the beach or take a bike ride on the island of Texel. There are numerous bicycle paths here. In the north, you have the nature reserve ‘de Slufter’, with an open connection to the sea.The largest village on the island is Den Burg, which could easily be the prototype of the typical Dutch town with its circle of canals around an old church. You will find most of the shops on the island in this village. The local museum is a good representation of island life and is housed in a building dating from 1599. De Koog is the principal bathing resort and is only a stone's throw away from the widest beach on the island. As well as a nature center, which has a lot of information about the flora and fauna to be found on Texel, De Koog has a rescue center for seals.
Cocksdorp is entered through a tunnel of interlocking tree branches, which give it a unique character. If you cycle to the most extreme northerly tip of the island you may be able to see Vlieland, the next island making up the chain of Wadden islands. This part of the island is called the Slufter, a nature reserve open to the sea and the rhythm of the tides.
The villages of Den Doorn, Oosterend, and de Waal have escaped modern architectural influences and are now officially protected. In Den Hoorn, some of the old 'Commandeurs' dwellings have been preserved. These were the houses belonging to the captains of the whaling ships that sailed from Texel. The oldest church is situated in Oosterend. In clear weather, you can see the neighboring island Vlieland. Oudeschild, where the boat is moored, was the entrance port of the island until 1962.
Day 6: Texel - sail to Den Helder and cycle to Alkmaar, 37 mi. (60 km)
The ship takes you back to the mainland, where you disembark in the city of Den Helder, the Dutch naval port, situated at the mouth of the Noord-Hollandskanaal or further south at the canal. Today you ride through the dunes (the dunes between Schoorl and Bergen have the highest dunes in The Netherlands) and over the Hondsbossche Zeewering (seawall) with its spectacular view over the North Sea. On your left, you will see the dunes, and on your right, the sweep of a 5 km long dike keeping the sea at bay. This was at once time all dunes. However, in 1421, in what is known as the St Elizabeth's Floods, the dunes were swept away along with the village of Hondsbossche. The dike replacing the dunes is called the Hondsbossche Sea Dike. If the weather allows you to cross to the island of Texel, you will head straight for Den Helder. Otherwise, you will take a leisurely tour around the land bounded by the dikes. This part of the country, known as the Kop van Noord Holland (head of North Holland), is well known for bulb growing with the town of Anna Paulowna at its center. The bulbs bloom in April and May.The stage ends in Alkmaar, which boasts almost four hundred buildings on the monument list, and typical Old-Dutch canals and harbor. Alkmaar is often called the cheese town as the weighing and selling of cheese in the 'Waag' (weighing house) was a popular activity in the past.
Day 7: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, 37 mi. (60 km)
The last stage of the week takes you through the ‘droogmakerij’ land with the 17th-century towns of Schermerhorn, Graft and De Rijp. You will visit the world-famous hamlet and open-air museum of Zaanse Schans in Zaandam. A unique place where people live and work, with original houses and windmills from the river Zaan area.The last stretch of the trip takes you through ’t Twiske (the Twiske) Leisure Park. Since the beginning of the Christian era, the peat region around the Zaan had been used for cattle grazing. In the peatland, ditches were dug to help to drain the land. The dried peat was used as fuel. Once you are back at the barge in Amsterdam it is time to take leave of your bikes. In the afternoon there is still some time to go into town and after dinner, you may want to finish off your trip by going on a city walk or taking a trip on one of Amsterdam’s canal boats.
Day 8: Amsterdam - Day of departure
Breakfast as usual, and departure by 10 AM.Serena
Day 1: Enkhuizen
Day 2: Enkhuizen, 18 -23 mi. (28 - 36 km)
Day 3: Enkhuizen - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 20 - 28 mi. (32 - 45 km)
Day 4: Lemmer - Stavoren | Stavoren - Oudeschild (Island of Texel), 21 or 30 mi. (33 - 48 km)
Day 5: Island of Texel | Oudeschild - Den Helder, 19 - 31 mi. (31 - 49 km)
Day 6: Den Helder - Sint Maartensvlotbrug - Alkmaar, 21 - 24 mi. (27 - 57 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar - Wormerveer | Wormerveer - Hoorn, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 8: DepartureParts in italics are covered by the ship. A knowledgeable and multilingual tour leader is available onboard. He/she will provide you with all the necessary tour information during daily briefings. You will cycle the tours independently, at your own pace, with the help of a detailed cycling map, GPS tracks, and printed route notes.
Day 1: Enkhuizen
Check-in on board in the afternoon.Day 2: Enkhuizen, 18 -23 mi. (28 - 36 km)
Today you will discover the pretty harbor town on the banks of the IJsselmeer and its beautiful surroundings.
The city's rich history can still be felt during a walk through the old town with its numerous villas, canals, churches, city walls, and ports. Tip: You should visit the Zuiderzee Museum. If you would like to make a day trip to Amsterdam: The Enkhuizen train station is within walking distance of the berth. There are train connections to Amsterdam and back every 30 minutes. Journey time approx. 1 h (ticket not incl.)Day 3: Enkhuizen - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 20 - 28 mi. (32 - 45 km)
By ship, you will navigate the IJsselmeer to Lemmer and then begin your loop bike ride over the Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer, further to Munnekeburen, then around the Rottige Meente over Scherpenzel and Schoterzijl back to Lemmer with its historical old town and the beautiful gable houses. Suggested is a visit to the world's largest still-functioning steam pumping station, “Woudagemaal.”Day 4: Lemmer - Stavoren | Stavoren - Oudeschild (Island of Texel), 21 mi. (33 km)
You cycle today to Sondeler Leien Lake and from there through the woods of Rijsterbos passing the Mokkebank (a birds’ reservation) to the Roode Klif at Stavoren. Back on board, you navigate to Oudeschild on the Island of Texel.Day 5: Island of Texel | Oudeschild - Den Helder, 19 - 31 mi. (31 - 49 km)
Today you will enjoy a loop ride on the biggest North Sea Island of the Netherlands - Texel. There are many distances to choose from today (29, 32, 47, or 70 km). At about 6 pm, back on board the ship, you will navigate to Den Helder.Day 6: Den Helder - Sint Maartensvlotbrug - Alkmaar, 16 or 34 mi. (25 or 55 km)
In the morning your cycle route leads through the dunes to Alkmaar. If you prefer a shorter ride, It is possible to board the Serena in St. Maartensvlotburg and ship the rest of the way to Alkmaar. As an alternative, you wait to start cycling tour in St. Maartensvlotburg.Day 7: Alkmaar - Wormerveer | Wormerveer - Hoorn, 34 mi. (55 km)
In the morning you start from Wormerveer to the open-air museum Zaanse Schans (windmills, ancient Dutch village, cheese factory, etc.) and then continue in the direction of Volendam. On the way, you can visit a cheese dairy in Katwoude. Here you can see how Gouda cheese and traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made. Via Volendam, known as a traditional fishing village with typical authentic cottages, you cycle to Hoorn. Be sure to visit the historic old town with its many buildings from the 17th century (e.g., the harbor tower and the storage houses at the old quai).Day 8: Departure
Disembarkation by 9 am.Standard Class
Flora, Gandalf & Sarah
Day 1: Amsterdam - Zaandam | Zaandam - Zaanse Schans (8 km/4 mi)
Day 2: Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar (29 km/18 mi or 40 km/24 mi)
Day 3: Alkmaar - St. Maartensvlotbrug - Den Helder (30 km/18 mi or 53 km/32 mi) | Den Helder - Texel
Day 4: Texel, Round Trip (43 km/26 mi or 48 km/29 mi) | Texel - Medemblik
Day 5: Medemblik - Enkhuizen (39 km/24 mi or 51 km/31 mi)
Day 6: Enkhuizen - Hoorn (23 km/14 mi or 35 km/21 mi)
Day 7: Hoorn - Volendam | Volendam - Amsterdam (23 km/14 mi or 45 km/27 mi)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam - Zaandam | Zaandam - Zaanse Schans (8 km/4 mi)
Check-in begins at 2 p.m. in central Amsterdam, where the crew will greet you aboard the barge. At approximately 3 p.m., we set sail for Zaandam. Your first bike ride will take you to Zaanse Schans, an open-air museum featuring windmills, traditional wooden houses, and local cheese and clog factories.Day 2: Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 18 mi. (29 km) or 24 mi. (40 km)
Cycle from Zaanse Schans through the lush “Land of Leeghwater,” a green polder region between Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn. You'll visit the former whaling village of De Rijp and pass the iconic windmills of Schermerhorn before rejoining the ship near Alkmaar's historic city center.Day 3: Alkmaar - St. Maartensvlotbrug - Den Helder, 18 mi. (30 km) or 32 mi. (53 km) | Den Helder - Texel
Today, leave Alkmaar and head through the artistic village of Bergen to the North Sea, where you can explore the stunning North-Holland Dune Reserve, a 5,300-hectare forest and dune area. After regrouping in Den Helder, if weather permits, we'll sail across the Wadden Sea to Texel, the largest Dutch island.Day 4: Texel, Round Trip, 26 mi. (43 km) or 29 mi. (48 km) | Texel - Medemblik
If the ship couldn’t cross to Texel, you can take a ferry to the island today. Cycle through beautiful natural areas and charming villages in the southern part of the island. Don’t miss the chance to relax on the stunning beach or visit the seal sanctuary and nature museum, Ecomare. In the late afternoon, the ship will return to the mainland via the Wadden Sea, or you’ll take the ferry back.Day 5: Medemblik - Enkhuizen, 24 mi. (39 km) or 31 mi. (51 km)
After a night in Medemblik, cycle along the shores of the IJsselmeer, a lake that was once part of the North Sea until the Afsluitdijk dike was constructed. Arrive in Enkhuizen, a picturesque city known for its historic harbor and the Zuiderzeemuseum, which showcases the area's maritime history. Enjoy dinner on your own in one of the local restaurants (recommendations available on board).Day 6: Enkhuizen - Hoorn, 14 mi. (23 km) or 21 mi. (35 km)
Enjoy a shorter ride today to Hoorn, a former Dutch East India Company town that was a vital harbor in the 17th century. Spend the afternoon exploring the charming old city center.Day 7: Hoorn - Volendam | Volendam - Amsterdam, 14 mi. (23 km) or 27 mi. (45 km)
On your final cycling day, you'll arrive in Volendam while enjoying breakfast. Today's route leads you through the scenic Waterland area, dotted with lakes and canals. In the early afternoon, cycle back to Amsterdam, where you can spend the rest of the day sightseeing or shopping.Day 8: Amsterdam
As your tour concludes, enjoy a hearty breakfast before disembarking by 9:30 a.m.Wending
On the above boats, it is possible to do the tour as self-guided with route descriptions. Please specify at the time of booking if you wish to do this. Maps are available for a small, additional fee. Ask us for details.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam by pm; optional cycling, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Amsterdam - Volendam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, sailing to Texel, 23 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Texel, roundtrip, 22/30/41 mi. (35/48/62 km)
Day 6: Texel - sail to Den Helder and cycle to Alkmaar, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 8: Departure*All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change, even on very short notice, due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, docking location changes, lock repairs, etc.
Day 1: Boarding in Amsterdam by 4 pm; optional cycling, 9 mi. (20 km)
Boarding begins between 3 & 4 pm. The mooring location in Amsterdam is the Oosterdok, near the Nemo Science Museum. Please be prompt and plan on having completed your embarkation by 4 pm. You can bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. When you arrive onboard, you can put your baggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is a great time to become acquainted with the guide, skipper, crew, and of course, your fellow passengers. The bicycles are distributed and straight from the moorings of the boat, you can have a short bike trip through quiet parts of town. If time permits, you can also bike outside the city.Amsterdam first saw the light of day as a simple village at the mouth of the Amstel River but expanded rapidly with its famous rings of canals in the Golden Age (18th century). The palace on the Dam Square is sometimes called the 8th wonder of the world because it is built on 13,659 piles. Amsterdam, as we know it today, is famous for being able to cater to all tastes, including lovers of diamonds. In the evening, you dine on board. During the meal, the plans for the rest of the week are discussed.
Day 2: Amsterdam - Volendam, sailing to Hoorn, 28 mi. (45 km)
Shortly after you begin to cycle, a ferry takes you to the Amsterdam Noord quarter and soon you will be cycling through the rural area of Waterland. In this soggy peatland, the houses and villages are barely above the level of the water. You will visit the former Isle of Marken. It was not until 1957 that this island was connected to the mainland by a dike and it has retained its own particular character. The inhabitants are the only ones allowed to use their cars, so Marken can only be visited on foot or by bike. The route continues to the historic village of Monnickendam, which received its municipal charter in 1355. Gouwzee dike to Volendam is next on the agenda. Originally Volendam was a small fishing community. Practically all its inhabitants used to wear their distinctive and picturesque traditional costumes. Volendam started as a settlement when Edam dug its new, shorter waterway to the Zuiderzee in the 14th century. The old harbor became superfluous, a new dike was built and soon farmers and fishermen settled down. In the second half of the 15th century, a new village came into being: Volendam. From Volendam, you sail in a northerly direction towards the city of Hoorn. Hoorn was a major trading town in the 17th century. From here ships sailed for the Dutch East Indies, (now Indonesia), America, Scandinavia, and the Mediterranean. The most beautiful gable is in the former town hall; the Statenpoort which houses an interesting museum with paintings and exhibits concerning the V.O.C. The V.O.C. (United East Indies Dutch Trading Company) was a very powerful almost monopolistic trading company in the 17th century. During the evening walk, you will have the opportunity to get a good impression of this beautiful city with its rich past.Day 3: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 28 mi. (45 km)
You continue on the dike with a wonderful view over the Markermeer on your right and West-Frisian villages on your left-hand side. The recently (1976) built dike from Enkhuizen to Lelystad (in the Noordoostpolder) appears on the horizon. This was meant to be a polder dike for a huge new polder: the Markerwaard. However, the plans were never executed. The environment and fresh water supply became more important. So today the dike is there, but no polder…
The trip for today ends in Enkhuizen, a town that came into existence when two adjoining villages joined. You can end your day with a visit to the Zuiderzeemuseum. This museum showcases the history of everyday life around the Zuiderzee until the middle of the 20th century.Day 4: Enkhuizen - Medemblik, sailing to Texel, 23 mi. (35 km)
If you haven't visited the Zuiderzeemuseum yesterday you'll have some time for a visit this morning. This museum, which consists of an indoor and outdoor part, shows you the history of everyday life around the Zuiderzee until the middle of the 20th century. The cycling route begins over the dike of the IJsselmeer, but we leave it to ride through a nature reserve and then some of the characteristic villages of West Friesland. Medemblik comes into view, one of the old Zuiderzee harbors with an illustrious past and a castle dating from the 13th century. You take a break here, and if you wish, you can board the boat.After Medemblik, the route goes through a polder, Wieringermeer, which was created at the same time as the famous Afsluitdijk in 1932. This created new land out of the old Zuiderzee and turned the inland sea (IJsselmeer) into the largest sweet water basin in The Netherlands.
The food crisis resulting from the 1st World War created a need for more agricultural land so, in 1927, work on the Wieringermeer commenced. The dikes and pumping stations were built in the open sea. The polder itself was reclaimed during a period of mass unemployment and most of the work for preparing the land for agricultural use was done by hand and horsepower.
Halfway over the polder, you can step onboard again or otherwise ride through a forest to the fishing town of Den Oever. Sail by boat over the Wadden Sea to the harbor of the island of Texel.
Day 5: Texel, roundtrip, 22/30/41 mi. (35/48/62 km)
Today you could if you would like, you can visit the beach or take a bike ride on the island of Texel. There are numerous bicycle paths here. In the north, you have the nature reserve ‘de Slufter’, with an open connection to the sea.The largest village on the island is Den Burg, which could easily be the prototype of the typical Dutch town with its circle of canals around an old church. You will find most of the shops on the island in this village. The local museum is a good representation of island life and is housed in a building dating from 1599. De Koog is the principal bathing resort and is only a stone's throw away from the widest beach on the island. As well as a nature center, which has a lot of information about the flora and fauna to be found on Texel, De Koog has a rescue center for seals.
Cocksdorp is entered through a tunnel of interlocking tree branches, which give it a unique character. If you cycle to the most extreme northerly tip of the island you may be able to see Vlieland, the next island making up the chain of Wadden islands. This part of the island is called the Slufter, a nature reserve open to the sea and the rhythm of the tides.
The villages of Den Doorn, Oosterend, and de Waal have escaped modern architectural influences and are now officially protected. In Den Hoorn, some of the old 'Commandeurs' dwellings have been preserved. These were the houses belonging to the captains of the whaling ships that sailed from Texel. The oldest church is situated in Oosterend. In clear weather, you can see the neighboring island Vlieland. Oudeschild, where the boat is moored, was the entrance port of the island until 1962.
Day 6: Texel - sail to Den Helder and cycle to Alkmaar, 37 mi. (60 km)
The ship takes you back to the mainland, where you disembark in the city of Den Helder, the Dutch naval port, situated at the mouth of the Noord-Hollandskanaal or further south at the canal. Today you ride through the dunes (the dunes between Schoorl and Bergen have the highest dunes in The Netherlands) and over the Hondsbossche Zeewering (seawall) with its spectacular view over the North Sea. On your left, you will see the dunes, and on your right, the sweep of a 5 km long dike keeping the sea at bay. This was at once time all dunes. However, in 1421, in what is known as the St Elizabeth's Floods, the dunes were swept away along with the village of Hondsbossche. The dike replacing the dunes is called the Hondsbossche Sea Dike. If the weather allows you to cross to the island of Texel, you will head straight for Den Helder. Otherwise, you will take a leisurely tour around the land bounded by the dikes. This part of the country, known as the Kop van Noord Holland (head of North Holland), is well known for bulb growing with the town of Anna Paulowna at its center. The bulbs bloom in April and May.The stage ends in Alkmaar, which boasts almost four hundred buildings on the monument list, and typical Old-Dutch canals and harbor. Alkmaar is often called the cheese town as the weighing and selling of cheese in the 'Waag' (weighing house) was a popular activity in the past.
Day 7: Alkmaar – Zaanse Schans - Amsterdam, 37 mi. (60 km)
The last stage of the week takes you through the ‘droogmakerij’ land with the 17th-century towns of Schermerhorn, Graft and De Rijp. You will visit the world-famous hamlet and open-air museum of Zaanse Schans in Zaandam. A unique place where people live and work, with original houses and windmills from the river Zaan area.The last stretch of the trip takes you through ’t Twiske (the Twiske) Leisure Park. Since the beginning of the Christian era, the peat region around the Zaan had been used for cattle grazing. In the peatland, ditches were dug to help to drain the land. The dried peat was used as fuel. Once you are back at the barge in Amsterdam it is time to take leave of your bikes. In the afternoon there is still some time to go into town and after dinner, you may want to finish off your trip by going on a city walk or taking a trip on one of Amsterdam’s canal boats.
Day 8: Amsterdam - Day of departure
Breakfast as usual, and departure by 10 AM.
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Map
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Boats & Bikes
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De Willemstad
Deluxe Class Boat
The De Willemstad, no stranger to river cruising the Danube, is now navigating the rivers and canals of Holland, accommodating cyclists who enjoy the mid-size deluxe vessels with all the amenities of the larger river cruisers. On the upper deck you will find a light-filled common area with large panoramic windows, the perfect place to forge new friendships, and enjoy refreshment. The spacious and partly covered sundeck is a favorite spot for those who want to kick back and enjoy the fresh air… Read More
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De Holland
Deluxe Class Boat
The former Angela Esmee, renamed now to De Holland, was completely renovated in winter 2017/2018. The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a maximum of 71 passengers. Read More
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Merlijn
Deluxe Class Barge
"The Divine Miss M" as we lovingly call the Merlijn is a diva, for sure. What can we say? Is it the luxurious cabins with the most comfortable beds you have ever slept in? Is it the lovely dining area with the large windows and skylight that let the air, light, and sun pour in? Or perhaps it is the sun deck, where you can relax with newfound friends, sharing good wine and good conversation. We think you will find it is the entire divine package! Step on board and discover for yourself! Read More
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Zwaan
Comfort Class Barge
Once a cargo boat, the Zwaan (Swan) was completely renovated and converted into a comfortable passenger barge. On board you will find seven comfortable cabins allowing a total capacity of 16 passengers. Read More
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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
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Serena
Comfort Class Boat
After a day of cycling through the beautiful landscape of North Holland, you'll enjoy coming back on board the Serena. Relax with a cup of coffee or tea in the air-conditioned lounge or enjoy the scenery from the partially covered sun deck. Read More
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Wending
Standard Class Barge
The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a passenger motor barge in the early nineties and faithfully maintained since. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a fulfilling day of cycling. Read More
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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
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Rigoletto
Deluxe Class Boat
The Rigoletto is a charming riverboat, meticulously maintained, and designed for your comfort. It features a welcoming salon, a cozy bar, a reception area, an on-board store, a small library, and a restaurant where you can savor the local specialties. Read More
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Inclusions
What’s Included
Arkona & De Willemstad
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast, packed lunches, & 7 three-course dinners
- Daily light cleaning of cabin
- Daily complimentary coffee & tea until 4 pm
- Welcome drink
- Onboard tour leader
- Short city walks with the tour guide
- Ferry to Texel
- Discounts on entrance fees & excursions as mentioned in the program
- Live music on board
- 7-speed unisex city touring bike with 28-inch wheels, handbrakes, gel saddles, & frame lock. Accessories include one rear pannier, repair kit, & pump.
- Roadbook (1 set per cabin)
- GPS tracks
- WiFi in the lounge - data not included
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, & 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea
- Cycling tour guide
- Minimum of 3 city walks with the tour guide
- 24-speed touring bicycle (Oxford) equipped with hand brakes, panniers, lock, water bottle
- Bike Protection
- Helmet
- Road book (1 per cabin)
- Ferry fares en route
- Free limited WiFi in the lounge & on deck (for more than 100 MB, there will be a surcharge.)
- GPS tracks on request
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- 7 breakfasts (buffets), 6 packed lunches or light lunch on board for non-cyclists, 7 three-course dinners
- Complimentary welcome drink
- Afternoon coffee or tea
- 7-speed unisex touring bike (Velo de Ville)
- Pannier
- Roadbook (1 per cabin)
- Onboard tour guide
- GPS tracks
- Harbor, bridge, and lock fees
- Bike Protection
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary welcome drink
- 7 breakfast buffets, 6 packed lunches, & 6 three-course dinners
- Coffee, tea, & ice water
- Daily cleaning of your cabin
- Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe & slippers
- Cycling tour guide
- Daily tour information meeting
- Standard rental bike with waterproof pannier, water bottle, towel, & universal helmet
- Canal, bridge & harbor fees
- All ferry fares en route
- Visit to a cheese farm
Wending & Anna Antal
Serena & Rigoletto
Merlijn
What’s Not Included
Arkona & De Willemstad
- Coffee & tea on board after 4 pm
- Cycling guide
- Museum/excursion entrance fees not mentioned as included
- Beverages other than those mentioned as included
- Electric bike rental. Available for supplement. See pricing
- Helmets, available on request with supplement, reserve at time of booking. See pricing.
- Ferry fares (Ferry to Texel included)
- Optional excursions (See Additional Information section)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Arrival transfers
- Museum/excursion entrance fees not mentioned as included
- Beverages other than those mentioned as included
- Electric bike rental. Available for supplement. See pricing.
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages other than those mentioned as included
- Cycling guide
- Excursions
- City maps
- Ferry fees
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- 1 dinner
- Drinks other than those mentioned
- Excursions other than those mentioned
- Bike maps
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
Zwaan, Liza Marleen, Wending & Anna Antal
Serena & Rigoletto
Merlijn
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Dates & Pricing
2025
Merlijn
Saturday departure
May 10, 2025Twin/Double $ 4333 £ 2184 $ 3,901 € 2570 Ft 1054785 kr 385318 ₪ 9758 ¥ 419088 Mex$ 55868 NZ$ 4798 kr 30577 zł 10929 S$ 3685 kr 29420 CHF 2473 $ 2,751 Twin for Single-Use On Request Arkona
Sunday departures
Season A: March 30, 2025
Season B: April 13, 2025
Season D: April 27, 2025
Season E: May 11, May 25, June 8, 2025Season A Season B Season D Season E Twin/lower deck $ 1543 £ 778 $ 1,389 € 915 Ft 375536 kr 137185 ₪ 3474 ¥ 149208 Mex$ 19891 NZ$ 1708 kr 10886 zł 3891 S$ 1312 kr 10474 CHF 881 $ 980 $ 1711 £ 863 $ 1,541 € 1015 Ft 416579 kr 152178 ₪ 3854 ¥ 165515 Mex$ 22065 NZ$ 1895 kr 12076 zł 4316 S$ 1455 kr 11619 CHF 977 $ 1,087 $ 2217 £ 1118 $ 1,996 € 1315 Ft 539705 kr 197157 ₪ 4993 ¥ 214436 Mex$ 28586 NZ$ 2455 kr 15645 zł 5592 S$ 1886 kr 15053 CHF 1265 $ 1,408 $ 2386 £ 1203 $ 2,148 € 1415 Ft 580748 kr 212150 ₪ 5372 ¥ 230743 Mex$ 30760 NZ$ 2642 kr 16835 zł 6018 S$ 2029 kr 16198 CHF 1362 $ 1,515 Twin/upper deck $ 2217 £ 1118 $ 1,996 € 1315 Ft 539705 kr 197157 ₪ 4993 ¥ 214436 Mex$ 28586 NZ$ 2455 kr 15645 zł 5592 S$ 1886 kr 15053 CHF 1265 $ 1,408 $ 2386 £ 1203 $ 2,148 € 1415 Ft 580748 kr 212150 ₪ 5372 ¥ 230743 Mex$ 30760 NZ$ 2642 kr 16835 zł 6018 S$ 2029 kr 16198 CHF 1362 $ 1,515 $ 2891 £ 1457 $ 2,603 € 1715 Ft 703874 kr 257129 ₪ 6511 ¥ 279664 Mex$ 37282 NZ$ 3202 kr 20404 zł 7293 S$ 2459 kr 19632 CHF 1650 $ 1,836 $ 3060 £ 1542 $ 2,755 € 1815 Ft 744916 kr 272122 ₪ 6891 ¥ 295970 Mex$ 39456 NZ$ 3389 kr 21594 zł 7719 S$ 2602 kr 20777 CHF 1747 $ 1,943 Twin/single-use/lower deck $ 2217 £ 1118 $ 1,996 € 1315 Ft 539705 kr 197157 ₪ 4993 ¥ 214436 Mex$ 28586 NZ$ 2455 kr 15645 zł 5592 S$ 1886 kr 15053 CHF 1265 $ 1,408 $ 2470 £ 1245 $ 2,224 € 1465 Ft 601269 kr 219646 ₪ 5562 ¥ 238896 Mex$ 31847 NZ$ 2735 kr 17430 zł 6230 S$ 2101 kr 16771 CHF 1410 $ 1,568 $ 3228 £ 1627 $ 2,907 € 1915 Ft 785959 kr 287115 ₪ 7271 ¥ 312277 Mex$ 41629 NZ$ 3575 kr 22784 zł 8144 S$ 2746 kr 21922 CHF 1843 $ 2,050 $ 3481 £ 1755 $ 3,135 € 2065 Ft 847522 kr 309604 ₪ 7840 ¥ 336738 Mex$ 44890 NZ$ 3855 kr 24568 zł 8782 S$ 2961 kr 23639 CHF 1987 $ 2,211 Single/upper deck $ 2824 £ 1423 $ 2,543 € 1675 Ft 687457 kr 251132 ₪ 6360 ¥ 273141 Mex$ 36412 NZ$ 3127 kr 19928 zł 7123 S$ 2402 kr 19175 CHF 1612 $ 1,793 $ 3050 £ 1537 $ 2,746 € 1809 Ft 742454 kr 271222 ₪ 6868 ¥ 294992 Mex$ 39325 NZ$ 3377 kr 21523 zł 7693 S$ 2594 kr 20709 CHF 1741 $ 1,937 $ 3701 £ 1865 $ 3,332 € 2195 Ft 900877 kr 329095 ₪ 8334 ¥ 357937 Mex$ 47716 NZ$ 4098 kr 26115 zł 9335 S$ 3147 kr 25127 CHF 2112 $ 2,350 $ 3920 £ 1976 $ 3,529 € 2325 Ft 954232 kr 348586 ₪ 8827 ¥ 379136 Mex$ 50542 NZ$ 4341 kr 27662 zł 9888 S$ 3334 kr 26615 CHF 2237 $ 2,489 De Willemstad
Saturday departures
Season A: March 29, April 5, & October 4, 2025
Season B: April 12 & September 27, 2025
Season C: April 19 & September 20, 2025
Season D: April 26, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16 & September 13, 2025
Season E: May 3, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, August 23, August 30 & September 6, 2025Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Twin/lower deck $ 1543 £ 778 $ 1,389 € 915 Ft 375536 kr 137185 ₪ 3474 ¥ 149208 Mex$ 19891 NZ$ 1708 kr 10886 zł 3891 S$ 1312 kr 10474 CHF 881 $ 980 $ 1711 £ 863 $ 1,541 € 1015 Ft 416579 kr 152178 ₪ 3854 ¥ 165515 Mex$ 22065 NZ$ 1895 kr 12076 zł 4316 S$ 1455 kr 11619 CHF 977 $ 1,087 $ 1964 £ 990 $ 1,768 € 1165 Ft 478142 kr 174668 ₪ 4423 ¥ 189976 Mex$ 25325 NZ$ 2175 kr 13861 zł 4954 S$ 1670 kr 13336 CHF 1121 $ 1,247 $ 2217 £ 1118 $ 1,996 € 1315 Ft 539705 kr 197157 ₪ 4993 ¥ 214436 Mex$ 28586 NZ$ 2455 kr 15645 zł 5592 S$ 1886 kr 15053 CHF 1265 $ 1,408 $ 2386 £ 1203 $ 2,148 € 1415 Ft 580748 kr 212150 ₪ 5372 ¥ 230743 Mex$ 30760 NZ$ 2642 kr 16835 zł 6018 S$ 2029 kr 16198 CHF 1362 $ 1,515 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2217 £ 1118 $ 1,996 € 1315 Ft 539705 kr 197157 ₪ 4993 ¥ 214436 Mex$ 28586 NZ$ 2455 kr 15645 zł 5592 S$ 1886 kr 15053 CHF 1265 $ 1,408 $ 2470 £ 1245 $ 2,224 € 1465 Ft 601269 kr 219646 ₪ 5562 ¥ 238896 Mex$ 31847 NZ$ 2735 kr 17430 zł 6230 S$ 2101 kr 16771 CHF 1410 $ 1,568 $ 2849 £ 1436 $ 2,565 € 1690 Ft 693614 kr 253381 ₪ 6416 ¥ 275587 Mex$ 36738 NZ$ 3155 kr 20107 zł 7187 S$ 2423 kr 19346 CHF 1626 $ 1,809 $ 3228 £ 1627 $ 2,907 € 1915 Ft 785959 kr 287115 ₪ 7271 ¥ 312277 Mex$ 41629 NZ$ 3575 kr 22784 zł 8144 S$ 2746 kr 21922 CHF 1843 $ 2,050 $ 3481 £ 1755 $ 3,135 € 2065 Ft 847522 kr 309604 ₪ 7840 ¥ 336738 Mex$ 44890 NZ$ 3855 kr 24568 zł 8782 S$ 2961 kr 23639 CHF 1987 $ 2,211 Twin/upper deck $ 1964 £ 990 $ 1,768 € 1165 Ft 478142 kr 174668 ₪ 4423 ¥ 189976 Mex$ 25325 NZ$ 2175 kr 13861 zł 4954 S$ 1670 kr 13336 CHF 1121 $ 1,247 $ 2133 £ 1075 $ 1,920 € 1265 Ft 519184 kr 189661 ₪ 4803 ¥ 206282 Mex$ 27499 NZ$ 2362 kr 15050 zł 5380 S$ 1814 kr 14481 CHF 1217 $ 1,354 $ 2386 £ 1203 $ 2,148 € 1415 Ft 580748 kr 212150 ₪ 5372 ¥ 230743 Mex$ 30760 NZ$ 2642 kr 16835 zł 6018 S$ 2029 kr 16198 CHF 1362 $ 1,515 $ 2638 £ 1330 $ 2,376 € 1565 Ft 642311 kr 234639 ₪ 5942 ¥ 255203 Mex$ 34021 NZ$ 2922 kr 18620 zł 6655 S$ 2244 kr 17915 CHF 1506 $ 1,675 $ 2807 £ 1415 $ 2,527 € 1665 Ft 683353 kr 249632 ₪ 6322 ¥ 271510 Mex$ 36195 NZ$ 3109 kr 19809 zł 7081 S$ 2387 kr 19060 CHF 1602 $ 1,782 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2849 £ 1436 $ 2,565 € 1690 Ft 693614 kr 253381 ₪ 6416 ¥ 275587 Mex$ 36738 NZ$ 3155 kr 20107 zł 7187 S$ 2423 kr 19346 CHF 1626 $ 1,809 $ 3102 £ 1564 $ 2,793 € 1840 Ft 755177 kr 275870 ₪ 6986 ¥ 300047 Mex$ 39999 NZ$ 3435 kr 21891 zł 7825 S$ 2638 kr 21063 CHF 1771 $ 1,970 $ 3481 £ 1755 $ 3,135 € 2065 Ft 847522 kr 309604 ₪ 7840 ¥ 336738 Mex$ 44890 NZ$ 3855 kr 24568 zł 8782 S$ 2961 kr 23639 CHF 1987 $ 2,211 $ 3861 £ 1946 $ 3,476 € 2290 Ft 939867 kr 343338 ₪ 8695 ¥ 373428 Mex$ 49781 NZ$ 4275 kr 27245 zł 9739 S$ 3284 kr 26215 CHF 2204 $ 2,452 $ 4114 £ 2074 $ 3,704 € 2440 Ft 1001430 kr 365828 ₪ 9264 ¥ 397889 Mex$ 53042 NZ$ 4555 kr 29030 zł 10377 S$ 3499 kr 27932 CHF 2348 $ 2,612 Suite/upper deck $ 2386 £ 1203 $ 2,148 € 1415 Ft 580748 kr 212150 ₪ 5372 ¥ 230743 Mex$ 30760 NZ$ 2642 kr 16835 zł 6018 S$ 2029 kr 16198 CHF 1362 $ 1,515 $ 2554 £ 1288 $ 2,300 € 1515 Ft 621790 kr 227143 ₪ 5752 ¥ 247050 Mex$ 32934 NZ$ 2829 kr 18025 zł 6443 S$ 2172 kr 17343 CHF 1458 $ 1,622 $ 2891 £ 1457 $ 2,603 € 1715 Ft 703874 kr 257129 ₪ 6511 ¥ 279664 Mex$ 37282 NZ$ 3202 kr 20404 zł 7293 S$ 2459 kr 19632 CHF 1650 $ 1,836 $ 3144 £ 1585 $ 2,831 € 1865 Ft 765438 kr 279618 ₪ 7081 ¥ 304124 Mex$ 40543 NZ$ 3482 kr 22189 zł 7931 S$ 2674 kr 21350 CHF 1795 $ 1,997 $ 3313 £ 1670 $ 2,983 € 1965 Ft 806480 kr 294611 ₪ 7461 ¥ 320431 Mex$ 42716 NZ$ 3669 kr 23379 zł 8357 S$ 2818 kr 22494 CHF 1891 $ 2,104 Single cabin/upper deck $ 2495 £ 1258 $ 2,247 € 1480 Ft 607425 kr 221895 ₪ 5619 ¥ 241342 Mex$ 32173 NZ$ 2763 kr 17608 zł 6294 S$ 2122 kr 16942 CHF 1424 $ 1,584 $ 2714 £ 1368 $ 2,444 € 1610 Ft 660780 kr 241386 ₪ 6113 ¥ 262541 Mex$ 34999 NZ$ 3006 kr 19155 zł 6847 S$ 2309 kr 18430 CHF 1549 $ 1,724 $ 3043 £ 1534 $ 2,740 € 1805 Ft 740812 kr 270622 ₪ 6853 ¥ 294340 Mex$ 39238 NZ$ 3370 kr 21475 zł 7676 S$ 2588 kr 20663 CHF 1737 $ 1,932 $ 3372 £ 1700 $ 3,036 € 2000 Ft 820845 kr 299859 ₪ 7593 ¥ 326138 Mex$ 43477 NZ$ 3734 kr 23795 zł 8505 S$ 2868 kr 22895 CHF 1925 $ 2,141 $ 3591 £ 1810 $ 3,233 € 2130 Ft 874199 kr 319349 ₪ 8087 ¥ 347337 Mex$ 46303 NZ$ 3977 kr 25342 zł 9058 S$ 3054 kr 24383 CHF 2050 $ 2,280 Rigoletto
Saturday departures
Season A: October 4, 2025
Season B: April 12, September 20, & September 27, 2025
Season C: April 19*, April 26, September 6, & September 13, 2025
Season D: May 3*, May 10, May 17, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 14, June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23, & August 30, 2025*Discount of
$ 421 £ 212 $ 379 € 250 Ft 102606 kr 37482 ₪ 949 ¥ 40767 Mex$ 5435 NZ$ 467 kr 2974 zł 1063 S$ 358 kr 2862 CHF 241 $ 268 per person when booking a 2-bed cabin.Season A Season B Season C Season D Main deck 2-bed cabin $ 1539 £ 776 $ 1,386 € 913 Ft 374716 kr 136885 ₪ 3466 ¥ 148882 Mex$ 19847 NZ$ 1705 kr 10862 zł 3883 S$ 1309 kr 10452 CHF 879 $ 977 $ 1708 £ 861 $ 1,538 € 1013 Ft 415758 kr 151878 ₪ 3846 ¥ 165189 Mex$ 22021 NZ$ 1891 kr 12052 zł 4308 S$ 1453 kr 11596 CHF 975 $ 1,084 $ 1876 £ 946 $ 1,690 € 1113 Ft 456800 kr 166871 ₪ 4226 ¥ 181496 Mex$ 24195 NZ$ 2078 kr 13242 zł 4733 S$ 1596 kr 12741 CHF 1071 $ 1,192 $ 2129 £ 1073 $ 1,917 € 1263 Ft 518363 kr 189361 ₪ 4795 ¥ 205956 Mex$ 27456 NZ$ 2358 kr 15027 zł 5371 S$ 1811 kr 14458 CHF 1215 $ 1,352 Upper deck 2-bed cabin $ 1792 £ 903 $ 1,614 € 1063 Ft 436279 kr 159375 ₪ 4036 ¥ 173342 Mex$ 23108 NZ$ 1985 kr 12647 zł 4521 S$ 1524 kr 12169 CHF 1023 $ 1,138 $ 1961 £ 988 $ 1,765 € 1163 Ft 477321 kr 174368 ₪ 4416 ¥ 189649 Mex$ 25282 NZ$ 2171 kr 13837 zł 4946 S$ 1668 kr 13313 CHF 1119 $ 1,245 $ 2129 £ 1073 $ 1,917 € 1263 Ft 518363 kr 189361 ₪ 4795 ¥ 205956 Mex$ 27456 NZ$ 2358 kr 15027 zł 5371 S$ 1811 kr 14458 CHF 1215 $ 1,352 $ 2382 £ 1201 $ 2,145 € 1413 Ft 579927 kr 211850 ₪ 5365 ¥ 230417 Mex$ 30717 NZ$ 2638 kr 16811 zł 6009 S$ 2026 kr 16175 CHF 1360 $ 1,513 Junior Suite $ 2214 £ 1116 $ 1,993 € 1313 Ft 538884 kr 196857 ₪ 4985 ¥ 214110 Mex$ 28543 NZ$ 2451 kr 15621 zł 5584 S$ 1883 kr 15031 CHF 1264 $ 1,406 $ 2382 £ 1201 $ 2,145 € 1413 Ft 579927 kr 211850 ₪ 5365 ¥ 230417 Mex$ 30717 NZ$ 2638 kr 16811 zł 6009 S$ 2026 kr 16175 CHF 1360 $ 1,513 $ 2551 £ 1286 $ 2,297 € 1513 Ft 620969 kr 226843 ₪ 5744 ¥ 246724 Mex$ 32891 NZ$ 2825 kr 18001 zł 6434 S$ 2169 kr 17320 CHF 1456 $ 1,620 $ 2804 £ 1413 $ 2,524 € 1663 Ft 682532 kr 249332 ₪ 6314 ¥ 271184 Mex$ 36151 NZ$ 3105 kr 19786 zł 7072 S$ 2385 kr 19037 CHF 1600 $ 1,780 3-bed cabin $ 1624 £ 818 $ 1,462 € 963 Ft 395237 kr 144382 ₪ 3656 ¥ 157036 Mex$ 20934 NZ$ 1798 kr 11457 zł 4095 S$ 1381 kr 11024 CHF 927 $ 1,031 $ 1792 £ 903 $ 1,614 € 1063 Ft 436279 kr 159375 ₪ 4036 ¥ 173342 Mex$ 23108 NZ$ 1985 kr 12647 zł 4521 S$ 1524 kr 12169 CHF 1023 $ 1,138 $ 1961 £ 988 $ 1,765 € 1163 Ft 477321 kr 174368 ₪ 4416 ¥ 189649 Mex$ 25282 NZ$ 2171 kr 13837 zł 4946 S$ 1668 kr 13313 CHF 1119 $ 1,245 $ 2214 £ 1116 $ 1,993 € 1313 Ft 538884 kr 196857 ₪ 4985 ¥ 214110 Mex$ 28543 NZ$ 2451 kr 15621 zł 5584 S$ 1883 kr 15031 CHF 1264 $ 1,406 1-bed cabin (single cabin) $ 2298 £ 1158 $ 2,069 € 1363 Ft 559406 kr 204354 ₪ 5175 ¥ 222263 Mex$ 29630 NZ$ 2545 kr 16216 zł 5796 S$ 1954 kr 15603 CHF 1312 $ 1,459 $ 2466 £ 1243 $ 2,221 € 1463 Ft 600448 kr 219347 ₪ 5555 ¥ 238570 Mex$ 31804 NZ$ 2731 kr 17406 zł 6222 S$ 2098 kr 16748 CHF 1408 $ 1,566 $ 2635 £ 1328 $ 2,373 € 1563 Ft 641490 kr 234340 ₪ 5934 ¥ 254877 Mex$ 33977 NZ$ 2918 kr 18596 zł 6647 S$ 2241 kr 17892 CHF 1504 $ 1,673 $ 2972 £ 1498 $ 2,676 € 1763 Ft 723574 kr 264325 ₪ 6694 ¥ 287491 Mex$ 38325 NZ$ 3292 kr 20975 zł 7497 S$ 2528 kr 20182 CHF 1697 $ 1,887
Extra Options
Merlijn
Electric bike $ 303 £ 153 $ 273 € 180 Ft 73876 kr 26987 ₪ 683 ¥ 29352 Mex$ 3913 NZ$ 336 kr 2142 zł 765 S$ 258 kr 2061 CHF 173 $ 193 Arkona & De Willemstad
Electric bike $ 260 £ 131 $ 234 € 154 Ft 63205 kr 23089 ₪ 585 ¥ 25113 Mex$ 3348 NZ$ 288 kr 1832 zł 655 S$ 221 kr 1763 CHF 148 $ 165 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 8 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4104 kr 1499 ₪ 38 ¥ 1631 Mex$ 217 NZ$ 19 kr 119 zł 43 S$ 14 kr 114 CHF 10 $ 11 1 hr. Canal Cruise $ 30 £ 15 $ 27 € 18 Ft 7388 kr 2699 ₪ 68 ¥ 2935 Mex$ 391 NZ$ 34 kr 214 zł 77 S$ 26 kr 206 CHF 17 $ 19 Rigoletto
Electric bike $ 185 £ 93 $ 167 € 110 Ft 45146 kr 16492 ₪ 418 ¥ 17938 Mex$ 2391 NZ$ 205 kr 1309 zł 468 S$ 158 kr 1259 CHF 106 $ 118 UVEX I-VO Helmet purchase (payable on board): $ 67 £ 34 $ 61 € 40 Ft 16417 kr 5997 ₪ 152 ¥ 6523 Mex$ 870 NZ$ 75 kr 476 zł 170 S$ 57 kr 458 CHF 38 $ 43 Supplement for a 2-bed cabin for single use (limited quantity): 40% Discounts
Child discount until 13 years-old: 20% in a triple cabin with 2 adults
Bringing your own bike/no bike rental (on request, limited number permitted): $ 66 £ 33 $ 59 € 39 Ft 16006 kr 5847 ₪ 148 ¥ 6360 Mex$ 848 NZ$ 73 kr 464 zł 166 S$ 56 kr 446 CHF 38 $ 42
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
2025
Liza Marleen
Thursday departure
May 8, 2025Twin cabin $ 2731 £ 1377 $ 2,459 € 1620 Ft 664884 kr 242885 ₪ 6151 ¥ 264172 Mex$ 35217 NZ$ 3025 kr 19274 zł 6889 S$ 2323 kr 18545 CHF 1559 $ 1,734 Superior twin $ 3119 £ 1572 $ 2,808 € 1850 Ft 759281 kr 277369 ₪ 7024 ¥ 301678 Mex$ 40216 NZ$ 3454 kr 22010 zł 7867 S$ 2653 kr 21178 CHF 1780 $ 1,981 Superior triple $ 2512 £ 1266 $ 2,262 € 1490 Ft 611529 kr 223395 ₪ 5657 ¥ 242973 Mex$ 32391 NZ$ 2782 kr 17727 zł 6337 S$ 2136 kr 17057 CHF 1434 $ 1,595 Single use cabin $ 3979 £ 2006 $ 3,582 € 2360 Ft 968597 kr 353833 ₪ 8960 ¥ 384843 Mex$ 51303 NZ$ 4406 kr 28078 zł 10036 S$ 3384 kr 27016 CHF 2271 $ 2,526 Extra Options
Electric bike rental $ 185 £ 93 $ 167 € 110 Ft 45146 kr 16492 ₪ 418 ¥ 17938 Mex$ 2391 NZ$ 205 kr 1309 zł 468 S$ 158 kr 1259 CHF 106 $ 118 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
2025
Flora
Saturday departures
May 3, 2025Gandalf
Saturday departures
June 7, July 19 & July 26, 2025Sarah
Saturday departures
May 24, May 31, June 28, July 5, September 13 & September 27, 2025May departures | Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Twin/lower deck $ 2436 £ 1228 $ 2,193 € 1445 Ft 593060 kr 216648 ₪ 5486 ¥ 235635 Mex$ 31412 NZ$ 2698 kr 17192 zł 6145 S$ 2072 kr 16542 CHF 1391 $ 1,547 $ 2352 £ 1186 $ 2,118 € 1395 Ft 572539 kr 209151 ₪ 5296 ¥ 227481 Mex$ 30325 NZ$ 2604 kr 16597 zł 5933 S$ 2000 kr 15969 CHF 1342 $ 1,493 Twin/single-use $ 3557 £ 1793 $ 3,203 € 2110 Ft 865991 kr 316351 ₪ 8011 ¥ 344076 Mex$ 45869 NZ$ 3939 kr 25104 zł 8973 S$ 3025 kr 24154 CHF 2031 $ 2,259 $ 3431 £ 1729 $ 3,089 € 2035 Ft 835209 kr 305106 ₪ 7726 ¥ 331846 Mex$ 44238 NZ$ 3799 kr 24211 zł 8654 S$ 2918 kr 23296 CHF 1958 $ 2,179 Triple, Gandalf (max. 2) $ 2335 £ 1177 $ 2,102 € 1385 Ft 568435 kr 207652 ₪ 5258 ¥ 225851 Mex$ 30108 NZ$ 2586 kr 16478 zł 5890 S$ 1986 kr 15855 CHF 1333 $ 1,483 not available Triple, Sarah/Flora (max. 2)* $ 2268 £ 1143 $ 2,042 € 1345 Ft 552018 kr 201655 ₪ 5107 ¥ 219328 Mex$ 29238 NZ$ 2511 kr 16002 zł 5720 S$ 1929 kr 15397 CHF 1294 $ 1,440 $ 2251 £ 1135 $ 2,026 € 1335 Ft 547914 kr 200156 ₪ 5069 ¥ 217697 Mex$ 29021 NZ$ 2492 kr 15883 zł 5677 S$ 1914 kr 15282 CHF 1285 $ 1,429 *3rd bed in triple cabin is only suitable for a child
Wending
Thursday departure
June 5 & June 12, 2025Twin $ 2731 £ 1377 $ 2,459 € 1620 Ft 664884 kr 242885 ₪ 6151 ¥ 264172 Mex$ 35217 NZ$ 3025 kr 19274 zł 6889 S$ 2323 kr 18545 CHF 1559 $ 1,734 Twin for single-use $ 3979 £ 2006 $ 3,582 € 2360 Ft 968597 kr 353833 ₪ 8960 ¥ 384843 Mex$ 51303 NZ$ 4406 kr 28078 zł 10036 S$ 3384 kr 27016 CHF 2271 $ 2,526 Triple $ 2512 £ 1266 $ 2,262 € 1490 Ft 611529 kr 223395 ₪ 5657 ¥ 242973 Mex$ 32391 NZ$ 2782 kr 17727 zł 6337 S$ 2136 kr 17057 CHF 1434 $ 1,595 Extra Options
Flora, Gandalf & Sarah
Electric bike $ 260 £ 131 $ 234 € 154 Ft 63205 kr 23089 ₪ 585 ¥ 25113 Mex$ 3348 NZ$ 288 kr 1832 zł 655 S$ 221 kr 1763 CHF 148 $ 165 Helmet rental $ 17 £ 8 $ 15 € 10 Ft 4104 kr 1499 ₪ 38 ¥ 1631 Mex$ 217 NZ$ 19 kr 119 zł 43 S$ 14 kr 114 CHF 10 $ 11 Special dietary requests On request Wending
Electric bike $ 185 £ 93 $ 167 € 110 Ft 45146 kr 16492 ₪ 418 ¥ 17938 Mex$ 2391 NZ$ 205 kr 1309 zł 468 S$ 158 kr 1259 CHF 106 $ 118 Gluten-free, Lactose-free, or Vegan dietary requests $ 169 £ 85 $ 152 € 100 Ft 41042 kr 14993 ₪ 380 ¥ 16307 Mex$ 2174 NZ$ 187 kr 1190 zł 425 S$ 143 kr 1145 CHF 96 $ 107 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
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided or fully guided tour with average daily distances of ± 30 miles on flat terrain and well-maintained asphalt roads with little traffic. On the De Willemsted the on board tour leader will inform each day regarding the cycling route and the guests will cycle self-guided, equipped with GPS tracks. The tour leader will cycle the route and will be available for any problems that may arise. On the Serena, the onboard tour guide will give extensive descriptions of the day’s cycling route. Guests will bike using provided route descriptions, maps, and GPS tracks. On all other boats, tours are fully guided, with the option to cycle self-guided. This tour is suitable for families with children.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport (AMS).
Local Travel
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is € 4,20 per person for a single journey. We will inform you of the exact docking location of your barge with your final travel information. Some boats moor within walking distance, and others will require a short taxi ride. If you prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to the barge, this takes about 30 minutes and costs about €45.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board ship and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
For those who want to spend some time in Amsterdam either before or after your tour:
Amsterdam City Card
Museum CardRemarks
Due to variations in wifi signal strength and speed, If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a a personal hot spot.
Important to know
Travel Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*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.Discounted optional visits on board the De Willemstad
Optional visits (entrance fees not included, but offered with discount or free of charge:
* Open air museum Zaanse Schans
* Visitors center windmill Schermerhorn
* Beer brewery Oudeschild
* Seal sanctuary Ecomare De Koog
* Steam engine museum Medemblik
* Open air museum Zuiderzeemuseum Enkhuizen and moreExtra Stay
Why not book extra days in Amsterdam and give yourself plenty of time to explore? We advise Booking.com to research and reserve your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered, including a clear listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Cycletours, Boat-Bike Tours, SE Tours, & Merlijn.
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