North Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
A Dutch bike & boat tour through Northern Holland & the Lake District
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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, but also 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
*All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change sometimes without prior notice. Some waterways may be subject to occasional closures due to drought, storms, floods, canal or lock repairs, or other unforeseen circumstances that make navigation unsafe or impossible. The captain reserves the right to make any changes deemed necessary. Each boat has a slightly different itinerary so be sure to check each boat's daily itinerary, as well as what is included and not included.
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 (several options from 15 km/9 mi. to 65 km/41 mi.) | 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, 19 or 31 miles (30 or 50 km)
Day 7: Enkhuizen - Volendam | Volendam - Waterland - Amsterdam (Approx. 35 or 50 km/22 or 31 mi.)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Embarkation: Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in between 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. in Amsterdam. Take the opportunity to go shopping, to explore downtown Amsterdam, to make a canal cruise or to visit a museum. At 5 p.m. welcome drink and safety instructions, dinner, and first briefing on board. During dinner, a short cruise to Zaandam.Day 2: Zaandam - Zaanse Schans - Alkmaar, 27 mi. (44 km)
The first cycling trip of this tour takes you via small villages through the beautiful flat and green polder landscape. The first stop is at the Zaanse Schans open air museum (free entry) with its traditional Old Dutch wooden houses, windmills, and the cheese- and clog factory. After this visit you will cycle through the “Land of Leeghwater”, a green polder area between Amsterdam, Alkmaar, and Hoorn. Stroll through the former whaler’s village De Rijp and pass by the windmills of Schermerhorn. Your ship will be waiting for you near the historical city center of Alkmaar.Day 3: Dune tour, Alkmaar - Alkmaar, 20 or 25 mi. (33 or 40 km) | Alkmaar - Den Helder*
Today you can discover the beautiful North-Holland Dune reserve. This is a 5.300 hectare large forest- and dune area with its unique landscapes. In these dunes, the drinking water for almost the whole province of North Holland is gained. After a visit to the beach and artists village Bergen you will return to Alkmaar where you can visit the wonderful city center. In the afternoon the 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 (several options from 15 km/9 mi. to 65 km/41 mi.) | Den Helder – Den Oever
After breakfast, you’ll take a 20-minute ferry ride (ticket included) from Den Helder to the isle of Texel, where you can make beautiful cycling tours on the largest of the Dutch North Sea Isles. Ride through meadows, nature parks, and dunes to small villages and have the opportunity for a stop and some bathing at the sandy North Sea beach, or visit the “Ecomare” seal sanctuary. In the late afternoon, you will return by ferry to Den Helder. During dinner, your ship will sail 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 cross the large inland lake IJsselmeer to sail to Stavoren in the Province of Friesland. You can opt for a shorter or longer cycling tour: discover the nature area of Gaasterland or explore a part of the wide lake district that Friesland is well-known for. You can also combine both options. Night in the small harbor of Stavoren, one of the famous traditional 11 cities of Friesland.Day 6: Stavoren - Medemblik | Medemblik - Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 19 or 31 miles (30 or 50 km)
The ship will cross the IJsselmeer again during breakfast. Take the short cycling trip from Medemblik along the IJsselmeer coast directly to Enkhuizen, where you can spend the afternoon. Enkhuizen is an old city with many centuries of maritime tradition. The “herring city” boasts a beautiful old harbor, a historical old town center and the very interesting Zuiderzeemuseum. If you prefer a longer cycling tour, ride from Medemblik to the former Dutch East India Company town of Hoorn, in the 17th century one of the world’s leading harbors. Enjoy your lunch break and make a short stroll in the old city center. Continue by bicycle to Enkhuizen via some picturesque rural villages. In the evening you can join a short city walk.Day 7: Enkhuizen - Volendam | Volendam - Waterland - Amsterdam (Approx. 35 or 50 km/22 or 31 mi.)
During breakfast, the ship will sail to Volendam. Your final day of cycling will lead you through the beautiful area of Waterland, with its hundreds of small lakes and tiny canals. Near Volendam, you will have the opportunity to visit a cheese farm. Recommended (extra cycling miles) is a tour to the former island of Marken, to continue through the water-shaped region of Waterland back to the Dutch capital city of Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal cruise on the first day, you can do so today.Day 8: Amsterdam
After breakfast, disembarkation, and the end of the tour.Day 1: Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Hoorn
Day 2: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 12 - 16 mi. (20 - 26 km)
Day 3: Enkhuizen - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 32 - 45 km
Day 4: Lemmer - Stavoren | Stavoren - Oudeschild (Island of Texel), 33 km
Day 5: Island of Texel | Oudeschild - Den Helder, 70 km
Day 6: Den Helder - Sint Maartensvlotbrug - Alkmaar, 16 - 34 mi. (25 - 55 km)
Day 7: Alkmaar - Wormerveer | Wormerveer - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 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: Amsterdam | Amsterdam - Hoorn
Embarkation begins at 3 pm. At 5:30, the MS Serena will depart Amsterdam for Hoorn. Located by the Ijsselmeer Lake, the largest lake in the Netherlands, Hoorn was once one of the most important Dutch East India Company centers. Today, Hoorn is an idyllic town with a rich historical town center.Day 2: Hoorn - Enkhuizen, 12 - 16 mi. (20 - 26 km)
Before leaving Hoorn, be sure to check out some historical buildings dating back to the 17th century: Regentur of Westfriesland, the town’s scales at the Rodesteen, the harbor tower as well as the storage houses at the old quai. Today you are cycling from Hoorn to Enkhuizen. Highly recommended is a visit the Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen.Day 3: Enkhuizen - Lemmer | Lemmer roundtrip, 20 - 28 mi. (32 - 45 km)
By ship, you will navigate over 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 largest still-functioning steam pumping station in the world, “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
2022: 44 mi. (70 km)
2023: 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 - Amsterdam, 18 mi. (28 km)
In the morning you have the opportunity to visit the cheese market in Alkmaar (April to September). At midday, you will navigate to Wormerveer and can visit the open-air museum Zaanse Schans. You will then cycle through the nature reserve and recreation area Het Twiske to Amsterdam. area Twiske to Amsterdam. In the afternoon you should take part in a “Grachtenrundfahrt” (canal ride on the channels of Amsterdam in small boat).Day 8: Departure
Disembarkation by 9 am.Zwaan, Liza Marleen, & Sailing Home
*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, 29 mi. (46 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, 29 mi. (46 km)
Amsterdam will be very quiet as 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. In Zaandam, you will visit the world-famous hamlet and open-air museum of Zaanse Schans. 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.Check out our full list of tours in Europe & beyond including biking, hiking, multi-adventure, & adventure cruises!
Boats & Bikes
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Poseidon
Comfort Class Boat
Sailing the Dutch, German, and Belgian waterways, the Poseidon is an elegant medium-sized river cruise ship. The warm upholstery and furnishings will make you feel right at home, complimented with a relaxed atmosphere, excellent service and attentive crew. Read More
- Sailing Home
Premium Class Boat
Constructed in 2001, the Sailing Home was designed specifically for bike and boat vacations. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
De Willemstad & Poseidon
- 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 (see below)
- Roadbook (1 set per cabin)
- Short city walks with the tour guide
- 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.
- †WiFi in the lounge - data not included
- GPS tracks
- 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) with hand brake and back pedal brakes, or hand brakes only (please specify).
- Pannier
- Roadbook (1 per cabin)
- Onboard tour guide
- GPS tracks
- Harbor, bridge, and lock fees
- Bike protection
- 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 city touring bicycle (Batavus Boulevard) with high handlebars and more upright riding position equipped with hand brakes, panniers, lock, water bottle, & repair kit
- Helmet
- Road book (1 per cabin)
- Ferry fares en route
- †Free limited WiFi in lounge & on deck (for more than 100 MB, there will be a surcharge.)
- GPS tracks on request
- †Important to note, due to steel construction of the ship, cruising locations, & other factors, signal speed and strength may not be what you are accustomed to and may not meet your expectations. If you are dependent on a constant, strong, fast, and reliable signal at all times, please consider a personal hot spot such as mywebspot.
Serena
Liza Marleen, Sailing Home, & Zwaan
What’s Not Included
De Willemstad & Poseidon
- 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
- Helmets, available on request with supplement, reserve at time of booking. See pricing.
- Ferry fares
- Optional excursions, see travel section
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Beverages other than those mentioned as included
- Excursions other than those included
- City maps
- Ferry fees
- Gratuities
- 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
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
Serena
Liza Marleen, Sailing Home, & Zwaan
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class
Saturday departures
Season A: October 8, 2022
Season B: September 24 & October 1, 2022
Season C: September 10 & 17, 2022
Season D: All other departure dates, weekly from May 21 up to and incl. September 3, 2022Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1134 £ 649 $ 1,013 € 754 ₪ 2622 NZ$ 1256 kr 7990 $ 783 $ 1359 £ 778 $ 1,215 € 904 ₪ 3144 NZ$ 1506 kr 9580 $ 939 $ 1510 £ 864 $ 1,349 € 1004 ₪ 3491 NZ$ 1672 kr 10640 $ 1,043 $ 1660 £ 950 $ 1,483 € 1104 ₪ 3839 NZ$ 1839 kr 11699 $ 1,147 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 1622 £ 929 $ 1,450 € 1079 ₪ 3752 NZ$ 1797 kr 11435 $ 1,121 $ 1961 £ 1122 $ 1,752 € 1304 ₪ 4535 NZ$ 2172 kr 13819 $ 1,355 $ 2186 £ 1251 $ 1,954 € 1454 ₪ 5056 NZ$ 2422 kr 15409 $ 1,511 $ 2412 £ 1381 $ 2,155 € 1604 ₪ 5578 NZ$ 2672 kr 16998 $ 1,667 Twin/upper deck $ 1359 £ 778 $ 1,215 € 904 ₪ 3144 NZ$ 1506 kr 9580 $ 939 $ 1585 £ 907 $ 1,416 € 1054 ₪ 3665 NZ$ 1756 kr 11170 $ 1,095 $ 1735 £ 993 $ 1,551 € 1154 ₪ 4013 NZ$ 1922 kr 12229 $ 1,199 $ 1961 £ 1122 $ 1,752 € 1304 ₪ 4535 NZ$ 2172 kr 13819 $ 1,355 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 1961 £ 1122 $ 1,752 € 1304 ₪ 4535 NZ$ 2172 kr 13819 $ 1,355 $ 2299 £ 1316 $ 2,054 € 1529 ₪ 5317 NZ$ 2547 kr 16203 $ 1,589 $ 2525 £ 1445 $ 2,256 € 1679 ₪ 5839 NZ$ 2796 kr 17793 $ 1,745 $ 2863 £ 1639 $ 2,558 € 1904 ₪ 6621 NZ$ 3171 kr 20177 $ 1,978 Suite/upper deck $ 1735 £ 993 $ 1,551 € 1154 ₪ 4013 NZ$ 1922 kr 12229 $ 1,199 $ 1961 £ 1122 $ 1,752 € 1304 ₪ 4535 NZ$ 2172 kr 13819 $ 1,355 $ 2111 £ 1208 $ 1,887 € 1404 ₪ 4882 NZ$ 2338 kr 14879 $ 1,459 $ 2337 £ 1338 $ 2,088 € 1554 ₪ 5404 NZ$ 2588 kr 16468 $ 1,615 Discount on all July & August departures. Valid for new bookings after May 17 & before June 30, 2022: $ 301 £ 172 $ 269 € 200 ₪ 696 NZ$ 333 kr 2119 $ 208
Premium Class
Saturday departure
Standard season: August 13, 2022Standard High Twin $ 2030 £ 1162 $ 1,814 € 1350 ₪ 4695 NZ$ 2249 kr 14306 $ 1,403 $ 2218 £ 1270 $ 1,982 € 1475 ₪ 5129 NZ$ 2457 kr 15631 $ 1,533 Twin for single-use $ 2729 £ 1562 $ 2,439 € 1815 ₪ 6312 NZ$ 3023 kr 19234 $ 1,886 $ 3135 £ 1795 $ 2,802 € 2085 ₪ 7251 NZ$ 3473 kr 22095 $ 2,167 Comfort Class
Sunday departures
Season A: October 9, 2022
Season B: October 2, 2022
Season C: September 18, 2022
Season D: August 7 and 21, and September 4, 2022Season A Season B Season C Season D
Lower deck twin $ 1059 £ 606 $ 946 € 704 ₪ 2448 NZ$ 1173 kr 7461 $ 732 $ 1284 £ 735 $ 1,148 € 854 ₪ 2970 NZ$ 1422 kr 9050 $ 887 $ 1434 £ 821 $ 1,282 € 954 ₪ 3318 NZ$ 1589 kr 10110 $ 991 $ 1585 £ 907 $ 1,416 € 1054 ₪ 3665 NZ$ 1756 kr 11170 $ 1,095 Upper deck twin $ 1359 £ 778 $ 1,215 € 904 ₪ 3144 NZ$ 1506 kr 9580 $ 939 $ 1585 £ 907 $ 1,416 € 1054 ₪ 3665 NZ$ 1756 kr 11170 $ 1,095 $ 1735 £ 993 $ 1,551 € 1154 ₪ 4013 NZ$ 1922 kr 12229 $ 1,199 $ 1886 £ 1079 $ 1,685 € 1254 ₪ 4361 NZ$ 2089 kr 13289 $ 1,303 Lower deck twin/single-use $ 1509 £ 864 $ 1,348 € 1004 ₪ 3490 NZ$ 1671 kr 10634 $ 1,043 $ 1847 £ 1057 $ 1,651 € 1229 ₪ 4272 NZ$ 2046 kr 13019 $ 1,277 $ 2073 £ 1187 $ 1,852 € 1379 ₪ 4794 NZ$ 2296 kr 14608 $ 1,432 $ 2298 £ 1316 $ 2,054 € 1529 ₪ 5315 NZ$ 2546 kr 16198 $ 1,588 Upper deck twin/single-use $ 1960 £ 1122 $ 1,751 € 1304 ₪ 4533 NZ$ 2171 kr 13814 $ 1,354 $ 2298 £ 1316 $ 2,054 € 1529 ₪ 5315 NZ$ 2546 kr 16198 $ 1,588 $ 2524 £ 1445 $ 2,255 € 1679 ₪ 5837 NZ$ 2796 kr 17788 $ 1,744 $ 2749 £ 1574 $ 2,457 € 1829 ₪ 6359 NZ$ 3045 kr 19377 $ 1,900 Discount for triple cabin on lower or upper deck: – $ 30 £ 17 $ 27 € 20 ₪ 70 NZ$ 33 kr 212 $ 21 p.p. (only 1 per deck available on Poseidon, on request)
Discount on all July & August departures. Valid for new bookings after May 17 & before June 30, 2022: $ 301 £ 172 $ 269 € 200 ₪ 696 NZ$ 333 kr 2119 $ 208
Saturday departures
Low season: August 6, 2022
All seasons Luxury double $ 2489 £ 1424 $ 2,224 € 1655 ₪ 5755 NZ$ 2757 kr 17539 $ 1,720 Twin $ 2240 £ 1282 $ 2,002 € 1490 ₪ 5181 NZ$ 2482 kr 15790 $ 1,548 Small double/front of the boat $ 1917 £ 1097 $ 1,713 € 1275 ₪ 4434 NZ$ 2124 kr 13512 $ 1,325 Small twin for single-use/front of the boat $ 2827 £ 1618 $ 2,526 € 1880 ₪ 6538 NZ$ 3131 kr 19923 $ 1,954 Saturday departures
Low season: August 6, 2022
Standard season: August 27, 2022
High season: September 3 & September 10, 2022Low Standard High Twin $ 1767 £ 1011 $ 1,579 € 1175 ₪ 4086 NZ$ 1957 kr 12452 $ 1,221 $ 1947 £ 1115 $ 1,740 € 1295 ₪ 4503 NZ$ 2157 kr 13724 $ 1,346 $ 2120 £ 1214 $ 1,895 € 1410 ₪ 4903 NZ$ 2348 kr 14942 $ 1,465 Twin for single-use $ 2489 £ 1424 $ 2,224 € 1655 ₪ 5755 NZ$ 2757 kr 17539 $ 1,720 $ 2744 £ 1571 $ 2,452 € 1825 ₪ 6346 NZ$ 3040 kr 19340 $ 1,896 $ 3007 £ 1721 $ 2,687 € 2000 ₪ 6955 NZ$ 3331 kr 21195 $ 2,078 Superior for twin use (15 m²) $ 2098 £ 1201 $ 1,874 € 1395 ₪ 4851 NZ$ 2323 kr 14783 $ 1,450 $ 2277 £ 1303 $ 2,034 € 1514 ₪ 5265 NZ$ 2522 kr 16044 $ 1,573 $ 2451 £ 1403 $ 2,190 € 1630 ₪ 5668 NZ$ 2715 kr 17274 $ 1,694 Superior for triple use (15 m²) $ 1639 £ 938 $ 1,465 € 1090 ₪ 3790 NZ$ 1815 kr 11551 $ 1,133 $ 1797 £ 1029 $ 1,606 € 1195 ₪ 4156 NZ$ 1990 kr 12664 $ 1,242 $ 1955 £ 1119 $ 1,747 € 1300 ₪ 4521 NZ$ 2165 kr 13777 $ 1,351 Saturday departures
Season A: October 8, 2022
Season B: October 1, 2022
Season C: September 24, 2022
Season D: September 10, & September 17, 2022
Season E: July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, & August 27, 2022Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Twin/main deck $ 893 £ 511 $ 798 € 594 ₪ 2066 NZ$ 989 kr 6295 $ 617 $ 1044 £ 597 $ 933 € 694 ₪ 2413 NZ$ 1156 kr 7355 $ 721 $ 1194 £ 683 $ 1,067 € 794 ₪ 2761 NZ$ 1322 kr 8414 $ 825 $ 1269 £ 726 $ 1,134 € 844 ₪ 2935 NZ$ 1406 kr 8944 $ 877 $ 1419 £ 813 $ 1,268 € 944 ₪ 3283 NZ$ 1572 kr 10004 $ 981 Single (one bed)/main deck* $ 893 £ 511 $ 798 € 594 ₪ 2066 NZ$ 989 kr 6295 $ 617 $ 1044 £ 597 $ 933 € 694 ₪ 2413 NZ$ 1156 kr 7355 $ 721 $ 1194 £ 683 $ 1,067 € 794 ₪ 2761 NZ$ 1322 kr 8414 $ 825 $ 1269 £ 726 $ 1,134 € 844 ₪ 2935 NZ$ 1406 kr 8944 $ 877 $ 1419 £ 813 $ 1,268 € 944 ₪ 3283 NZ$ 1572 kr 10004 $ 981 Junior suite/main deck $ 968 £ 554 $ 865 € 644 ₪ 2240 NZ$ 1073 kr 6825 $ 669 $ 1119 £ 640 $ 1,000 € 744 ₪ 2587 NZ$ 1239 kr 7884 $ 773 $ 1269 £ 726 $ 1,134 € 844 ₪ 2935 NZ$ 1406 kr 8944 $ 877 $ 1344 £ 769 $ 1,201 € 894 ₪ 3109 NZ$ 1489 kr 9474 $ 929 $ 1495 £ 856 $ 1,336 € 994 ₪ 3457 NZ$ 1656 kr 10534 $ 1,033 Twin/promenade deck $ 1119 £ 640 $ 1,000 € 744 ₪ 2587 NZ$ 1239 kr 7884 $ 773 $ 1269 £ 726 $ 1,134 € 844 ₪ 2935 NZ$ 1406 kr 8944 $ 877 $ 1419 £ 813 $ 1,268 € 944 ₪ 3283 NZ$ 1572 kr 10004 $ 981 $ 1495 £ 856 $ 1,336 € 994 ₪ 3457 NZ$ 1656 kr 10534 $ 1,033 $ 1645 £ 942 $ 1,470 € 1094 ₪ 3804 NZ$ 1822 kr 11594 $ 1,137 Single (one bed)/promenade deck* $ 1119 £ 640 $ 1,000 € 744 ₪ 2587 NZ$ 1239 kr 7884 $ 773 $ 1269 £ 726 $ 1,134 € 844 ₪ 2935 NZ$ 1406 kr 8944 $ 877 $ 1419 £ 813 $ 1,268 € 944 ₪ 3283 NZ$ 1572 kr 10004 $ 981 $ 1495 £ 856 $ 1,336 € 994 ₪ 3457 NZ$ 1656 kr 10534 $ 1,033 $ 1645 £ 942 $ 1,470 € 1094 ₪ 3804 NZ$ 1822 kr 11594 $ 1,137 Twin/main or promenade deck/ for single-use Please ask. Based on availability, there will be a 50% additional charge on the cabin base price *There are only 3 one-bed cabins onboard the Serena. They are quite small, measuring approximately 6 sqm. These cabins are offered at the same price as the cabins for two people.
Deluxe Class
Saturday departures
Season A: April 1, April 8 & October 7, 2023
Season B: April 15, April 22, September 23, & September 30, 2023
Season C: April 29, September 9, & September 16, 2023
Season D: Weekly from May 6 up to and including September 2, 2023Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1209 £ 692 $ 1,080 € 804 ₪ 2796 NZ$ 1339 kr 8520 $ 835 $ 1434 £ 821 $ 1,282 € 954 ₪ 3318 NZ$ 1589 kr 10110 $ 991 $ 1601 £ 917 $ 1,431 € 1065 ₪ 3704 NZ$ 1774 kr 11286 $ 1,107 $ 1765 £ 1010 $ 1,577 € 1174 ₪ 4083 NZ$ 1955 kr 12441 $ 1,220 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 1727 £ 989 $ 1,543 € 1149 ₪ 3994 NZ$ 1913 kr 12171 $ 1,193 $ 2065 £ 1182 $ 1,846 € 1374 ₪ 4776 NZ$ 2288 kr 14555 $ 1,427 $ 2313 £ 1324 $ 2,067 € 1539 ₪ 5350 NZ$ 2562 kr 16304 $ 1,599 $ 2561 £ 1466 $ 2,289 € 1704 ₪ 5924 NZ$ 2837 kr 18053 $ 1,770 Twin/upper deck $ 1510 £ 864 $ 1,349 € 1004 ₪ 3491 NZ$ 1672 kr 10640 $ 1,043 $ 1735 £ 993 $ 1,551 € 1154 ₪ 4013 NZ$ 1922 kr 12229 $ 1,199 $ 1901 £ 1088 $ 1,698 € 1264 ₪ 4396 NZ$ 2105 kr 13395 $ 1,313 $ 2141 £ 1226 $ 1,913 € 1424 ₪ 4952 NZ$ 2372 kr 15091 $ 1,480 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2178 £ 1247 $ 1,946 € 1449 ₪ 5037 NZ$ 2413 kr 15350 $ 1,505 $ 2516 £ 1440 $ 2,249 € 1674 ₪ 5820 NZ$ 2787 kr 17735 $ 1,739 $ 2780 £ 1591 $ 2,484 € 1849 ₪ 6428 NZ$ 3079 kr 19589 $ 1,921 $ 2719 £ 1557 $ 2,430 € 1809 ₪ 6289 NZ$ 3012 kr 19165 $ 1,879 Suite/upper deck $ 1886 £ 1079 $ 1,685 € 1254 ₪ 4361 NZ$ 2089 kr 13289 $ 1,303 $ 2111 £ 1208 $ 1,887 € 1404 ₪ 4882 NZ$ 2338 kr 14879 $ 1,459 $ 2277 £ 1303 $ 2,034 € 1514 ₪ 5265 NZ$ 2522 kr 16044 $ 1,573 $ 2517 £ 1441 $ 2,249 € 1674 ₪ 5821 NZ$ 2788 kr 17740 $ 1,739 Comfort Class
Zwaan
Saturday departures
Low season: July 1, July 8, July 22, July 29, & August 12, 2023
Standard season: June 17 & June 24, 2023All seasons Luxury double $ 2729 £ 1562 $ 2,439 € 1815 ₪ 6312 NZ$ 3023 kr 19234 $ 1,886 Twin $ 2428 £ 1390 $ 2,170 € 1615 ₪ 5616 NZ$ 2690 kr 17115 $ 1,678 Small double/front of the boat $ 2098 £ 1201 $ 1,874 € 1395 ₪ 4851 NZ$ 2323 kr 14783 $ 1,450 Small twin for single-use/front of the boat $ 3098 £ 1773 $ 2,768 € 2060 ₪ 7164 NZ$ 3431 kr 21831 $ 2,141 Saturday departures
Low season: August 5, 2023
Standard season: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, & September 2, 2023
High season: September 9 & September 16, 2023Low Standard High Regular twin $ 1932 £ 1106 $ 1,727 € 1285 ₪ 4469 NZ$ 2140 kr 13618 $ 1,335 $ 2135 £ 1222 $ 1,908 € 1420 ₪ 4938 NZ$ 2365 kr 15048 $ 1,476 $ 2323 £ 1330 $ 2,076 € 1545 ₪ 5373 NZ$ 2573 kr 16373 $ 1,605 Superior twin (15 m²) $ 2263 £ 1295 $ 2,022 € 1505 ₪ 5234 NZ$ 2507 kr 15949 $ 1,564 $ 2496 £ 1429 $ 2,231 € 1660 ₪ 5773 NZ$ 2765 kr 17592 $ 1,725 $ 2699 £ 1545 $ 2,412 € 1795 ₪ 6242 NZ$ 2990 kr 19022 $ 1,865 Twin for single-use $ 2729 £ 1562 $ 2,439 € 1815 ₪ 6312 NZ$ 3023 kr 19234 $ 1,886 $ 3007 £ 1721 $ 2,687 € 2000 ₪ 6955 NZ$ 3331 kr 21195 $ 2,078 $ 3301 £ 1889 $ 2,949 € 2195 ₪ 7633 NZ$ 3656 kr 23261 $ 2,281 Superior twin for triple use (15 m²) $ 1797 £ 1029 $ 1,606 € 1195 ₪ 4156 NZ$ 1990 kr 12664 $ 1,242 $ 1970 £ 1128 $ 1,760 € 1310 ₪ 4556 NZ$ 2182 kr 13883 $ 1,361 $ 2143 £ 1227 $ 1,915 € 1425 ₪ 4955 NZ$ 2373 kr 15101 $ 1,481 Saturday departures
Season A: March 25 & October 7, 2023
Season B: April 1 & September 30, 2023
Season C: April 8 & September 23, 2023
Season D: April 15, April 22, April 29, September 9, & September 16, 2023
Season E: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5, August 12, August 26, & September 2, 2023Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Twin/main deck $ 1050 £ 601 $ 938 € 698 ₪ 2427 NZ$ 1163 kr 7397 $ 725 $ 1200 £ 687 $ 1,072 € 798 ₪ 2775 NZ$ 1329 kr 8457 $ 829 $ 1275 £ 730 $ 1,139 € 848 ₪ 2949 NZ$ 1412 kr 8987 $ 881 $ 1425 £ 816 $ 1,274 € 948 ₪ 3297 NZ$ 1579 kr 10046 $ 985 $ 1651 £ 945 $ 1,475 € 1098 ₪ 3818 NZ$ 1829 kr 11636 $ 1,141 Single (one bed) cabin/main deck* $ 1050 £ 601 $ 938 € 698 ₪ 2427 NZ$ 1163 kr 7397 $ 725 $ 1200 £ 687 $ 1,072 € 798 ₪ 2775 NZ$ 1329 kr 8457 $ 829 $ 1275 £ 730 $ 1,139 € 848 ₪ 2949 NZ$ 1412 kr 8987 $ 881 $ 1425 £ 816 $ 1,274 € 948 ₪ 3297 NZ$ 1579 kr 10046 $ 985 $ 1651 £ 945 $ 1,475 € 1098 ₪ 3818 NZ$ 1829 kr 11636 $ 1,141 Junior suite/main deck $ 1125 £ 644 $ 1,005 € 748 ₪ 2601 NZ$ 1246 kr 7927 $ 777 $ 1275 £ 730 $ 1,139 € 848 ₪ 2949 NZ$ 1412 kr 8987 $ 881 $ 1350 £ 773 $ 1,207 € 898 ₪ 3123 NZ$ 1496 kr 9516 $ 933 $ 1501 £ 859 $ 1,341 € 998 ₪ 3471 NZ$ 1662 kr 10576 $ 1,037 $ 1726 £ 988 $ 1,543 € 1148 ₪ 3992 NZ$ 1912 kr 12166 $ 1,193 Twin cabin/promenade deck $ 1275 £ 730 $ 1,139 € 848 ₪ 2949 NZ$ 1412 kr 8987 $ 881 $ 1425 £ 816 $ 1,274 € 948 ₪ 3297 NZ$ 1579 kr 10046 $ 985 $ 1576 £ 902 $ 1,408 € 1048 ₪ 3644 NZ$ 1746 kr 11106 $ 1,089 $ 1651 £ 945 $ 1,475 € 1098 ₪ 3818 NZ$ 1829 kr 11636 $ 1,141 $ 1801 £ 1031 $ 1,610 € 1198 ₪ 4166 NZ$ 1995 kr 12696 $ 1,245 Single (one bed) cabin/promenade deck* $ 1275 £ 730 $ 1,139 € 848 ₪ 2949 NZ$ 1412 kr 8987 $ 881 $ 1425 £ 816 $ 1,274 € 948 ₪ 3297 NZ$ 1579 kr 10046 $ 985 $ 1576 £ 902 $ 1,408 € 1048 ₪ 3644 NZ$ 1746 kr 11106 $ 1,089 $ 1651 £ 945 $ 1,475 € 1098 ₪ 3818 NZ$ 1829 kr 11636 $ 1,141 $ 1801 £ 1031 $ 1,610 € 1198 ₪ 4166 NZ$ 1995 kr 12696 $ 1,245 *There are only 3 one-bed cabins onboard the Serena. They are quite small, measuring approximately 6 sqm. These cabins are offered at the same price as the cabins for two people.
Extra Options
Merlijn
Electric bicycle rental, per diem, payable onboard, advanced reservation required: $ 45 £ 26 $ 40 € 30 ₪ 104 NZ$ 50 kr 318 $ 31
De Willemstad
Electric bike: $ 150 £ 86 $ 134 € 100 ₪ 348 NZ$ 167 kr 1060 $ 104
Serena
Electric bike: $ 135 £ 77 $ 121 € 90 ₪ 313 NZ$ 150 kr 954 $ 94 Helmet (purchase): $ 60 £ 34 $ 54 € 40 ₪ 139 NZ$ 67 kr 424 $ 42
Poseidon
Electric Bike (limited number): $ 150 £ 86 $ 134 € 100 ₪ 348 NZ$ 167 kr 1060 $ 104 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price: $ 23 £ 13 $ 20 € 15 ₪ 52 NZ$ 25 kr 159 $ 16 Helmets, advanced reservation required: $ 15 £ 9 $ 13 € 10 ₪ 35 NZ$ 17 kr 106 $ 10
Zwaan & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 140 £ 80 $ 125 € 93 ₪ 323 NZ$ 155 kr 986 $ 97 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 75 £ 43 $ 67 € 50 ₪ 174 NZ$ 83 kr 530 $ 52 Also available for children:
Youth bike (from approx 9 years old, height range 3'9 ½" to 5'1")
Tag along bike (5 - 8 yrs old, up to 77 lbs/35 kilo)
Child bike seats (1 - 4 yrs old, 55 lbs/25 kilos)
Child trailers
Discounts are available for children. Ask us for details.De Willemstad
Electric bike: $ 158 £ 90 $ 141 € 105 ₪ 365 NZ$ 175 kr 1113 $ 109
Zwaan & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 143 £ 82 $ 128 € 95 ₪ 330 NZ$ 158 kr 1007 $ 99 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 75 £ 43 $ 67 € 50 ₪ 174 NZ$ 83 kr 530 $ 52
Also available for children:
Youth bike (from approx 9 years old, height range 3'9 ½" to 5'1")
Tag along bike (5 - 8 yrs old, up to 77 lbs/35 kilos)
Child bike seats (1 - 4 yrs old, 55 lbs/25 kilos)
Child trailers
Discounts are available for children. Ask us for details.Serena
Electric bike: $ 165 £ 95 $ 148 € 110 ₪ 383 NZ$ 183 kr 1166 $ 114 Helmet (purchase): $ 60 £ 34 $ 54 € 40 ₪ 139 NZ$ 67 kr 424 $ 42
2022: Please note that the tour price calculation on the Zwaan and Liza Marleen is based on fuel prices as of January 2021. Should the fuel price increase more than 5%, on the Zwaan and Liza Marleen, a supplement will be required (even for confirmed reservations).
2023: Please note that the tour prices are based on the current fuel price. On the Zwaan and Liza Marleen, pricing is based on calculations as of July 2022. For all boats, if the fuel price increases more than 5%, a supplement will be required (even for confirmed reservations).Please Note
- Rates are based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy, self-guided, partially 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 and the Poseidon, the guide will cycle but the group is welcome to cycle on their own, equipped with GPS tracks. 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. The main role of the tour guide on this boat is to provide assistance if needed during the cycling itinerary. 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
Please be aware that you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English. If you would like GPS tracks, please request these well in advance of your tour date.
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.Travel during Covid
Government restrictions are changing regularly and rapidly. Stay informed regarding any applicable Covid-19 travel regulations. We can send you your preferred boat's specific policy. Just ask!
Discounted optional visits on board the De Holland
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 moreCovid-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
As you will begin and end your tour in Amsterdam, why not book extra days in Amsterdam and give yourself plenty of time to explore. We advise Booking.com for researching and reserving your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered including a clear listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
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