South Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & boat through Holland’s most popular villages & cities into the heart of the country
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Overview
This bike tour in Southern Holland takes you along beautiful paths through Holland's most scenic rural region
This tour also visits the prestigious and historic towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Scheveningen, The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Not only will you get the chance to visit these famous Dutch cities, but you will also uncover another side of Holland as you cycle through the country’s “Green Heart”. It is here that you will see a wonderful Dutch landscape of water, meadows, grazing cows, windmills, and picturesque farms.
Please note that several boats undertake this route, so the highlights will vary. Take a look at the detailed itineraries below for the specific day-to-day itinerary of your preferred vessel.
Highlights
- Amsterdam!
- Haarlem, Leiden & Delft
- The Hague
- Windmills of Kinderdijk
- Gouda, city of cheese
- Dunes and beaches
- International port of Rotterdam
Be sure to check out all of our Bike & Boat tours in Holland.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather, last-minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges. Each boat has a slightly different itinerary as well as what is included and not included.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam – Breukelen | Breukelen – Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht – Rotterdam
Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| | Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
Day 8: DepartureOn days that two distances are provided, you can choose between the longer and shorter route.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in begin at 2 PM and completed by 5 PM. It is possible for you to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 however, cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. While you are in Amsterdam make sure you take the opportunity to do some shopping, visit a museum, or enjoy a canal tour (reduced price tickets available on board, until 10 PM). A canal tour is a unique way to see the capital of Holland from a different perspective. Your first night on board will be spent in Amsterdam, so you will have plenty of time to explore the city.Day 2: During breakfast: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht - Rotterdam
During breakfast, the boat will cruise to Breukelen. Following the distribution of bicycles, your first day of cycling is along the beautiful and winding river Vecht with its enchanting background of imposing castles, country houses, and quaint tearooms. There is simply no better way to start a bike tour. You will follow the Vecht into the center of Utrecht where you will have the opportunity to explore the Dom Cathedral tower and the beautiful center of the old village. In the afternoon you will continue by ship from Utrecht to Rotterdam, your destination for the day. In the evening enjoy a short city walking tour.Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
You will cycle today via the "jenever" city of Schiedam (jenever is a traditional Dutch gin) and through the Delfland area to Delft which is famous, of course, for its blue earthenware. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges, and alleys. For many guests, a visit to the Delftware factories of “Royal Delft” is one of the highlights of the tour. Afterward, you will cycle back to Rotterdam. In the evening, enjoy a short walk around the city of Rotterdam.Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Today you can cycle the first part or the “waterbus” will take you and your bicycle to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk (UNESCO cultural heritage, with its impressive row of 19 large windmills). You then have the choice between a longer bike tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese city of Gouda and a short bike tour through the Alblasserwaard. Both tours end in the “silver city” of Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith.Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Today you will cycle from Schoonhoven through the beautiful “Green Heart” of Holland via Oudewater (visit the Witches Weigh House) to Utrecht. Near Oudewater you can visit a traditional cheese farm where you can also buy delicious farm-made Gouda cheese. In the late afternoon, the barge will cruise from Utrecht to Haarlem, your destination for the night.Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Today you can choose from 2 bike tours. Both tours take you through the beautiful Kennemer dunes, a national park where you can spot several bird species, Scottish Highland cows and Shetland ponies. After a visit to the seaside resorts Bloemendaal and Zandvoort, you cycle through the forests and the center of Haarlem back to the ship. The longer cycling tour leads to the largest steam engine of the world, the Cruquius pumping station and back to Haarlem. During dinner, your ship will cruise to Zaandam.*Departure dates between April 6 and May 11: On Thursday you have the opportunity to visit the world famous Tulip exhibition park “Keukenhof” in Lisse (by bicycle or public transport; transfers/tickets/entrance fee not included).
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
From Zaandam, your final day of cycling will take you to the open-air museum ‘Zaanse Schans’ with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. After exploring the museum continue to cycle through the recreational area of Twiske to Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal tour on the first day, you will have the opportunity to do so today.Day 8: Disembarkation in Amsterdam
Disembarkation by 9:30 am. End of your trip.Parts in italics above will be covered by the ship.
Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Day 8: End of tourDay 1: Rotterdam
Arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at 4:00 pm. Rotterdam is a city with many faces. It is an important port city, classy shopping city, and hip artists’ city, but most important, it is a city of architecture. Many say that Rotterdam is one of the most interesting cities in Europe.Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
You cycle along the waterfront via Krimpen aan den IJssel to Kinderdijk, the site of the most famous group of windmills in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th century, the 19 well-preserved mills have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. You continue through the polder area of the Albwasserwaard to reach Dordrecht, Holland`s oldest city, granted a town charter in 1220. Many well-preserved buildings dating from this time remain. The city`s rich history and the marvelous historic port area will enchant you.Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
After a short ferry ride, you reach the beautiful De Biesbosch National Park, where several rivers come together to form a fresh-water delta of approximately 8,000 hectares. It is a wonderful place to bike. You may also enjoy canoeing through the labyrinth of rivers and creeks. The park is also very special for bird enthusiasts, due to the many kinds of waterfowl that forage here. You continue your tour through the Rhine-Delta area, crossing over to Gorichem by water taxi. Do not miss out on the picturesque Old Town of this small but charming city.Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today an interesting and varied tour awaits. From Gorinchem, you cycle via Leerdam, famous for Leerdammer cheese into the fortified city of Vianen. You can stop for a short break in one of the numerous street cafes. You then take the ferry to cross the Lek and cycle to Vreeswijk with its narrow lanes and then to the little town of Nieuwegein. You could take a short side trip to Fort Jutphaas, hidden in a green oasis in Nieuwegein. The day's destination is Utrecht, considered the heart of Holland, and once the most important city in Holland. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center.Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Take some time to explore the beautiful town of Utrecht, before getting back on your bike. You cycle through the beautiful polder landscape via Oudewater, with its famous Witches` Weigh House museum. The history of weigh houses is sometimes tragic. Generally used as a central site where people could come to weigh their crops and livestock, many have a dark side. Witches were thought to be light enough to float on water so the accused was put on a weigh house scale to see the results. They were generally rigged and countless innocents burned or drowned thanks to the superstitious test. (None of the so-called witches ever weighed here at Oudewater was sentenced). The day's destination is Schoonhoven, the Silver City of the Netherlands, with its typical Dutch Old Town.Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Schoonhoven, you cycle at a leisure pace to the city of Gouda, famous for its cheese. When the weather is fine, you may take a detour for a refreshing bath in Lake Reeuwijkse Plassen. Today’s destination is Rotterdam.Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Today you will have two options for today’s cycling tour, the first one will lead you to Delft and the second directly to the governmental seat of Den Haag, to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheveningen, and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (fare not included € 15 p.p. Rush hour travel from 4:30 pm to 6 pm is not possible.)If you are booking a March, April, or early May tour date, you could use this day to visit the Keukenhof. You can purchase tickets online and the onboard tour guide will assist you in planning the trip via public transportation which will include train, bus, and taxi.
Day 8: Rotterdam
Official end of tour. Check out by 9 am.Depending on the official authorities responsible for the distribution of moorings, Vianen can also be used as an alternative for Schoonhoven. Then the itinerary on Day 5 would be as follows: Utrecht – Vianen, cycle tour approx. 45 – 55 km and on Day 6: Vianen – Gouda – Rotterdam, cycle tour approx. 59 km. Final decision approx. spring 2024.
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Day 1: Amsterdam, boarding begins at 1 pm and must be completed by 2:00 pm! Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Delft
Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering, 25 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam, boarding, complete by 2:00 pm; Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
After arriving onboard the ship, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. Check-in begins at 1 pm. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers. The first part of the tour will take you by boat to Spaarndam, known as the village of Hansje Brinker, and from here take an easy bike ride into the beautiful city of Haarlem. You must be very prompt in boarding as the boat will depart the mooring shortly after 2 pm.
Back on board, the program for the next day and the rest of the week will be explained to you as you enjoy a lovely dinner.
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today starts with a short tour by bicycle to the center of Haarlem, where you can see some of the city's typical almshouses. Upon departure from Haarlem, you may cycle to the 'Cruquiusgemaal' (Cruquius Pumping Station), one of the three steam-powered pumping stations that drained the Haarlemmer Lake between 1849 and 1852. Now a museum, it gives you an excellent idea of the Dutch 'battle against the water'. During the summer months, cycle through the dunes to the beach.
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
You leave the city and cycle South along the Vliet canal. In Voorschoten you turn westwards towards the coastline. At 'Wassenaarse Slag' you can take a break on the beach.
The Wassenaarse Slag is an entrance to the beach near the Dutch town of Wassenaar. The coastline is over 8 km long.
The route to Delft takes you along the water once again. The old center is a well-preserved medieval city with canals, a magnificent town hall, and a royal tomb in the Nieuwe Kerk. It is well worth a visit.
Day 4: Delft
Today you can enjoy the day at your leisure. You can stay in Delft and discover the old center, visit The Hague by public transport, or go to Rotterdam by bike.
Delft
Delft is a beautiful town to wander through and learn more about the famous Dutch painter, Vermeer at the Vermeer Center or visit the Nieuwe Kerk. When the weather is clear the view from the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is spectacular. A large part of the Southern Tour can be seen from here!
The Hague
The city of The Hague has wide avenues, parks, and stately mansions. Possible visits are Peace Palace (housing the International Court of Justice), the 'Binnenhof' with the 13th-century 'Ridderzaal' (Knights' Hall), seat of the Dutch Government and Parliament. Every third Tuesday of September the Queen's Speech is delivered in the Ridderzaal. The Mauritshuis, a former palace, is now a famous museum with paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens. It also houses 'Panorama Mesdag', the largest panoramic, circular painting in the world, depicting 19th-century Scheveningen. Of the many royal palaces in The Hague, only a few are still operational. You may see the Noordeinde Palace and the Huis ten Bosch Palace.
Rotterdam
This bustling city has many architectural highlights, some interesting museums, and is the main port of Holland. Skyscrapers stand in the scaffolds and rise steadily towards the stars. On the Maas River, Erasmus Bridge is the gateway to the Kop van Zuid district. The modern architecture makes up what is known as ‘Manhattan on the Maas’. Here you can find the New Orleans and the Maastoren, the highest residential tower and the highest office building in the Netherlands. With so much of the city changing on a daily basis, it is internationally known as a city of architecture. The city also offers historical significance and some interesting museums such as the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, where you can find Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali, and Dutch Design.Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 32 mi. (40 km)
The first part of today's route will be sailing through the center of Rotterdam, thus giving you the best view of the modern architecture of this city. Your cycling day starts in Kinderdijk and will take you through the Alblasserwaard,
situated in between rivers and showcasing a variety of scenery, featuring water and meadows. The many inundations and the slowly sinking surface made water management essential in this fenland. Canals and ditches were dug and windmills were constructed; of the latter, nineteen remain today. After a visit to one of the mills, you will continue by bike, ending in Gouda. The city of ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a real old Dutch town with a virtually intact town centerDay 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering*, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Gouda you will continue your tour over country roads, banks and channels through the Green Heart and polders to Oude Wetering, a sleepy village between the lakes of Braasemmermeer and Westeinderplannen. On the way you pass the wetlands of Reeuwijkse Plassen north of Gouda and will ride through typical Dutch countryside with many waterways, green pastures and of course some windmills.*Please be aware that sometimes the boat will need to dock in Uithoorn due to docking availability. In this case, the itinerary will change slightly.
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will first ride to the village of Uithoorn The name De Uithoorn (or also De Uythoorn) was used at the end of the Middle Ages for the location of the lower courts of the deanery of Saint John. The village was formed around its courthouse. People depended on agriculture and animal husbandry. Agriculture became increasingly more difficult due to the steady soil subsidence. From circa 1600 on, peat extraction became important and resulted in the formation of large ponds, which in turn would be made into polders later on. Circa 1885, several fortifications were built around Oude Wetering and Uithoorn as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 135 km long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam. From Uithoorn you start your ride into Amsterdam. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel.Enter Amsterdam following the Amstel River. The extensive network of bicycle paths ensures a relatively easy way back into the city, showing you some remarkable sites in the center. Then it is time to say goodbye to your bike. Before the farewell dinner you may want to go for a walk in town. At night there you may want to take a canal trip or go on a city walk through the centre of the city.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
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Boats & Bikes
There are several boats of different categories that do this tour, each with its own unique itinerary. Be sure to check out the boat page, what is included, and not included and pricing specific to your tour date.
- De Amsterdam
Deluxe Class Boat
The De Amsterdam, the former Lale Andersen, was built in 1991 but recently refurbished in 2017 and boasts both style and comfort. All 56 cabins on board are comfortably furnished and equipped with en-suite shower facilities, satellite TV, a safe, hairdryers, in-house telephone, and individually controlled air conditioning. Read More
- De Holland
Deluxe Class Boat
The former Angela Esmee, renamed now to De Holland, was completely renovated in winter 2017/2018. The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a maximum of 71 passengers. Read More
- 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
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Stepping on board the Normandie, you are immediately aware of the inviting and informal ambiance on board. On the upper deck, you will find the accommodating light filled common area and bar, and on the main deck the comfortable restaurant. On the spacious sun deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, where you can sit with family and new friends and enjoy the passing scenery, the sun, and the conversation. This ship, like many of our vessels, requires a minimum number of… Read More
- Anna Antal
Standard Class Barge
The Anna Antal is the perfect vessel for those seeking an active bike and boat vacation providing comfortable accommodations and all the amenities that the the more luxurious vessels offer; great food, expert tour guides, hospitable crew, and fantastic cycling! Read More
- 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
Inclusions
What’s Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary drink on the first evening & tour presentation
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board until 4 pm
- On board tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Printed tour information & maps for cycling (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks via “Ride With GPS” app
- Short city tours
- Discounts on entrance fees & excursions as mentioned in the program (Delftware factory, Kinderdijk, St. Jans Church, cheese farm in Oudewater, silversmith Schoonhoven, city hall Zaandam, & others
- Free wifi in the restaurant of the ship
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bike (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle - Chamonix) with hand brakes, gel saddles, frame lock, pannier bag, repair kit with pump, & biodegradable water bottle
- Carbon offset contribution
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board
- Cycling tour guide
- Road book (one per cabin)
- Minimum of three guided city walks
- Ferry fares
- Free wifi (limited) in the lounge & on deck. Surcharge applies for more than 100 MB
- Route information (2022 only)
- 24-speed touring bike equipped with pannier bag, water bottle, & lock
- Bike Protection (2024)
- Helmet
- GPS tracks on request (self-guided basis)
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet, light lunch on board for non-cyclists, packed lunch for cyclists, 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea in the afternoon
- Onboard tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Daily tour presentation
- Printed tour material including maps (one set per cabin)
- 7-speed unisex city touring bike with hand & pedal brake or pedal brake only. Please specify preference at the time of booking
- Pannier
- Bike Protection
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Normandie
What’s Not Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Cycling tour guide
- Ferry fares en routes
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Special diets (fee may apply)
- Helmets (available on request. Supplement applies. Reserve at time of booking)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Ferry fares en routes
- Waterbus fees
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets (bring own)
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Museum entrance fees (approximately €15 per tour)
- Electric bike. Available for a supplement. See pricing.
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Normandie
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Saturday departures
Season A: March 30, April 6, October 5 & October 12, 2024
Season B: April 13*, April 20, & September 28, 2024
Season C: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 10, August 17, August 24, August 31, & September 7, 2024*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 338 £ 174 $ 300 € 200 kr 30378 ₪ 810 ¥ 33084 Mex$ 3734 NZ$ 365 NOK 2362 kr 2314 $ 222Season A Season B Season C Season D
Twin/lower deck $ 1556 £ 802 $ 1,381 € 920 kr 139738 ₪ 3727 ¥ 152188 Mex$ 17176 NZ$ 1678 NOK 10865 kr 10643 $ 1,020 $ 1894 £ 976 $ 1,681 € 1120 kr 170116 ₪ 4537 ¥ 185272 Mex$ 20910 NZ$ 2042 NOK 13227 kr 12957 $ 1,242 $ 2063 £ 1063 $ 1,831 € 1220 kr 185305 ₪ 4942 ¥ 201814 Mex$ 22777 NZ$ 2225 NOK 14408 kr 14114 $ 1,353 $ 2233 £ 1150 $ 1,982 € 1320 kr 200494 ₪ 5347 ¥ 218356 Mex$ 24644 NZ$ 2407 NOK 15589 kr 15271 $ 1,464 Twin/upper deck $ 1979 £ 1020 $ 1,756 € 1170 kr 177711 ₪ 4739 ¥ 193543 Mex$ 21844 NZ$ 2134 NOK 13818 kr 13535 $ 1,298 $ 2317 £ 1194 $ 2,057 € 1370 kr 208089 ₪ 5549 ¥ 226627 Mex$ 25578 NZ$ 2498 NOK 16180 kr 15849 $ 1,519 $ 2486 £ 1281 $ 2,207 € 1470 kr 223278 ₪ 5954 ¥ 243170 Mex$ 27445 NZ$ 2681 NOK 17361 kr 17006 $ 1,630 $ 2655 £ 1368 $ 2,357 € 1570 kr 238467 ₪ 6359 ¥ 259712 Mex$ 29312 NZ$ 2863 NOK 18542 kr 18163 $ 1,741 Suite/upper deck $ 2486 £ 1281 $ 2,207 € 1470 kr 223278 ₪ 5954 ¥ 243170 Mex$ 27445 NZ$ 2681 NOK 17361 kr 17006 $ 1,630 $ 2825 £ 1455 $ 2,507 € 1670 kr 253656 ₪ 6764 ¥ 276254 Mex$ 31179 NZ$ 3045 NOK 19723 kr 19320 $ 1,852 $ 2994 £ 1543 $ 2,657 € 1770 kr 268844 ₪ 7169 ¥ 292796 Mex$ 33046 NZ$ 3228 NOK 20904 kr 20476 $ 1,963 $ 3163 £ 1630 $ 2,807 € 1870 kr 284033 ₪ 7575 ¥ 309338 Mex$ 34913 NZ$ 3410 NOK 22085 kr 21633 $ 2,074 Twin/single-use/lower deck $ 2233 £ 1150 $ 1,982 € 1320 kr 200494 ₪ 5347 ¥ 218356 Mex$ 24644 NZ$ 2407 NOK 15589 kr 15271 $ 1,464 $ 2740 £ 1412 $ 2,432 € 1620 kr 246061 ₪ 6562 ¥ 267983 Mex$ 30245 NZ$ 2954 NOK 19133 kr 18741 $ 1,797 $ 2994 £ 1543 $ 2,657 € 1770 kr 268844 ₪ 7169 ¥ 292796 Mex$ 33046 NZ$ 3228 NOK 20904 kr 20476 $ 1,963 $ 3247 £ 1673 $ 2,882 € 1920 kr 291628 ₪ 7777 ¥ 317609 Mex$ 35846 NZ$ 3501 NOK 22676 kr 22212 $ 2,129 Twin/single-use/upper deck $ 2867 £ 1477 $ 2,545 € 1695 kr 257453 ₪ 6866 ¥ 280389 Mex$ 31645 NZ$ 3091 NOK 20018 kr 19609 $ 1,880 $ 3374 £ 1739 $ 2,995 € 1995 kr 303020 ₪ 8081 ¥ 330016 Mex$ 37246 NZ$ 3638 NOK 23561 kr 23079 $ 2,213 $ 3628 £ 1869 $ 3,220 € 2145 kr 325803 ₪ 8688 ¥ 354829 Mex$ 40047 NZ$ 3911 NOK 25333 kr 24815 $ 2,379 $ 3882 £ 2000 $ 3,445 € 2295 kr 348586 ₪ 9296 ¥ 379642 Mex$ 42847 NZ$ 4185 NOK 27104 kr 26550 $ 2,545 Saturday departures
Season A: March 31 & April 7, 2024
Season B: October 6, 2024
Season C: April 21*, 2024
Season D: May 19, June 16, July 18, & August 11, 2024*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 338 £ 174 $ 300 € 200 kr 30378 ₪ 810 ¥ 33084 Mex$ 3734 NZ$ 365 NOK 2362 kr 2314 $ 222Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1488 £ 767 $ 1,321 € 880 kr 133663 ₪ 3564 ¥ 145571 Mex$ 16429 NZ$ 1605 NOK 10393 kr 10180 $ 976 $ 1827 £ 941 $ 1,621 € 1080 kr 164041 ₪ 4375 ¥ 178655 Mex$ 20163 NZ$ 1969 NOK 12755 kr 12494 $ 1,198 $ 2013 £ 1037 $ 1,786 € 1190 kr 180749 ₪ 4820 ¥ 196852 Mex$ 22217 NZ$ 2170 NOK 14054 kr 13767 $ 1,320 $ 2182 £ 1124 $ 1,937 € 1290 kr 195937 ₪ 5225 ¥ 213394 Mex$ 24084 NZ$ 2352 NOK 15235 kr 14923 $ 1,431 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2131 £ 1098 $ 1,892 € 1260 kr 191381 ₪ 5104 ¥ 208431 Mex$ 23524 NZ$ 2298 NOK 14881 kr 14576 $ 1,397 $ 2639 £ 1360 $ 2,342 € 1560 kr 236948 ₪ 6319 ¥ 258058 Mex$ 29125 NZ$ 2845 NOK 18424 kr 18047 $ 1,730 $ 2918 £ 1503 $ 2,590 € 1725 kr 262009 ₪ 6987 ¥ 285352 Mex$ 32205 NZ$ 3146 NOK 20373 kr 19956 $ 1,913 $ 3171 £ 1634 $ 2,815 € 1875 kr 284793 ₪ 7595 ¥ 310165 Mex$ 35006 NZ$ 3419 NOK 22144 kr 21691 $ 2,080 Twin/upper deck $ 1911 £ 985 $ 1,696 € 1130 kr 171635 ₪ 4577 ¥ 186926 Mex$ 21097 NZ$ 2061 NOK 13346 kr 13073 $ 1,253 $ 2250 £ 1159 $ 1,997 € 1330 kr 202013 ₪ 5387 ¥ 220011 Mex$ 24831 NZ$ 2425 NOK 15708 kr 15386 $ 1,475 $ 2436 £ 1255 $ 2,162 € 1440 kr 218721 ₪ 5833 ¥ 238207 Mex$ 26885 NZ$ 2626 NOK 17007 kr 16659 $ 1,597 $ 2689 £ 1386 $ 2,387 € 1590 kr 241504 ₪ 6440 ¥ 263020 Mex$ 29685 NZ$ 2899 NOK 18778 kr 18394 $ 1,763 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2765 £ 1425 $ 2,454 € 1635 kr 248339 ₪ 6623 ¥ 270464 Mex$ 30525 NZ$ 2981 NOK 19310 kr 18915 $ 1,813 $ 3273 £ 1686 $ 2,905 € 1935 kr 293906 ₪ 7838 ¥ 320091 Mex$ 36126 NZ$ 3529 NOK 22853 kr 22385 $ 2,146 $ 3552 £ 1830 $ 3,153 € 2100 kr 318968 ₪ 8506 ¥ 347385 Mex$ 39207 NZ$ 3829 NOK 24801 kr 24294 $ 2,329 $ 3932 £ 2026 $ 3,490 € 2325 kr 353143 ₪ 9418 ¥ 384605 Mex$ 43407 NZ$ 4240 NOK 27459 kr 26897 $ 2,579 Suite/upper deck $ 2334 £ 1203 $ 2,072 € 1380 kr 209608 ₪ 5590 ¥ 228282 Mex$ 25764 NZ$ 2516 NOK 16298 kr 15965 $ 1,531 $ 2672 £ 1377 $ 2,372 € 1580 kr 239985 ₪ 6400 ¥ 261366 Mex$ 29498 NZ$ 2881 NOK 18660 kr 18278 $ 1,752 $ 2858 £ 1473 $ 2,537 € 1690 kr 256693 ₪ 6845 ¥ 279562 Mex$ 31552 NZ$ 3082 NOK 19959 kr 19551 $ 1,874 $ 3112 £ 1604 $ 2,762 € 1840 kr 279477 ₪ 7453 ¥ 304376 Mex$ 34352 NZ$ 3355 NOK 21731 kr 21286 $ 2,041
Saturday departures
Season A: March 23*, March 30*, & October 5, 2024
Season B: April 6*, April 13*, September 21, September 28, 2024
Season C: April 20, April 27, September 7, September 14, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 31, 2024*50% discount offered on the cabin price for 2nd person in twin cabin or single supplement waived for 2 bed cabin for single-use.
Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/main deck $ 1375 £ 709 $ 1,220 € 813 kr 123486 ₪ 3293 ¥ 134488 Mex$ 15179 NZ$ 1483 NOK 9602 kr 9405 $ 902 $ 1544 £ 796 $ 1,371 € 913 kr 138675 ₪ 3698 ¥ 151030 Mex$ 17046 NZ$ 1665 NOK 10783 kr 10562 $ 1,013 $ 1713 £ 883 $ 1,521 € 1013 kr 153864 ₪ 4103 ¥ 167572 Mex$ 18913 NZ$ 1847 NOK 11964 kr 11719 $ 1,124 $ 1967 £ 1014 $ 1,746 € 1163 kr 176648 ₪ 4711 ¥ 192385 Mex$ 21713 NZ$ 2121 NOK 13735 kr 13454 $ 1,290 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1544 £ 796 $ 1,371 € 913 kr 138675 ₪ 3698 ¥ 151030 Mex$ 17046 NZ$ 1665 NOK 10783 kr 10562 $ 1,013 $ 1713 £ 883 $ 1,521 € 1013 kr 153864 ₪ 4103 ¥ 167572 Mex$ 18913 NZ$ 1847 NOK 11964 kr 11719 $ 1,124 $ 1882 £ 970 $ 1,671 € 1113 kr 169053 ₪ 4508 ¥ 184114 Mex$ 20779 NZ$ 2030 NOK 13145 kr 12876 $ 1,234 $ 2136 £ 1101 $ 1,896 € 1263 kr 191836 ₪ 5116 ¥ 208927 Mex$ 23580 NZ$ 2303 NOK 14916 kr 14611 $ 1,401 Twin/upper deck $ 1629 £ 839 $ 1,446 € 963 kr 146270 ₪ 3901 ¥ 159301 Mex$ 17979 NZ$ 1756 NOK 11373 kr 11141 $ 1,068 $ 1798 £ 926 $ 1,596 € 1063 kr 161459 ₪ 4306 ¥ 175843 Mex$ 19846 NZ$ 1938 NOK 12554 kr 12297 $ 1,179 $ 1967 £ 1014 $ 1,746 € 1163 kr 176648 ₪ 4711 ¥ 192385 Mex$ 21713 NZ$ 2121 NOK 13735 kr 13454 $ 1,290 $ 2221 £ 1144 $ 1,971 € 1313 kr 199431 ₪ 5318 ¥ 217198 Mex$ 24513 NZ$ 2394 NOK 15507 kr 15190 $ 1,456 Single/upper deck $ 2136 £ 1101 $ 1,896 € 1263 kr 191836 ₪ 5116 ¥ 208927 Mex$ 23580 NZ$ 2303 NOK 14916 kr 14611 $ 1,401 $ 2390 £ 1231 $ 2,121 € 1413 kr 214620 ₪ 5723 ¥ 233741 Mex$ 26380 NZ$ 2577 NOK 16688 kr 16346 $ 1,567 $ 2644 £ 1362 $ 2,346 € 1563 kr 237403 ₪ 6331 ¥ 258554 Mex$ 29181 NZ$ 2850 NOK 18459 kr 18082 $ 1,734 $ 2897 £ 1493 $ 2,572 € 1713 kr 260187 ₪ 6939 ¥ 283367 Mex$ 31981 NZ$ 3124 NOK 20231 kr 19817 $ 1,900 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, July 18, August 1, & August 8, 2024
Standard season: May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, August 15, August 22, August 29, & October 3, 2025
High season: September 5 & September 12, 2024Low Standard High Twin $ 2393 £ 1233 $ 2,124 € 1415 kr 214924 ₪ 5732 ¥ 234071 Mex$ 26418 NZ$ 2580 NOK 16711 kr 16370 $ 1,569 $ 2647 £ 1364 $ 2,349 € 1565 kr 237707 ₪ 6339 ¥ 258885 Mex$ 29218 NZ$ 2854 NOK 18483 kr 18105 $ 1,736 $ 2884 £ 1486 $ 2,560 € 1705 kr 258972 ₪ 6906 ¥ 282044 Mex$ 31832 NZ$ 3109 NOK 20136 kr 19724 $ 1,891 Twin/single-use $ 3383 £ 1743 $ 3,002 € 2000 kr 303779 ₪ 8101 ¥ 330843 Mex$ 37340 NZ$ 3647 NOK 23620 kr 23137 $ 2,218 $ 3729 £ 1922 $ 3,310 € 2205 kr 334916 ₪ 8931 ¥ 364754 Mex$ 41167 NZ$ 4021 NOK 26041 kr 25509 $ 2,446 $ 4093 £ 2109 $ 3,633 € 2420 kr 367573 ₪ 9802 ¥ 400320 Mex$ 45181 NZ$ 4413 NOK 28581 kr 27996 $ 2,684 Superior $ 2765 £ 1425 $ 2,454 € 1635 kr 248339 ₪ 6623 ¥ 270464 Mex$ 30525 NZ$ 2981 NOK 19310 kr 18915 $ 1,813 $ 3036 £ 1564 $ 2,695 € 1795 kr 272642 ₪ 7271 ¥ 296932 Mex$ 33512 NZ$ 3273 NOK 21199 kr 20766 $ 1,991 $ 3273 £ 1686 $ 2,905 € 1935 kr 293906 ₪ 7838 ¥ 320091 Mex$ 36126 NZ$ 3529 NOK 22853 kr 22385 $ 2,146
Superior/triple-use $ 2233 £ 1150 $ 1,982 € 1320 kr 200494 ₪ 5347 ¥ 218356 Mex$ 24644 NZ$ 2407 NOK 15589 kr 15271 $ 1,464 $ 2444 £ 1259 $ 2,169 € 1445 kr 219480 ₪ 5853 ¥ 239034 Mex$ 26978 NZ$ 2635 NOK 17066 kr 16717 $ 1,603 $ 2655 £ 1368 $ 2,357 € 1570 kr 238467 ₪ 6359 ¥ 259712 Mex$ 29312 NZ$ 2863 NOK 18542 kr 18163 $ 1,741 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, & August 1, 2024
Standard season: August 15, & August 22, 2024Low Standard Twin $ 2216 £ 1142 $ 1,967 € 1310 kr 198975 ₪ 5306 ¥ 216702 Mex$ 24457 NZ$ 2389 NOK 15471 kr 15155 $ 1,453 $ 2425 £ 1250 $ 2,153 € 1434 kr 217810 ₪ 5809 ¥ 237214 Mex$ 26773 NZ$ 2615 NOK 16936 kr 16589 $ 1,590 Bunk bed cabin $ 1918 £ 988 $ 1,702 € 1134 kr 172243 ₪ 4593 ¥ 187588 Mex$ 21172 NZ$ 2068 NOK 13393 kr 13119 $ 1,258 $ 2089 £ 1076 $ 1,854 € 1235 kr 187584 ₪ 5002 ¥ 204296 Mex$ 23057 NZ$ 2252 NOK 14586 kr 14287 $ 1,370 Bunk bed/single use $ 2385 £ 1229 $ 2,117 € 1410 kr 214164 ₪ 5711 ¥ 233244 Mex$ 26324 NZ$ 2571 NOK 16652 kr 16312 $ 1,564 $ 2639 £ 1360 $ 2,342 € 1560 kr 236948 ₪ 6319 ¥ 258058 Mex$ 29125 NZ$ 2845 NOK 18424 kr 18047 $ 1,730 Thursday departure
Standard season: June 20, 2024Standard Twin $ 2425 £ 1250 $ 2,153 € 1434 kr 217810 ₪ 5809 ¥ 237214 Mex$ 26773 NZ$ 2615 NOK 16936 kr 16589 $ 1,590 Twin/single-use $ 3036 £ 1564 $ 2,695 € 1795 kr 272642 ₪ 7271 ¥ 296932 Mex$ 33512 NZ$ 3273 NOK 21199 kr 20766 $ 1,991 Triple $ 2283 £ 1176 $ 2,027 € 1350 kr 205051 ₪ 5468 ¥ 223319 Mex$ 25204 NZ$ 2462 NOK 15944 kr 15618 $ 1,497 Extra Options
2024
De Amsterdam & De Holland
Electric bike (limited number): $ 230 £ 119 $ 204 € 136 kr 20657 ₪ 551 ¥ 22497 Mex$ 2539 NZ$ 248 NOK 1606 kr 1573 $ 151 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2430 ₪ 65 ¥ 2647 Mex$ 299 NZ$ 29 NOK 189 kr 185 $ 18 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1519 ₪ 41 ¥ 1654 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 118 kr 116 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 85 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7594 ₪ 203 ¥ 8271 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 591 kr 578 $ 55
Normandie
Electric bike: $ 186 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16708 ₪ 446 ¥ 18196 Mex$ 2054 NZ$ 201 NOK 1299 kr 1273 $ 122
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 186 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16708 ₪ 446 ¥ 18196 Mex$ 2054 NZ$ 201 NOK 1299 kr 1273 $ 122 Gluten-Free, Lactose-free, or Vegan Diet: $ 127 £ 65 $ 113 € 75 kr 11392 ₪ 304 ¥ 12407 Mex$ 1400 NZ$ 137 NOK 886 kr 868 $ 83 * Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
*Must be reserved at the time of booking. If ordered upon arrival, to be paid on the spot: $ 169 £ 87 $ 150 € 100 kr 15189 ₪ 405 ¥ 16542 Mex$ 1867 NZ$ 182 NOK 1181 kr 1157 $ 111On the Wending and Liza Marleen, pricing is based on fuel costs as of June 2023. If the fuel cost increases 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already confirmed).
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy bike and boat tour with average daily distances of ± 26 miles on flat, bike paths and well-maintained asphalt roads with little traffic. On the De Amsterdam, an onboard tour guide will give extensive descriptions of the day’s cycling route. Guests will bike using the provided route descriptions & maps. The guide will also cycle the route but does not actually guide a group. The main role of the tour guide is to provide assistance if needed during the cycling itinerary. On Normandie, the tour is on a self-guided basis. On all other boats, tours are fully guided with an option for self-guided.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
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 and Cologne, as well, has a mild continental climate. 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 and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
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. The fully guided package is available on the De Amsterdam. Maximum group size is 20 people. See dates and pricing.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*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
Excursions available on the De Amsterdam
Optional visits (several with discount or free of charge):
- Delftware factory
- Visitors center windmills Kinderdijk
- St. Jan’s church Gouda
- Cheese farm Oudewater
- Silversmith Schoonhoven
- City hall Zaandam and more
Canal cruise (one hour) Amsterdam: discounted price. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board your ship on the first day of the tour.
Extra 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
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