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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- Length8 days
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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 2*, July 27*, August 3*, August 10*, August 17, August 24*, August 31*, & September 7, 2024*Discounts available until April 30, 2024: April 13 departure (for reservations on or after January 29): €200 | July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 17, August 24 & August 31 departures (for reservations on or after March 13, 2024): €100
Season A Season B Season C Season D
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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:
$ 334 £ 175 $ 298 € 200 kr 30666 ₪ 835 ¥ 34491 Mex$ 3744 NZ$ 367 NOK 2408 zł 880 S$ 297 kr 2376 $ 218Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1469 £ 769 $ 1,313 € 880 kr 134929 ₪ 3672 ¥ 151761 Mex$ 16473 NZ$ 1616 NOK 10597 zł 3873 S$ 1308 kr 10453 $ 960 $ 1803 £ 943 $ 1,612 € 1080 kr 165595 ₪ 4507 ¥ 186253 Mex$ 20216 NZ$ 1984 NOK 13005 zł 4753 S$ 1605 kr 12829 $ 1,178 $ 1987 £ 1039 $ 1,776 € 1190 kr 182461 ₪ 4966 ¥ 205223 Mex$ 22276 NZ$ 2186 NOK 14329 zł 5237 S$ 1769 kr 14135 $ 1,298 $ 2154 £ 1127 $ 1,925 € 1290 kr 197794 ₪ 5383 ¥ 222469 Mex$ 24147 NZ$ 2369 NOK 15534 zł 5677 S$ 1917 kr 15323 $ 1,407 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2104 £ 1101 $ 1,880 € 1260 kr 193194 ₪ 5258 ¥ 217295 Mex$ 23586 NZ$ 2314 NOK 15172 zł 5545 S$ 1873 kr 14967 $ 1,374 $ 2604 £ 1363 $ 2,328 € 1560 kr 239192 ₪ 6510 ¥ 269032 Mex$ 29201 NZ$ 2865 NOK 18785 zł 6866 S$ 2319 kr 18530 $ 1,702 $ 2880 £ 1507 $ 2,574 € 1725 kr 264491 ₪ 7198 ¥ 297487 Mex$ 32290 NZ$ 3168 NOK 20772 zł 7592 S$ 2564 kr 20490 $ 1,882 $ 3130 £ 1638 $ 2,798 € 1875 kr 287491 ₪ 7824 ¥ 323355 Mex$ 35098 NZ$ 3444 NOK 22578 zł 8252 S$ 2787 kr 22272 $ 2,045 Twin/upper deck $ 1887 £ 987 $ 1,686 € 1130 kr 173261 ₪ 4715 ¥ 194876 Mex$ 21152 NZ$ 2076 NOK 13607 zł 4973 S$ 1680 kr 13423 $ 1,233 $ 2220 £ 1162 $ 1,985 € 1330 kr 203927 ₪ 5550 ¥ 229367 Mex$ 24896 NZ$ 2443 NOK 16015 zł 5853 S$ 1977 kr 15798 $ 1,451 $ 2404 £ 1258 $ 2,149 € 1440 kr 220793 ₪ 6009 ¥ 248337 Mex$ 26955 NZ$ 2645 NOK 17340 zł 6338 S$ 2140 kr 17105 $ 1,571 $ 2654 £ 1389 $ 2,373 € 1590 kr 243792 ₪ 6635 ¥ 274205 Mex$ 29763 NZ$ 2920 NOK 19146 zł 6998 S$ 2363 kr 18887 $ 1,734 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2730 £ 1428 $ 2,440 € 1635 kr 250692 ₪ 6823 ¥ 281966 Mex$ 30605 NZ$ 3003 NOK 19688 zł 7196 S$ 2430 kr 19421 $ 1,784 $ 3230 £ 1690 $ 2,888 € 1935 kr 296690 ₪ 8074 ¥ 333703 Mex$ 36221 NZ$ 3554 NOK 23300 zł 8516 S$ 2876 kr 22985 $ 2,111 $ 3506 £ 1834 $ 3,134 € 2100 kr 321990 ₪ 8763 ¥ 362158 Mex$ 39310 NZ$ 3857 NOK 25287 zł 9242 S$ 3121 kr 24945 $ 2,291 $ 3882 £ 2031 $ 3,470 € 2325 kr 356488 ₪ 9702 ¥ 400961 Mex$ 43521 NZ$ 4270 NOK 27997 zł 10233 S$ 3456 kr 27617 $ 2,536 Suite/upper deck $ 2304 £ 1205 $ 2,059 € 1380 kr 211593 ₪ 5758 ¥ 237990 Mex$ 25832 NZ$ 2535 NOK 16617 zł 6074 S$ 2051 kr 16392 $ 1,505 $ 2638 £ 1380 $ 2,358 € 1580 kr 242259 ₪ 6593 ¥ 272481 Mex$ 29576 NZ$ 2902 NOK 19026 zł 6954 S$ 2348 kr 18768 $ 1,724 $ 2821 £ 1476 $ 2,522 € 1690 kr 259125 ₪ 7052 ¥ 291451 Mex$ 31635 NZ$ 3104 NOK 20350 zł 7438 S$ 2512 kr 20075 $ 1,844 $ 3072 £ 1607 $ 2,746 € 1840 kr 282124 ₪ 7678 ¥ 317319 Mex$ 34443 NZ$ 3380 NOK 22156 zł 8098 S$ 2735 kr 21856 $ 2,007
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 $ 1357 £ 710 $ 1,213 € 813 kr 124656 ₪ 3392 ¥ 140207 Mex$ 15218 NZ$ 1493 NOK 9790 zł 3578 S$ 1208 kr 9657 $ 887 $ 1524 £ 797 $ 1,362 € 913 kr 139989 ₪ 3810 ¥ 157453 Mex$ 17090 NZ$ 1677 NOK 10994 zł 4018 S$ 1357 kr 10845 $ 996 $ 1691 £ 885 $ 1,512 € 1013 kr 155322 ₪ 4227 ¥ 174698 Mex$ 18962 NZ$ 1861 NOK 12198 zł 4458 S$ 1506 kr 12033 $ 1,105 $ 1942 £ 1016 $ 1,736 € 1163 kr 178321 ₪ 4853 ¥ 200567 Mex$ 21770 NZ$ 2136 NOK 14004 zł 5118 S$ 1729 kr 13815 $ 1,269 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1524 £ 797 $ 1,362 € 913 kr 139989 ₪ 3810 ¥ 157453 Mex$ 17090 NZ$ 1677 NOK 10994 zł 4018 S$ 1357 kr 10845 $ 996 $ 1691 £ 885 $ 1,512 € 1013 kr 155322 ₪ 4227 ¥ 174698 Mex$ 18962 NZ$ 1861 NOK 12198 zł 4458 S$ 1506 kr 12033 $ 1,105 $ 1858 £ 972 $ 1,661 € 1113 kr 170654 ₪ 4644 ¥ 191944 Mex$ 20834 NZ$ 2044 NOK 13402 zł 4898 S$ 1654 kr 13221 $ 1,214 $ 2109 £ 1103 $ 1,885 € 1263 kr 193654 ₪ 5270 ¥ 217812 Mex$ 23642 NZ$ 2320 NOK 15208 zł 5559 S$ 1877 kr 15002 $ 1,378 Twin/upper deck $ 1608 £ 841 $ 1,437 € 963 kr 147655 ₪ 4018 ¥ 166075 Mex$ 18026 NZ$ 1769 NOK 11596 zł 4238 S$ 1431 kr 11439 $ 1,050 $ 1775 £ 928 $ 1,586 € 1063 kr 162988 ₪ 4436 ¥ 183321 Mex$ 19898 NZ$ 1952 NOK 12800 zł 4678 S$ 1580 kr 12627 $ 1,160 $ 1942 £ 1016 $ 1,736 € 1163 kr 178321 ₪ 4853 ¥ 200567 Mex$ 21770 NZ$ 2136 NOK 14004 zł 5118 S$ 1729 kr 13815 $ 1,269 $ 2192 £ 1147 $ 1,959 € 1313 kr 201320 ₪ 5479 ¥ 226435 Mex$ 24578 NZ$ 2412 NOK 15811 zł 5779 S$ 1952 kr 15596 $ 1,432 Single/upper deck $ 2109 £ 1103 $ 1,885 € 1263 kr 193654 ₪ 5270 ¥ 217812 Mex$ 23642 NZ$ 2320 NOK 15208 zł 5559 S$ 1877 kr 15002 $ 1,378 $ 2359 £ 1234 $ 2,109 € 1413 kr 216653 ₪ 5896 ¥ 243681 Mex$ 26450 NZ$ 2595 NOK 17015 zł 6219 S$ 2100 kr 16784 $ 1,541 $ 2609 £ 1365 $ 2,332 € 1563 kr 239652 ₪ 6522 ¥ 269549 Mex$ 29258 NZ$ 2871 NOK 18821 zł 6879 S$ 2323 kr 18566 $ 1,705 $ 2860 £ 1496 $ 2,556 € 1713 kr 262651 ₪ 7148 ¥ 295417 Mex$ 32065 NZ$ 3146 NOK 20627 zł 7539 S$ 2546 kr 20348 $ 1,869 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 $ 2362 £ 1236 $ 2,112 € 1415 kr 216960 ₪ 5905 ¥ 244026 Mex$ 26487 NZ$ 2599 NOK 17039 zł 6228 S$ 2103 kr 16808 $ 1,544 $ 2613 £ 1367 $ 2,335 € 1565 kr 239959 ₪ 6530 ¥ 269894 Mex$ 29295 NZ$ 2874 NOK 18845 zł 6888 S$ 2326 kr 18590 $ 1,707 $ 2846 £ 1489 $ 2,544 € 1705 kr 261425 ₪ 7115 ¥ 294038 Mex$ 31916 NZ$ 3132 NOK 20531 zł 7504 S$ 2534 kr 20253 $ 1,860 Twin/single-use $ 3339 £ 1747 $ 2,985 € 2000 kr 306657 ₪ 8346 ¥ 344912 Mex$ 37438 NZ$ 3673 NOK 24083 zł 8802 S$ 2973 kr 23757 $ 2,182 $ 3681 £ 1926 $ 3,291 € 2205 kr 338089 ₪ 9201 ¥ 380266 Mex$ 41275 NZ$ 4050 NOK 26552 zł 9704 S$ 3277 kr 26192 $ 2,405 $ 4040 £ 2114 $ 3,611 € 2420 kr 371055 ₪ 10098 ¥ 417344 Mex$ 45300 NZ$ 4445 NOK 29141 zł 10651 S$ 3597 kr 28746 $ 2,640 Superior $ 2730 £ 1428 $ 2,440 € 1635 kr 250692 ₪ 6823 ¥ 281966 Mex$ 30605 NZ$ 3003 NOK 19688 zł 7196 S$ 2430 kr 19421 $ 1,784 $ 2997 £ 1568 $ 2,679 € 1795 kr 275224 ₪ 7490 ¥ 309559 Mex$ 33600 NZ$ 3297 NOK 21615 zł 7900 S$ 2668 kr 21322 $ 1,958 $ 3230 £ 1690 $ 2,888 € 1935 kr 296690 ₪ 8074 ¥ 333703 Mex$ 36221 NZ$ 3554 NOK 23300 zł 8516 S$ 2876 kr 22985 $ 2,111
Superior/triple-use $ 2204 £ 1153 $ 1,970 € 1320 kr 202393 ₪ 5508 ¥ 227642 Mex$ 24709 NZ$ 2424 NOK 15895 zł 5809 S$ 1962 kr 15680 $ 1,440 $ 2412 £ 1262 $ 2,156 € 1445 kr 221559 ₪ 6030 ¥ 249199 Mex$ 27049 NZ$ 2654 NOK 17400 zł 6360 S$ 2148 kr 17164 $ 1,576 $ 2621 £ 1371 $ 2,343 € 1570 kr 240725 ₪ 6551 ¥ 270756 Mex$ 29389 NZ$ 2884 NOK 18905 zł 6910 S$ 2334 kr 18649 $ 1,713 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, & August 1, 2024
Standard season: August 15, & August 22, 2024Low Standard Twin $ 2187 £ 1144 $ 1,955 € 1310 kr 200860 ₪ 5466 ¥ 225918 Mex$ 24522 NZ$ 2406 NOK 15774 zł 5765 S$ 1947 kr 15561 $ 1,429 $ 2394 £ 1253 $ 2,140 € 1434 kr 219873 ₪ 5984 ¥ 247302 Mex$ 26843 NZ$ 2634 NOK 17268 zł 6311 S$ 2131 kr 17034 $ 1,564 Bunk bed cabin $ 1893 £ 990 $ 1,692 € 1134 kr 173874 ₪ 4732 ¥ 195565 Mex$ 21227 NZ$ 2083 NOK 13655 zł 4991 S$ 1686 kr 13470 $ 1,237 $ 2062 £ 1079 $ 1,843 € 1235 kr 189361 ₪ 5153 ¥ 212983 Mex$ 23118 NZ$ 2268 NOK 14871 zł 5435 S$ 1836 kr 14670 $ 1,347 Bunk bed/single use $ 2354 £ 1232 $ 2,104 € 1410 kr 216193 ₪ 5884 ¥ 243163 Mex$ 26394 NZ$ 2590 NOK 16979 zł 6206 S$ 2096 kr 16749 $ 1,538 $ 2604 £ 1363 $ 2,328 € 1560 kr 239192 ₪ 6510 ¥ 269032 Mex$ 29201 NZ$ 2865 NOK 18785 zł 6866 S$ 2319 kr 18530 $ 1,702 Thursday departure
Standard season: June 20, 2024Standard Twin $ 2394 £ 1253 $ 2,140 € 1434 kr 219873 ₪ 5984 ¥ 247302 Mex$ 26843 NZ$ 2634 NOK 17268 zł 6311 S$ 2131 kr 17034 $ 1,564 Twin/single-use $ 2997 £ 1568 $ 2,679 € 1795 kr 275224 ₪ 7490 ¥ 309559 Mex$ 33600 NZ$ 3297 NOK 21615 zł 7900 S$ 2668 kr 21322 $ 1,958 Triple $ 2254 £ 1179 $ 2,015 € 1350 kr 206993 ₪ 5633 ¥ 232816 Mex$ 25271 NZ$ 2480 NOK 16256 zł 5941 S$ 2007 kr 16036 $ 1,473 Extra Options
2024
De Amsterdam & De Holland
Electric bike (limited number): $ 227 £ 119 $ 203 € 136 kr 20853 ₪ 568 ¥ 23454 Mex$ 2546 NZ$ 250 NOK 1638 zł 599 S$ 202 kr 1615 $ 148 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 67 ¥ 2759 Mex$ 300 NZ$ 29 NOK 193 zł 70 S$ 24 kr 190 $ 17 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 42 ¥ 1725 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 120 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7666 ₪ 209 ¥ 8623 Mex$ 936 NZ$ 92 NOK 602 zł 220 S$ 74 kr 594 $ 55
Normandie
Electric bike: $ 184 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16866 ₪ 459 ¥ 18970 Mex$ 2059 NZ$ 202 NOK 1325 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1307 $ 120
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 184 £ 96 $ 164 € 110 kr 16866 ₪ 459 ¥ 18970 Mex$ 2059 NZ$ 202 NOK 1325 zł 484 S$ 164 kr 1307 $ 120 Gluten-Free, Lactose-free, or Vegan Diet: $ 125 £ 66 $ 112 € 75 kr 11500 ₪ 313 ¥ 12934 Mex$ 1404 NZ$ 138 NOK 903 zł 330 S$ 111 kr 891 $ 82 * 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: $ 167 £ 87 $ 149 € 100 kr 15333 ₪ 417 ¥ 17246 Mex$ 1872 NZ$ 184 NOK 1204 zł 440 S$ 149 kr 1188 $ 109On 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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