South Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
Bike & boat through some of Holland’s best cities & countryside
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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.
Highlights
- Cities of Haarlem, Leiden, and Delft
- The Hague
- Windmills of Kinderdijk
- Gouda, city of cheese
- Dunes and beaches
- International port of Rotterdam
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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, 16 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht – Rotterdam
Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 17 or 31 mi. (28 or 50 km)
Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 28 mi. (45 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, 19 or 28 mi. (30 or 45 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, 16 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 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, 17 or 31 mi. (28 or 50 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, 28 mi. (45 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, 19 or 28 mi. (30 or 45 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.
*Aboard these 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 an additional fee. Ask us for details.
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
End of the trip after breakfast.Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 34 mi. (55 km)
Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 26 mi. (42 km)
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 the18th 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, 25 mi. (40 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, 34 mi. (55 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, 26 mi. (42 km)
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 planning the trip via public transportation which will include train, bus, and taxi.
Day 8: Rotterdam
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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
- Sailing Home
Premium Class Boat
Built in 2001, the Sailing Home was designed specifically to provide a more attractive hotel ship during your carefree vacation. It was built to meet the latest wishes and ideas with respect to comfort and service. The experience of a lifetime: cycling through the most beautiful spots within the Netherlands while residing on a very comfortable, newly built and well-furnished ship. 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
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Last refurbished in 2011, the Normandie has a total of forty-nine 2-bed cabins and two single cabins with one bed. The cabins are equipped with two lower beds, shower / toilet, shampoo and soap, TV, safe, hairdryer, central air conditioning and panoramic windows. The windows on the upper deck can be opened. The beds during the day turn into sofas. The 1-bed cabins have a lower bed. On the upper deck you will find the cozy Panorama Lounge with bar and on the main deck, a lovely restaurant. 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 & Poseidon
- 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
- Guide support (please see note below)
- Printed tour information & detailed maps for cycling (one set per cabin)
- 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 lounge 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
- Please note: The majority of the dates are not fully guided bike tours but rather supported by a guide who ensures the safety of riders and takes care of mechanical issues. The guide is cycling the route and can be reached by cell phone for quick assistance but does not cycle with the group. Onboard the De Amsterdam and Poseidon, with more than 60 guests, a second tour assistant will be added. There are several dates (onboard De Amsterdam) in which a guide can be added for a supplement. See dates and pricing.
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board
- Cycling tour guide
- Printed tour information (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
- 24-speed city touring bike equipped with pannier bag, water bottle cage, water bottle, & lock
- 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
- 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
Wending & Sailing Home
Normandie
What’s Not Included
De Amsterdam & Poseidon
- Ferry fares en routes
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Special diets (fee may apply)
- Helmets (available on request, reserve at time of booking)
- Gratuities
- Helmets
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Museum entrance fees (approximately €15 per tour)
- Electric bike. Available for a supplement. See pricing.
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities
- Bike protection
- Travel Insurance
- Ferry fares en routes
- Waterbus fees
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Wending & Sailing Home
Normandie
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
Deluxe Class Boats
Saturday departures
Season A: October 8, 2022
Season B: September 24 & October 1, 2022
Season C: September 10,& September 17, 2022
Season D: Weekly from May 7 up to & incl. September 3, 2022
* Fully guided: May 7, 14, 21, & 28, June 4, 11 & 18, September 3, 10, & 17, 2022 (surcharge)Season A Season B Season C Season D
Lower deck twin $ 1236 £ 696 $ 1,124 € 804 ₪ 2931 NZ$ 1353 kr 8643 $ 876 $ 1467 £ 826 $ 1,333 € 954 ₪ 3478 NZ$ 1605 kr 10255 $ 1,040 $ 1651 £ 930 $ 1,501 € 1074 ₪ 3915 NZ$ 1807 kr 11545 $ 1,171 $ 1759 £ 991 $ 1,599 € 1144 ₪ 4171 NZ$ 1925 kr 12298 $ 1,247 Upper deck twin $ 1467 £ 826 $ 1,333 € 954 ₪ 3478 NZ$ 1605 kr 10255 $ 1,040 $ 1697 £ 956 $ 1,543 € 1104 ₪ 4025 NZ$ 1857 kr 11868 $ 1,203 $ 1882 £ 1060 $ 1,711 € 1224 ₪ 4462 NZ$ 2059 kr 13158 $ 1,334 $ 2066 £ 1164 $ 1,878 € 1344 ₪ 4900 NZ$ 2261 kr 14448 $ 1,465 Upper deck suite $ 1851 £ 1043 $ 1,683 € 1204 ₪ 4389 NZ$ 2025 kr 12943 $ 1,312 $ 2082 £ 1173 $ 1,892 € 1354 ₪ 4936 NZ$ 2278 kr 14555 $ 1,476 $ 2266 £ 1277 $ 2,060 € 1474 ₪ 5374 NZ$ 2480 kr 15845 $ 1,607 $ 2451 £ 1381 $ 2,228 € 1594 ₪ 5811 NZ$ 2682 kr 17135 $ 1,738 Lower deck twin/single-use $ 1774 £ 999 $ 1,613 € 1154 ₪ 4207 NZ$ 1941 kr 12405 $ 1,258 $ 2120 £ 1194 $ 1,927 € 1379 ₪ 5027 NZ$ 2320 kr 14824 $ 1,503 $ 2397 £ 1350 $ 2,179 € 1559 ₪ 5683 NZ$ 2623 kr 16759 $ 1,699 $ 2559 £ 1441 $ 2,325 € 1664 ₪ 6066 NZ$ 2799 kr 17887 $ 1,814 Upper deck twin/single-use $ 2120 £ 1194 $ 1,927 € 1379 ₪ 5027 NZ$ 2320 kr 14824 $ 1,503 $ 2466 £ 1389 $ 2,242 € 1604 ₪ 5848 NZ$ 2698 kr 17242 $ 1,748 $ 2743 £ 1545 $ 2,493 € 1784 ₪ 6504 NZ$ 3001 kr 19177 $ 1,945 $ 3020 £ 1701 $ 2,745 € 1964 ₪ 7160 NZ$ 3304 kr 21112 $ 2,141 Discount on all departures in May. Valid for bookings made after March 9: $ 154 £ 87 $ 140 € 100 ₪ 365 NZ$ 168 kr 1075 $ 109
Discount on single cabins (limited availability) for departures in May. Valid for bookings made after March 9: $ 308 £ 173 $ 280 € 200 ₪ 729 NZ$ 336 kr 2150 $ 218
Discount on all departures in July & August. Valid for bookings made after May 17 and before May 31, 2022: $ 308 £ 173 $ 280 € 200 ₪ 729 NZ$ 336 kr 2150 $ 218
Premium Class Boats
Sailing Home
Saturday departures
June 25, 2022Twin cabin $ 1884 £ 1061 $ 1,712 € 1225 ₪ 4466 NZ$ 2061 kr 13168 $ 1,335 Twin cabin/single-use $ 2660 £ 1498 $ 2,418 € 1730 ₪ 6307 NZ$ 2910 kr 18597 $ 1,886 Comfort Class Boats
Poseidon
Departures on Sunday
Season A: April 3, 2022
Season B: September 25, 2022
Season C: September 11, 2022
Season D: May 22, June 5, June 19, July 3, July 17, July 31, August 14 & 28, 2022Season A Season B Season C Season D
Lower deck twin $ 1082 £ 610 $ 984 € 704 ₪ 2567 NZ$ 1184 kr 7568 $ 767 $ 1313 £ 740 $ 1,193 € 854 ₪ 3113 NZ$ 1437 kr 9180 $ 931 $ 1467 £ 826 $ 1,333 € 954 ₪ 3478 NZ$ 1605 kr 10255 $ 1,040 $ 1621 £ 913 $ 1,473 € 1054 ₪ 3842 NZ$ 1773 kr 11330 $ 1,149 Upper deck twin $ 1390 £ 783 $ 1,263 € 904 ₪ 3296 NZ$ 1521 kr 9718 $ 985 $ 1621 £ 913 $ 1,473 € 1054 ₪ 3842 NZ$ 1773 kr 11330 $ 1,149 $ 1774 £ 999 $ 1,613 € 1154 ₪ 4207 NZ$ 1941 kr 12405 $ 1,258 $ 1928 £ 1086 $ 1,752 € 1254 ₪ 4572 NZ$ 2110 kr 13480 $ 1,367 Lower deck twin/single-use $ 1543 £ 869 $ 1,402 € 1004 ₪ 3658 NZ$ 1688 kr 10787 $ 1,094 $ 1889 £ 1064 $ 1,717 € 1229 ₪ 4479 NZ$ 2067 kr 13206 $ 1,339 $ 2120 £ 1194 $ 1,926 € 1379 ₪ 5025 NZ$ 2319 kr 14818 $ 1,503 $ 2350 £ 1324 $ 2,136 € 1529 ₪ 5572 NZ$ 2571 kr 16431 $ 1,666 Upper deck twin/single-use $ 2004 £ 1129 $ 1,822 € 1304 ₪ 4752 NZ$ 2193 kr 14012 $ 1,421 $ 2350 £ 1324 $ 2,136 € 1529 ₪ 5572 NZ$ 2571 kr 16431 $ 1,666 $ 2581 £ 1454 $ 2,346 € 1679 ₪ 6119 NZ$ 2824 kr 18043 $ 1,830 $ 2811 £ 1584 $ 2,555 € 1829 ₪ 6666 NZ$ 3076 kr 19656 $ 1,993 Discount on triple cabin on the lower or upper deck: – $ 31 £ 17 $ 28 € 20 ₪ 73 NZ$ 34 kr 215 $ 22 p.p. (only 1 per deck available on Poseidon, on request)
Discount on all departures in May. Valid for bookings made after March 9: $ 154 £ 87 $ 140 € 100 ₪ 365 NZ$ 168 kr 1075 $ 109
Discount on single cabins (limited availability) for departures in May. Valid for bookings made after March 9: $ 308 £ 173 $ 280 € 200 ₪ 729 NZ$ 336 kr 2150 $ 218
Discount on all departures in July & August. Valid for bookings made after May 17 and before May 31, 2022: $ 308 £ 173 $ 280 € 200 ₪ 729 NZ$ 336 kr 2150 $ 218
Normandie
Saturday departures
Season A: October 8, 2022
Season B: October 1, 2022
Season C: September 24, 2022
Season D: April 23, September 10 & September 17, 2022
Season E: April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20, August 27 & September 3, 2022Season A Season B Season C Season D Season E Twin/main deck $ 913 £ 514 $ 830 € 594 ₪ 2165 NZ$ 999 kr 6385 $ 648 $ 1067 £ 601 $ 970 € 694 ₪ 2530 NZ$ 1168 kr 7460 $ 757 $ 1221 £ 688 $ 1,110 € 794 ₪ 2895 NZ$ 1336 kr 8535 $ 866 $ 1298 £ 731 $ 1,180 € 844 ₪ 3077 NZ$ 1420 kr 9073 $ 920 $ 1451 £ 818 $ 1,319 € 944 ₪ 3441 NZ$ 1588 kr 10148 $ 1,029 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1067 £ 601 $ 970 € 694 ₪ 2530 NZ$ 1168 kr 7460 $ 757 $ 1221 £ 688 $ 1,110 € 794 ₪ 2895 NZ$ 1336 kr 8535 $ 866 $ 1375 £ 774 $ 1,249 € 894 ₪ 3259 NZ$ 1504 kr 9610 $ 975 $ 1451 £ 818 $ 1,319 € 944 ₪ 3441 NZ$ 1588 kr 10148 $ 1,029 $ 1605 £ 904 $ 1,459 € 1044 ₪ 3806 NZ$ 1756 kr 11223 $ 1,138 Twin/upper deck $ 1144 £ 644 $ 1,040 € 744 ₪ 2712 NZ$ 1252 kr 7998 $ 811 $ 1298 £ 731 $ 1,180 € 844 ₪ 3077 NZ$ 1420 kr 9073 $ 920 $ 1451 £ 818 $ 1,319 € 944 ₪ 3441 NZ$ 1588 kr 10148 $ 1,029 $ 1528 £ 861 $ 1,389 € 994 ₪ 3624 NZ$ 1672 kr 10685 $ 1,084 $ 1682 £ 948 $ 1,529 € 1094 ₪ 3988 NZ$ 1840 kr 11760 $ 1,193 Single/upper deck $ 1605 £ 904 $ 1,459 € 1044 ₪ 3806 NZ$ 1756 kr 11223 $ 1,138 $ 1759 £ 991 $ 1,599 € 1144 ₪ 4171 NZ$ 1925 kr 12298 $ 1,247 $ 1990 £ 1121 $ 1,808 € 1294 ₪ 4717 NZ$ 2177 kr 13910 $ 1,411 $ 2113 £ 1190 $ 1,920 € 1374 ₪ 5009 NZ$ 2311 kr 14770 $ 1,498 $ 2297 £ 1294 $ 2,088 € 1494 ₪ 5447 NZ$ 2513 kr 16060 $ 1,629 *Cabins at the rear of the ship; perceptive engine & generator noise (when the ship is in motion & in locks)
There are a limited number of twin bed cabins for single use. Please ask.
Discount of 50% is offered to the 2nd person in a twin cabin on all departures in July. Valid for bookings after May 24, 2022.
Discount on single-use cabins (limited availability): surcharge waived on all departures in July. Valid for bookings after May 24, 2022.
Standard Class Boats
Wending
Saturday departures
Low season: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 & July 30, 2022
Standard season: May 7, May 14, June 11, June 18, August 20, August 27, September 24, October 1 & October 8, 2022
High season: September 3, September 10 & September 17, 2022Low Standard High Twin cabin $ 1684 £ 948 $ 1,530 € 1095 ₪ 3992 NZ$ 1842 kr 11771 $ 1,194 $ 1853 £ 1044 $ 1,684 € 1205 ₪ 4393 NZ$ 2027 kr 12953 $ 1,314 $ 2014 £ 1135 $ 1,831 € 1310 ₪ 4776 NZ$ 2204 kr 14082 $ 1,428 Twin cabin/single-use $ 1953 £ 1100 $ 1,775 € 1270 ₪ 4630 NZ$ 2137 kr 13652 $ 1,384 $ 2160 £ 1217 $ 1,964 € 1405 ₪ 5122 NZ$ 2364 kr 15103 $ 1,532 $ 2345 £ 1321 $ 2,131 € 1525 ₪ 5560 NZ$ 2566 kr 16393 $ 1,662 Triple cabin $ 1568 £ 883 $ 1,425 € 1020 ₪ 3719 NZ$ 1716 kr 10965 $ 1,112 $ 1722 £ 970 $ 1,565 € 1120 ₪ 4083 NZ$ 1884 kr 12040 $ 1,221 $ 1876 £ 1057 $ 1,705 € 1220 ₪ 4448 NZ$ 2052 kr 13115 $ 1,330
Deluxe Class Boats
De Amsterdam
Saturday departures
Season A: March 25, 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 & incl. September 2, 2023
* Fully guided: May 6, May 13, May 20, & May 27, June 3, June 10 & June 17, September 2, September 9, & September 16, 2023 (surcharge applies)Season A Season B Season C Season D
Lower deck twin $ 1305 £ 735 $ 1,186 € 849 ₪ 3095 NZ$ 1428 kr 9126 $ 925 $ 1551 £ 874 $ 1,410 € 1009 ₪ 3678 NZ$ 1697 kr 10846 $ 1,100 $ 1751 £ 986 $ 1,592 € 1139 ₪ 4152 NZ$ 1916 kr 12244 $ 1,242 $ 1859 £ 1047 $ 1,690 € 1209 ₪ 4408 NZ$ 2034 kr 12996 $ 1,318 Upper deck twin $ 1613 £ 909 $ 1,466 € 1049 ₪ 3824 NZ$ 1765 kr 11276 $ 1,143 $ 1859 £ 1047 $ 1,690 € 1209 ₪ 4408 NZ$ 2034 kr 12996 $ 1,318 $ 2059 £ 1160 $ 1,871 € 1339 ₪ 4881 NZ$ 2253 kr 14394 $ 1,460 $ 2243 £ 1264 $ 2,039 € 1459 ₪ 5319 NZ$ 2454 kr 15684 $ 1,590 Upper deck suite $ 1997 £ 1125 $ 1,815 € 1299 ₪ 4736 NZ$ 2185 kr 13964 $ 1,416 $ 2243 £ 1264 $ 2,039 € 1459 ₪ 5319 NZ$ 2454 kr 15684 $ 1,590 $ 2443 £ 1376 $ 2,221 € 1589 ₪ 5793 NZ$ 2673 kr 17081 $ 1,732 $ 2628 £ 1480 $ 2,388 € 1709 ₪ 6230 NZ$ 2875 kr 18371 $ 1,863 Lower deck twin/single-use $ 1874 £ 1055 $ 1,703 € 1219 ₪ 4442 NZ$ 2050 kr 13098 $ 1,328 $ 2243 £ 1263 $ 2,038 € 1459 ₪ 5317 NZ$ 2454 kr 15678 $ 1,590 $ 2542 £ 1432 $ 2,311 € 1654 ₪ 6028 NZ$ 2782 kr 17775 $ 1,802 $ 2704 £ 1523 $ 2,458 € 1759 ₪ 6411 NZ$ 2958 kr 18903 $ 1,917 Upper deck twin/single-use $ 2335 £ 1315 $ 2,122 € 1519 ₪ 5536 NZ$ 2555 kr 16323 $ 1,655 $ 2699 £ 1520 $ 2,453 € 1756 ₪ 6400 NZ$ 2953 kr 18871 $ 1,914 $ 3004 £ 1692 $ 2,730 € 1954 ₪ 7122 NZ$ 3286 kr 20999 $ 2,129 $ 3280 £ 1848 $ 2,982 € 2134 ₪ 7778 NZ$ 3589 kr 22934 $ 2,326 Standard Class Boat
Wending
Saturday departures
Low season: July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, August 5 & August 12, 2023
Standard season: May 13, May 20, May 27, June 3, June 10, June 17, June 24, August 19, August 26, September 2 & September 30, 2023
High season: September 9, September 16 & September 23, 2023Low Standard High Twin $ 1717 £ 967 $ 1,560 € 1117 ₪ 4070 NZ$ 1878 kr 12002 $ 1,217 $ 1910 £ 1076 $ 1,736 € 1243 ₪ 4530 NZ$ 2090 kr 13356 $ 1,354 $ 2072 £ 1167 $ 1,883 € 1348 ₪ 4912 NZ$ 2267 kr 14485 $ 1,469 Twin/single-use $ 2010 £ 1132 $ 1,827 € 1308 ₪ 4767 NZ$ 2200 kr 14055 $ 1,425 $ 2226 £ 1254 $ 2,023 € 1448 ₪ 5277 NZ$ 2435 kr 15560 $ 1,578 $ 2418 £ 1362 $ 2,198 € 1573 ₪ 5733 NZ$ 2645 kr 16904 $ 1,714 Triple $ 1611 £ 907 $ 1,464 € 1048 ₪ 3819 NZ$ 1762 kr 11260 $ 1,142 $ 1772 £ 998 $ 1,611 € 1153 ₪ 4202 NZ$ 1939 kr 12389 $ 1,256 $ 1933 £ 1089 $ 1,757 € 1258 ₪ 4584 NZ$ 2115 kr 13518 $ 1,371
Extra Options
De Amsterdam
Electric bike (limited number): $ 154 £ 87 $ 140 € 100 ₪ 365 NZ$ 168 kr 1075 $ 109 Fully guided option (you will cycle with a tour leader in a small group of max 20 guests): $ 200 £ 113 $ 182 € 130 ₪ 474 NZ$ 219 kr 1397 $ 142 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price: $ 22 £ 12 $ 20 € 14 ₪ 51 NZ$ 24 kr 150 $ 15 Helmets, advanced reservation required: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 36 NZ$ 17 kr 107 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals, payable onboard: $ 77 £ 43 $ 70 € 50 ₪ 182 NZ$ 84 kr 537 $ 55
Wending &Sailing Home
Electric bike: $ 143 £ 81 $ 130 € 93 ₪ 339 NZ$ 156 kr 1000 $ 101 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 77 £ 43 $ 70 € 50 ₪ 182 NZ$ 84 kr 537 $ 55 Tag-Along Bike with helmet (ages 5-9): $ 85 £ 48 $ 77 € 55 ₪ 201 NZ$ 93 kr 591 $ 60 Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
Normandie
Electric bike (limited number): $ 138 £ 78 $ 126 € 90 ₪ 328 NZ$ 151 kr 967 $ 98 Helmet purchase, limited number: $ 62 £ 35 $ 56 € 40 ₪ 146 NZ$ 67 kr 430 $ 44
Poseidon
Electric bike (limited number): $ 154 £ 87 $ 140 € 100 ₪ 365 NZ$ 168 kr 1075 $ 109 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price: $ 23 £ 13 $ 21 € 15 ₪ 55 NZ$ 25 kr 161 $ 16 Helmets, advanced reservation required: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 36 NZ$ 17 kr 107 $ 11
De Amsterdam
Electric bike (limited number): $ 161 £ 91 $ 147 € 105 ₪ 383 NZ$ 177 kr 1129 $ 114 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price: $ 22 £ 12 $ 20 € 14 ₪ 51 NZ$ 24 kr 150 $ 15 Fully guided option (you will cycle with a tour leader in a small group of max 20 guests): $ 200 £ 113 $ 182 € 130 ₪ 474 NZ$ 219 kr 1397 $ 142 Helmets, advanced reservation required: $ 15 £ 9 $ 14 € 10 ₪ 36 NZ$ 17 kr 107 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals, payable onboard: $ 77 £ 43 $ 70 € 50 ₪ 182 NZ$ 84 kr 537 $ 55
Wending
Electric bike: $ 150 £ 84 $ 136 € 98 ₪ 355 NZ$ 164 kr 1048 $ 106 Gluten-Free, Celiac or Vegan Diet: $ 77 £ 43 $ 70 € 50 ₪ 182 NZ$ 84 kr 537 $ 55 Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
*On the Sailing Home and Wending, pricing is based on fuel costs as of March 2021 (for bookings in 2022) and March 2022 (for bookings in 2023). If the fuel cost increase 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already booked).
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 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 and Poseidon, 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 the De Amsterdam, on certain dates, it is possible to purchase a fully guided package. On the 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 & Poseidon
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, approx €14 in 2021. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board your ship on the first day of the tour.
Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
Due to the changing requirements for entry, it is imperative that you stay up to date on requirements set by the country/countries that you are visiting. Please visit our Travel Restrictions Tool page and the country/countries government webpage for this information.
Tour Operator
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