Amsterdam to Bruges Tour Reviews — 31 to 60 of 373
Peggy C.
August 3, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The whole trip was great! The barge was lovely, the food was outstanding. I wish I could give 10 stars! The crew was helpful and engaging. Ride guides were very knowledgable and helpful.
- When did you take this tour?
- Ju;uy 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- It was pretty much what I expected.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 5
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Included meals 5
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Bikes + equipment 5
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 5
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Pre-travel information 5
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Routes 5
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Difficulty 5
randi s.
July 31, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The most memorable part of the trip was the gift of breezing through the many changing landscapes of this region, at our own pace, stopping for a coffee to be part of the community for only a few moments.
- When did you take this tour?
- July 2025. Additional comment. The staff and food on the DeHolland made a negative impact on our trip. Our guide was terrible. We would work again with tripsite but 100% upgrade our boat.
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Harder than expected because of the time spent on the bike and the winds. Thankfully it was relatively flat, but the bikes were heavier than the ones we were used to at home.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 3
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Included meals 1
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Bikes + equipment 3
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 3
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Pre-travel information 4
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Routes 3
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Difficulty 3
Don and Jody L.
July 29, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The entire trip was a wonderful experience. The barge was superior and the entire crew was beyond exceptional.
Getting to see parts of the Netherlands and Belgium this way was wonderful.
Joanne M.
July 6, 2025
Verified Reviewer
Daily rides through charming Dutch and Belgian villages and rural areas.
Kevin H.
July 6, 2025
Verified Reviewer
Beautiful scenery. Amazing guides. Excellent food and drink. Friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff.
stu and Barb D.
June 17, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The guides were excellent and it was fun when they interacted with us. The entire staff were professional not to mention talented - all were very personable and could not do enough for you. The meals were exceptional!!!! It was fun when guides would add in some things on our rides, like the man who Has created different bikes that we all could try. We were fortunate to have people who interacted! Thank you for a great trip.
Claire L.
June 2, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The cycling itself.
Meeting other cyclists.
Certain staff members approach were very appreciative and attentive and others not so much.
Meals were not great. Made mostly from frozen or highly processed food. Lack of availability of free cold drinking water for cyclists was a concern.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- No
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Accommodations 4
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Included meals 1
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 4
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Pre-travel information 4
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Routes 5
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Difficulty 3
Louise G.
June 1, 2025
Verified Reviewer
The first few days of bicycling around the Netherland were the best, after that it became a bit monotonous with lots of farm land.
The boat was great.
The food was ok but would benefit from more fresh vegetables and fruits and salty snacks after the day of biking.
The hospitality staff were a bit too rigid in applying rules for access to drinking water or coffee. We were refused a glass of drinking water because the kitchen was closed but there was water at the bar!!!
There should be more guides to help with issues when biking. At one point we had one guide for 60 people biking in two different routes! It was difficult navigating at times and would require more support.
- When did you take this tour?
- May 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- It was good. But we thought that starting the first day with 57km was a bit difficult for us, it would have been better to start with 40km to get us used to cycling longer distance after.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 4
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Included meals 3
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 4
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Ease of navigation 3
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Pre-travel information 3
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 4
Frank & Mari-Ann C.
May 30, 2025
Verified Reviewer
Trip was great overall. De Holland was also very good, rooms, etc., were very good. Food was ok. On board staff seemed a bit rigid & could have been a bit more flexible. Tour guides were very good though there could have been at least one or two more guides for the number of people riding. Boat crew were very good. Overall, a great trip & would do it again & recommend it to others.
Charles A.
May 21, 2025
Verified Reviewer
Biking was great, even with constant modifications to the initial itinerary. Our tour guide was vigilant and made sure everyone stayed or got back on track! We really enjoyed getting to know our guide, he certainly made our experience more enjoyable.
- When did you take this tour?
- Mai 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- We knew the routes were to be quite flat, as they were. The scenery was great for the most part, beautiful villages and canals, luscious greenery, interesting wildlife and great roads! Our group were not on e- bikes and found the biking fun, even with the wind at times .Had a great with a great group of bikers!
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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Accommodations 3
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Included meals 2
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 3
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Pre-travel information 4
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 4
Brenda L.
October 25, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The entire crew of Magnifique II went above and beyond the call of duty. They were super accommodating and definitely were very client centered in everything they did. The chef was awesome, and all the dinners were five star. The guides were super knowledgeable about the areas we toured, and their narratives were always value added. I will definitely be returning on future tours and will certainly be recommending this tour to friends.
GORDON G.
October 23, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Knowledgeable and helpful staff. Well paced tour with great food.
Elaine D.
October 22, 2024
Verified Reviewer
This adventure far exceeded my expectations. The guids were informative and friendly and very confident guiding 32 of us on bicycles into very busy Cities. This is something that I personally had never done however I felt comfortable with their guidance
Beverly L.
October 19, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The most memorable part of our trip was the incredible hospitality of all the crew on the Manifique 3. All the extra tours and special surprises were above my expectations. The food was spectacular . It was a wonderful experience.
Cherri L.
October 15, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Loved our Bike Guides and the added "surprises" they had instore for us i.e. Evening City Tours, Canal Tour, Beer tasting etc.
The boat was amazing as well and loved the deluxe Cabin. We are definately planning on another tour... this time France to Germany. Wish we could have the same bike guides :)
Phyllis S.
October 10, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Biking through the country was unforgettable. Truly enjoyable.
Ratcliff H.
October 8, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The sights were beautiful but would have preferred to arrive in the town and villages earlier so we could have seen them in the daylight.
Bonnie B.
October 8, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Lanadscapes and history were amazing!
Bikes great.
Staff extraodinary!!!
Food too plain.
Arie was great!!!
would like to plan another trip next year!
Alyce L.
October 8, 2024
Verified Reviewer
I can't think of the most memorable....having our own "home" for the week was wonderful. The captain and staff were superb and the chef was exceptional. Bike rides were great and the guides full of info and enthusiasm.
Penelope L.
October 5, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The most brilliant part of the trip was the cycling of course! Flying along the wonderful cycle paths; getting lost, getting back on track again, enjoying the scenery of fields and windmills and people's beautiful gardens; finding the boat at the end of the day after an exhilarating ride and then really enjoying the sense of achievement at successfully completing a journey. I also just loved the boat (so comfy) and the crew (excellent) and the tasty plentiful food. I should add that the other passengers from all around the world were really nice and we had shared values - positive, energetic intelligent people - so I felt amongst friends. It was definitely one of the best holidays I've ever had and I shall do it again.
Top Tip. Buy padded cycling shorts!!!
And if you're not a practising cyclist hire an e-bike.
Tanya H.
October 4, 2024
Verified Reviewer
How helpful the on board staff were. With the exception of Arie, the tour guide, I found everyone helpful and fun. The guys who managed our bikes were awesome, even wiping down our seats in the rain.
Blake M.
September 30, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Meals and staff were amazing! Serving 25 people individually was really done well,
Deborah M.
September 24, 2024
Verified Reviewer
My husband and I loved this trip! It was an amazing combination of cycling and sometimes more difficult cycling due to weather and an incredible opportunity to see some beautiful country! The crew aboard Sailibg Home worked hard to make this trip go off without a hitch and they were successful! We were spoiled rotten! The meals were tasty and satisfying without being over the top or too much food! Lunches for the day were tasty and satisfying. The crew provided a sense of comfort and safety and much fun and laughter.
Ratcliff H.
September 24, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The crew were super friendly and worked tirelessly to keep us comfortable and happy. The meals were delicious and beautifully plated. Our cycle guide Kitty was patient and friendly in spite of an unexpected reroute. Unfortunately this reroute had us cycling 50-60km each day with very little to see other than country side. Cycling shorter days would have allowed more time to explore the towns & villages. When we docked, our suppers took 2 hrs which prevented us from seeing some villages in the daytime. One final observation: we felt that the cyclers should have been split into two groups each with their own guide. One faster group and one slower group. The faster group often had to wait for the slower group to catch up.
Overall, it was an amazing experience. A huge thank you to Paul, Pim, Inma, Karin & Kitty for making us feel so welcome on the lovely “Sailing Home” barge.
Alexandra (Jane) M.
September 17, 2024
Verified Reviewer
This was my first cycle trip. I rented an e-bike just in case I found it to difficult. I probably used it about half the time in minimal power assist. Quite flat for most of it but when travelling by north sea alot of headwind so the e-bike was terrific.
I loved the barge. The small group was great as we got to know one another! Food was good. I look forward to doing another cycle trip.
Steven L.
September 16, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Scenery and the food was delicious every meal. Rooms were better than expected.
Heather N.
September 11, 2024
Verified Reviewer
We loved the beautiful countryside of the Netherlands and Belgium! The cities of Amsterdam, Antwerp, Ghent, and Brugges were all so unique and beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed our time on the MV FLUVIUS. The captain and staff that run the boat were excellent! Our cabin and the rest of the boat were freshly updated and extremely clean. The chef was outstanding and made every meal unique and delicious! His curried soups and lasagna were especially popular! The most memorable part for us is the wonderful people that we met and travelled with!!
Michelle C.
September 11, 2024
Verified Reviewer
Meeting other ship mates, seeing the country side of The Netherlands and Belgium, relaxing after a great day of riding.
Gerard P.
September 6, 2024
Verified Reviewer
If you want to see a country, then get out of the cities and see the country. The bike trip from Amsterdam to Bruges lets you do that. I have a lot of good memories that will last a lifetime. The crew worked well together and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves. Special compliments to our Chef as the evening meals were varied and nicely presented.
Desiree W.
September 6, 2024
Verified Reviewer
The beautiful bike trails and paths throughout Holland and Belgium gave us the opportunity to see so many wonderful things that we wouldn't have seen by car, train or on foot. Everyone on board the ship were wonderful and our tour guide, Jan, was great! It was wonderful to meet the other guests from so many countries. Great weather, which was helpful!
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