4 Star Fluvius boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 30 of 37

4.6 out of 5

 


Glenn D.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The scenery. The culture. The guest connections and the helpful guides, not to mention a few amazing dinners.

When did you take this tour?
May 5, 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Spot on
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 3
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Johanna — call name Hannie D.
2 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Beautiful cycling routes.
Excellent tour guides as shown when one of the woman had a bad fall when cycling . This was handled so well as she had to be taken to hospital.
One could put all trust in the tour guides knowing that we were well looked after.
My previous Barge/Bike tours were on smaller barges which I do prefer.
Fluvius twice as big. Fully booked so always standing in queus for breakfast etc.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
Fine
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 4
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 4
  • Pre-travel information 5

Margaret F.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The most memorable part of the trip was riding our bikes through the tulip fields. Bettina was our guide that day and she made sure that we could stop and see all of the lovely tulip fields. Another really amazing part of the trip was to the Flower Auction (Flora Holland). I had never seen anything like that. I would absolutely recommend this as part of any future trips to the Netherlands. I have been to the Keukenhoff two times before and am always impressed with the floral displays on the grounds there. The food on this trip was pretty good but it was definitely not the highlight of the trip. The boat was very clean but even the upstairs rooms were pretty compact. Towel bar warmers in the bathrooms would habe been a nice touch, as they tend to help with drying laundry that has been handwashed.

When did you take this tour?
April 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
They were about what I expected
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 4
  • Included meals 3
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 4
  • Difficulty 3

Roger C.
3 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Tour guides were great. We enjoyed the experience very much. This year, the timing was a little early as the the flowers in the fields were not fully in bloom yet, but it was fun to see the beautiful countryside.

The food on the boat could be improved.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Heather N.
10 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

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!!

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Wendy S.
June 3, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The countryside was extremely beautiful. The meals were extremely delicious and the dinners were exceptional. The boat was clean and updated with very attentive and positive staff. The bikes were in very good repair and we found the directions to each site/city and the boat generally very clear.

Communication from bike tour leaders was not great. Also, we had major engine problems on Day 1-3 necessitating us to miss 1 day of riding. The communication around the mechanical problems was very poor and initially we found out about this by accident. Once rectified the tour continued as promised.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Charlie T.
May 27, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

The food was excellent. Ebikes are the way to go. Know your route so not surprised. Book an upstairs room.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Kathryn S.
May 23, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The scenery was very picturesque. It was amazing to witness the incredible bike infrastructure and culture, which made for some relaxing rides.
Kinderjik was a highlight. Ghent was beautiful. It would have been nice to spend a little more time there. If possible, plan to spend extra time in Bruges and Amsterdam. Both cities have a ton to offer. The service onboard the ship was excellent, as was the food. Chef Mikkah did an amazing job!

Unfortunately, the conduct of our bike tour leaders, Tom and to a lesser extent Laura, was disappointing. Communication was poor. Tom seemed bored, and uninterested in the wellbeing of the guests. Laura guided a group of two, and had very little interaction with the rest of us. When they took us on a guided tour of Antwerp, neither guide could give us much information. In future, it might be useful to hire a professional guide for the walking tour.

It would be helpful in there was a fully stocked first aid kit on board. One passenger had a crash into some stinging nettles, and no one seemed to know how to help him.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Jacque W.
May 17, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Riding our bikes through the countryside and small towns. The staff and food on the Fluvius was spectacular. Renting e-bikes was definitely a plus

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Margaret C.
May 16, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Trip was a good value but communication was not very good . The chef and the food and waitstaff were very good . There was a huge engine issue and we lost a day of biking . This was out of your control but the communication about what was going on was really poor .
Meike the chef should be the standard , she was terrific .

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Alice T.
September 20, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

Good trails, good food and the app “Ride with gps” was the best.
The bikes were good, seats comfortable.
The bar on the ship had reasonable prices.
The Fluvius boat needed updating. The room smelt musty and the air conditioning didn’t always work.
The first day something made us late so we were given our bikes at dusk to try them out and get adjustments made. Not enough time before it was dark.
It was pretty bad to run out of water numerous times.
The ice machine didn’t work so occasionally they bought ice.
The staff turn over was incredible. None of the staff seemed to be with the company very long.
The guides were excellent. We did self guided and we think that had GPS on us as everytime when we weren’t sure which way to go a guide would show up and help us out. The app was very good to tell you when you were off course.
This was my first bike and barge trip so I can’t compare it to another.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Francine P.
September 12, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Our trip was truly awesome! We were on the Fluvius biking from Bruges to Amsterdam. The biking was great and made easy with the gps they provided for us and the help of our bike coordinators Linda & Hans. They were the best, always there when we needed them, helping us reroute when we encountered road obstruction. My husband had a flat tire and they were right there helping. always making sure everybody was having a good time. The Fluvius provided me with an e-bike, even though I hadn't asked for one, to accommodate me, as they couldn't find a regular bike for my size. I was very thankful for that, making me appreciate the trip even better. All the Fluvius staff were superb. Even the captain made a point of talking with everyone, making sure things were to our liking. The food was excellent as well. The entertainment was a lot of fun and it brought us all together in spite of our language differences. It was a great night.

If we had any criticism whatsoever it would be the moisture challenge for the lower cabins. They would greatly benefit from moisture extractors.

Thank you for a truly wonderful and memorable trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Neil L.
September 3, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

Peaceful transit through canals and rivers.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

David Z.
September 3, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

The most memorable part of the trip for me was the interpretation the trip leaders gave of their culture. It felt very personal and caring. The food was very good and the onboard staff were excellent. The ship is sound but needs refurbishing. Be aware that the Dutch and Belgians make their beds with a bottom sheet and a duvet only. You may want to bring a top sheet and a wash cloth or two.

Really enjoyed the camaraderie with other participants & the captain & crew members & our tour guides. Some suggestions would be a few more stops to drink water & take photos on the rides. Also, the gluten free accommodations were very much appreciated.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Susan J.
June 22, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

The excellent mix of people on the boat from at least 8 different countries. Everyone was very friendly and interesting. We ate dinner with different people every night. A very fun group! My advice to other is to step outside of your own group and talk with your fellow travelers, the crew and the guides. Struggle through using your high school French or German. It's well worth it.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Brenda G.
May 14, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

It was an active adventure where you got to see so much of the country not just the tourist attractions.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Irene P.
October 12, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

It was an awesome way to see Belgium and the Netherlands. I can't wait for the next trip to Croatia. A bike is the only way to "fly." The food was surprisingly good and varied despite being served on a barge and to a group. Our bike lead, Carla was wonderful. On the down side, the smell of mold in our room on the Fluvius was disgusting and the attempt to fix it with bleach was just as bad. But even worse was the denial by the manager that I told her about it. The staff did their job and nothing more.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Leslie H.
October 9, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

I liked seeing the windmills. Also 2 full days of pouring rain were memorable; glad my rain gear held up.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Jana H.
October 9, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

This was a very pleasant trip through pretty country. We had two guides, Carla and Tom, who alternated leading the e-bike and non-e-bike groups. Carla is an excellent guide, who obviously researched the areas she was guiding us through, and pointed out interesting sights and historical details. Tom, on the other hand, seemed mostly focused on getting the day over with. (Unless there was a good lunch to be had!)
One thing I didn't realize before the trip was that the guides automatically divided the groups into e-bike and non e-bike sections, and assumed that the e-bike group would go faster and farther. This put people who could have gone farther into the "slow" group, and people who could barely ride a bike into the "fast" group.
The barge itself was quite comfortable, and the food was excellent!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Fernanda D.
June 13, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

Cycling from Vianen to Schoonhoven, and the walk through Bruges beautiful historic city. Bring cycling waterproof gear and be ready to take lots of pictures…

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Gloria A.
May 14, 2022

Verified Reviewer

· Amsterdam to Bruges

Visiting the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands, Belgium

Lauren W.
December 11, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

My son and I bonded while exercising and seeing the world. We had an amazing experience on our Bike and Barge trip from Brugge to Amsterdam, had the most awesome tour guides and met fabulous people. The sites, the accommodations and food were top notch. Not many teens would brag about traveling with their moms but mine did! Thank you!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Rob H.
December 6, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Bruges was outstanding, boat crew very nice.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Carol T.
October 3, 2019

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

I have visited Amsterdam 3x so was well acquainted with the City, but for someone who has never been there before I would strongly recommend they plan extra time before or after the trip to Explore

I loved Brugge and had never visit before I wish I had allowed more days there

Packed smartly but the key is layers & several bike shorts/capri's as the weather is changeable

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Ann A.
December 24, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Seeing the original Brooklyn (Breukelen, Netherlands) Bridge, and all the other quaint and charming towns between Brugge and Amsterdam was wonderful and worth every pedal!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

April S.
December 12, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Awesome experience...biked along canals, by windmills and visited cities...literally smelled the roses. Must do!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Ann A.
June 22, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The Brugge to Amsterdam trip was a very flat, easy trip and we recommend it for beginner barge and bikers. Our main criticism was that although the guides were very nice and helpful, we would have liked more information and history on the sights along the way, and more picture stops.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Linda N.
May 7, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The Netherlands is a unique and beautiful country. We loved everything we saw. The flower auction was amazing. The Keukenhof was not to be missed. Our only problem was riding in a group single file through Amsterdam. We were strung out so long it sometimes took 2 or 3 lights to get through an intersection. We were so far back from the guide we couldn’t say “let’s stop and check out that windmill”. We were spoiled. On the Danube trip we could go at our own pace with detailed maps. I would suggest people download the map app and go it alone. But really, how can you complain about springtime and hyacinths?

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Jim W.
January 23, 2018

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Beautiful scenery. If you are an experienced cyclist, consider splitting off with a smaller group. The group was too large with varied skills, making the ride less than it could have been.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Jim W.
September 25, 2017

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Great experience, although a very large group to be riding together. The food was good but not great. Made some friends and really enjoyed the trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands