Magnifique III boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 30 of 105

4.5 out of 5

 


Mary F.
4 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Riding through the tulip fields, visiting the huge Tulip Garden and the Flower Auction. All amazing!

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

jan n.
6 days ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

what a wonderful trip we had riding bikes surrounding the city of Amsterdam.
The staff on board our barge/boat were wonderful. Hard-working, accommodating and very friendly and tending to all our needs.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Martha S.
1 week ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Loved it all! The crew was wonderful, food excellent, biking experience great, overall would highly recommend. Other than the cold weather I wouldn’t change a thing.
Only suggestion- a little better communication on the rides. Sometimes difficult to hear & see.

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When did you take this tour?
April 8-12 2025
How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
What I expected
Do you recommend this tour?
Yes
Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands
  • Accommodations 5
  • Included meals 5
  • Bikes + equipment 5
  • Scenery 5
  • Ease of navigation 5
  • Pre-travel information 5
  • Routes 5
  • Difficulty 5

Robert G.
6 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The scenery along the Mosel River was spectacular and the heritage buildings and the history associated with them was both interesting and educational. The friendships that developed along the course of the trip added to our enjoyment and memories. The food was excellent although possible less in the way of trying to produce high end dishes and providing more in the way of comfort foods especially during the cold and rainy weather soups and stews would have been appreciated.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Mark W.
6 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The overall experience was great. Our guides were fantastic, the scenery was beautiful and the boat and rooms were super clean.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Cathy R.
7 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

We didn't receive information soon enough about your recommendation to fly in and out of Frankfurt - our travel time was more difficult and longer than necessary. The information you sent was great but way too late to impact our travel.

We loved the trip and were only well prepared for weather because of information we received from someone who had done it this time of year before. Again more information sooner than a month before....

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Raven W.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The vibe on the boat was great! The chef was amazing, and so accommodating to my food allergy! Two great bike tour-guides!

Suggestions - budget for at least one beverage included for dinner. It was a nice treat on the first and last day to have a complimentary drink pairing. The wifi on the boat was really bad; I know we were warned that it might not be strong, but it just didn't work most of the time. That was frustrating, not being able to communicate with family, check the scores of Eurocup games, etc.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Richard G.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The guided walking tours of Bruges and Antwerp were informative and interesting.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Dean S.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

As always, the tour guides were wonderful. The boat was great, the food was great, and the itinerary was just what we were hoping for.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Donna L.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The trip aboard the Magnifique III from Brugges to Amsterdam was both stimulating and relaxing! Each day was filled with interesting cycling adventures with newly found friends! The evenings gave us the opportunity to relax enjoy a gourmet meal! The tour guides kept us laughing and they were all informed about each areas history and unique characteristics! Come prepared for fun, new friends and adventure!!!

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Judith W.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

the best part was the absolutely most beautiful scenery in Belgium and the Netherlands! Be sure to check ahead for the latest weather to be prepared for biking and be prepared to have very spotty internet on the boat.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Stephanie Anne C.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The Magnifique III was great. It is a barge, so don’t expect The Ritz, but for instance, It’s much nicer than most chartered Catamarans in the British Virgin Isles.
Meals were delicious and plentiful. The chef did an amazing job feeding us a great variety of tasty meals.
Most importantly, the guides were great. They had a great sense of humor and managed the various personalities, skill levels, expectations and behaviors diplomatically and graciously.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Barbara C.
9 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

The barge was super deluxe with an excellent chef and our Bicycle guides were spectacular explaining historic sites and interesting cultural info.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Deborah D.
11 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Bruges to Amsterdam

Another biking trip of a lifetime and this time on the beautiful Magnifique III. What a beautiful ship, terrific crew, great chef and awesome bike guides. Biking from Bruges, Belgium to Amsterdam was just fantastic.

Countries included in this tour?
Belgium, Netherlands

Kathleen S.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Great trip. The sights were incredible, the barge was great (comfortable rooms and beds) and the captain crew and guides were wonderful.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Lisa S.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

The most memorable part of the trip was being in Amsterdam during Kings Day. So fun to celebrate with all the people of the country. Also, enjoyed riding the bike through all the beautiful towns.. it was a wonderful experience.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Rebecca R.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

Loved the cycling through the smaller towns and the countryside. Absolutely beautiful.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Lori S.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

We had a group of 16 and had a great time with the other passengers! Fabulous guides & service. The only suggestion we can make would be to have some better swag or bike jerseys/T shirts/Sweatshirts to purchase. They only had a black & White T shirt & a grey sweatshirt, not very feminine either.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Debbie D.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

A beautiful way to see Holland. Make sure to bring rain gear.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

ROBERT R.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

The beautiful countryside and the staff of the Magnifique III. The ship was well equipped, comfortable and relaxing, and the staff were super friendly and helpful. The tour itself, despite the rain, took us thru some wonderful areas of Tulip fields and farmland. Best tip .. be prepared for all kinds of weather this time of year.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Mary W.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 8 day

This trip included a fabulously appointed ship with delicious meals, great guides that took us through a comprehensive tour of Holland, and passengers and crew that became like family. I’d do a trip like this again in a heartbeat.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Suzanne P.
12 months ago

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The accommodations on the boat and the food were excellent. Everything was so clean, it sparkled. The bikes were especially nice. We want to try to find them in the U.S. so that we can have some of our own.

We were thankful for the kind and helpful staff that went out of their way to make sure that we had a wonderful “holiday.”

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Marcia W.
April 20, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

Amsterdam was beautiful. The staff and crew were wonderful. The ship was beautiful and comfortable.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Judy L.
April 20, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The most memorable part of the trip was spending time with family. I enjoyed the experience riding through the Netherlands countryside best. The crew was very friendly, professional and accommodating. If you have specific dietary requirements plan ahead. Lunch options are provided although limited selection as they are the same items provided for breakfast. Another note for lunch, it is a good idea to bring a reusable container to put a sandwich in. Sandwich wrappers are not available. (We used our napkins)
Overall a wonderful trip.

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

Patricia W.
April 15, 2024

Verified Reviewer

· Tulip Tour - 5 day

The Tulips were Spectacular!
I loved our boat, it was sparkling clean.
The food was Delicious and the crew so very accommodating.
Thank you for a wonderful trip!

Countries included in this tour?
Netherlands

David M.
October 26, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

The Magnifique III Is a wonder boat with well appointed cabins and public space. The Mossell river is one of the prettiest and easiest to ride along. Getting to Metz from Paris was an easy train ride. We did not have to rush to the boat by 2 PM. The first day you get fitted on your bike and then are free until dinner. I would recommend an E -bike as there are sudden uphill grades and it make life easier. The GPS for your phone is very easy to follow So I would recommend that if you are traveling with a group of friends that the group goes self guided because there are many quaint villages along the way that you could see. The rides each day are from 22 to 37 miles and with the guide and take about 5 hours. The guides are on a schedule to meet the boat and not arrive early. They stop every 8-10+miles and linger for 30 minutes. Lunch is in nice towns but you do not have enough time to enjoy them. Overall, it was a beautiful trip however really fast and experienced riders would be frustrated.
The crew and guides change with each sailing so we cannot comment on our experience. I will say both crew and guides were extremely competent and friendly.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Jan S.
October 17, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

What a wonderful tour that absolutely exceeded expectations. The barge was very comfortable, the bikes were great, as were the food, accommodations, staff, etc. Biking along the Moselle was incredible, I found myself repeating about the scenery, food, villages, people, "I could never tire of this!"

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

susan o.
October 15, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Loved the tour of the Reichsburg castle. To think that it is still standing intact after 100's of years is amazing!

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Sandra Z.
October 10, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

Bicycle riding along the Moselle was terrific. Beautiful scenery.
Guides were knowledgeable, but could have been a little more aware of riders in traffic situations.

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany

Amy L.
October 10, 2023

Verified Reviewer

· Metz to Cochem

EXCELLENT staff on the barge, Magnifique lll. Only tip for others: ENJOY the beautiful scenery and the lovely staff

Countries included in this tour?
France, Luxembourg, Germany