5 Star Magnifique III boat/barge tour reviews — 1 to 30 of 110
William S.
4 weeks ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Nice boat, crew and guests xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxx xxxxxxx
- When did you take this tour?
- October 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- As expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
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Accommodations 5
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Included meals 3
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 5
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Ease of navigation 5
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Pre-travel information 3
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Routes 5
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Difficulty 5
Judith A.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Very well organized, lovely trip with great guides, nice barge. The weather conditions were a bit challenging for the daily bike rides. But the group and the guides were flexible and arranged great trips.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Jim R.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Riding along the Mosel and the bike tour guides, Hetty and Corrie
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Denise C.
1 month ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
The bike and boat along the Moselle River was beautiful. The boat, the Magnifique III was spacious and comfortable and crew happy and very helpful. The bikes were well maintained and easy to ride. The stops were well planned and the guides informative. one guide, Hetty, was exceptional. The pace was relaxed and enjoyable. The dining was plentiful, varied and very good.
- When did you take this tour?
- The first well in October 2025,
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- The riding was very easy.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
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Accommodations 4
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Included meals 4
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 4
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Ease of navigation 5
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Pre-travel information 5
Tania S.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
The route was perfect, gorgeous nature and pace full all the time.
The boat is great, food very good and very kind staff.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Sarah M.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
My husband and I had an absolutely fabulous time! The sightseeing was wonderful, the bike riding was lovely, the culture and history lessons were informative, and the fellow passengers and staff were all fabulous. The Magnifique III boat is incredible… and the food!!! Exceeded all expectations.
My only comment for consideration is regarding the choice of an e-bike or regular bike. My husband and I rode regular bikes. About 3/4 of the group did e-bikes. You travel as a group so I was a little nervous about keeping up with everyone, but I did OK. That said, riding for 25+ miles per day for a week is a lot, even if you’re in decent shape. If you enjoy the challenge of exercise, by all means go regular bike. If you want to be more relaxed so you can enjoy the scenery, I recommend e-bike.
- When did you take this tour?
- September 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Slightly more difficult than expected on a regular bike. On an e-bike, it would be a piece of cake.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
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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 4
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Routes 5
Erin J.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Wonderful trip on a beautiful barge. Marion and Irna were fantastic guides. The e-bikes are so easy to ride. The chef served delicious meals. The scenery was beautiful with the grapes ready to be harvested. Nice flat bike trails. The whole crew was just the best. Highly recommend.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Michael S.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
Wonderful crew and guides. The group was great fun. The guides made efforts to accommodate any concerns about the rides that were planned.
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
Chris A.
2 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Metz to Cochem
The guides and crew were outstanding. The accommodations exceeded our expectations.
- When did you take this tour?
- August-September 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Easier than expected.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- France, Luxembourg, Germany
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Accommodations 5
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Included meals 5
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Bikes + equipment 4
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Scenery 4
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Ease of navigation 5
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Pre-travel information 5
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 5
MaryAnn L.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
The entire experience was amazing, and I loved everything, the places we rode through, the lodgings, the food, everyone who took care of us, it was fantastic!!
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
Ann B.
3 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Bruges to Amsterdam
The beautiful scenery, everything so different from the US - and in many respects, better - food, conservation, transportation.
- When did you take this tour?
- July/August
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- It was what I expected.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Belgium, Netherlands
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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
Dayna G.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
The bikes were very comfortable and in great shape. The bike leaders were very good at bike fitting and patiently made adjustments. Bike fitting was very smooth.
The boat was wonderful.
Small staff with incredible passion and energy.
Meals were delicious.
Communication was great.
- When did you take this tour?
- July 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Mostly flat terrain and at sea level. Paths are fabulous so difficulty was not hard.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
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Accommodations 4
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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 2
Pauline L.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
UNESCO Kinderdijk windmills visit was very special on the bike tour. I enjoyed each major city, too.
Tripsite gave excellent information.
Sometimes I felt rushed to leave for the morning bike ride. Perhaps the bike tour guides could have checked out the skill level of those on E bikes as well.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
Joanne M.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
Daily rides through charming Dutch and Belgian villages and rural areas.
- When did you take this tour?
- June/July 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Perfect! Just as I expected.
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
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Accommodations 4
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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
Kevin H.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Amsterdam to Bruges
Beautiful scenery. Amazing guides. Excellent food and drink. Friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating staff.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands, Belgium
Alan H.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Tulip Tour - 5 day
Wonderful tour and great crew. The experience of riding to see the tulips, Windmills and other sites wonderful. The crew and ship exceeded our expectations. The Chef and crew worked to accommodate our dietary restrictions and the food was wonderful.
- When did you take this tour?
- April 2025
- How did the difficulty level compare to your expectations?
- Easier than expected
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
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Accommodations 4
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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 4
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Routes 4
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Difficulty 5
Betsy S.
6 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Tulip Tour - 5 day
The crew was fabulous, the food excellent, and everything on the ship was beautiful. We had a wonderful time and the tour exceeded expectations.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
Sharin A.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Tulip Tour - 5 day
The weather in. Amsterdam was very cooperative . The boat crew and the bike tour leaders were all incredibly helpful and congenial. I was excited about seeing the tulips in April in Amsterdam at the Kooken, and I was not disappointed! I will definitely do another bike tour in the future.
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
Janice B.
7 months ago
Verified Reviewer
· Tulip Tour - 5 day
The weather was perfect and the tulip day was beautiful. The E bikes were very easy to use and safer than the model I have been using at home. The guides were kind and considerate of everyone in the group. I appreciated that the route, etc. was modified according to the level of the participants. I’m sure others appreciated that they could do some rides self guided. I appreciated that I could pay extra and be assured of a gluten-free diet. I could not have managed the trip without that. The staff were all professional and congenial. I noticed that they worked very hard to keep the ship clean and working well..
- Countries included in this tour?
- Netherlands
Mary F.
7 months 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
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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 4
jan n.
7 months 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.
7 months 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.
- 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
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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
Robert G.
October 30, 2024
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.
October 14, 2024
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
Dean S.
July 28, 2024
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.
July 28, 2024
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
Stephanie Anne C.
July 16, 2024
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.
July 15, 2024
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.
June 3, 2024
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.
May 10, 2024
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
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