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Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Deborah C. 3 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWindmills, cycling and millions of tulips. What could be more wonderful? The barge, Sailing Home, was by far the nicest vessel we have stayed on for a bike and barge. The food was amazing, the Captain very welcoming, and the staff efficient and friendly. The itinerary was interesting and well planned. Do be sure to dress for the changeable weather!
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Maurice W. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was a most excellent way to explore the county, with most excellent service on the boat, Sailing Home. We liked the small size of the group (23 riders, 1 tour guide, the captain, the chef, and 2 assistants). And the chef was amazing. She served superb dinners from different regions or counties, each with a guided explanation of what the foods represent. After dinner we had well paced guided tours of the cities we were docked at. Ghent, Belgium was my favorite. The guest quarters were top notch and we’ll maintained. I would love to sail with them again.
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Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Robin W. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur guide was terrible!
The crew on the ship very nice.
Food excellent.Boat: Sailing Home
Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Carla 4 months ago Permalink/Reply StaffHi Robin,
As I understand from following up with you, the guide was cycling too fast to keep up with some riders but other riders felt like they did not have a relaxed pace of cycling. I encourage anyone to please talk to the guide if you are not satisfied with his service. This can make a great difference. I am happy to hear you enjoyed the tour otherwise!
South Holland Tour
by Pamela R. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerSailing on the barge through Rotterdam harbour. This bike and barge tour was amazing. The barge was so comfortable,the crew were wonderful,food was absolutely first class.Our guide did a fabulous job,and was so nice.We would urge anyone thinking about travelling in Holland to consider doing a bike and barge tour with this company.We are in the upper age group,and had no trouble keeping up.
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North Holland Tour
by Gertie B. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerA perfect experience - great staff - very flexible - excellent meals
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Cindy L. 4 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerI cannot say enough about this trip. The entire experience was amazing. We were on the Sailing Home which is beautifully appointed and the rooms are small but quite comfortable. The crew made sure that our every need was met. We got caught in a bad rain storm one afternoon and when we arrived back at the boat we were greeted by the crew with baskets for our wet shoes and jackets to dry everything for us before the next day. The food was amazing, every meal was 5 stars and the chef was not only talented, but charming! Our tour guide, Seitse, was a true scholar who loves his country and is proud to share his knowledge of the land, the people and the rich history. Every night he offered walking tours through the town for anyone who was interested. We saw the country up close and personal, riding through the fields, towns and neighborhoods in a way we we could not have done without the bikes and our guide. We will definitely do another trip, however the next one will have a lot to Read more… live up to!Boat: Sailing Home
Bruges to Amsterdam
by Judy L. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerComing around a corner in rural netherlands and seeing a tradition windmill complete with thatched roof! Beautiful!
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Bruges to Amsterdam
by Montgomery M. 5 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe Sailing Home exceeded my expectations! The crew was excellent, the scenery magnificant, and I totally didn't expect a French-trained gourmet chef to prepare our meals complete with nightly explanation of each dish and it's country of origin. This is an intimate cruise ship experience for only 24 persons.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Richard R. 6 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe most memorable part was getting to see the countries from a bicycle. The weather was not good and the tour guide did an excellent job of juggling the personalities with varying degrees of athletic fitness. At 53-58, there were people on the boat that were over 20 years older than my wife and I, and as a result, some rides were cut short somewhat - this was a bit disappointing as my wife and I had hoped to ride at least the distances advertised. One additional constructive comment - some of the bikes were not in good shape. The bike set aside for me had its front brakes permanently rubbing and the solution was for me to ride a women's small bike for the week. Disappointing. The trip was excellent overall and we will do a bike and barge tour again.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Kathy C. 7 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe food on the barge was amazing! We had strong winds for the bike but our leader made modifications to give people options for shorter routes. Amazing trip!!
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South Holland Tour
by Jackie L. 8 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMy wife and I had never done a bike trip before, let alone a boat and bike one. Our South Holland Tour turned out be fabulous that way exceeded expectations. The Dutch landscape was beautiful. Our boat, Sailing Home, was charming and immaculate. A daily highlight was getting to know our fellow shipmates over dinner. And what dinners! They were of varying cuisines lovingly prepared by Eline, our Cordon Bleu-trained chef. Some random thoughts: 1) we brought our own helmets, but it was unnecessary as the boat had helmets of varying sizes, 2) I was anxious about the quality of the bicycles on board which turned out to be needless worry; our 24-speed bikes were in great condition, 3) we had no idea who our fellow travelers might be, and strangers became friends who shared email addresses at trip’s end. We’ve had multiple vacations in Asia and Europe; our South Holland Tour was one of the memorable.
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Authentic Holland
by Jeanne G. 8 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe really enjoyed the rural countryside for our biking tour. We would bike past horses, cows, swans and goats and stop in very quaint towns. I rented a regular bike because I thought the Netherlands was very flat, there was more incline and distance than I was prepared for. I was able to borrow another guest e-bike a few days and in retrospect I should have rented one. But it also made me realize I can go to other countries that are more of a challenge, I would just rent an e-bike. We also brought our own helmets, but the ones they had on the boat looked fine. My husband brought his cycle computer which was a good idea to see our distance etc. We really enjoyed the biking tour!
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Authentic Holland
by Mary T. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe whole barge experience with fellow bikers was awesome. There were only 23 of us and we all connected. The dining was exceptional. Our guide lacked knowledge of the tour and did not provide enough cultural experience.
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Amsterdam to Cologne
by Rosemary M. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe mighty River Rhine was very memorable
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Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Barbara A. 9 months ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis trip was fabulous! The biking in the countryside was beautiful! I especially enjoyed seeing the bounding hares, swans, sheep, flowers and lovely homes. The tulip, daffodil and hyacinth fields were spectacular and an experience I will never forget. The traditional Dutch dinners were delicious and the stories about the food were entertaining and fun. I did find the city biking frightening at times with the crowds. One tip is be prepared for this and stay near the guide in the heavy traffic areas. I thoroughly enjoyed the sites especially the factory in Delft, Harlem, biking through the Sand Dunes and Keukenhof gardens. A lovely country with so much to experience.
I think this trip is an incredible value for the price. I can’t wait to take another bike and barge trip.Boat: Sailing Home
Bruges to Amsterdam
by Michael O. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerSailing Home was a great boat, well finished, very clean, lots of room and nice staff. The trip from Bruges to Amsterdam was very scenic and flat country yet the riding did not offer the flexibility friends had experienced with other tours.
We had expected to ride 30kms (+or- 10) a day and were somewhat surprised to hear the daily ride was 60 kms. That said, on one day, it was possible to ride 20 kms in the morning then 40 kms in the afternoon as the bike route crossed the boats route.
There were nine in our group and to a person we thought it would have been far better to have the boat dock at mid day for people wanting to ride a shorter distance, then head to the overnight stopping point. We would have liked the option to stop in some local villages, had lunch in a cafe and strolled at some of the scenic spots. It is not supposed to be the Tour de France.
Would we do it again, yes, but at our own pace, so we would do it 'self guided' next time as I Read more… don't think our guide could comprehend our desire to enjoy all the joys of the ride.Boat: Sailing Home
Amsterdam to Cologne
by Gail M. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerGreat staff making us feel very welcomed and well cared for, from our guide Pete to the lady captain. I would highly recommend this company.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Margaret W. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerBest part of trip traveling with friends old and new. Beautiful scenery. Great food. A great challenge. Looking forward to my next trip
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Denis E. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerMost memorable part? Scenery and food and small group size
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Catherine S. 1 year ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerOur trip on the Sailing Home Amsterdam to Brugge was far more than we expected. The cabins are spacious enough for 2 people and the bathroom was well equipped and plenty enough space. The outside deck area was very social and the best way to finish the day with sundowners and your fellow cyclists. Loved this trip and would highly recommend.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Steve S. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe scenery - Bruges was like a storybook. The food - The chef on our barge went out of her way to accommodate my family’s vegan requirements, and she did it with style.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Pam B. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEnjoyed the accommodations, crew was great, and cycling was easy . Looking at another Bike & Barge adventure!
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Suzanne D. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerAmsterdam to Bruges July 2018. We loved the whole aspect of cycling to meet our barge (our floating hotel) at the end of each day. The accommodations on the Sailing Home were great and the barge is a handsome one. Staff were friendly and relaxed but attentive and personable. Our cycling guide Karline was very competent and kindly took us into almost every town each night for a walking tour. Her historical knowledge of the areas in the Netherlends and Belgium we visited were an unexpected bonus. The food was great on board and most enjoyable. I will definitely recommend this trip to others.
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Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Ruth M. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerI loved being part of the Southern Holland Tulip Tour! The biking was wonderful, the scenery was unparalleled, and the Sailing Home was comfortable and well appointed. Staff was uniformly pleasant and accommodating. I enjoyed bonding with the other riders in the group , mostly from the Central and Western US and Canada. Our guide was knowledgeable and entertaining, however I feel that keeping our large group of 26 riders together on the rides was a challenge, and he would have benefited from the use of "corners" to make sure that all the riders were clear on the turns. Also, we were each given a booklet with the daily ride routes, but it would have been helpful to go over the next days map each evening so that we could visualize the lay of the land.
Great trip all around and I am hoping to join another in the future!Boat: Sailing Home
Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Curtiss M. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe came to see the tulips and that was definitely accomplished. Albeit a bit late for most of the major fields, but Keukenhof was spectacular. Cycling through the polders and quiet countryside was also very enjoyable.
On the negative side, the last days cycling into Amsterdam and departure from the boat was a bit rushed.Boat: Sailing Home
Holland Southern Tulip Tour
by Angela T. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerLoved the comfortable accommodations on the barge.
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Amsterdam to Bruges
by Lisa G. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThis was our first trip and we weren't sure what to expect. We had a phenomenal time. It was just the right level of difficulty in riding and a perfect amount of time to explore the area. The barge was a good, clean place to stay and the staff did an excellent job keeping it clean and keeping us well fed. We would highly recommend to our friends.
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Amsterdam to Cologne
by Susan P. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerThe whole experience was wonderful. Pete was an excellent guide, crew and cook great and the group was very friendly.
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Amsterdam to Cologne
by Katherine H. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerEnjoyed biking through the fields of heather, beautiful! Tip for others: use a gel seat!
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Amsterdam to Cologne
by Gordon M. 2 years ago Permalink/Reply Verified ReviewerWe had an exceptional guide. He had a lot of local knowledge and often altered our route in order to extend our cycling experience.
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