Boat and bike tour The best of Holland and Belgium: Amsterdam to Bruges Boat and bike

Included

• 7 x breakfast
• Packed lunches
• 6x 3-course dinner
• Coffee and tea on board till 4 PM
• Welcome drink
• Use of bed linen and towels
• Daily cleaning of the cabin
• Climate-controlled cabin
• Daily briefings
• Semi guided cycling tours (guest cycle independently, tour leader also cycles the tour)
• Some short waling tours
• Maps and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
• GPS tracks
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag
• Biodegradable water bottle
• Fluvius: Wi-Fi
• The Holland: Wi-Fi is availible in restaurant - data use is not included

Excluded

• 1x diner
• Coffee and tea on board after 4 PM
• Drinks
• Bicycle rental or E-bike rental
• Helmet rental
• Personal insurances
• Gratuities (at your discretion)
• Entrance fees and excursions
• Fees for ferries / waterbus
• Transfers to/from the docking place
• Parking fees
• Outward and return journeys
• Tourist tax

• The rental bikes on the ships are unisex bicycles with a low bar and a comfortable upright sitting position. These are stable and dependable bikes, good for miles in the saddle. Decide which kind of bike you want to rent and simply fill in your preference with your reservation. On most of the boat tours, the bike rental cost is not included in the tour’s price.
• Every Boat Bike Tour rental bike is well equipped. The bikes consist of a lightweight aluminum frame and have highly-responsive handbrakes, at least seven speeds, an adjustable gel seat, normal flat pedals (no clips), an easy-to-use lock attached to the frame, and special puncture-resistant tires. All told, this is a light, stable and reliable bike, very suitable for touring long distances pleasantly.
• The e-bikes also have at least seven speeds and handbrakes. The motor runs on a 400Wh battery and offers three levels of power-assistance. The e-bikes include comfortable gel seats that can be adjusted for height, have a lock attached to the frame, and sport anti-puncture tires. Note that some of the ships have their own bikes on board. They may look a bit different, but qualitatively they are equal to Boat Bike Tours’s e-bikes.
• Other rental items: Other items such as children’s bikes, tandems, family tandems (child & adult), tag-along, trailers to carry toddlers and child seats are available on request.
• Please note: E-bikes are not available for children under 150 cm. We recommend a regular children’s bike instead. If your child is too young to cycle the full distance, a slipstreamer can be attached to a regular bike (not to an e-bike). For more information or advice, please feel free to contact us.
• Taking your own bike or e-bike? The fee for parking your own bicycle is €14 per week. For an e-bike the fee is €28 to cover parking and charging the battery. For safety reasons it is not always possible to charge your e-bike batteries in your cabin. The crew will tell you where you can charge the battery on board the ship. Neither the crew nor Boat Bike tours is responsible in any way for any damage, loss or theft of a guest’s own bike or e-bike or its accessories. Note: not all the ships are suitable or have enough room for extra bikes, so make sure you check with us well ahead of travel.

Prices

• Rental bicycle: €91 per week
• Rental E-Bike: €252 per week (only on request, limited number available)
• Parking own bicycle: €14 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)
• Parking + charge station own E-Bike: €28 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)
• Helmets: A helmet can be rented for €10 per week, only on prior reservation and payment.

• Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
• On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route. Please note that on the shorter routes you may not be able to visit all the highlights mentioned.
• If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship cruises to the next landing place.
• The tour itinerary and route are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.
• On the arrival day, you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11.00 am.
• Detailed cycling maps, route tips and a GPS app are available for guests who wish to cycle individually and at their own pace. The tour guide is always available via cell phone in case of questions, breakdowns or emergencies.
• Transfer between Amsterdam and Bruges: There is a good train connection between these two cities. Please visit one of the following websites for timetables, tickets or more information www.omio.com or www.trainline.com.

Ships
Please bear in mind that the ship is both your hotel and a machine that needs to be maintained and operated - both during the day and at night. Operational noise is therefore unavoidable.

Departure dates

• April 12 and 26; May 10 and 24; June 7 and 21; July 5 and 19; August 2, 16 and 30; September 13 and 27.

The boat

For many years the river cruiser Fluvius has been a popular choice. On board of this charming ship, which caters for a maximum of 44 guests, there are 18 twins and 4 double cabins: 14 regular and 1 smaller twin on the lower deck, and 3 twins and 4 double cabins on the upper deck. All of these are equipped with the necessary facilities: beds, bathroom, air conditioning and a cabinet for your belongings. Have drink in the salon on the upper deck and enjoy your meal in the restaurant area. Or take a seat on the large sun deck if the weather allows it. For more information about the boat, visit our Fluvius Page.

Departure dates

• May 3, 17 and 31; June 14 and 28; July 12 and 26; August 23; September 6 and 20; October 4.

The boat

The cozy river cruiser De Holland offers a home away from home for about 66 passengers. The ship has been completely renovated and restyled in the winter of 2017 – 2018. All of the 32 cabins are well-equipped and perfect for a good night’s’ sleep. In the large salon on the upper deck, with large panoramic windows around, you will find the restaurant, bar and lounge area. This is a great spot for some serious relaxing, drinking and eating after a day on the pedals! Unless there is sun, then you should go to the partially roofed sun deck, where chairs and sun loungers invite for a stay. For more information about the boat, visit our Holland page.

• Check the tour details
  Go to the “Details” tab. Here you’ll find descriptions of the boats, including all departure dates (see boat tabs above).
• Choose your boat and departure date
  Decide which boat you’d like to travel on and choose your preferred departure date.
• Go to the booking form
  Scroll down the page to the section “Prices and Dates” — you’ll find the booking form there.
• Fill in the booking form step by step
  • Under Trip, select the boat of your choice.
  • Enter the number of people travelling.
  • Choose your room type – either upper deck or lower deck.
  • Select your cabin type.
  • Pick your departure date from the calendar.
  • Choose whether you’d like to rent a bike or bring your own.
• Complete your details and send your booking
  Once you’ve filled in all the fields, simply ckick the 'book now' button.