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Nina R.
1 hour ago
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Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Most memorable was the stunning countryside along the Dutch canals-- grass waving in the breeze, sheep grazing all around, wildflowers, and the occasional swan swimming by. Bonus: not a hint of litter anywhere. Honestly, I kept asking myself if it was all real.
Barbara B.
5 hours ago
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Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
There were so many memorable parts of our trip from Burges to Amsterdam. The gorgeous countryside we rode through, the fantastic accommodations on the Manifique II and of course the outstanding crew and guides. We have done similar trips before but this one topped them all. The offer of two different length rides each day , the stops in the countryside to sightsee, traveling through locks, riding our bikes on to ferries and generally feeling like a local. The meals that the chef offered us out of his small kitchen were 5 star. The enthusiasm of the crew added so much to this rich experience. Upon returning to the boat each day they all made us feel like we had won the Tour de France! I would highly recommend this trip to anyone looking to ride through the beautiful countryside of Belgium and the Netherlands and to have a great time doing it!
Kate S.
7 hours ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique IV Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
From the moment we boarded the Magnifique IV to the morning we left everything was exceptional…Mariela was our cycling guide for the week and she couldn’t have been more lovely. We had beautiful weather and each day of cycling was interesting and fun! All members of the crew went out of their way to make us comfortable and the food prepared by Jules was delicious! We had a great group of travellers and enjoyed our social time on the barge each evening. We would highly recommend the adventure!
John and Kate
Carol K.
8 hours ago
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Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Beautiful countryside and small towns; our guides were knowledgeable and helpful. The boat was beautiful and comfortable. Staff on the boat were friendly, accommodating, and professional. Oh--and the food was 5 star delicious!
Doreen C.
13 hours ago
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Magnifique II Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Incredibly warm, friendly and extremely customer-focused crew, all 7 of them!
Janet L.
1 day ago
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Zwaantje Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
This was a great trip and the guides and crew on the boat were wonderful! Karin, Eric, Frank and Brando made the trip and the food absoulutely great! Every day we had delicious meals and wonderful desserts! Despite some days of cold and rainy weather, the guides made sure we cycled through the beautiful countryside with good stops for rest and lunch. Keukenhof and the beautiful tulip fields were a highlight. The boat is so clean and well-taken care of. I would definitely recommend Zwaantje for this trip!
Janis B.
1 day ago
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Paradise in Portugal
Portugal
The farm house was a beautiful environment, the small group made for cozy chats in the evenings. We enjoyed the daily rides through small villages. A special treat was a day to kayak on the lake. The staff were all friendly and wonderful.
Linda B.
2 days ago
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Liza Marleen Holland Southern Tulip Tour
Netherlands
Great trip. The captain, guide, chef, and crew were wonderful. They made me feel very welcome and safe. While meals could be served earlier (breakfast at 8 and then heading out to ride at 9) and (dinner at 6:30 which lasted until about 8) the meals were very tasty. One thing I wish were different, we had our destination "tour" after dinner when everything was closed and often walking around in the dark. We didn't therefore get to really experience the lovely towns we were docked in because we left at 9 each morning and had little time to explore. It would be great to have a timeline and not just the riding itinerary because we could have gone faster through the open fields and farmland if we knew the plan for the day and seeing the towns, cities, villages. Our guide was very fun and made the days throughly enjoyable.
Karen S.
2 days ago
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Magnifique II Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We loved travelling on the Magnifique II from Amsterdam to Bruges. It’s a beautiful, intimate barge with nice sized rooms. With only 30 people on board we got to know almost everyone. The food was amazing everyday and all 7 staff were friendly and accommodating. The guided biking was the highlight even though we didn’t have great weather. Both of the biking guides were great fun, informative and kept everyone safe.
Donald K.
3 days ago
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Iris Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The staff on the Iris were excellent. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable. The passenger capacity of the Iris (24 people) was just right. It afforded us the opportunity to get to know the other travelers. Although the cabins were small, they were well laid out; comfortable; and quiet. We thoroughly enjoyed cycling throughout the Netherlands with the exceptional guides on the Iris.
We would've preferred more time allocated to exploring the towns where the Iris moored daily. Most of our exploration time was limited to after dinner walks in some towns.
Jacque W.
3 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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
Elizabeth R.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Vivienne Along the Danube - Four Country Tour
Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Hungary
The route was a great mix of countryside, nature and village. The cruise director, Leslie, provided invaluable information for route and highlights.
Jane L.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
South Africa Kruger National Park Safari
South Africa
Lizelle, the tour director, was brilliant in taking care of the logistics - she is a very skilled biking guide and a wonderful cook. Wendel, the tour guide, has an incredible knowledge of region’s natural world and provided so much context to all the sights we were experiencing. These two leaders were welcoming and accommodating always ensuring that we were well taken care of and safe.
Three of us opted for e-bikes and it made the trip super enjoyable as we did encounter a few Read More hills. We also opted for the three-day extension in Buffelshoek Camp which was another adventure of staying in a bush camp and experiencing long safari game drives. If you like biking and are planning on visiting South Africa, I would highly recommend this tour – it was fantastic!
Ruth O.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Danube Bike Path - Vienna to Budapest
Austria, Hungary, Slovakia
Our party of 4 had an amazing time on this tour. We loved the cycling and each day was different. The accommodations that we stayed in were all comfortable and had amazing breakfasts!
You will need some extra Euros for ferries and we crossed the Danube 3 or 4 times and it was not always covered. Also, the stairs at the train stations can be challenging with your bikes, especially for heavier e-bikes. We managed though and had a great time!
T James W.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Umbria - Gastronomy Bike Tour
Italy
We cycled through some lovely countryside and saw some very lovely towns. Assisi was wonderful, but understandably busy given its historical importance. We had some very memorable events booked.
LDA
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Pearls of Dalmatia
Croatia
I had a great trip and meet some really fun new friends. Our upper level stateroom was pretty standard, small but comfortable. Itinerary was great and our guides were very accommodating, making a special stop at an olive mill per the request of a couple of our passengers. E-bikes were in good operating order and were a must for all but one person on our trip. We did a lot of uphill climbs, one was really steep, the rest just long and steady uphill. Probably due to the terrain/hills, most rides were on the shorter side (less than 20 miles for the day). Food was plentiful, but poor quality, vegetable soup without any trace of vegetables, thin chicken cutlets that were over cooked, and a main course of pasta daily. I ended up stopping at a grocery for snacks to bring onboard.
Effie H.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bruges to Amsterdam Fluvius May 5/24 - 8 day bike trip
Unfortunately our barge had major mechanical problems ( thrust motor) from Day 1. As a result our first 4 full days of biking were changed, shortened significantly and day 4 spent almost entirely on the boat going to Antwerp with mechanical engineers working to fix it. We are very disappointed to lose this much biking on what was supposed to be a wonderful biking journey.
To add to our disappointment our biking tour guides, Tom and Laura, gave us very little information on what was wrong with the boat and what changes to expect. Generally they were not very communicative about our daily itineraries.
On the positive side, the barge crew were mostly fabulous. Mieke, the chef and her staff were very personable and hard working. The bartending staff were also very good. The food was excellent and the boat in good condition .
Overall we enjoyed the trip, especially the last 4 days once the barge was repaired.
patricia R.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Princesse Royal Metz to Cochem
France, Luxembourg, Germany
This is a beautiful region and accessing it from the river trails is wonderful . The boat was very comfortable and the wonderful staff met our every need with a smile . We had rainy days , and closures due to local holidays which impacted our visits to small town restaurants and shops . I would avoid national holiday weeks in future .
My suggestions to improve this already wonderful trip :
- have bike storage racks that allow a little more deck space for sitting out .
-eliminate the hot tub , it’s only used by a few and takes up too much deck space .
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Stephen F.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Lake Garda & the Adige River
Italy
This trip was a perfect couple tour with spectacular scenery, safe well maintained bike paths on a gently descending route and great hotels each night.
Margaret C.
4 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
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 .
Debra W.
5 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Feniks Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
The week on the Feniks was great! I really think the barge was undersold!. The wifi worked for all of our party of 4. The daily laundry was such a great thing. And the staff- the skipper, the first mate, the cook, the guide were so, so much fun! Really happy we took this tour.
Mark L.
5 days ago
Verified Reviewer
San Snova National Parks of Dalmatia
Croatia
Amazing trip. Great guides, boat and food. Itinerary was a good mix of riding, relaxing and sightseeing.
Brian C.
5 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Magnifique I Tulip Tour - 8 day
Netherlands
Cycling through rural north Holland was magical and we were fortunate to have great weather - not always guaranteed.
E-bikes were comfortable and safe, our guides Brian and Marianne were fun, knowledgeable and engaging.
Keukenhoff was packed with visitors, but we visited the smaller Hortis Bulborum and learned more about the beautiful tulips there.
Being in a small group on bikes allowed us to visit less-touristed sites, for example a working windmill Schermerhorn, Van Veen family cheese-making farm, and artist studio in Bilderdam.
The new Magnifique I was spacious, we had one of the new larger rooms. Food was varied, delicious, nutritious and plentiful.
Staff onboard led by Captain Walter became like family, helpful and responsive to everyone’s needs, including when Read More one cyclist was injured in an unexpected fall. Bike safety was emphasized, single file especially in towns and mostly 80%+ on dedicated separate bike paths. Most of our group were couples, young seniors, some in their 80’s, and all were from english-speaking countries - all friendly and interesting folks.
Catherine C.
5 days ago
Verified Reviewer
De Nassau Authentic Holland
Netherlands
Thé bike trails so well marked. Ride with GPS so helpful .Frans was skillled with all the languages he mastered or attempted. His. Ride descriptions were accurate and he showed up along the way to give encouragement.
On the De Nassau get blinds for the windows in the dining hall. My table was in the sun and uncomfortably hot every evening at dinner.
Keith N.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
It was our first trip on a smaller boat and we enjoyed getting to know all the other bikers and also the crew. It was also our first trip with a guide(s) and it was nice to not be concerned with navigating. The guides were excellent and the mini tours we interesting. My only suggestion is it would be nice to know more about the lunch stop ahead of time so we could decide whether we wanted to bring a lunch or eat at the restaurant.
Carl Magnus M.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
Biking by river Po, the visits to the distillery and cheese factory
Leslie H.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Romantica Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
Croatia
Croatia is a beautiful and very clean country. The tour of Dalmatia was a fabulous overview of the outside islands. My most memorable part was climbing the uphills on the bikes. Even with an E-Bike it was a lot of work.
Sharon N.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Harmonia Highlights of Dalmatia E-Bike & Boat
Croatia
We had a wonderful time. Croatia is one of the most beautiful places we have visited! Our guides Marko and Edie were great, they took great care of us and were full of info about Croatia. They were fun and entertaining. As for bringing helmets, they are hard to pack and only 4 people brought them. The boat had plenty. The food was outstanding! I occasionally get seasick but had no problem on this boat. The wine was only sold by the bottle and beer by the glass. Our bar bill was $150 and has to be paid in cash (Euros) at the end of the trip. We did not drink much. Uber was much better than taxis and Dubrovnik buses worked great. The fast ferries from Split were cheap and easy beside the boat in the port. Cabins on board are small with upper berths noisier and more light at night. We are looking forward to another trip!!
Dave S.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
Excellent tour, great accommodations, great food and great staff!
Rochelle F.
6 days ago
Verified Reviewer
Ave Maria Mantova to Venice or Venice to Mantova
Italy
The guides and staff were fantastic.
The trip was a wonderful way to see Italy minus the crowds.
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