South Holland Tour
Netherlands Bike + Boat Tours
Bike & boat through Holland’s most popular villages & cities into the heart of the country
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- Length8 days
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Overview
This bike tour in Southern Holland takes you along beautiful paths through Holland's most scenic rural region
This tour also visits the prestigious and historic towns of Haarlem, Leiden, Scheveningen, The Hague, Delft, and Rotterdam.
Not only will you get the chance to visit these famous Dutch cities, but you will also uncover another side of Holland as you cycle through the country’s “Green Heart”. It is here that you will see a wonderful Dutch landscape of water, meadows, grazing cows, windmills, and picturesque farms.
Please note that several boats undertake this route, so the highlights will vary. Take a look at the detailed itineraries below for the specific day-to-day itinerary of your preferred vessel.
Highlights
- Amsterdam!
- Haarlem, Leiden & Delft
- The Hague
- Windmills of Kinderdijk
- Gouda, city of cheese
- Dunes and beaches
- International port of Rotterdam
Be sure to check out all of our Bike & Boat tours in Holland.
Itinerary
All distances are approximate. The itinerary is subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to weather, last-minute mooring changes, and restructuring of locks or bridges. Each boat has a slightly different itinerary as well as what is included and not included.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Day 2: Amsterdam – Breukelen | Breukelen – Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht – Rotterdam
Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| | Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
Day 8: DepartureOn days that two distances are provided, you can choose between the longer and shorter route.
Day 1: Arrival in Amsterdam
Embarkation and check-in begin at 2 PM and completed by 5 PM. It is possible for you to bring your luggage on board at 9:30 however, cabins will not be ready for check-in at this time. While you are in Amsterdam make sure you take the opportunity to do some shopping, visit a museum, or enjoy a canal tour (reduced price tickets available on board, until 10 PM). A canal tour is a unique way to see the capital of Holland from a different perspective. Your first night on board will be spent in Amsterdam, so you will have plenty of time to explore the city.Day 2: During breakfast: Amsterdam - Breukelen | Breukelen - Utrecht, 12 or 23.4 mi. (20 or 39 km) | Afternoon: Utrecht - Rotterdam
During breakfast, the boat will cruise to Breukelen. Following the distribution of bicycles, your first day of cycling is along the beautiful and winding river Vecht with its enchanting background of imposing castles, country houses, and quaint tearooms. There is simply no better way to start a bike tour. You will follow the Vecht into the center of Utrecht where you will have the opportunity to explore the Dom Cathedral tower and the beautiful center of the old village. In the afternoon you will continue by ship from Utrecht to Rotterdam, your destination for the day. In the evening enjoy a short city walking tour.Day 3: Rotterdam – Schiedam – Delft – Rotterdam, 29 mi. (48 km)
You will cycle today via the "jenever" city of Schiedam (jenever is a traditional Dutch gin) and through the Delfland area to Delft which is famous, of course, for its blue earthenware. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges, and alleys. For many guests, a visit to the Delftware factories of “Royal Delft” is one of the highlights of the tour. Afterward, you will cycle back to Rotterdam. In the evening, enjoy a short walk around the city of Rotterdam.Day 4: Rotterdam – Alblasserdam with the "waterbus" | Kinderdijk – (Gouda) – Schoonhoven, 19 or 36 mi. (30 or 58 km)
Today you can cycle the first part or the “waterbus” will take you and your bicycle to Alblasserdam. After just a few minutes of cycling, you will reach Kinderdijk (UNESCO cultural heritage, with its impressive row of 19 large windmills). You then have the choice between a longer bike tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese city of Gouda and a short bike tour through the Alblasserwaard. Both tours end in the “silver city” of Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith.Day 5: Schoonhoven - Oudewater - Utrecht, 22 or 26 mi. (36 or 44 km)| Afternoon: Utrecht - Haarlem
Today you will cycle from Schoonhoven through the beautiful “Green Heart” of Holland via Oudewater (visit the Witches Weigh House) to Utrecht. Near Oudewater you can visit a traditional cheese farm where you can also buy delicious farm-made Gouda cheese. In the late afternoon, the barge will cruise from Utrecht to Haarlem, your destination for the night.Day 6: Haarlem– North Sea coast – Haarlem, 25 or 31 mi. (40 or 50 km) | Evening: Haarlem– Zaandam
Today you can choose from 2 bike tours. Both tours take you through the beautiful Kennemer dunes, a national park where you can spot several bird species, Scottish Highland cows and Shetland ponies. After a visit to the seaside resorts Bloemendaal and Zandvoort, you cycle through the forests and the center of Haarlem back to the ship. The longer cycling tour leads to the largest steam engine of the world, the Cruquius pumping station and back to Haarlem. During dinner, your ship will cruise to Zaandam.*Departure dates between April 6 and May 11: On Thursday you have the opportunity to visit the world famous Tulip exhibition park “Keukenhof” in Lisse (by bicycle or public transport; transfers/tickets/entrance fee not included).
Day 7: Zaandam - Amsterdam, 20 or 33 mi. (32 or 53 km)
From Zaandam, your final day of cycling will take you to the open-air museum ‘Zaanse Schans’ with its beautiful windmills, traditional wooden houses, an old Dutch village, a cheese farm, and a traditional wooden clog maker. After exploring the museum continue to cycle through the recreational area of Twiske to Amsterdam. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy everything Amsterdam has to offer. If you didn’t go for a canal tour on the first day, you will have the opportunity to do so today.Day 8: Disembarkation in Amsterdam
Disembarkation by 9:30 am. End of your trip.Parts in italics above will be covered by the ship.
Day 1: Rotterdam
Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Day 8: End of tourDay 1: Rotterdam
Arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at 4:00 pm. Rotterdam is a city with many faces. It is an important port city, classy shopping city, and hip artists’ city, but most important, it is a city of architecture. Many say that Rotterdam is one of the most interesting cities in Europe.Day 2: Rotterdam - Dordrecht, 25 mi. (40 km)
You cycle along the waterfront via Krimpen aan den IJssel to Kinderdijk, the site of the most famous group of windmills in the Netherlands. Dating back to the 18th century, the 19 well-preserved mills have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. You continue through the polder area of the Albwasserwaard to reach Dordrecht, Holland`s oldest city, granted a town charter in 1220. Many well-preserved buildings dating from this time remain. The city`s rich history and the marvelous historic port area will enchant you.Day 3: Dordrecht - Gorinchem, 29 - 33 mi. (46 - 53 km)
After a short ferry ride, you reach the beautiful De Biesbosch National Park, where several rivers come together to form a fresh-water delta of approximately 8,000 hectares. It is a wonderful place to bike. You may also enjoy canoeing through the labyrinth of rivers and creeks. The park is also very special for bird enthusiasts, due to the many kinds of waterfowl that forage here. You continue your tour through the Rhine-Delta area, crossing over to Gorichem by water taxi. Do not miss out on the picturesque Old Town of this small but charming city.Day 4: Gorinchem - Utrecht, 29 mi. (47 km)
Today an interesting and varied tour awaits. From Gorinchem, you cycle via Leerdam, famous for Leerdammer cheese into the fortified city of Vianen. You can stop for a short break in one of the numerous street cafes. You then take the ferry to cross the Lek and cycle to Vreeswijk with its narrow lanes and then to the little town of Nieuwegein. You could take a short side trip to Fort Jutphaas, hidden in a green oasis in Nieuwegein. The day's destination is Utrecht, considered the heart of Holland, and once the most important city in Holland. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center.Day 5: Utrecht - Schoonhoven, 25 - 31 mi. (40 - 49 mi.)
Take some time to explore the beautiful town of Utrecht, before getting back on your bike. You cycle through the beautiful polder landscape via Oudewater, with its famous Witches` Weigh House museum. The history of weigh houses is sometimes tragic. Generally used as a central site where people could come to weigh their crops and livestock, many have a dark side. Witches were thought to be light enough to float on water so the accused was put on a weigh house scale to see the results. They were generally rigged and countless innocents burned or drowned thanks to the superstitious test. (None of the so-called witches ever weighed here at Oudewater was sentenced). The day's destination is Schoonhoven, the Silver City of the Netherlands, with its typical Dutch Old Town.Day 6: Schoonhoven - Rotterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Schoonhoven, you cycle at a leisure pace to the city of Gouda, famous for its cheese. When the weather is fine, you may take a detour for a refreshing bath in Lake Reeuwijkse Plassen. Today’s destination is Rotterdam.Day 7: Rotterdam, 25 - 44 mi. (40 - 70 km)
Today you will have two options for today’s cycling tour, the first one will lead you to Delft and the second directly to the governmental seat of Den Haag, to the North Sea coastal town and health resort Scheveningen, and back. Alternatively, you can also go back to Rotterdam by train (fare not included € 15 p.p. Rush hour travel from 4:30 pm to 6 pm is not possible.)If you are booking a March, April, or early May tour date, you could use this day to visit the Keukenhof. You can purchase tickets online and the onboard tour guide will assist you in planning the trip via public transportation which will include train, bus, and taxi.
Day 8: Rotterdam
Official end of tour. Check out by 9 am.Depending on the official authorities responsible for the distribution of moorings, Vianen can also be used as an alternative for Schoonhoven. Then the itinerary on Day 5 would be as follows: Utrecht – Vianen, cycle tour approx. 45 – 55 km and on Day 6: Vianen – Gouda – Rotterdam, cycle tour approx. 59 km. Final decision approx. spring 2024.
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Day 1: Amsterdam, boarding begins at 1 pm and must be completed by 2:00 pm! Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 4: Delft
Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering, 25 mi. (45 km)
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 8: AmsterdamDay 1: Amsterdam, boarding, complete by 2:00 pm; Sailing to Spaarndam and cycling to Haarlem, 9 mi. (15 km)
After arriving onboard the ship, you can put your luggage away in your cabin and then enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. It is possible to bring your luggage on board at noon but the cabins will not be ready for check-in. Check-in begins at 1 pm. It is also a good moment to become acquainted with the guide, skipper and crew, and of course your fellow passengers. The first part of the tour will take you by boat to Spaarndam, known as the village of Hansje Brinker, and from here take an easy bike ride into the beautiful city of Haarlem. You must be very prompt in boarding as the boat will depart the mooring shortly after 2 pm.
Back on board, the program for the next day and the rest of the week will be explained to you as you enjoy a lovely dinner.
Day 2: Haarlem – through the dune area – Leiden, 25 mi. (40 km)
Today starts with a short tour by bicycle to the center of Haarlem, where you can see some of the city's typical almshouses. Upon departure from Haarlem, you may cycle to the 'Cruquiusgemaal' (Cruquius Pumping Station), one of the three steam-powered pumping stations that drained the Haarlemmer Lake between 1849 and 1852. Now a museum, it gives you an excellent idea of the Dutch 'battle against the water'. During the summer months, cycle through the dunes to the beach.
Day 3: Leiden – Delft, 25 mi. (40 km)
You leave the city and cycle South along the Vliet canal. In Voorschoten you turn westwards towards the coastline. At 'Wassenaarse Slag' you can take a break on the beach.
The Wassenaarse Slag is an entrance to the beach near the Dutch town of Wassenaar. The coastline is over 8 km long.
The route to Delft takes you along the water once again. The old center is a well-preserved medieval city with canals, a magnificent town hall, and a royal tomb in the Nieuwe Kerk. It is well worth a visit.
Day 4: Delft
Today you can enjoy the day at your leisure. You can stay in Delft and discover the old center, visit The Hague by public transport, or go to Rotterdam by bike.
Delft
Delft is a beautiful town to wander through and learn more about the famous Dutch painter, Vermeer at the Vermeer Center or visit the Nieuwe Kerk. When the weather is clear the view from the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) is spectacular. A large part of the Southern Tour can be seen from here!
The Hague
The city of The Hague has wide avenues, parks, and stately mansions. Possible visits are Peace Palace (housing the International Court of Justice), the 'Binnenhof' with the 13th-century 'Ridderzaal' (Knights' Hall), seat of the Dutch Government and Parliament. Every third Tuesday of September the Queen's Speech is delivered in the Ridderzaal. The Mauritshuis, a former palace, is now a famous museum with paintings by Vermeer, Rembrandt, and Rubens. It also houses 'Panorama Mesdag', the largest panoramic, circular painting in the world, depicting 19th-century Scheveningen. Of the many royal palaces in The Hague, only a few are still operational. You may see the Noordeinde Palace and the Huis ten Bosch Palace.
Rotterdam
This bustling city has many architectural highlights, some interesting museums, and is the main port of Holland. Skyscrapers stand in the scaffolds and rise steadily towards the stars. On the Maas River, Erasmus Bridge is the gateway to the Kop van Zuid district. The modern architecture makes up what is known as ‘Manhattan on the Maas’. Here you can find the New Orleans and the Maastoren, the highest residential tower and the highest office building in the Netherlands. With so much of the city changing on a daily basis, it is internationally known as a city of architecture. The city also offers historical significance and some interesting museums such as the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen, where you can find Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Dali, and Dutch Design.Day 5: Delft – sailing to Rotterdam/ferry to Kinderdijk – cycling to Gouda, 32 mi. (40 km)
The first part of today's route will be sailing through the center of Rotterdam, thus giving you the best view of the modern architecture of this city. Your cycling day starts in Kinderdijk and will take you through the Alblasserwaard,
situated in between rivers and showcasing a variety of scenery, featuring water and meadows. The many inundations and the slowly sinking surface made water management essential in this fenland. Canals and ditches were dug and windmills were constructed; of the latter, nineteen remain today. After a visit to one of the mills, you will continue by bike, ending in Gouda. The city of ‘stroopwafels’ (treacle-waffle) and pottery, but also stained-glass windows, a fairy-like town hall, and atmospheric canals. Gouda is a real old Dutch town with a virtually intact town centerDay 6: Gouda – Oude Wetering*, 28 mi. (45 km)
From Gouda you will continue your tour over country roads, banks and channels through the Green Heart and polders to Oude Wetering, a sleepy village between the lakes of Braasemmermeer and Westeinderplannen. On the way you pass the wetlands of Reeuwijkse Plassen north of Gouda and will ride through typical Dutch countryside with many waterways, green pastures and of course some windmills.*Please be aware that sometimes the boat will need to dock in Uithoorn due to docking availability. In this case, the itinerary will change slightly.
Day 7: Oude Wetering – Amsterdam, 28 mi. (45 km)
Today you will first ride to the village of Uithoorn The name De Uithoorn (or also De Uythoorn) was used at the end of the Middle Ages for the location of the lower courts of the deanery of Saint John. The village was formed around its courthouse. People depended on agriculture and animal husbandry. Agriculture became increasingly more difficult due to the steady soil subsidence. From circa 1600 on, peat extraction became important and resulted in the formation of large ponds, which in turn would be made into polders later on. Circa 1885, several fortifications were built around Oude Wetering and Uithoorn as part of the Defence Line of Amsterdam. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a 135 km long ring of fortifications around Amsterdam. From Uithoorn you start your ride into Amsterdam. Amsterdam's name derives from Amstelredamme, indicative of the city's origin as a dam of the river Amstel.Enter Amsterdam following the Amstel River. The extensive network of bicycle paths ensures a relatively easy way back into the city, showing you some remarkable sites in the center. Then it is time to say goodbye to your bike. Before the farewell dinner you may want to go for a walk in town. At night there you may want to take a canal trip or go on a city walk through the centre of the city.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam
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Boats & Bikes
There are several boats of different categories that do this tour, each with its own unique itinerary. Be sure to check out the boat page, what is included, and not included and pricing specific to your tour date.
- De Amsterdam
Deluxe Class Boat
The De Amsterdam, the former Lale Andersen, was built in 1991 but recently refurbished in 2017 and boasts both style and comfort. All 56 cabins on board are comfortably furnished and equipped with en-suite shower facilities, satellite TV, a safe, hairdryers, in-house telephone, and individually controlled air conditioning. Read More
- De Holland
Deluxe Class Boat
The former Angela Esmee, renamed now to De Holland, was completely renovated in winter 2017/2018. The De Holland has 34 well equipped staterooms for a maximum of 71 passengers. Read More
- Liza Marleen
Comfort Class Barge
The Liza Marleen is a lovely motor passenger barge that was built in 1998 and the cabins were completely renovated in 2016. This "robust" lady is ideally suited for trips on the wider waterways. It has a beautiful salon area and a spacious deck. Read More
- Normandie
Comfort Class Boat
Stepping on board the Normandie, you are immediately aware of the inviting and informal ambiance on board. On the upper deck, you will find the accommodating light filled common area and bar, and on the main deck the comfortable restaurant. On the spacious sun deck, there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, where you can sit with family and new friends and enjoy the passing scenery, the sun, and the conversation. This ship, like many of our vessels, requires a minimum number of… Read More
- Anna Antal
Standard Class Barge
The Anna Antal is the perfect vessel for those seeking an active bike and boat vacation providing comfortable accommodations and all the amenities that the the more luxurious vessels offer; great food, expert tour guides, hospitable crew, and fantastic cycling! Read More
- Wending
Standard Class Barge
The Wending is a former freight barge that was converted into a passenger motor barge in the early nineties and faithfully maintained since. The barge has a spacious salon equipped with a television and music installation. It is a great place to relax after a fulfilling day of cycling. Read More
Inclusions
What’s Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Complimentary drink on the first evening & tour presentation
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board until 4 pm
- On board tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Printed tour information & maps for cycling (one set per cabin)
- GPS tracks via “Ride With GPS” app
- Short city tours
- Discounts on entrance fees & excursions as mentioned in the program (Delftware factory, Kinderdijk, St. Jans Church, cheese farm in Oudewater, silversmith Schoonhoven, city hall Zaandam, & others
- Free wifi in the restaurant of the ship
- 7-speed unisex hybrid touring bike (Velo de Ville C100 or Gazelle - Chamonix) with hand brakes, gel saddles, frame lock, pannier bag, repair kit with pump, & biodegradable water bottle
- Carbon offset contribution
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffets, packed lunches, 3-course dinners
- Complimentary coffee & tea on board
- Cycling tour guide
- Road book (one per cabin)
- Minimum of three guided city walks
- Ferry fares
- Free wifi (limited) in the lounge & on deck. Surcharge applies for more than 100 MB
- Route information (2022 only)
- 24-speed touring bike equipped with pannier bag, water bottle, & lock
- Bike Protection (2024)
- Helmet
- GPS tracks on request (self-guided basis)
- Accommodation for 7 nights
- Breakfast buffet, light lunch on board for non-cyclists, packed lunch for cyclists, 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea in the afternoon
- Onboard tour leader (cycling itinerary is self-guided)
- Daily tour presentation
- Printed tour material including maps (one set per cabin)
- 7-speed unisex city touring bike with hand & pedal brake or pedal brake only. Please specify preference at the time of booking
- Pannier
- Bike Protection
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Normandie
What’s Not Included
De Amsterdam & De Holland
- Cycling tour guide
- Ferry fares en routes
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Special diets (fee may apply)
- Helmets (available on request. Supplement applies. Reserve at time of booking)
- Gratuities
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance
- Ferry fares en routes
- Waterbus fees
- Entrance fees for excursions
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Helmets (bring own)
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
- Museum entrance fees (approximately €15 per tour)
- Electric bike. Available for a supplement. See pricing.
- Beverages (incl. alcohol), available onboard
- Gratuities
- Travel Insurance
Normandie
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Dates & Pricing
Dates & Pricing
2024
Saturday departures
Season A: March 30, April 6, October 5 & October 12, 2024
Season B: April 13*, April 20, & September 28, 2024
Season C: April 27, September 14, & September 21, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, May 25, June 1, June 8, June 15, June 22, June 29, July 6*, July 13*, July 2*, July 27*, August 3*, August 10*, August 17, August 24*, August 31*, & September 7, 2024*Discounts available until April 30, 2024: April 13 departure (for reservations on or after January 29): €200 | July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3, August 17, August 24 & August 31 departures (for reservations on or after March 13, 2024): €100
Season A Season B Season C Season D
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Season A: March 31 & April 7, 2024
Season B: October 6, 2024
Season C: April 21*, 2024
Season D: May 19, June 16, July 18, & August 11, 2024*Discount for reservations on or after January 29, 2024:
$ 332 £ 175 $ 300 € 200 kr 30661 ₪ 816 ¥ 33578 Mex$ 3730 NZ$ 365 NOK 2384 zł 883 S$ 296 kr 2374 $ 220Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/lower deck $ 1461 £ 770 $ 1,322 € 880 kr 134910 ₪ 3592 ¥ 147745 Mex$ 16413 NZ$ 1607 NOK 10491 zł 3884 S$ 1304 kr 10445 $ 966 $ 1793 £ 945 $ 1,623 € 1080 kr 165571 ₪ 4408 ¥ 181323 Mex$ 20144 NZ$ 1972 NOK 12875 zł 4767 S$ 1600 kr 12818 $ 1,186 $ 1976 £ 1042 $ 1,788 € 1190 kr 182435 ₪ 4857 ¥ 199791 Mex$ 22195 NZ$ 2173 NOK 14187 zł 5253 S$ 1763 kr 14124 $ 1,307 $ 2142 £ 1129 $ 1,938 € 1290 kr 197765 ₪ 5265 ¥ 216580 Mex$ 24060 NZ$ 2355 NOK 15379 zł 5694 S$ 1911 kr 15311 $ 1,416 Twin for single-use/lower deck $ 2092 £ 1103 $ 1,893 € 1260 kr 193166 ₪ 5143 ¥ 211543 Mex$ 23501 NZ$ 2301 NOK 15021 zł 5562 S$ 1867 kr 14955 $ 1,384 $ 2590 £ 1365 $ 2,344 € 1560 kr 239158 ₪ 6367 ¥ 261911 Mex$ 29096 NZ$ 2848 NOK 18598 zł 6886 S$ 2311 kr 18515 $ 1,713 $ 2864 £ 1510 $ 2,592 € 1725 kr 264454 ₪ 7041 ¥ 289613 Mex$ 32174 NZ$ 3150 NOK 20565 zł 7614 S$ 2556 kr 20474 $ 1,894 $ 3113 £ 1641 $ 2,817 € 1875 kr 287450 ₪ 7653 ¥ 314797 Mex$ 34972 NZ$ 3424 NOK 22353 zł 8276 S$ 2778 kr 22254 $ 2,059 Twin/upper deck $ 1876 £ 989 $ 1,698 € 1130 kr 173236 ₪ 4612 ¥ 189718 Mex$ 21076 NZ$ 2063 NOK 13472 zł 4988 S$ 1674 kr 13412 $ 1,241 $ 2208 £ 1164 $ 1,998 € 1330 kr 203898 ₪ 5428 ¥ 223296 Mex$ 24807 NZ$ 2428 NOK 15856 zł 5871 S$ 1971 kr 15786 $ 1,460 $ 2391 £ 1260 $ 2,163 € 1440 kr 220761 ₪ 5877 ¥ 241764 Mex$ 26858 NZ$ 2629 NOK 17167 zł 6356 S$ 2134 kr 17091 $ 1,581 $ 2640 £ 1392 $ 2,389 € 1590 kr 243757 ₪ 6490 ¥ 266948 Mex$ 29656 NZ$ 2903 NOK 18956 zł 7018 S$ 2356 kr 18871 $ 1,746 Twin for single-use/upper deck $ 2715 £ 1431 $ 2,456 € 1635 kr 250656 ₪ 6673 ¥ 274503 Mex$ 30495 NZ$ 2985 NOK 19492 zł 7217 S$ 2423 kr 19406 $ 1,795 $ 3213 £ 1694 $ 2,907 € 1935 kr 296648 ₪ 7898 ¥ 324870 Mex$ 36091 NZ$ 3533 NOK 23069 zł 8541 S$ 2867 kr 22966 $ 2,125 $ 3487 £ 1838 $ 3,155 € 2100 kr 321944 ₪ 8571 ¥ 352572 Mex$ 39168 NZ$ 3834 NOK 25036 zł 9269 S$ 3112 kr 24925 $ 2,306 $ 3861 £ 2035 $ 3,493 € 2325 kr 356438 ₪ 9490 ¥ 390348 Mex$ 43365 NZ$ 4245 NOK 27718 zł 10262 S$ 3445 kr 27595 $ 2,553 Suite/upper deck $ 2291 £ 1208 $ 2,073 € 1380 kr 211563 ₪ 5632 ¥ 231690 Mex$ 25739 NZ$ 2520 NOK 16452 zł 6091 S$ 2045 kr 16379 $ 1,515 $ 2623 £ 1383 $ 2,374 € 1580 kr 242224 ₪ 6449 ¥ 265269 Mex$ 29469 NZ$ 2885 NOK 18836 zł 6974 S$ 2341 kr 18753 $ 1,735 $ 2806 £ 1479 $ 2,539 € 1690 kr 259088 ₪ 6898 ¥ 283737 Mex$ 31521 NZ$ 3086 NOK 20148 zł 7460 S$ 2504 kr 20058 $ 1,856 $ 3055 £ 1610 $ 2,764 € 1840 kr 282084 ₪ 7510 ¥ 308921 Mex$ 34319 NZ$ 3360 NOK 21936 zł 8122 S$ 2726 kr 21839 $ 2,020
Saturday departures
Season A: March 23*, March 30*, & October 5, 2024
Season B: April 6*, April 13*, September 21, September 28, 2024
Season C: April 20, April 27, September 7, September 14, 2024
Season D: May 4, May 11, May 18, June 22, June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 31, 2024*50% discount offered on the cabin price for 2nd person in twin cabin or single supplement waived for 2 bed cabin for single-use.
Season A Season B Season C Season D Twin/main deck $ 1350 £ 712 $ 1,221 € 813 kr 124638 ₪ 3318 ¥ 136496 Mex$ 15164 NZ$ 1484 NOK 9692 zł 3589 S$ 1205 kr 9649 $ 893 $ 1516 £ 799 $ 1,372 € 913 kr 139969 ₪ 3726 ¥ 153285 Mex$ 17029 NZ$ 1667 NOK 10885 zł 4030 S$ 1353 kr 10836 $ 1,002 $ 1682 £ 887 $ 1,522 € 1013 kr 155299 ₪ 4135 ¥ 170074 Mex$ 18894 NZ$ 1850 NOK 12077 zł 4471 S$ 1501 kr 12023 $ 1,112 $ 1931 £ 1018 $ 1,747 € 1163 kr 178295 ₪ 4747 ¥ 195258 Mex$ 21692 NZ$ 2124 NOK 13865 zł 5133 S$ 1723 kr 13803 $ 1,277 Twin/upper deck/astern* $ 1516 £ 799 $ 1,372 € 913 kr 139969 ₪ 3726 ¥ 153285 Mex$ 17029 NZ$ 1667 NOK 10885 zł 4030 S$ 1353 kr 10836 $ 1,002 $ 1682 £ 887 $ 1,522 € 1013 kr 155299 ₪ 4135 ¥ 170074 Mex$ 18894 NZ$ 1850 NOK 12077 zł 4471 S$ 1501 kr 12023 $ 1,112 $ 1848 £ 974 $ 1,672 € 1113 kr 170630 ₪ 4543 ¥ 186863 Mex$ 20759 NZ$ 2032 NOK 13269 zł 4913 S$ 1649 kr 13210 $ 1,222 $ 2097 £ 1105 $ 1,898 € 1263 kr 193626 ₪ 5155 ¥ 212047 Mex$ 23557 NZ$ 2306 NOK 15057 zł 5575 S$ 1871 kr 14990 $ 1,387 Twin/upper deck $ 1599 £ 843 $ 1,447 € 963 kr 147634 ₪ 3930 ¥ 161680 Mex$ 17961 NZ$ 1758 NOK 11481 zł 4251 S$ 1427 kr 11430 $ 1,057 $ 1765 £ 930 $ 1,597 € 1063 kr 162965 ₪ 4339 ¥ 178469 Mex$ 19827 NZ$ 1941 NOK 12673 zł 4692 S$ 1575 kr 12617 $ 1,167 $ 1931 £ 1018 $ 1,747 € 1163 kr 178295 ₪ 4747 ¥ 195258 Mex$ 21692 NZ$ 2124 NOK 13865 zł 5133 S$ 1723 kr 13803 $ 1,277 $ 2180 £ 1149 $ 1,973 € 1313 kr 201291 ₪ 5359 ¥ 220442 Mex$ 24489 NZ$ 2397 NOK 15653 zł 5795 S$ 1945 kr 15584 $ 1,442 Single/upper deck $ 2097 £ 1105 $ 1,898 € 1263 kr 193626 ₪ 5155 ¥ 212047 Mex$ 23557 NZ$ 2306 NOK 15057 zł 5575 S$ 1871 kr 14990 $ 1,387 $ 2346 £ 1237 $ 2,123 € 1413 kr 216622 ₪ 5767 ¥ 237231 Mex$ 26355 NZ$ 2580 NOK 16845 zł 6237 S$ 2094 kr 16771 $ 1,552 $ 2595 £ 1368 $ 2,348 € 1563 kr 239618 ₪ 6379 ¥ 262415 Mex$ 29152 NZ$ 2854 NOK 18634 zł 6899 S$ 2316 kr 18551 $ 1,716 $ 2844 £ 1499 $ 2,574 € 1713 kr 262614 ₪ 6992 ¥ 287598 Mex$ 31950 NZ$ 3128 NOK 20422 zł 7561 S$ 2538 kr 20331 $ 1,881 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, July 18, August 1, & August 8, 2024
Standard season: May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, August 15, August 22, August 29, & October 3, 2025
High season: September 5 & September 12, 2024Low Standard High Twin $ 2350 £ 1238 $ 2,126 € 1415 kr 216929 ₪ 5775 ¥ 237567 Mex$ 26392 NZ$ 2584 NOK 16869 zł 6246 S$ 2097 kr 16794 $ 1,554 $ 2599 £ 1370 $ 2,351 € 1565 kr 239925 ₪ 6388 ¥ 262750 Mex$ 29190 NZ$ 2858 NOK 18658 zł 6908 S$ 2319 kr 18575 $ 1,718 $ 2831 £ 1492 $ 2,562 € 1705 kr 261388 ₪ 6959 ¥ 286255 Mex$ 31801 NZ$ 3113 NOK 20327 zł 7526 S$ 2526 kr 20236 $ 1,872 Twin/single-use $ 3321 £ 1751 $ 3,005 € 2000 kr 306613 ₪ 8163 ¥ 335783 Mex$ 37303 NZ$ 3652 NOK 23843 zł 8828 S$ 2963 kr 23738 $ 2,196 $ 3661 £ 1930 $ 3,313 € 2205 kr 338041 ₪ 9000 ¥ 370201 Mex$ 41127 NZ$ 4026 NOK 26287 zł 9733 S$ 3267 kr 26171 $ 2,421 $ 4018 £ 2118 $ 3,636 € 2420 kr 371002 ₪ 9877 ¥ 406298 Mex$ 45137 NZ$ 4419 NOK 28851 zł 10682 S$ 3586 kr 28723 $ 2,657 Superior $ 2715 £ 1431 $ 2,456 € 1635 kr 250656 ₪ 6673 ¥ 274503 Mex$ 30495 NZ$ 2985 NOK 19492 zł 7217 S$ 2423 kr 19406 $ 1,795 $ 2980 £ 1571 $ 2,697 € 1795 kr 275185 ₪ 7326 ¥ 301365 Mex$ 33479 NZ$ 3278 NOK 21400 zł 7923 S$ 2660 kr 21305 $ 1,971 $ 3213 £ 1694 $ 2,907 € 1935 kr 296648 ₪ 7898 ¥ 324870 Mex$ 36091 NZ$ 3533 NOK 23069 zł 8541 S$ 2867 kr 22966 $ 2,125
Superior/triple-use $ 2192 £ 1155 $ 1,983 € 1320 kr 202365 ₪ 5388 ¥ 221617 Mex$ 24620 NZ$ 2410 NOK 15737 zł 5826 S$ 1956 kr 15667 $ 1,449 $ 2399 £ 1265 $ 2,171 € 1445 kr 221528 ₪ 5898 ¥ 242603 Mex$ 26951 NZ$ 2638 NOK 17227 zł 6378 S$ 2141 kr 17150 $ 1,587 $ 2607 £ 1374 $ 2,359 € 1570 kr 240691 ₪ 6408 ¥ 263590 Mex$ 29283 NZ$ 2867 NOK 18717 zł 6930 S$ 2326 kr 18634 $ 1,724 Thursday departures
Low season: July 4, July 11, & August 1, 2024
Standard season: August 15, & August 22, 2024Low Standard Twin $ 2175 £ 1147 $ 1,968 € 1310 kr 200832 ₪ 5347 ¥ 219938 Mex$ 24433 NZ$ 2392 NOK 15617 zł 5782 S$ 1941 kr 15548 $ 1,438 $ 2381 £ 1255 $ 2,154 € 1434 kr 219842 ₪ 5853 ¥ 240757 Mex$ 26746 NZ$ 2618 NOK 17096 zł 6330 S$ 2125 kr 17020 $ 1,575 Bunk bed cabin $ 1883 £ 993 $ 1,704 € 1134 kr 173850 ₪ 4628 ¥ 190389 Mex$ 21151 NZ$ 2071 NOK 13519 zł 5005 S$ 1680 kr 13459 $ 1,245 $ 2051 £ 1081 $ 1,855 € 1235 kr 189334 ₪ 5041 ¥ 207346 Mex$ 23035 NZ$ 2255 NOK 14723 zł 5451 S$ 1830 kr 14658 $ 1,356 Bunk bed/single use $ 2341 £ 1234 $ 2,118 € 1410 kr 216162 ₪ 5755 ¥ 236727 Mex$ 26299 NZ$ 2575 NOK 16810 zł 6224 S$ 2089 kr 16735 $ 1,548 $ 2590 £ 1365 $ 2,344 € 1560 kr 239158 ₪ 6367 ¥ 261911 Mex$ 29096 NZ$ 2848 NOK 18598 zł 6886 S$ 2311 kr 18515 $ 1,713 Thursday departure
Standard season: June 20, 2024Standard Twin $ 2381 £ 1255 $ 2,154 € 1434 kr 219842 ₪ 5853 ¥ 240757 Mex$ 26746 NZ$ 2618 NOK 17096 zł 6330 S$ 2125 kr 17020 $ 1,575 Twin/single-use $ 2980 £ 1571 $ 2,697 € 1795 kr 275185 ₪ 7326 ¥ 301365 Mex$ 33479 NZ$ 3278 NOK 21400 zł 7923 S$ 2660 kr 21305 $ 1,971 Triple $ 2242 £ 1182 $ 2,028 € 1350 kr 206964 ₪ 5510 ¥ 226654 Mex$ 25180 NZ$ 2465 NOK 16094 zł 5959 S$ 2000 kr 16023 $ 1,482 Extra Options
2024
De Amsterdam & De Holland
Electric bike (limited number): $ 226 £ 119 $ 204 € 136 kr 20850 ₪ 555 ¥ 22833 Mex$ 2537 NZ$ 248 NOK 1621 zł 600 S$ 202 kr 1614 $ 149 1-hour canal cruise through Amsterdam, discounted price (advanced reservation/paid on arrival): $ 27 £ 14 $ 24 € 16 kr 2453 ₪ 65 ¥ 2686 Mex$ 298 NZ$ 29 NOK 191 zł 71 S$ 24 kr 190 $ 18 Helmets (advanced reservation/prepayment required: $ 17 £ 9 $ 15 € 10 kr 1533 ₪ 41 ¥ 1679 Mex$ 187 NZ$ 18 NOK 119 zł 44 S$ 15 kr 119 $ 11 Gluten-free or dairy-free meals (advanced notice/paid on arrival): $ 83 £ 44 $ 75 € 50 kr 7665 ₪ 204 ¥ 8395 Mex$ 933 NZ$ 91 NOK 596 zł 221 S$ 74 kr 593 $ 55
Normandie
Electric bike: $ 183 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16864 ₪ 449 ¥ 18468 Mex$ 2052 NZ$ 201 NOK 1311 zł 486 S$ 163 kr 1306 $ 121
Anna Antal, Wending & Liza Marleen
Electric bike: $ 183 £ 96 $ 165 € 110 kr 16864 ₪ 449 ¥ 18468 Mex$ 2052 NZ$ 201 NOK 1311 zł 486 S$ 163 kr 1306 $ 121 Gluten-Free, Lactose-free, or Vegan Diet: $ 125 £ 66 $ 113 € 75 kr 11498 ₪ 306 ¥ 12592 Mex$ 1399 NZ$ 137 NOK 894 zł 331 S$ 111 kr 890 $ 82 * Children's discounts are available, as well as child's bikes, tag-along bikes with helmets, bike seats with helmets, & bike trailers.
*Must be reserved at the time of booking. If ordered upon arrival, to be paid on the spot: $ 166 £ 88 $ 150 € 100 kr 15331 ₪ 408 ¥ 16789 Mex$ 1865 NZ$ 183 NOK 1192 zł 441 S$ 148 kr 1187 $ 110On the Wending and Liza Marleen, pricing is based on fuel costs as of June 2023. If the fuel cost increases 5%, additional fees may apply (even for reservations already confirmed).
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
This is an easy bike and boat tour with average daily distances of ± 26 miles on flat, bike paths and well-maintained asphalt roads with little traffic. On the De Amsterdam, an onboard tour guide will give extensive descriptions of the day’s cycling route. Guests will bike using the provided route descriptions & maps. The guide will also cycle the route but does not actually guide a group. The main role of the tour guide is to provide assistance if needed during the cycling itinerary. On Normandie, the tour is on a self-guided basis. On all other boats, tours are fully guided with an option for self-guided.
Airport Info
Fly to Amsterdam Schiphol International Airport
Local Travel
There is a direct train that leaves 6 times per hour from the airport to Amsterdam Central Station. It takes about 16 minutes. The price for a train ticket Schiphol-Amsterdam Central is €4.20 per person for a single journey. We will inform you of the exact docking location of your barge with your final travel information. Some boats moor within walking distance and others will require a short taxi ride. If you prefer to travel by taxi from the airport to the barge, this takes about 30 minutes and costs about €45.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The Netherlands has a temperate maritime climate influenced by the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean and Cologne, as well, has a mild continental climate. There are many good websites to use to research regional weather including average high/low temperatures, average rainfall, and more.
Day of Rest
You can always stay on board and sail to the next stop.
Recommended
Amsterdam City Card
Museum CardRemarks
Please be aware that you will be part of an international group of people, but your tour guide and crew members will always speak English. The fully guided package is available on the De Amsterdam. Maximum group size is 20 people. See dates and pricing.
Important to know
Documents
Before you travel, please check the passport and visa requirements of the country/countries you plan to visit. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have proper identification. For US citizens, the U.S. Passports & International Travel website is a good source of information. The Country Information tab provides details about passport validity, blank passport pages required, etc. It is important to research before you travel as airlines will not permit boarding if you do not have the required valid documents.
We recommend that you make copies of your important documents and papers (insurance cards, etc.). Leave a copy at home and have a copy with you. In the unfortunate situation that you lose your original documents, having copies facilitates the replacement process.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa
Excursions available on the De Amsterdam
Optional visits (several with discount or free of charge):
- Delftware factory
- Visitors center windmills Kinderdijk
- St. Jan’s church Gouda
- Cheese farm Oudewater
- Silversmith Schoonhoven
- City hall Zaandam and more
Canal cruise (one hour) Amsterdam: discounted price. Please book your ticket in advance and you can collect it on board your ship on the first day of the tour.
Extra Stay
Why not book extra days in Amsterdam and give yourself plenty of time to explore? We advise Booking.com to research and reserve your extra nights. You can read a detailed description of the hotels offered, including a clear listing of amenities, customer reviews, and ratings.
Tour Operator
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