Fluvius boat/barge tour reviews — 31 to 60 of 117
Jayne B.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
We loved seeing the beautiful countryside, small quaint towns and unique places away from the usual busy tourist sites. It was so fun to get to know our fellow passengers and the staff on the ship was excellent, to include our outstanding guides!
Barbara S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We lucked out with the most gorgeous weather and didn't need to break out any of our raingear. We enjoyed meeting our fellow travelers. The meals were fabulous and our tour leaders were knowledgeable and informative. Others may find some extra comfort if they bring added bike seat cushion (memory foam or gel). The tour leaders adjusted our itinerary when changes had to be made due to high winds and we still had a good time. Most memorable was seeing Kinderdijk, swans nesting on the polder, and storks on their nests.
Gloria A.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Visiting the beautiful cities of Bruges and Ghent
Greg S.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Riding in the countryside was wonderful, the ride in the urban parts was much more stressful. Our barge was divided into two groups which had significantly different experiences. Group one (which we were not in) had 2 guides while ours which was the same size had only one which meant that one of us had to take on the role of sweep. Our group leader did not stop or explain anywhere near as much as the other. Our group leader was unwilling to wait to make sure everyone was accounted for. For one example he took part of the group to a canal tour and said it should return on time. When I asked if he would wait for us if it was a few minutes late he said "I don't know, maybe" and when we were still getting our bikes out of the racks, he left with the rest of the group and was out of sight. luckily we were able to catch up but this incident seemed to characterize our whole experience with this guide.
Jehiel • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Greg,
Thanks for leaving us this feedback. Sorry to hear the experience you had with your guide was a negative one. We have shared this feedback with our partners.
Glad you enjoyed riding the Dutch countryside! This is one of our favorite parts of bike touring as well.
Jehiel • 2 years ago Tripsite Staff
Hi Greg,
Thanks for leaving us this feedback. Sorry to hear the experience you had with your guide was a negative one. We have shared this feedback with our partners.
Glad you enjoyed riding the Dutch countryside! This is one of our favorite parts of bike touring as well.
Andrea F.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Hilde our tour guide was extra special. Really enjoyed learning about her and her country. Biking around Amsterdam was amazing!! My favorite location was the Keukenhof gardens. Breathtaking!!
Nancy L.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Tulip Tour - 5 day
Netherlands
Loved the bike rides through the tulip and hyacinth fields...............the fragrance was awesome. the Flower garden was inspiring. I loved the Flower Mart. wilma did a great job of leading and making us all feel comfortable. Food was delicious.
Eric W.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
It would very difficult to limit it to ‘the most memorable part’! The entire trip was magical!
The staff and crew of the Fluvius were super kind and friendly and always willing to help. Big shout out to Robi, Tara and Anita and chef Astrid’s meals were delicious and all beautifully prepared.
What amazed us, coming from the States, was the incredible biking system throughout Belgium and the Netherlands! Our guide, Tom, laid out and explained each day’s planned journey but with the excellent maps and Ride with GPS app, it was almost impossible to get lost, even taking alternative routes or detours into other towns or sites.
Although every cycling day brought new experiences, the last day cycling from Breukelen to Amsterdam was particularly picturesque. And the e-bikes were fantastic!!
We would highly recommend this trip to any one of any age and will most likely plan another bike and barge trip in the future.
Thank you!
Eric & Annie
Prosper B.
3 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
I’ve used Tripsite for 9 bike/barge tours in the past 6 years. From Italy to France to tours of 5 countries along the Danube.
As a result, I’ve come to consider that the boat and it’s crew are the most valuable entity of any tour. The memory of bad service cannot be overcome the joy or beauty of travel.
With this in mind I am pleased to say the service on the FLUVIUS was superb! Every member of its crew invested themselves in our comfort safety and well-being. They took the time to provide excellent service to all of the passengers and left me looking forward to my next Tripsite tour.
TIP: Take your time and read the reviews of customers well before you hit the “Book This Trip” button.
Eileen M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The biking and our tour guide Jack amazing and so knowledgeable!
Carol M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Very well organised. Beautiful scenery, brilliant guide, lovely food, good company, fantastic weather. Have booked to go on another one!
Glenn S.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Its hard to single out one thing that was most memorable. The whole experience was really nice from the fine dining, excellent service from all members of the crew including our great tour guides Gus and Hans.
Patricia D.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Windmills in the mist, cherry beer, lunch with cows, fairy tale villages, and lovely flat bikes paths are memories I’ll treasure forever.
We loved breaking off from the herd for a day of discovery. The bike app made this so easy. Dinners were scrumptious! Highly recommend traveling Brugge to Amsterdam to have the wind at your back along the polders.
Lauren W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
My son and I bonded while exercising and seeing the world. We had an amazing experience on our Bike and Barge trip from Brugge to Amsterdam, had the most awesome tour guides and met fabulous people. The sites, the accommodations and food were top notch. Not many teens would brag about traveling with their moms but mine did! Thank you!
Georgia P.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
All the thatched houses (amazing) the incredible gardens in the Netherlands and Belgium - how amazingly house proud these nations are and what incredible Gardner’s they are also!! On a bike you get to see all these delights on the back roads and along the canals - counting the windmills - trying out new beers at little pubs along the way - checking out the bakeries - then relaxing on the barge in the evening with a lovely wine and amazing food chatting to people from all around the world!! (And getting to know them as there are only 30 odd or so on the boat ) best vacations ever!!
Rob H.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Bruges was outstanding, boat crew very nice.
Tim W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
We just completed the bike and barge tour from Bruges to Amsterdam. The staff were excellent- professional, knowledgeable and safety-conscious. Our cabin on the barge Fluvius was clean and cozy. The food and service on the Fluvius was exceptional. Touring Belgium and the Netherlands by bike was fantastic. We would highly recommend and are already planning our next bike and barge adventure.
Timothy W.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Our tour leaders Cory and Ilko were knowledgeable, professional, fun and safety minded. We can’t say enough about them! Our group of 35-40 (I think) had varied biking experience and aerobic ability. We were divided into the fast and ‘slightly less-fast’ group on most days and you could choose your group. Additionally, on most days there were two distances offered which allowed individual choice. This was perfect for us.
The scenery was stunning. This was classified as an ‘easy’ bike ride due to the flat terrain and my wife and I agreed that that was an accurate description.
We enjoyed our cabin on the Fluvius. We had a main level cabin with a window that could open. There was a storage closet, room under the bed to store luggage and some shelving beside the bed. Accommodation was a bit tight (to be expected) but we Read More managed just fine.
The food exceeded my expectation. The portions were ample and the meals were very tasty. We had lots to choose from at breakfast, we made our own lunches at the breakfast buffet (I’m not sure how fresh bread and croissants appeared each day) and at dinner there were always two choices provided for the entree. We couldn’t have been happier.
If you are interested in seeing some wonderful scenery in two beautiful countries, enjoy cycling and being active and like the adventure of meeting new people from other countries, this is the trip for you!
Eileen M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The biking everyday and our tour guide Jack. Amazing. Also loved the night tours of the towns. Jack was so knowledgeable
Kathy M.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The scenery was absolutely beautiful and thankfully the weather was the same. If I had to make one suggestion it would be to improve the food on board. I don't think that can vegetables are a great reflection of the fresh vegetables that were all over the countryside. I also think that there should be more options for vegetarians.
Carol T.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I have visited Amsterdam 3x so was well acquainted with the City, but for someone who has never been there before I would strongly recommend they plan extra time before or after the trip to Explore
I loved Brugge and had never visit before I wish I had allowed more days there
Packed smartly but the key is layers & several bike shorts/capri's as the weather is changeable
Kathryn C.
4 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Hard to say what was the best part. The route we took was beautiful - along rivers and canals, through rural areas, stopping in places of interest. The weather happened to be perfect. Our guides were wonderful and really did take extra steps to show us some special places. The boat was very comfortable and captain and crew were great. It was my first bike tour and I am really looking forward to the next.
Denise V.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The scenery was breathtaking...
Diane L.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Best Part? Spending my first trip to Europe with awesome people!
Jane M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
I loved biking through the rural parts of Belgium and The Netherlands. It made me feel as if I was getting a sense of what it would be like to live there. Nit was amazing to me how important the bicycle is as a standard mode of transportation. The bike trail network is unbelievable. I ventured on my own one day. I thought it was important to try and figure out the route without a guide. Even though I got lost I learned a few things: 1) Common sense prevails and if you have any sense of direction and can read a map, you'll be fine; 2) Even though I did fine on my own, going with the group allowed me to look around much more; 3) The guides were wonderful and accommodated all levels of bikers; 4). Don't be inhibited by being a novice biker. If you haven't done a lot of biking, the guides were very helpful and many people used an e-bike so they were comfortable in keeping up with the group; 5). Be open to meeting other people on the tour. We really enjoyed talking with people from all over the world and sharing our ideas and cultures.
Amy M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The riding was wonderful. Our guides made sure we had a new experience every day- canals, windmills, forests, farmland, and fun stops along the way. I had a smile on my face almost the entire time.
Janet W.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Biking through the countrysides of the Netherlands and Belgium and seeing the life of the locals as it was, from their yards! Our Guides made us feel quite at home in their countries...it was a fabulous experience.
Janet W.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
Biking through the countrysides of the Netherlands and Belgium and seeing the life of the locals as it was, from their yards! Our Guides made us feel quite at home in their countries...it was a fabulous experience.
Siegel D.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
It was such a wonderful routine, breakfast on the boat, ride, coffee, ride, picnic lunch, ride, coffee, boat, beer and wine while unwinding, dinner, repeat...
Tim B.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
E-bikes, great to know I can bike for about another 20 because of these.
Kathleen U.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Fluvius Amsterdam to Bruges
Netherlands, Belgium
The quality of the e-bikes on the Fluvius were beyond excellent!! Goos the guide was a "10"!!! Best bike/boat trip ever.
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