5 Star Merlijn boat/barge tour reviews — 151 to 180 of 185
Gregg Z.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Frankfurt to Bamberg
Germany
Boat staff was terrific.
Sandra V.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Frankfurt to Bamberg
Germany
Loved the entire experience. Barge accommodations and food amazing. Staff superb. Lea, our biking guide had such knowledge of area and was an expert at leading a group of different ability bikers. Also solving any problem which would arise. Cannot say enough positive about the Merlijn and her staff. Wonderful trip on so many levels. Kudos to Jantien and Henk for providing me with a trip to cherish!
Cathie C.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Frankfurt to Bamberg
Germany
We had a great time!! Our guide was fabulous!! Staff on the boat couldn't have been better. I would definitely recommend this tour. We would go on another trip on this barge in a heart beat!!
Regina D.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Wolfsburg
Germany
The wonderful people on the trip & excellent staff made this trip most memorable! Would highly recommend it to friends!
Rita D.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Malchin
Germany, Poland
EVERYTHING stands out! From the greeting & service by the staff, (Lydia/Denisa) the guide Jack, the Captain & Jontein who ran the whole enterprise, Merlijn. The food. Lovely ever-changing table settings, The ample, fresh cabins, fresh flowers, excellent bikes and super maintenance & care, knowledgeable, friendly guiding thru the towns, memorials, history of the area. Capable, expert, amazing,skill of the Captain thru the narrow canals & rivers. The homegrown entertainment. We are putting a deposit on '18. ('17 is BOOKED!)
Christopher P.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Malchin
Germany, Poland
The Merlijn is a terrific vessel and the owners, Jantien & Henk and their staff are first rate.
Highly recommended.
Lisa W.
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Malchin
Germany, Poland
Everything was great but it was our crew that made it so special.
A. Miller
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
We loved the trip. Hank, Jantien, & staff were super as usual. The electric bike was a bit heavy. My(Anita) electric bike at home feels much lighter--it's smaller. Look forward to another trip on Merlijn & with Jantien & Hank. --Anita & Duncan
L. Reisinger
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
The staff of the Merlijn were delightful and very personable. Enjoyed them thoroughly.
J. Klok
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
Travel aboard the Merlijn is always a wonderful experience. Our guide, Felix, was excellent. This was our fourth trip and we will return for more.
B. Curry
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Maastricht to Bruges
Belgium, Netherlands
The barge - The Merlijn was unbelievably wonderful with huge cabins and wonderful big bathrooms with large showers.- very nice big dining room and bar area. All super clean! Wonderful hosts! The biking I found a bit disappointing mostly biking along the canals where there were trees on each side and not being able to see the countryside. Our last day we biked thru small villages and farms and I found that great!
My e-bike was great and I was used to it in a day or so. They are much heavier than a normal bike and if a bit off balance they are harder to right. They are a great help on the hills.
Our guide Lia was lots of fun. Very sharp map reader and knowledgeable regarding the history. The passengers were mostly German and very friendly.
F. McElroy
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Maastricht to Bruges
Belgium, Netherlands
Great experience! We loved the way the English-speaking and German-speaking groups coalesced - to a large part due to Jantien , our amazing hostess, chef and boat-owner!
R. Wood
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
The Merlijn is a very special barge full of character and charm, beautifully appointed and owned and operated by the delightful Jantine and Henk. They along with their crew spoiled us rotten with great food and hospitality. Our bike ride was thru beautiful countryside and expertly guided and interpreted by a delightful Dutch couple, Jack and Marianne. They gave us great local insight. We thoroughly recommend the Merlijn and can't wait to return.
C. Martin
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
I really enjoyed this trip. The barge was very spacious and the food was excellent. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The biking was just right and our bike guide was wonderful. Felix was knowledgeable and very helpful to all. I will certainly recommend this trip to others and can hardly wait to do another bike and barge trip.
N. Tucker
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
We had a blast on this trip! My first Bike and Barge through Tripsite. Our captains, Hank and Yantine, made us feel like part of the family. The boat was very clean and we loved the table designs at each sitting! Our guide, Francine, made us feel very welcome and really went out of her way to provide us friendly travel tips as we continued on our journey! Thanks for such an awesome time!
S. Carlson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
Some of the other people that came on the trip were not prepared to ride a bike 20-25 miles per day. They said that they had not ridden a bicycle since they were a youth. Consequently, this significantly held up the entire group. I would recommend emphasizing the importance of being in good riding condition for the bike/barge trips. Thank you.
The staff of the Merlijn absolutely made the entire trip a pure delight! We would definitely sail with them again in the future!
S. Kraushaar
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Bruges to Amsterdam - 8 day
Netherlands, Belgium
Second time on the Merjlin. We would definitely book a third. Bike/Barge trips are so much fun!
T. Hottentot
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Bruges to Amsterdam - 8 day
Netherlands, Belgium
It was a wonderful trip. The hostess is exceptional, the food fabulous, the guide very good and all the passengers were nice to be with.
L. Chandler
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
I loved this trip. The Merlijn was well-above my expectations. Very clean and well setup. Everything on the boat was perfect. Now if only we had had better weather. :)
J. Geall
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
We had a super time. My only suggestion is have a snack for post bike ride and pre dinner. We arrived starving so that would be great. Otherwise this was just an amazing way to see Europe.
T. & C. Tucker
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
We had a total of six people who we traveled with. All had a positive option of he barge and the bikes. The owners, Hank and his wife gone over the top to make sure everyone had a good time and responded to any issues or problems. Our bike tour guide was outstanding and explained many of the sites. Great value.
J. Ruetz
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
The only comment I have is "I want to do another bike and barge trip."
C. Wells
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
I had a wonderful time and will recommending the trip to others!
Marilyn Mendelson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - 7 day
Netherlands
Ode From An Enthusiastic Tripsite User
I had never worked with Tripsite before.
Their competent planning received a high score.
All details were covered, everything was first rate.
They delivered what they promised, now isn't THAT great?!!
I'll remember this fab trip my whole life through.
Listen up, fellow travelers, Tripsite's for you.
Joyce Thompson
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Berlin to Malchin
Germany, Poland
We had a great time; the bike guide (Tom) did a super job. Hope we have this same great experience on our next trip.
Mary Barchiesi
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
We loved our trip so much that I just chartered another boat for 36 people in Croatia for September 2016 with another company. Better working deal than tripsite. The boat owners were rigid and probably not as congenial as they could have been. It was their boat, not our trip. I organized a group of 12 and were not demanding at all. The tour guide was over the top just amazing!!!! All in all a wonderful experience!
Elizabeth Yates
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Tulip Tour - Amsterdam to Bruges - 8 day
Belgium, Netherlands
Yes, I have recommended this trip to several people and will continue to do so. So many people have never heard of such a trip. One of my friends has already booked on our same barge (Merlijn) for next year! The staff, the rooms, the food and scenery were absolutely wonderful.
Howard Shuster
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Great trip. The owners of the Merlijn were =Spectacular! We hope to find a time to travel with them again. The Barge was amazing for such a compact vessel. The rooms were surprisingly large as was the bathroom. The Barge was immaculate at all times. What a fun trip!!
Christine Dear
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
This was my second trip on the Merlijn. Brought a group with me both times. Everything was fabulous. Jentien did an excellent job as chef and Henk, as the captain, was great. Our guides were excellent and most capable in emergencies. The towns we visited we interesting and our guides were able to fill us in on the history of the area. The bikes were in excellent shape. No flats! Will definitely travel with them again.
My experience for our group with Tripsite was also the best. Have told many about your wonderful service. Thank you!
Dick Shover
8 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Merlijn Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands
Our barge hosts were fabulous, as was our food. Guide on the bikes also was truly wonderful. It was a great experience.
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