Discover South Holland by Bike + Boat NORMANDIE

from/to Rotterdam

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Day 1: Rotterdam-Schiedam

Day 2: Rotterdam-Schiedam – Dordrecht, approx. 49 km

Day 3: Dordrecht – Gorinchem, approx. 46-53 km

Day 4: Gorinchem – Utrecht, approx. 47 km

Day 5: Utrecht – Schoonhoven, approx. 41-52 km

Day 6: Schoonhoven – Rotterdam-Schiedam, approx. 51 km

Day 7: Round tour Rotterdam, approx. 31-66 km

Day 8: Rotterdam-Schiedam

IMMPORTANT INFORMATION

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabins with private facilities 

  • Full board (7x breakfast, packed lunch, 7x 3-course dinner)

  • Coffee & tea on board

  • Welcome drink

  • Daily meeting for cycling tours

  • Tour guide on board

  • Room cleaning every day

  • Changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary

  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks

  • GPS

  • Maps and information material per cabin

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Dates

Season / Period
Type
Up to 500€ discount per cabin!
Up to 500€ discount per cabin!
Up to 500€ discount per cabin!
S5   03.05. - 10.05.25
S5   10.05. - 17.05.25
S5   17.05. - 24.05.25
S5   21.06. - 28.06.25
S5   28.06. - 05.07.25
S5   05.07. - 12.07.25
S5   12.07. - 19.07.25
S5   19.07. - 26.07.25
S5   26.07. - 02.08.25
S5   30.08. - 06.09.25
S4   06.09. - 13.09.25
S4   13.09. - 20.09.25
S3   20.09. - 27.09.25
S3   27.09. - 04.10.25
S2   04.10. - 11.10.25

Extras

Discounts for children
on request
 
Bicycle & Equipment
7-speed-bike-UNISEX (back pedal brake) incl. insurance 89
E-bike incl. insurance 199
Bringing of own bikes/e-bikes 39
   
Extras
Special diet (payable on spot) 50

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
All prices per person in EUR

Ship

Welcome aboard the MV NORMANDIE!

Facilities

On joining this vessel you are immediately aware of the cosy and informal ambience on board. In winter 2019/2020 all cabins were completely renovated. On the upper deck you will find the comfy panorama salon with its bar, on the main deck the comfortable restaurant (no direct access from the cabin-zone). On deck there are both deck chairs and ordinary chairs and tables, which encourage conversation and communal activity in fresh air.


Technical data

Length 91,20m
Width 10,50m
Draft: 1,60m
Capacity: 100 persons


Catering

The catering consists of 7 x full board. The cook on board is a member of the crew and prepares the breakfast and the 3-course dinner. The cyclists can prepare lunch packages for the cycle tours. For those who want to stay on board lunch snack will be served on board.


Cabins

There are in total 49x 2-bed-cabins and 2 single cabins (24x 2-bed main deck, 22x 2-bed upper deck, 3x 2-bed upper deck Eco and 2x 1-bed cabins upper deck)

All 2-bed-cabins (about 10-11m²) on main and upper deck are equipped with two lower hotel beds, shower and WC, hairdryer, TV, safe (deposit), central air-conditioning and window. Only on the upper deck the windows may be opened. 1-bed cabins (about 7m²) have one lower hotel bed and are otherwise equipped with same features.


Languages on board

German, English

Bicycle

Bicycles inclusive panniers

Touring bikes

Our bikes are state-of-the-art quality bikes based on proven brand quality of the bicycle manufactory Velo de Ville. All Velo de Ville bikes use only braking systems from renowned manufacturers such as Magura or Shimano. Minimum body height for our rental bikes: 1.50 m

The following rental bikes (including pannier) are available for you:

  • 7-speed UNISEX touring bikes
  • 8-speed E-bikes

E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedeclecs

We provide you with modern quality e-bikes (pedelecs) with Nexus 8-speed hub gears, gradually selectable aid of pedaling power, puncture-proof tires and deep UNISEX comfort entry. The electric bikes from Velo de Ville are equipped exclusively with Bosch mid-mounted motors and fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch batteries. The design of the batteries allows them to almost disappear into the frame. This gives you better weight distribution and a low center of gravity without missing the convenience of easy entry. You save your battery by starting with as low a support as possible and increasing as needed. Please note that with the newer models of our e-bikes it is not possible to attach handlebar bags due to the additional fixed speedometers and wider handlebars.

IMPORTANT: Please reserve ebikes early, as they are only available in very limited numbers.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
per train to Rotterdam


Arrival by train

Train station: Rotterdam
You will receive detailled information with your travel documents.


Arrival by car

For example “ParkBee Heiman Dullaertplein 4” Rotterdam, parking garage, approx. 11 minutes by car (further by cab) from the berth (from approx. €130,-/week, rate depending on occupancy. 

Valet Parking Services
costs about € 170,-/week (payable in advance, reservation necessary, latest by 2 weeks prior departure)
Your car will be picked up on arrival day at the docking station and will be brought to the parking place.
Please select "Valet Parking" in the booking form and be sure to enter the ship name of your booked voyage under "ship name" so that valet parking can be made possible.

Deatils and reservation options here >>Online Parking reservation


Embarkation

Embarkation is at 4 pm.
Due to organizational reasons it is not possible to go on board earlier.


Participants

Minimum: 60 persons
Maximuml: 100 persons


Additional Information

Diet: (i.e.: lactosefree, glutenfree) possible on request, supplement approx. € 50,- payable locally; (except vegan diet) - Must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure.

Bringing of own bikes/helmets
Please bring your own helmets as there are no rental helmets availbale on board. You can purchase helmets on board for € 40,-

The bringing of own bikes/e-bikes is only available on request, for a surcharge and in limited numbers. Own E-bikes must have a removable battery!

Travel stories

5,5 of 6 Stars | 4
Fantastic customer service and a great trip (...) Lovely cabin (free upgrade), good food and interesting bike tours. Staff on board were all very friendly and efficient. Altogether a perfect holiday...H.R. 04/23
5,6 24.04.2023 | Helen R. Discover South Holland by Bike + Boat NORMANDIE

Fantastic customer service and a great trip

We had booked the Hanseatic Cities bike and boat tour. However, when we arrived in Amsterdam the day before the tour started we got a message to say the holiday was cancelled due to a fire on the ship. Marcel Aksan at Rad and Reisen was brilliant. Within ...
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4,9 09.10.2019 | Doris V. Southern Holland by Bike + Boat SIR WINSTON

South Holland Cycle Tour in Sept. very nice, beautiful country

We have had several cycling tours in Europe for comparison. This tour was different in some ways, both favorable and not. We were the only English speaking (first language) couple which was unusual. Although others understood English, the native languages ...
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5,8 20.08.2018 | Joel H. Southern Holland by Bike + Boat SIR WINSTON

Very good trip

The only complaint I have is that the air conditioning in the cabin did not operate properly. Everything else was excellent, both on the boat and the crew.
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6,0 07.05.2018 | CHRISTINE H. Southern Holland by Bike + Boat SIR WINSTON
We were very pleased with every aspect of this trip (South Holland Tour with SA Tours). The ship accomodations, the meals, the ship staff were all top notch and very accomodating. The cycling routes were well planned and very well organized. We had ...
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