North of Holland & Friesland by Bike + Boat

open water, flat rural land, picturesque harbour towns - the "Northern tour"

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Day 1: Amsterdam – Zaandam

Day 2: Zaandam – Zaanse Schans – Alkmaar, approx. 44 km

Day 3: Alkmaar – Den Helder, approx. 33-40 km

Day 4: Round trip North Sea island of Texel from/to ’t Horntje, approx. 34-51 km

Day 5: Round trip Stavoren, approx. 43-55 km

Day 6: Stavoren – Medemblik – Hoorn – Enkhuizen, approx. 39-51 km

Day 7: Enkhuizen – Volendam – Waterland – Amsterdam, approx. 28-50 km

Day 8: Amsterdam

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabin of booked category

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

  • Coffee and tea daily until 4 pm

  • Welcome drink

  • Daily informational talks

  • On board tour guide (GER/EN/NL), the tour guide is on the road by bike during the day and can be reached by cell phone

  • Some short tours with the tour guide

  • ferry to the island of Texel

  • Music evening on board

  • Wi-Fi in the ship’s restaurant (data credit is not included)

  • GPS tracks

  • Detailed maps and information material per cabin 

  • Rental pannier

  • For the environment’s benefit: use of a biodegradable water bottle and compensation of the CO2 emitted by the NGO Justdiggit.

Dates & Prices

Dates

    Season / Period
    Type
    S1   29.03. - 05.04.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S1   05.04. - 12.04.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S2   12.04. - 19.04.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S3   19.04. - 26.04.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   26.04. - 03.05.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   03.05. - 10.05.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   10.05. - 17.05.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   17.05. - 24.05.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   24.05. - 31.05.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   31.05. - 07.06.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   07.06. - 14.06.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   14.06. - 21.06.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   21.06. - 28.06.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   28.06. - 05.07.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   05.07. - 12.07.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   12.07. - 19.07.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   19.07. - 26.07.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   26.07. - 02.08.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   02.08. - 09.08.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   09.08. - 16.08.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   16.08. - 23.08.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   23.08. - 30.08.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   30.08. - 06.09.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S5   06.09. - 13.09.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S4   13.09. - 20.09.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S3   20.09. - 27.09.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S2   27.09. - 04.10.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S1   04.10. - 11.10.25
    MV DE WILLEMSTAD
    S1   30.03. - 06.04.25
    MV ARKONA
    S2   13.04. - 20.04.25
    MV ARKONA
    S3   27.04. - 04.05.25
    MV ARKONA
    S4   11.05. - 18.05.25
    MV ARKONA
    S4   25.05. - 01.06.25
    MV ARKONA
    S4   08.06. - 15.06.25
    MV ARKONA

    Prices - MV DE WILLEMSTAD

    Accommodation Occupancy Season 1 29.03. - 11.04.2025 Season 2 12.04. - 18.04.2025 Season 3 19.04. - 25.04.2025 Season 4 26.04. - 02.05.2025 Season 5 03.05. - 04.07.2025
    2-bed-cabin Lower deck 2-2 Pers. 799 899 1.049 1.199 1.299
    2-bed-cabin Upper deck 2-2 Pers. 1.049 1.149 1.299 1.449 1.549
    2-bed-cabin suite Upper deck 2-2 Pers. 1.299 1.399 1.599 1.749 1.849
    2-bed-cabin Lower deck single use 1-1 Pers. 1.199 1.349 1.574 1.799 1.949
    2-bed-cabin Upper deck single use 1-1 Pers. 1.574 1.724 1.949 2.174 2.324
    1-bed-cabin Upper deck 1-1 Pers. 1.364 1.494 1.689 1.884 2.014

    Prices - MV ARKONA

    Accommodation Occupancy Season 1 30.03. - 05.04.2025 Season 2 13.04. - 19.04.2025 Season 3 27.04. - 03.05.2025 Season 4 11.05. - 14.06.2025
    2-bed-cabin Lower deck 2-2 Pers. 799 899 1.199 1.299
    2-bed-cabin Upper deck 2-2 Pers. 1.199 1.299 1.599 1.699
    2-bed-cabin Lower deck single use 1-1 Pers. 1.199 1.349 1.799 1.949
    1-bed-cabin Upper deck 1-1 Pers. 1.559 1.689 2.079 2.209

    Extras

    Bicycles & Equipment
    7-speed-UNISEX 91
    E-bike 245
    Rental helmet 10
    Parking own bicycle 14
    Parking own E-bike 28
       
    Additional nights*
    Amsterdam (dbl/sgl) 122/213
    Amsterdam Arrival Saturday (dbl/sgl) 153/244
    *no addidtional nights possible on following dates: April 18-20, April 25-26, May 07-10, May 19-21, June 06-08, June 21-22, June 24-25, August 29-31 and September 27-30
       
    Extras
    Gluten and lactose free diet (payable locally) 70
    Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicycle 14
    Limitaion of liability (damage) rental E-bike 28

    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 on board!

    On this route you can choose between the ships MV ARKONA and the MV DE WILLEMSTAD. Both are very comfortable ships who will be your swimming accommodation on your tour.


    MV DE WILLEMSTAD

     

    The DE WILLEMSTAD is a comfortable river cruise ship. In the salon/bar with large panoramic windows on the upper deck, you can review the day’s experiences in a pleasant way while enjoying a beer or a glass of wine. >>more


    MV ARKONA

    The Arkona has a modern and elegant atmosphere with a tastefully furnished lounge area with bar and a cozy restaurant on the upper deck. The spacious sun deck is partially covered and the comfortable sun loungers invite you to enjoy the passing scenery. >>more

     

    Bicycle

    Rental-Bicycles & equipment

    The following bikes are available for rental:

    • UNISEX-touring/trekking bicycles with a comfortable, deep entrance and 7-or 8-speed-hub circuit with hand pedal brake, as well as paniers.
    • E-Bikes
    • Other bikes: children’s bike, tandem, children’s seat, bikes with back pedal... on request

    Electric bikes | E-Bikes | Pedelecs

    We provide you with modern quality e-bikes with 7- or 8-speed hub gears and step-by-step selectable assistance for pedalling power. The range of the battery depends on the support level, riding style, body weight and terrain.

    IMPORTANT: book early, because of limited capacity!


    Bicycle breakdowns

    Breakdowns can happen, also when bikes are well serviced and maintained. Flats can be fixed by yourself. If there’s a difficult repair you may call the local representative. Please don’t get any repairs done on the bike without informing the tour operator/local representative and their approval.


    Bringing of own bikes

    Bringing your own bicycles is ony available in a limited number and a fee needs to be paid as there is not much space. Due to safety reasons you must not charge your E-Bike batteries in your cabin!

    If you bring your own bicycle, please pay attention to the following aspects: You are personally responsible for your own bike on board and ashore. Protect your bike against theft on board, as well as on land with a lock. The bikes will be brought on board and from board by the crew. Due to the local conditions we cannot prevent scratches and damages on the bikes.

    Please understand that we cannot accept any liability. The bikes on board are exposed to weather conditions because the parking is not covered. Please bring along your own spare material and repair kit for your bike. The fees for parking of own bikes on board you can find under prices.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS)
    continue by train directly to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 20 min. - Price approx. € 5,-


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Amsterdam Centraal
    continue by bus Line 48 to the ship landing stage - duration approx. 15 min. - Price approx. € 2,90.


    Arrival by car

    Almost everywhere in Amsterdam - within the Ringweg ring road - parking is only allowed in official car parks and multi-storey car parks. Parking in the city centre of Amsterdam is now charged at around €5,-/hour. There are several car parks in the city centre. Some are connected to the parking guidance system. The blue and white signs of this system point to the next car park where there are still free spaces. Parking on yellow kerbs is prohibited. Caution: Wheel clamps (Wielklemm) may be used. Fines for parking violations are high.

    Oosterdock car park
    A monitored multi-storey car park right next to the Central Station (exclusively for cars up to 2.10m high). The economy rate is about € 175,- per week. No advance reservation possible. You can find more information >>here.

    Centralparking.nl/Valet Parking Services
    We are happy to reserve a parking space for you on request and subject to availability. On the day of arrival, your car will be picked up at the pier and returned to the ship on the day of departure. Cost per week (8 days/7 nights) - car: approx. € 185,- (payment in cash on site) >>Booking form.

    For more information and other P+R parking spaces, please visit the Iamsterdam page under "Plan your trip"/"Transport"/"Parking in Amsterdam".


    Embarkation

    Please plan your journey accordingly to be on time for embarkation between 2 pm and 4.30 pm. Thank you for your understanding, that it is not possible to go on board before embarkation started. 

    Travel stories

    5,2 of 6 Stars | 8
    The ride was very good organized through beautiful places and adecuaded for our level. Thank you so much! We will do it again with you...Y.W. 10/23
    6,0 09.10.2023 | Yonith W. North of Holland & Friesland by Bike + Boat

    Unforgettable experience

    fae_foto_83_2023_10_09_12_00_22_1394229227.jpg All was perfect very good boat - our cabin at the upper side was better than in any cruise. Staff very professional and servicial. Dinner- high level Gourmet. The ride was very good organized through beautiful places and adecuaded for our level. Thank ...
    more
    5,4 06.07.2022 | Francesca E. North of Holland & Friesland by Bike + Boat

    We enjoy the trip but not so much dinner time

    The time for dinner was too much long (2 hours minimum, and since we were on holiday we didn't like follow the same timetable every day. We ask for having dinner later one day and we were told that It was not possible. It was like and obligation to have ...
    more
    5,7 10.01.2020 | Robert S. North of Holland by Bike + Boat DE HOLLAND

    A trip not to miss - Northern Holland on the De Holland - mid July 2019

    Several years ago we had been on this trip and loved it. This time we brought our family (son, daughter-in-law and four grandsons) and they all loved it also! The ship had been refurbished with fewer cabins so they were larger and there were fewer passengers. ...
    more
    4,6 14.10.2019 | Breege L. North of Holland by Bike + Boat DE HOLLAND

    North of Holland Tour

    fae_foto_83_2019_10_14_15_56_34_110137278.jpg Our group enjoyed the holiday. The weather was very inclement which somewhat reduced our enjoyment of the designated routes. Many of the restaurants along the route were closed for the season reopening 2020. It was very difficult to get tea or coffee ...
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      • You can choose your preferred/appropriate level of difficulty here. We distinguish between

        • Level 1 - Easy/Enjoying/Pleasure cyclist
          Mainly flat, no climbs; little fitness required; plenty of time available at a leisurely pace.
        • Level 2 - Leisure cyclist
          Slightly hilly, only a few climbs, some strength and endurance advantageous; average cycling speed.
        • Level 3 - Touring/Advanced cyclist
          Demanding terrain, with climbs as a small challenge and descents to catch your breath; good physical condition and cycling technique required; sporty riding style.
      Tour-Type

      You can choose your preferred type of holidays here. We distinguish between

      • Bike & Boat: Bike and boat cycling holidays are a fantastic way to relax and explore a country and a cycling experience you will never forget. A barge or cruise ship is your floating hotel providing comfortable accommodations, excellent food and drinks and an active vacation in a small group.
      • Home-based / Centre based: you stay in one select accomodation and cycle different routes each day, route suggestions mostly projectable individually, no daily packing necessary.
      • Roundtrip: cycling from point to point, sleeping in a new location each night, return transfer to starting point mostly included or bookable for an extra charge.
      Level

      You can choose your preferred/appropriate level of difficulty here. We distinguish between

      • Level 1 - Easy/Enjoying/Pleasure cyclist
        Mainly flat, no climbs; little fitness required; plenty of time available at a leisurely pace.
      • Level 2 - Leisure cyclist
        Slightly hilly, only a few climbs, some strength and endurance advantageous; average cycling speed.
      • Level 3 - Touring/Advanced cyclist
        Demanding terrain, with climbs as a small challenge and descents to catch your breath; good physical condition and cycling technique required; sporty riding style.
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