North Sea & IJsselmeer by Bike + Boat | Guided

from/to Amsterdam

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 1

Day 1: Amsterdam – Zaandam – Zaanse Schans, approx. 8 km

Day 2: Zaanse Schans – Alkmaar, approx. 29-40 km

Day 3: Alkmaar – St. Maartensvlotbrug – Den Helder – Texel, approx. 30-53 km

Day 4: Texel Island round tour/ Texel – Medemblik, approx. 43-48 km

Day 5: Medemblik – Enkhuizen, approx. 39-51 km

Day 6: Enkhuizen – Hoorn, approx. 23-35 km

Day 7: Hoorn – Volendam – Amsterdam, approx. 23-45 km

Day 8: Amsterdam

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Services

  • 7 nights in outside cabin of the booked category 

  • Full board (7x breakfast, packed lunch for bike tours, 6x three-course dinner)

  • Coffee and tea on board

  • Welcome drink

  • Use of bed linen and towels

  • Daily cabin cleaning

  • Fully guided bike tours

  • Rental pannier

  • Ferry and Waterbus fees

  • WIFI (limited data)

  • GPS tracks

  • Detailed maps and information material per cabin

  • 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
    S2   03.05. - 10.05.25
    MV FLORA
    S2   07.06. - 14.06.25
    MV GANDALF
    S2   19.07. - 26.07.25
    MV GANDALF
    S2   26.07. - 02.08.25
    MV GANDALF
    S2   24.05. - 31.05.25
    MV SARAH
    S2   31.05. - 07.06.25
    MV SARAH
    S2   28.06. - 05.07.25
    MV SARAH
    S2   05.07. - 12.07.25
    MV SARAH
    S2   13.09. - 20.09.25
    MV SARAH
    S1   27.09. - 04.10.25
    MV SARAH

    Prices - MV FLORA

    Accommodation Occupancy Season 2 03.05. - 09.05.2025
    2-bed-cabin 2-2 Pers. 1.329
    3-bed-cabin 3-3 Pers. 1.229
    2-bed-cabin single use 1-1 Pers. 1.994

    Prices - MV GANDALF

    Accommodation Occupancy Season 2 07.06. - 01.08.2025
    2-bed-cabin 2-2 Pers. 1.329
    3-bed-cabin 3-3 Pers. 1.269
    2-bed-cabin single use 1-1 Pers. 1.994

    Prices - MV SARAH

    Accommodation Occupancy Season 1 27.09. - 03.10.2025 Season 2 24.05. - 19.09.2025
    2-bed-cabin 2-2 Pers. 1.279 1.329
    3-bed-cabin 3-3 Pers. 1.219 1.229
    2-bed-cabin single use 1-1 Pers. 1.919 1.994

    Extras

    Bicycles & Equipment
    7-speed (SARAH and GANDALF) 91
    24-speed (FLORA) 91
    E-Bike 245
    own bike/own E-bike 14/28
    Rental helmet 10
    Rental bike disclaimer 14
    Rental bike disclaimer 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
       
    Other extras
    Gluten free or lactose free diet 70

     

    Info: 3-bed cabins are just available for 2 adults and 1 child up to 15,99 years. 3 adults are not possible!


    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!

    Our three ships convince with comfort and a pleasant atmosphere - let Flora, Gandalf and Sarah enchant you!


    MV FLORA

    The Flora is a small, cozy and comfortable passenger ship that has been successfully sailing the Green Heart of Holland Tour for several years.
    The nostalgically furnished salon with bar has a quaint atmosphere and serves as a dining and lounge area. WLAN (Wi-Fi) is available. The sun deck is a great place to enjoy the evenings on board and during the cruise you can let the landscape glide by. >>more


    MV GANDALF

    The Gandalf is a small and comfortable passenger barge. The ship, owned and operated by skipper Hans Petrus, sails under Dutch flag has been sailing in various areas in The Netherlands and Belgium for many years. The crew will do their best to make you feel at home. >>more


    MV SARAH

    The Sarah, with her length of 45 meters and width of 6.6 meters, is a comfortable and cozy passenger barge. During the conversion of the barge from cargo vessel to passenger barge, the owners of the Sarah decided to choose quality instead of quantity. The Sarah is spaciously built for a small group of passengers of max. 20-22 passengers and offers an attractive, "feels-like-to-be-at-home" atmosphere. >>more

    Bicycle

    Rental-Bicycles & equipment

    The following bikes are available for rent:

    • 7-speed touring bikes (available on SARAH and GANDALF)
    • 24-speed touring bikes (FLORA)
    • E-Bikes (all ships)

    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 on the boats 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) 
    From airport per train to Amsterdam Centraal - duration approx. 20 min. - costs approx. € 6,-.


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Amsterdam Centraal (near the docking station) For details see your final travel documents.

    Taxi from Trainstation to docking station approx. 5min and € 15,-


    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 2.10 m high). The economy rate is about € 275,- 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".


    Additional Information

    Diet: (i.e.: lactosefree, glutenfree) possible on request, supplement € 65,- payable locally. (except vegan diet)
    Must be booked at least 14 days prior to departure.

    3-bed cabin just possible for max. 2 adults and one child up to 15,99 years!

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        • 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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      • 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.
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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.
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