Boat Bike Tours Recenzje 3636

The ship was great as were the crew.
Only complaint concerning ship was the food.
I little variation in the breakfast and lunch items would be welcomed as they same thing get a bit tired for all the days. The dinner main courses were ok, with the bbq being a standout. The 1st courses were to hi-end for this type of trip. More traditional soup/salads would be more acceptable top the customers.

As for the biking experience, I was disappointed in the guides not being as organized with stops and structure. More stops and more sights to stop at would be better. The first day was to long (66 km), and when advertised as short and long options for each day and this was only offered once, and not on the 66 km day. Of real concern was that on our trip there was only 5 or 6 people on standard bikes. The guides did not account for this and since they were on e-bikes the based the pace on e-bikes. With the high wind head winds this was very difficult. They would stop and allow for the slower riders to catch up, but as soon as they arrived, the guides would say time to go. So the slower riders did not get a break.
If you allow standard bikes, then the guides should be on standard bike. Otherwise, change to e-bike only.

Everything really. The boat, the staff, the routes, the bikes and the food. Especially the scenery is outstanding. This must be one of the most scenic rides in Europe. Do it!

the experience on the Fleur was exceptional. The Crew and guides are coordinated, develop rapport of with guests and met our needs individually and as a group of people who came together for this trip of biking and boating experience .

Great boat, friendly wonderful staff, delicious food. Crappy Wifi

All aspects of the trip met or exceeded our expectations; the quality of the boat, the food, the pathways for cycling and most of all the staff!

It was well organized. The itenary was great. Everyone on ship was pleasant and helpful. Food was very good. Guide information was good Rooms were adequate.

Good service. Good food. Always on time.

Great staff and itinerary, food presentation excellent,but main courses not Great, just good, ok.Most main courses lacked sauces.
Ship was great. Will defintely do business with Boatbike again.

Our Boat bike down the Danube with SE Tours was exceptional. The crew were fantastic, the cruise stops well planned and organized, welcome and farewell as well as all the prep meetings were well planned and inclusive, the food was excellent and the opportunity to bike with our saddle bags full of a picnic and well laid out routes was sensational. I highly recommend this tour and will definitely do another.

Leslie, cruise guide director, went above and beyond. The routes were well marked out and he informed us ahead of time as to what to expect.
The size of the cabins and the service was excellent. And the scenery and routes were beautiful!

Very well organized. Excellent dining. Friendly staff. Great bikes. Fun adventures every day along the Danube.

It was a great boat and bike tour. The bikes, rides and guides were fantastic. The Ionian Islands are stunning and we had some amazing swim stops too.
The food and meals on board were excellent. The crew were lovely.

Just a couple of things to note.
1. The room above deck was very small and had we known, we would have stayed before deck and saved some money. We are very tall.
2. The first and last night are spent in Corfu port on the flight path.
I understand why this is the case for the last night but the first night is a waste. Even if we could have moved closer to there old town or into Paxos that day....

The guides were amazing! Bikes were in great condition, and our food on board was terrific. Swimming was an unexpected extra. The common areas in the boat were great but our cabin smelled like diesel fuel during the day. It was not possible to rest in there during our down times due to the smell. That brought the review from a 5 to a 4.

My girlfriend and I have been on Magnifique 1, 2, 3, & 4. On every boat and every trip, the crews, guides, & condition of the boat have been excellent.

Special thanks to guides Ronald and Anne for helping make our recent trip from Metz to Cochem in August 2025 an especially fun trip. My compliments to the entire staff for making some changes to help deal with the unseasonably, near-record HOT weather a few days.

WARNING: After a week of chef Alv’s cuisine, your favorite restaurant back home may seem mediocre and his upbeat personality is highly infectious!!

A SUGGESTION:
Unless you are biking hundreds of kilometers (or miles) EVERY month, renting an e-bike will make the trip more fun for you **AND** the other participants.

The boat on the interior is stunning. You wouldn't expect that walking up to it. Our room on the third floor was just so lovely with the balcony. The ladies at reception were beyond helpful and kind. The hotel manager had a language barrier and was abrasive, impatient. The cruise director was just down right rude and dismissive. The service staff was outstanding. The crew (how they move those bikes like they do is jaw dropping). The food was just okay. No variety for breakfast or lunch. The wine pairings for dinners were great! I'd like to see more options in the drink package. I'd like to see more scenery on the bike excursions. The last day was what we had been craving for (to Melk).

Excellent communications meal meetings, chalk boards, and use of WhatsApp. Guides were excellent! Meals were very good.

Biking was superb. Food good, but sometimes dull.

Obviously the route is the best thing about the trip. Bruges and Ghent were highlights but the countryside was also spectacular in places.
The accommodation was first rate; we had a main floor cabin.
The bikes were solid upright bikes with a step thru. Possibly not the best in the wind but they appeared well maintained.
With some exceptions the food was okay. They did cater to dietary concerns. Two of the meals are vegetarian. Breakfast was good with eggs every day plus a variety of cereals, pastries and fruit. Bread, meat, cheese and fruit are provided for a bag lunch on the road.
Ride with GPS instructions were included and for the most part were accurate. The staff also provided route guides using the numbering system popular in The Netherlands and Belgium. These directions occasionally and on one day totally deviated from the RWGPS instructions. Be aware of this.
The ride is not supported. 2 guides are riding the route but one is supporting riders who paid extra for for a guided tour. One guide acts as a sweep and can be contacted for bike and route problems by WhatsAp so make sure you have a data plan. As far as I know you cannot reboard the boat until it docks at the end of day so plan for this.
My advice for the days riding to Ghent and Bruges is to make a sprint to get to these cities early so you can spend more time there. Likewise on the day you start in Antwerp, take an hour or so to explore the city. Other days you can dawdle along way.

I did what I was instructed to do in regards to downloading the route on Ride With GPS and it did not function properly. We ended either asking people for directions because we were continually lost, and or used Google Maps to navigate. We were told by locals that the Paper Directions were out of order. Either they were, or there was not clear directions on how to use either of them.