Boat & Bike in Zeeland

Enjoy the Netherlands’ most sun-soaked region, where the freshwater from three rivers is united with the North Sea’s salt water. Explore the pulsating city of Rotterdam, the idyllic villages of Zierikzee and Middelburg and visit the vast Delta works, which protect the province from the sea. This tour by boat and bike through Zeeland is suitable for novices and expert cyclists alike.
Here you can find more details on the ship, the MS Normandie.

Day 1 Arrival in Rotterdam, Boat trip to Dordrecht
Check-in until 3 p.m., then the ship will take you to Dordrecht, situated between three large rivers and Holland’s oldest town.

Day 2 Boat trip, Willemstad - Hellevoetsluis, 45 km/ 28 mi
On your first day of cycling, you will be traversing the Haringvliet inland water, crossing through fields and beautiful small villages.

Day 3 Hellevoetsluis - Bruinisse, approx. 45 km/ 28 mi
Start your day with a little excursion to Rockanje beach, home to very fine sand. Afterwards, cycle to Bruinisse, a centre of mussel cultivation.

Day 4 Bruinisse - Veere, approx. 45 km/ 28 mi
Zierikzee is one of the Netherlands’ most beautiful towns, after which you’ll experience the harbor town of Veere with numerous impressive yachts in the harbor..

Day 5 Round trip around Veere, 35-50 km/ 22-31 mi
Today you cycle through "picture book Holland". You’ll visit the impressive Delta works on Neeltje Jans. This is a huge storm surge dam - make sure to check out both inside and out.

Day 6 Round trip Veere, approx. 40 km/ 25 mi, boat trip
Today's round trip takes you via Middelburg, a lively town with many stores and cafés, to the former island of Walcheren, which has been inhabited since Roman times. Vast dunes, creek ridges and old castles characterize the landscape.

Day 7 Dordrecht - Rotterdam, approx. 40 km/25 mi
Kinderdijk with its group of windmills is probably one of the most famous photo motifs in the Netherlands. Rotterdam's skyline is well worth seeing from the water.

Day 8 Tag Departure
After breakfast your tour by boat & bike through Zeeland comes to an end. Disembarkation until 9 am.

Here are the details on  MS Normandie.

Included in your package "Boat & Bike in Zeeland":

• 7 nights aboard in your chosen category
• full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunches, 7 x dinner)
• complimentary coffee/tea in the afternoon
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• welcome drink and chat where we will provide you with all the relevant information
• on-board tour guide
• daily cycling stage briefings
• detailed travel documents in english
• GPS-tracks
• optional rental bike
• optional event tickets and guided tours, bookable aboard

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 11 sqm (108-118 sq ft),
  seperated, level-access beds
• 2 single cabins upper deck, approx. 7 sqm (75 sq ft)
• central air conditioning
• upper-deck cabins have adjustable windows
• upper-deck cabins aft: during sailing and manoeuvres the engine sounds can be more audible here

Rental bicycles:

• We offer comfortable unisex-bikes with 7-speed gearboxes and coaster brakes or freewheel, equipped with a bike bag and a bike lock. We also offer e-bikes if desired.

Travel time 2023:

• Arrival on saturdays
  03.06. + 10.06. + 17.06.
  05.08. + 12.08. + 19.08.
• Minimum number of participants: 70. This tour can be cancelled by the provider up to 3 weeks prior to its commencement. If this is the case, we will strive to supply our customers with an equivalent offer.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

•   999 EUR 2-bed cabin main deck
• 1049 EUR 2-bed cabin upper deck aft
• 1099 EUR 2-bed cabin upper deck
• 1449 EUR single cabin upper deck

•     80 EUR rental bike
•   190 EUR e-bike

• booking code "Boat & Bike in Zeeland":
  RS-NZN-7M
• how you can save money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to the tour "Boat & Bike in Zeeland":

• Arrival by car:
  There are three options of parking your car for the duration of the trip. In any case, please drive to the quay first and bring your luggage and (if applicable) personal bike aboard. Then
  - Make use of our parking service. We will arrange for your car to be picked up from the quay, stored safely and returned to the ship. Your vehicle is insured against all types of damage or theft and will be parked in a protected underground facility. Cost: approx. EUR 170 / week.
  - drive to the parking garage “de Boompjes”, approximately 10 minutes by foot to the mooring site, approx. EUR 25/day
  - use on of the park & ride parking sites in the outskirts of the city - they provide great connections into the city centre. Not all of sites are monitored, but many are free.

• Arrival by train:
  Rotterdam Centraal

• Arrival by plane:
  Rotterdam The Hague Airport

Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.