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Bike & Boat: Sailing in the IJsselmeer

Journey of discovery along the coast

travel code
WAT04
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price
From 1.199€
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Price calculator last updated: January 11.12.2024,

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You are undertaking a exciting journey of discovery on one magnificent and comfortably equipped sailing ship. The tour begins in Amsterdam and leads along the IJsselmeer coastThe historic towns, the polders and the inland villages are worth seeing. excellent bike paths connected with each other. With Monnickendam, Hoorn and Enkhuizen discover the old trading towns from the time of United East India Company. You will many other historic towns and polders on the western and eastern shores of the IJsselmeer.

The tour also leads through various Dutch national parks and takes you to Province of OverijsselOn the last day, the ship returns to Amsterdam, while you can relax on board. There will be a short stop for a short bike tour through the Oostvaardersplassen inserted: a unique nature reserve, where nature is left to itself to create a natural balance in the flora and fauna. And if you want to be active on board, you are welcome to help with navigation and hoisting the sailsOr you can simply stretch your legs, let the wind blow around your nose and enjoy the passing landscape. Since the ships are very large and solidly built, up to 55 meters long, Seasickness has virtually no chance.

Would you like to explore the IJsselmeer in a relaxed manner by sailing ship and bicycle? Then book your trip with the Mecklenburger Radtour!

Overview of your benefits
  • Good value for money
  • Tour incl. hotels and luggage transport
  • Extensive route booklet & GPS data
  • Top brand rental bikes bookable
  • Over 30 years of experience
Strand von Oosterschelde in der Niederlande in der Region Zeeland
  • 7 nights – full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x lunch/packed lunch, 7 x three-course dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • coffee and tea
  • Accommodation in the booked cabin category with shower and toilet
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Cabin cleaning 1 x per week
  • Daily program briefings by the crew
  • Maps and route descriptions for bike tours (1x per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • WiFi
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • CO² compensation via the non-profit organization Justdiggit

Our services are communicated in German and English.

 

Saving tip: 3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February 2025
  • The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.
Further information

Basic price in € per person

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2 bed cabin main deck
07.06.2025 - 06.09.2025 1.319,00 €
13.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 1.199,00 €
small 2 bed cabin main deck
07.06.2025 - 06.09.2025 1.219,00 €
13.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 1.099,00 €
2-bed cabin for single use main deck
07.06.2025 - 06.09.2025 1.979,00 €
13.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 1.799,00 €
3 bed cabin main deck
07.06.2025 - 06.09.2025 1.269,00 €
13.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 1.149,00 €
4 bed cabin main deck
07.06.2025 - 06.09.2025 1.219,00 €
13.09.2025 - 20.09.2025 1.099,00 €

Rental bikes

    rental bike 7 speed unisex
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 91,00 €
    E-bike (on request, limited number)
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 245,00 €
    Bring your own electric bike
    01.01.2024 - 31.12.2024 28,00 €
    bringing your own bike
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 14,00 €

Additional Services

    rental helmet
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 10,00 €
    rental bike insurance/week
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 14,00 €
    electric rental bike insurance/week
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 28,00 €

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Reisecode
WAT 04

Bike & Boat: Sailing in the IJsselmeer

Duration
8 days
Overnight stays
7 nights
Overnight stays
about 205 km

Every Saturday from 07.06. - 20.09.2025

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Book now Price calculator
Basic price in € per person * 2025 main deck
2 bed cabin From €1199
small 2 bed cabin From €1099
2-bed cabin for single use From €1799
3 bed cabin From €1149
4 bed cabin From €1099

3% early bird discount for tours in 2025 until the end of February

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Train: to / from Amsterdam Central Station "Centraal"
Parking:

  • Car park Oosterdok: near the train station, approx. €37,5 per day (subject to availability, no reservation possible) OR
  • Central parking, guarded parking spaces after prior reservation for approx. €150 per week (incl. pick-up service)

 

Relaxed sailing on the IJsselmeer and exploring the inland by bike? Does that sound like your dream holiday? Then Book your boat and bike tour now with Mecklenburger Radtour!

General tip for traveling by car

You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view

The impressive clipper from 1913 has a upscale interior designDuring the careful conversion to a modern passenger sailing ship, great care was taken to preserve the originality of the typical Dutch flat-bottomed ship. Spacious cabins with private shower and toilet, a large salon with bar and a comfortable seating area guarantee a comfortable stay. The cabin area was completely redesigned and furnished in spring 2015. In total, the ship has 10 guest cabins with 2 single beds Some of the cabins can be used as 3-bed or 4-bed cabin can be booked (beds raised). 8 cabins are located on the lower deck, 2 cabins on the upper deck. A window/porthole can be opened in all cabins.

Max. 20-35 passengers, length: 41,00 m, width 6,90 m, sail area 445 m²

Elizabeth DecksplanElizabeth Doppelbett KabineElizabeth 3 Bett KabineElizabeth 4 Bett Kabine
deck plan2 bed cabin3 bed cabin4 bed cabin
Elizabeth Twin Bett KabineElizabeth AufenthaltsraumElizabeth AußendeckElizabeth Außendeck
Twin bed cabinSalonouter deckouter deck
Elizabeth BarElizabeth KücheElizabeth Restaurant 
Barcuisinerestaurant 

 

Minimum number of participants: 18 people

We reserve the right to make changes for meteorological and nautical reasons!

The distance to be covered Route depends primarily on the weather and is redefined from day to day. Route changes or a change in the order of the individual stages are therefore always reserved. The skipper and his crew discuss the options with the guests on a daily basis and will do everything to offer you a varied mix of culture and nature.

The Routes are almost always flat, cycling is done almost exclusively on cycle paths along the canals and rarely on quiet side roads. It may be necessary to more or less wind be expected.

 

FAQ

Can you cycle across the IJsselmeer?

There are bridges and dams over the IJsselmeer that are accessible to cyclists. A well-known example is the Afsluitdijk, which separates the IJsselmeer from the North Sea. This dike is approximately 32 kilometers long and has a bike path, which cyclists can use. The dike offers an excellent opportunity to "cross" the IJsselmeer by bike. There is also the Houtribdijk, also a dike that cities of Lelystad on the Flevopolder and Enkhuizen in the province of North Holland It is also suitable for cyclists. 

How many kilometers are there around the IJsselmeer?

The tour around the IJsselmeer, also known as the "IJsselmeer route", is approximately 300 kilometers longThe exact distance may vary depending on the route chosen and detours to various cities and sights along the way. vary slightlyThe route is very popular with cyclists as it is beautiful countryside and many picturesque villages and towns in the region.

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.

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