The ship "Arkona" offers you the ideal accommodation for your trip through South Holland. During this trip you will not only have the opportunity to visit numerous famous Dutch cities south of Amsterdam, but you will also discover other surprising sides of Holland, for example when you cycle through the wonderful landscape, the "Green Heart" of the country: a water-rich environment with lush meadows, grazing cows, windmills and traditional farms... a landscape that couldn't be more Dutch.
A fuel surcharge of up to 8% of the package price may be levied on this bike and boat tour. The final amount will be determined and communicated 20–30 days before departure. Payment: This arrangement is made directly upon boarding the ship. It is governed by §651f of the German Civil Code (BGB) and serves to adjust for current fuel costs of our service partners.
Embarkation and check-in between 14:00 p.m. and 16:30 p.m. in Amsterdam. Take the opportunity to explore the city center, go shopping, take a canal cruise or visit a museum. Welcome drink and safety instructions at 17:00 p.m. First dinner and tour briefing on board. First overnight stay in Amsterdam.
The first bike tour starts in Breukelen. You cycle along the magically winding river Vecht, whose banks are lined with impressive castles, stately villas and special tea houses. You follow the Vecht to the center of Utrecht, where you can visit the beautiful city center of this historic city: the cathedral with its high tower, canals, special shops and quaint pubs. In the afternoon you continue your tour by boat from Utrecht to Rotterdam.
Today you cycle via the Jeneverstadt Schiedam and through the Delfland region to Delft, which is famous for its “Delft Blue” porcelain. Visit the beautiful city center with its small canals, picturesque streets, bridges and avenues. For many guests, a visit to the Delft Porcelain Factory is one of the highlights of this tour. Later you will return to Rotterdam, where a short walking tour of the city will be offered in the evening.
Today you can either cycle or take the “water bus” to Alblasserdam in about 40 minutes. From here it is only a few minutes by bike to Kinderdijk (a UNESCO World Heritage Site with 19 large windmills standing in a row). Afterwards you can choose between a longer bike tour with a visit to the beautiful cheese town of Gouda or a shorter tour through the Alblasserwaard polder. Both tours end in the silver town.
Schoonhoven, where you can visit a silversmith. *On some departures, an overnight stay in Schoonhoven on day 4 is not possible. The ship docks in the cheese town of Gouda instead. All cycling highlights remain on the program.
Today you cycle from Schoonhoven through the charming "Green Heart" past small villages and along quiet paths and country roads to Utrecht. On the way you can visit a traditional cheese farm and the Witches' Weighing House in Oudewater. In the late afternoon the ship sails from Utrecht to Haarlem.
Today there are two cycling tours to choose from. Both tours lead through the magical Kennemer Dunes, a nature reserve with many birds, Scottish Highland cattle and Shetland ponies. After visiting the seaside resorts of Bloemendaal aan Zee and Zandvoort, you cycle through forests and the center of Haarlem back to the ship. On the slightly longer tour, the route also takes you to the historic DeCruquius pumping station, the largest steam engine in the world. During dinner, the ship sails to Zaandam.
* For departures between 27 March and 2 May: From Haarlem it is possible to visit the famous tulip exhibition "Keukenhof" near Lisse (by bike or public transport; travel costs and entrance fee "Keukenhof" are not included).
On your last day of cycling, you will cycle from Zaandam to the open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” (free entry), an old, traditional village with quaint wooden houses, a cheese factory, a traditional clog maker and various windmills. Then you cycle back to Amsterdam via the Twiske recreation area. Here you have the whole afternoon and evening to look around Amsterdam. If you haven’t seen anything on the first day,
If you have already taken a canal tour, you can now do so.
End of your trip. Disembarkation after breakfast until 09:30 am.
Our services are communicated in German and English.
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| 2 bed cabin | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 29.03.2026 - 18.04.2026 | 949,00 € | 1.349,00 € |
| 19.04.2026 - 25.04.2026 | 1.099,00 € | 1.499,00 € |
| 26.04.2026 - 16.05.2026 | 1.289,00 € | 1.689,00 € |
| 17.05.2026 - 06.06.2026 | 1.399,00 € | 1.799,00 € |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | Under deck |
|---|---|
| 29.03.2026 - 18.04.2026 | 1.424,00 € |
| 19.04.2026 - 25.04.2026 | 1.649,00 € |
| 26.04.2026 - 16.05.2026 | 1.933,50 € |
| 17.05.2026 - 06.06.2026 | 2.098,50 € |
| 1 bed cabin | upper deck |
|---|---|
| 29.03.2026 - 18.04.2026 | 1.749,00 € |
| 19.04.2026 - 25.04.2026 | 1.949,00 € |
| 26.04.2026 - 16.05.2026 | 2.179,00 € |
| 17.05.2026 - 06.06.2026 | 2.329,00 € |
| 7-speed unisex rental bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 91,00 € |
| electric rental bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 252,00 € |
| rental helmets | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 10,00 € |
| limitation of liability rental bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 14,00 € |
| Canal tour Amsterdam (per person; duration - 1 hour) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 19,00 € |
| Limitation of Liability Rental E-Bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 28,00 € |
| bringing your own bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 14,00 € |
| Bring your own e-bike | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 28,00 € |
Departures every Sunday: 29.03. - 31.05.26
| Basic price in € per person * 2026 | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bed cabin | From €949 | From €1349 |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | From €1648.5 | - |
| 1 bed cabin | - | From €1879 |
Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Train: to/from Amsterdam Central Station (Central Station), the pier is near Central Station
Parking in Amsterdam
Parking in Amsterdam with Centralparking valet service.
valet parking service
A driver will be waiting for you in front of the ship to help you with your luggage. The local driver, who knows his way around vehicles, will then take your car to a parking lot with permanent camera surveillance. When you return, your car will be back in front of the ship: you can get in straight away and drive off!
2026: for €195 (8 days) you can park your vehicle (car) safely and with 2 hour security, 45 x transfer of your car is included (if booked in advance). Please note: If you have a bike rack mounted on your car and it is still attached to the car while you park, you will be charged an additional €205. You can select this option when making your reservation. If you decide to book this service on the day you start your trip, the price for valet parking is € (only possible if your trip starts and ends in Amsterdam). You will receive more information about pre-booking with your booking confirmation.
General tip for traveling by car
You can easily find a large overview of parking spaces on the external website www.parkopedia.de . view
MS Arkona
In the winter of 2017-2018, the Arkona was completely renovated. It has a modern and elegant atmosphere with a tastefully decorated lounge area with bar and a cozy restaurant on the upper deck. The spacious sun deck is partially covered and the comfortable lounge chairs invite you to enjoy the passing scenery. On both the upper and lower decks there are tastefully decorated cabins, all with 2 low single beds, private bathroom with shower and all necessary facilities and on the upper deck there are 2 more single cabins with the same facilities.
Description of the cabins
The lower deck offers space for 33 double cabins with a window that cannot be opened for safety reasons.
On the upper deck there are 12 double cabins and two single cabins (11 m²) with a small double bed (140 cm) and a floor-to-ceiling panoramic window that can be opened in the upper half.
All comfortable twin cabins (11 m²) have two separate single beds. One of the separate beds can be converted into a sofa during the day.
All 47 cabins on board the Arkona have individual air conditioning, a television, a wardrobe, a mini safe, a hairdryer, 230V and 115V sockets and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.
Facts of the ship
Length: 83,03 m
Width: 9,64 m
Draft: 1,30 m
Cabins: 47
Capacity: 92 passengers
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| deck plan | 2 bed cabin lower deck | Bar | |
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| 2 bed cabin upper deck | Sundeck | Lounge |
The routes are almost always flat, you cycle almost exclusively on cycle paths along the canals and rarely on side roads with little traffic. It may have to be expected with more or less wind.
Bringing your own bike/e-bike:
You can bring your own bicycle or e-bike, provided it doesn't have mirrors or other protruding parts. A limited number of bicycle parking spaces are available on board. You can reserve one for a small additional fee. The organizer is not liable for damage or theft of bicycles brought along.
Good to know
On some days, you can choose between a longer and a shorter bike tour. Please note that the shorter bike tour may not include all of the highlights mentioned.
If you prefer not to cycle one day, you are welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship sails to the next dock.
On the day of arrival you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11:00 a.m.
The distances for the recommended cycling tours are approximate.
The travel program and itinerary are subject to possible changes for nautical, technical or meteorological reasons or due to other unforeseen events.
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.
