By bike and boat through North Holland: Nowhere else in the world will you find such a fascinating area as the Dutch provinces of North Holland and Friesland with their rich tradition, its romantic fishing villages and harbor towns, picturesque lakes and breathtaking views of the North Sea .
During the week on board your floating hotel, the MS De Willemstad, you will have ample opportunity to experience typical Dutch culture in historical Places like Alkmaar, Medemblik and Enkhuizen and on the islands of Texel and Marken Here you cycle through the flat polder landscape, which has been extensively reclaimed from the North Sea over centuries.
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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 and 16:30 in AmsterdamTake the opportunity to explore the city center, go shopping, take a canal cruise or visit a museum. At 17:00 pm welcome drink and safety instructions, first dinner and tour briefing on board. During dinner a short boat trip to Zaandam.
Overnight place: Zaandam
The first tour takes you through small villages and the beautiful flat and green polder land. The first stop is the Open-air museum “Zaanse Schans” (free entrance), an old, traditional village with rustic wooden houses, a cheese factory, a traditional clog maker and various windmills. After visiting the museum, you cycle further through the Land of Leeghwater, a green, drained nature area between Amsterdam, Alkmaar and Hoorn. Visit the former whaling village of De Rijp and the Schemerhorn Museum MillIn Alkmaar the ship awaits you near the historic old town.
Overnight place: Alkmaar
Today you have the opportunity to visit the beautiful North Holland Dune Reserve, a 5.300 hectare forest and dune area with unique landscapes. In the dunes, the drinking water for almost all of North Holland After a visit to the beach and the artist village of Bergen cycle back to Alkmaar, where you can visit the beautiful old town. In the late afternoon the ship sails along the North Holland Canal to naval port of Den Helder.
Overnight place: Den Helder
After breakfast, you will travel for about 20 minutes on the large ferry (ticket included). from Den Helder to the island of Texel, where you can take a bike tour across the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands. through meadows, dunes and beautiful nature reserves. Take a break on the North Sea beach and possibly a short swim or visit the seal rescue center EcomareIn the late afternoon you will take the ferry back to Den Helder. During dinner the ship will sail across the Wadden Sea to Port of Den Oever.
Overnight place: Den Oever
The ship crosses the IJsselmeer, um den port of Stavoren in the province of Friesland. Here you can decide whether you want to take a shorter or a longer bike tour through North Holland: visit the Gaasterland nature reserve, stroll through the southern part of the famous Frisian Lake District - or combine the tour. You spend the evening in the small port of Stavoren, one of the eleven traditional cities in the province.
Overnight place: Stavoren
Early in the morning the ship crosses the IJsselmeer again. After breakfast you will take a short Cycle tour over the dike on the IJsselmeer directly to Enkhuizen, an old, historic city with a centuries-old maritime tradition, a beautiful harbor, a well-preserved historic city center and the extremely interesting “Zuiderzeemuseum” which you can visit in the afternoon. The longer bike tour first leads to the VOC city of Hoorn, which was one of the most important ports in the world in the 17th century. Take a worthwhile detour to the old town. Through some picturesque little farming villages In the afternoon you will travel to Enkhuizen. After dinner, a short walk will be offered in Enkhuizen.
Overnight place: Enkhuizen
Early in the morning the ship sails to VolendamOn the last day of cycling you will discover the beautiful Waterland region with its countless small lakes, ditches and canals. Near Volendam you can enjoy a cheese farm And if you want to drive a few more kilometers, you should definitely take a detour to the former island of Marken and then through the water-filled landscape of Waterland back to the capital Amsterdam Here you have the whole afternoon and evening to explore Amsterdam. If you haven’t seen any of the sights on the first day, canal tour you can do so now.
Overnight place: Amsterdam
end of your journey. Disembarkation after breakfast, until 09:30 am.
Our services are communicated in German and English.
Visitor's tax, city tax or cultural tax, which is not included in the travel price, is EUR 2,00-3,00 per person/night, payable locally.
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| 2 bed cabin | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 28.03.2026 - 17.04.2026 | 949,00 € | 1.199,00 € |
| 18.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 | 1.099,00 € | 1.349,00 € |
| 25.04.2026 - 15.05.2026 | 1.289,00 € | 1.539,00 € |
| 16.05.2026 - 10.07.2026 | 1.399,00 € | 1.649,00 € |
| 11.07.2026 - 21.08.2026 | 1.289,00 € | 1.539,00 € |
| 22.08.2026 - 11.09.2026 | 1.399,00 € | 1.649,00 € |
| 12.09.2026 - 18.09.2026 | 1.289,00 € | 1.539,00 € |
| 19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 | 1.099,00 € | 1.349,00 € |
| 26.09.2026 - 02.10.2026 | 949,00 € | 1.199,00 € |
| 03.10.2026 - 17.10.2026 | 799,00 € | 1.049,00 € |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 28.03.2026 - 17.04.2026 | 1.424,00 € | 1.799,00 € |
| 18.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 | 1.649,00 € | 2.024,00 € |
| 25.04.2026 - 15.05.2026 | 1.933,50 € | 2.308,50 € |
| 16.05.2026 - 10.07.2026 | 2.098,50 € | 2.473,50 € |
| 11.07.2026 - 21.08.2026 | 1.933,50 € | 2.308,50 € |
| 22.08.2026 - 11.09.2026 | 2.098,50 € | 2.473,50 € |
| 12.09.2026 - 18.09.2026 | 1.933,50 € | 2.308,50 € |
| 19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 | 1.649,00 € | 2.024,00 € |
| 26.09.2026 - 02.10.2026 | 1.424,00 € | 1.799,00 € |
| 03.10.2026 - 17.10.2026 | 1.199,00 € | 1.574,00 € |
| 1 bed cabin | upper deck |
|---|---|
| 28.03.2026 - 17.04.2026 | 1.549,00 € |
| 18.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 | 1.759,00 € |
| 25.04.2026 - 15.05.2026 | 1.989,00 € |
| 16.05.2026 - 10.07.2026 | 2.149,00 € |
| 11.07.2026 - 21.08.2026 | 1.989,00 € |
| 22.08.2026 - 11.09.2026 | 2.149,00 € |
| 12.09.2026 - 18.09.2026 | 1.989,00 € |
| 19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 | 1.759,00 € |
| 26.09.2026 - 02.10.2026 | 1.549,00 € |
| 03.10.2026 - 17.10.2026 | 1.419,00 € |
| 2 bed cabin suite | upper deck |
|---|---|
| 28.03.2026 - 17.04.2026 | 1.449,00 € |
| 18.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 | 1.649,00 € |
| 25.04.2026 - 15.05.2026 | 1.839,00 € |
| 16.05.2026 - 10.07.2026 | 1.949,00 € |
| 11.07.2026 - 21.08.2026 | 1.839,00 € |
| 22.08.2026 - 11.09.2026 | 1.949,00 € |
| 12.09.2026 - 18.09.2026 | 1.839,00 € |
| 19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 | 1.649,00 € |
| 26.09.2026 - 02.10.2026 | 1.449,00 € |
| 03.10.2026 - 17.10.2026 | 1.299,00 € |
| 7-speed rental bike with pannier | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2026 | 91,00 € |
| E-bike with luggage bag | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 | 245,00 € |
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 252,00 € |
| canal tour in Amsterdam per person | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 19,00 € |
| Bicycle helmet rental fee (per piece, on request, only pre-reservation possible) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 10,00 € |
| Limitation of Liability Rental Bike (can only be booked in advance) | |
|---|---|
| 01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 | 14,00 € |
| Limitation of Liability Rental E-Bike (can only be booked in advance) | |
|---|---|
| 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 € |
Saturdays between 28.03. to 10.10.26
| Basic price in € per person * 2026 | Under deck | upper deck |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bed cabin | From €799 | From €1049 |
| 2-bed cabin for single use | From €1498.5 | From €1873.5 |
| 1 bed cabin | - | From €1549 |
| 2 bed cabin suite | - | From €1349 |
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 De Willemstad:
The comfortable ship was completely renovated and rebuilt in 2017/2018. In the lounge/bar with large panoramic windows on the upper deck, you can pleasantly review the day's experiences over a glass of wine. All cabins are outside cabins equipped with two single beds, TV, mini safe and individually controlled air conditioning. Each cabin has a bathroom with shower, toilet, hair dryer. Look forward to nice people, interesting bike tours and pleasant hours on board.
Description of the cabins
All cabins are outside cabins equipped with two single beds, TV, mini safe and individually controlled air conditioning. Each cabin has a bathroom with shower, toilet and hairdryer.
upper deck: There are 8 suites (approx. 15 m²) with a French balcony and floor-to-ceiling sliding door, two single beds placed together and a small seating area.
On the upper deck there are also 13 double cabins (approx. 10 m²) with two separate beds at ground level; 1 double cabin (approx. 10 m²) with a double bed (140x200 cm) and 2 single cabins (approx. 7 - 8 m²). The cabins on the upper deck have a panoramic window that can be opened.
Under deck: There are 25 double cabins with two separate beds at ground level and a window with an upper hinged window that can be opened for ventilation.
deck plan
toilet / shower
Suite upper deck
Restaurant
2 bed cabin upper deck
2 bed cabin lower deck
exterior view
Restaurant
exterior view
exterior view
lounge / bar
front desk
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.
