Bike & Boat: North Holland & Friesland with the MS Rigoletto

Surrounded by water on three sides, the Dutch province of North Holland lies on a peninsula between the North Sea, the Wadden Sea, and the IJsselmeer. North Holland's rich history is still evident in many places today. Picturesque towns tell of a time when the IJsselmeer was still called the Zuiderzee and had open access to the North Sea. A visit to the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings these times back to life. Discover the peninsula between the North Sea, the IJsselmeer, and Texel, the largest West Frisian island. A landscape characterized by water, dikes and dunes, nature reserves, flower fields, pastures, and many picturesque towns. province of Friesland with its unique lake landscape, with its numerous rivers and canals is a true paradise for cyclists. The peace and vastness of nature is omnipresent and made to be experienced from the saddle.

Individual arrival in Enkhuizen. Embarkation in the afternoon. Perhaps you still have time for a first short walk through the pretty historic port town with its charming old town.

Overnight stay: Enkhuizen

In the morning, you should definitely take the time to get to know the pretty little port town on the banks of the IJsselmeer. The city's rich history can still be seen today on a walk through the old town with its numerous villas, canals, churches and city walls. Tip: A visit to the Zuiderzee Museum is particularly recommended.

Afterwards you will start your first bike tour to Hoorn. Look forward to the historic old town with its many buildings from the 17th century (e.g. the harbor tower or the warehouses on the quay).

Overnight location: Hoorn

You start the day with a boat trip across the IJsselmeer to the province of Friesland to Lemmer with its historic old town and pretty gabled houses. Start of the cycle tour: via Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel and Schoterzijl back to Lemmer. The longer tour also takes you around the Rottige Meenthe and Brandemeer nature reserve. Tip: Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world that is still in operation, the "Woudagemaal".

Accommodation location: Lemmer

We cycle to the Sondeler Leien lake, from there through the Rijsterbos forest, past the Mokkebank (bird sanctuary) to the Roode Klif to Stavoren. From there we take a boat trip to Harlingen. The Frisian port city is known for its magnificent warehouses and patrician homes, canals and bridges, for its tidal port Noorderhaven and for the many café terraces and shops.

Overnight stay: Harlingen

Today, another varied bike tour around Harlingen awaits you. Enjoy the sweeping views and beautiful nature of the province of Friesland. In the afternoon, your ship departs and you cross over to the North Sea island of Texel.

Overnight stay: Oudeschild (Texel)

A circular cycling tour on Texel, the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands. Several routes of approximately 28/35/48 km are available. In the afternoon, a boat trip to Medemblik.

Accommodation location: Den Oever

A relaxing final day of cycling awaits you. We recommend first spending some time in the charming town of Medemblik, the smallest and oldest town in West Friesland, on a roughly 23 km circular tour. Visit Radboud Castle, Medemblik's landmark for over 700 years, or explore one of the interesting museums. If the weather is nice, a visit to the beach is also tempting. Afterwards, cycle along the coast to Enkhuizen (approx. 24 km).

Overnight stay: Enkhuizen

Disembarkation and departure on your own until 08:30 a.m.

7 nights in outside cabins in the booked deck and cabin category
Program according to itinerary from/to Enkhuizen
All port, bridge and lock dues
welcome drink
Daily cabin cleaning
Change of bed linen and towels as required
Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or lunch snack, 7x 3-course dinner
coffee and tea station (24 h)
Daily bike tour briefing
Digital travel documents in the GUIBO app including GPS data for the bike tours
onboard tour guide

Money-saving tip: 5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

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	upper deck
10.04.2027 - 30.04.2027	949,00 €	1.099,00 €
01.05.2027 - 07.05.2027	999,00 €	1.149,00 €
08.05.2027 - 14.05.2027	1.129,00 €	1.279,00 €
15.05.2027 - 10.09.2027	1.299,00 €	1.449,00 €
11.09.2027 - 01.10.2027	1.129,00 €	1.279,00 €
02.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	999,00 €	1.149,00 €
09.10.2027 - 16.10.2027	949,00 €	1.099,00 €

2-bed cabin for single use	main deck	upper deck
10.04.2027 - 30.04.2027	1.328,60 €	1.538,60 €
01.05.2027 - 07.05.2027	1.398,60 €	1.608,60 €
08.05.2027 - 14.05.2027	1.580,60 €	1.790,60 €
15.05.2027 - 10.09.2027	1.818,60 €	2.028,60 €
11.09.2027 - 01.10.2027	1.580,60 €	1.790,60 €
02.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	1.398,60 €	1.608,60 €
09.10.2027 - 16.10.2027	1.328,60 €	1.538,60 €

Junior Suite	upper deck
10.04.2027 - 30.04.2027	1.349,00 €
01.05.2027 - 07.05.2027	1.399,00 €
08.05.2027 - 14.05.2027	1.529,00 €
15.05.2027 - 10.09.2027	1.699,00 €
11.09.2027 - 01.10.2027	1.529,00 €
02.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	1.399,00 €
09.10.2027 - 16.10.2027	1.349,00 €

3 bed cabin	upper deck
10.04.2027 - 30.04.2027	949,00 €
01.05.2027 - 07.05.2027	999,00 €
08.05.2027 - 14.05.2027	1.129,00 €
15.05.2027 - 10.09.2027	1.299,00 €
11.09.2027 - 01.10.2027	1.129,00 €
02.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	999,00 €
09.10.2027 - 16.10.2027	949,00 €

1 bed cabin	upper deck
10.04.2027 - 30.04.2027	1.399,00 €
01.05.2027 - 07.05.2027	1.449,00 €
08.05.2027 - 14.05.2027	1.579,00 €
15.05.2027 - 10.09.2027	1.749,00 €
11.09.2027 - 01.10.2027	1.579,00 €
02.10.2027 - 08.10.2027	1.449,00 €
09.10.2027 - 16.10.2027	1.399,00 €

Rental bikes

7-speed unisex rental bike
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	99,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	99,00 €

Elektrorad
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	219,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	219,00 €

Additional Services

Bring your own bike / electric bike (on request)
01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026	49,00 €
01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027	59,00 €

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Bike & Boat: North Holland & Friesland with the MS Rigoletto

Duration: 8 days
Overnight stays: 7 nights
Overnight stays: about 176 - 249 km

Saturdays, 2026: April 11 to October 3, 2026 (dates as per calendar); Saturdays, 2027: April 10 to October 9, 2027 (dates as per calendar)

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Basic price in € per person * 2027	main deck	upper deck
2 bed cabin	From €949	From €1099
2-bed cabin for single use	From €1328.6	From €1538.6
Junior Suite	-	From €1349
3 bed cabin	-	From €949
1 bed cabin	-	From €1399

5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

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

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Phone: 03831 30676-0 Mon–Fri 8am–17pm
E-mail: info@mecklenburger-radtour.de

Train:

from/to Enkhuizen train station

Parking:

Free parking is available at Enkhuizen train station, within walking distance of the berth. Reservations are not possible (information subject to change).

General tip for traveling by car

A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.

MS RIGOLETTO

About the ship: The MS RIGOLETTO is a very comfortable and well-maintained river ship with a beautiful lounge, bar, reception area, onboard shop, small library, and restaurant where you can enjoy your meals. The attractive interior design is characterized by a harmonious color scheme combined with wood and brass. Large panoramic windows in the lounge offer wonderful views of the passing scenery. All public areas and cabins are air-conditioned. There is a partially covered sun deck with seating, an outdoor bar, and bicycle storage.

Cabin description: 57 cabins in total, comfortably and attractively furnished with shower/WC, hairdryer, telephone, TV/radio, safe (deposit required) and air conditioning. All cabins on both decks have a large panoramic window, the upper part of which can be opened.

25 double cabins on the main deck and 28 double cabins on the upper deck. All double cabins are approximately 11,5 m² ^and equipped with two Pullman beds (which can be stowed away during the day for added comfort). The upper deck also features two single cabins (approximately 8 m² ⁾ with one Pullman bed, one triple cabin (approximately 12 m² ⁾ with two fold-down beds and one Pullman bed, and one junior suite (approximately 22 m² ⁾ with a double bed and a small seating area with two armchairs.

Facts of the ship

Flag: Switzerland
Length: 105 m
Width 10,50 m
Tiefgang 1,50 m
Crew about 20
Passengers max. 113

Embarkation from 16:00 p.m. / disembarkation until 08:30 a.m.

Minimum number of participants: 80 people, required 21 days prior to arrival.

Bringing your own bicycle : Due to limited space on the sun deck, bringing your own bicycle is only possible upon request and subject to availability. E-bikes are only permitted with removable batteries. We exclude all liability for loss, theft, or damage – this also applies to damage incurred during transport from the ship to shore and back.

Excursion program : bookable exclusively directly on board. A brief description will be provided with your travel documents. Depending on the group composition, excursions may be offered bilingually in German and English.

Schedule and program changes are always possible. If, for example, a section of the route cannot be navigated due to low or high water levels or bad weather, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety (this is not grounds for a free cancellation). The same applies to lock and/or bridge repairs ordered by authorities and not announced in advance.

Route profile: Holland = cycling country, the routes are generally flat and can be classified as easy.

Available on board (limited quantity): Bicycle helmet (UVEX I-VO) €45 each, mobile phone holder €10 each, power bank (10.000 mAh) €20 each

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.