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Bike & Boat: Zeeland Route with the MS Normandie

Endless expanses, wonderful beaches and seaside resorts

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WAT05
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price
From 1.149€
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The province of Zeeland, also called Land in the Sea, is located in the far west of the Netherlands and consists mainly of islands and peninsulasThe Oosterschelde and Westerschelde arms reach deep into the Zeeland landscape. Oosterschelde National Park, the largest national park in the Netherlands, is one of the most species-rich habitats in Europe and when the water masses retreat at low tide, many various bird species between seals. Cycle with us from the energetic city Rotterdam – the city stands for relaxed and uncomplicated coexistence like no other city in the Netherlands – in the province of Zeeland. Discover the historic cities Zierikzee, Middelburg and the Delta Works, the most impressive storm surge barriers in the Netherlands. And try delicious mussels, oysters or the Oosterschelde lobster. Don't miss a stop at one of the many fish restaurants! Book your cycling trip through Zeeland now, including luggage transport and boat trips, and enjoy the multi-day cycling tour!

Rad und Schiff Tourenkarte Zeelandroute mit der MS OlympiaIndividual arrival in Rotterdam. Embarkation at approximately 16:00 p.m. Perhaps you still have time to enjoy the magnificent Rotterdam Market Hall The Dutch say it is their “answer to the Sistine Chapel”. At around 18:00 pm, a boat trip to the oldest city in Holland, Dordrecht, impressively situated between three large rivers.

Overnight place: Dordrecht

Early in the morning your ship will take you to Willemstad, a small, worth seeing fortress town from the 17th/18th century. The tranquil town captivates with its freshly caught fish, which can be tasted in many restaurants. Here you start your first bike tour. You cross the inland waters Haringvliet using the Volkerakdam and cycle across open fields and through picturesque farming villages to the popular water sports resort Hellevoetsluis.

Overnight place: Hellevoetsluis

Before you start with yours Cycling tour on the cycle paths of Zeeland start, you should take a discovery tour through the large port and a detour to old lighthouse in the south of the city. You cycle over the Haringvliet and through small villages like Stellendam, agricultural places such as melissant and water sports resorts such as Herkingen with a large marina. Via the Grevelingendam you cycle into the mussel village BruinisseA walk through the harbor in the north of the city is a must for every visitor.

Overnight place: Bruinisse

Today you can enjoy the "Watersnood Museum" Here you can find out everything about the great flood disaster of 1953 and to the “drowned” village of Viane, which was flooded and never rebuilt. Continuing towards Zierikzee, which is one of the ten most beautiful Dutch heritage cities. High above the city towers the "Fat Tower" A detour to the historic center is worthwhile. Then continue on the Zeelandbrug – an impressive structure of 5 kilometers in length, built on 54 pillars – to your destination for the day: the port town of VeereWhere richly laden ships from Scotland once docked, impressive yachts now lie.

Overnight place: Veere

Experience the “picture book Holland” on today’s bike tour in Zeeland. Discover the former work island Neeltje Jans, which were specially designed for the construction of the storm surge barrier of the Oosterschelde, the impressive building of the Delta Works, has been washed up. You have the opportunity to admire the locks not only from close up, but also from the inside. The adjacent amusement park "Deltapark" gives an insight into the life of sea lions and the underwater world of the Oosterschelde (optional).

The first stop on your cycling tour is Middelburgthe capital of ZeelandThe city has a rich history and was once the most important city in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. Numerous shops and cafés invite you to visit. During a city ​​tour (optional) you have the opportunity to learn all kinds of interesting and useful information about the charming city. The tour continues through the picturesque, typically Dutch landscape on the Walcheren peninsulaWide beaches, forests and dunes await you. Nowhere in the Netherlands does the sun shine as often and as long as here.

On the last cycling stage you will experience the most famous windmills in the Netherlands at KinderdijkThe 19 well-preserved mills date back to the 18th century and were built by the UNESCO World Heritage Site A visit is worthwhile! Your path then takes you past the Maas along to RotterdamTake the opportunity to take a harbor tour through Europe's largest deep-water port and admire the skyline and impressive architecture from the water.

Disembarkation until 09:00 am and individual journey home.

  • 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
  • Program according to the itinerary from/to Rotterdam
  • All passenger and port fees
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily cabin cleaning, linen and towel change as needed
  • Full board: 7x breakfast, 6x packed lunch for bike tours or lunchtime snack, 6x coffee and tea in the afternoon,
  • 7x 3-course dinner
  • Daily bike tour briefing
  • Route book for individual tours 1x per cabin
  • GPS data for the bike tours
  • onboard tour guide

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.
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Basic price in € per person

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2 bed cabin main deck upper deck
24.05.2025 - 30.08.2025 1.149,00 € 1.299,00 €
2-bed cabin for single use main deck
24.05.2025 - 30.08.2025 1.609,00 €
2 bed cabin aft* upper deck
24.05.2025 - 30.08.2025 1.249,00 €
1 bed cabin upper deck
24.05.2025 - 30.08.2025 1.649,00 €

Rental bikes

    rental bike fee 7-speed unisex
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 89,00 €
    rental bike fee 8-speed e-bike
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 199,00 €

Additional Services

    Bring your own bike / e-bike (only on request, limited)
    01.01.2025 - 31.12.2025 39,00 €

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Reisecode
WAT 05

Bike & Boat: Zeeland Route with the MS Normandie

Duration
8 days
Overnight stays
7 nights
Overnight stays
about 251 - 268 km

Departure Saturday 24.05 – 31.05. | 31.05 – 07.06. | 07.06 – 14.06. | 14.06 – 21.06. | 02.08 – 09.08| 09.08. - 16.08 | 16.08 – 23.08. | 23.08 – 30.08.

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Basic price in € per person * 2025 main deck upper deck
2 bed cabin From €1149 From €1299
2-bed cabin for single use From €1609 -
2 bed cabin aft* - From €1249
1 bed cabin - From €1649

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

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

Flight: Rotterdam Airport

Train: from/to Rotterdam train station

Parking:

  • For example "Parkeergarage de Boompjes" Rotterdam - parking garage not far from the pier (approx. 10 minutes on foot), approx. 25 € per 24 hours
  • or valet parking at a guarded parking lot in Rotterdam (Holiday Extras)
  • On the day of arrival, your car will be picked up at the pier and taken back to the ship on the day of departure (registration form in the travel documents). Costs around €170/week (no guarantee, payment on site).

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 NORMANDY

A personal and family atmosphere awaits you on board the cozy middle-class ship MS NORMANDIE. The friendly panoramic saloon with bar is located on the upper deck, and the tasteful restaurant is on the main deck (no direct access from the cabin area). The spacious sun deck has seating areas and deck chairs.

The MS NORMANDIE has a total of forty-nine 2-bed cabins and two 1-bed cabins. All 2-bed cabins on the main and upper deck are approx. 10-11 m² in size. They are equipped with two lower hotel beds, shower/toilet, flat screen TV, safe, hair dryer, centrally controlled air conditioning and a panoramic window. The windows on the upper deck can be opened.

The 1-bed cabins are smaller (approx. 7 m²) and have a lower hotel bed.

deck plan2 bed cabin, main deck2 bed cabin, upper deckBar
restaurantMS Normandy - exterior viewMS Normandy - exterior viewSalon

 

Minimum number of participants: 60 people must be reached 21 days before departure.

Program and information subject to changes in the meantime, including for meteorological and nautical reasons!

* = Cabins in the rear part of the ship. Engine and generator noises may be noticeable when the ship is moving or stationary.

Taking your own bikes with you: Due to the limited space available on the sun deck, it is only possible to take your own bike with you on request and only to a limited extent. We exclude any liability for loss, theft, damage - this also applies to transport damage from ship to land and back.

Excursion program: Can only be booked directly on board. You will receive a brief description with the travel documents. Depending on the composition of the participants, the excursions may be offered bilingually in German and English.

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

We recommend that you wear a bicycle helmet. We offer bicycle helmets (UVEX I-VO, limited quantities) for sale on board at a price of € 40 per piece.

Travel documents: EU nationals (who do not have any special circumstances, e.g. dual citizenship, primary residence abroad or temporary travel documents) require a valid identity card or passport for this trip, which must be valid for at least 6 months after the end of the trip. If you have another citizenship or several citizenships or if you have to observe special legal regulations, please inform yourself about the respective visa and entry regulations at your responsible consulate.

This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

The large number of cycle paths make Holland a paradise for cyclists. The routes are flat and can be classified as easy, sea wind is to be expected.

Not included in the tour price: Arrival and departure, parking fees, transfers, bicycle rental, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry and waterbus fees, tips, beverages and personal expenses, travel insurance

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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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