2024
On Bike and Boat from Bruges to Amsterdam
Belgium meets Holland – on the MS Magnifique II, III and IV
Bruges – Antwerp – Amsterdam
- Province of Zeeland, medieval towns in Flanders and the windmills of Kinderdijk
- Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
- Bike & Boat on the Magnifique premium ships
Days
8
Ø km per day
50
On the bike and boat trip from Bruges to Amsterdam you kill several birds with one stone: You cycle on flat cycle paths to the most beautiful spots that Belgium and the Netherlands have to offer. You start in Bruges, world-famous for its beautiful cityscape that tells of its glorious past. You cycle through the green plains of Flanders and charming Dutch towns, past windmills and canals. Your destination: Amsterdam, the city of canals, museums and colorful house gables. With no daily suitcase packing, your floating hotel will sail ahead of you and await you at your next overnight destination. The bike tour is guided or individual, according to your needs. Experience a varied time by bike and ship from Bruges to Amsterdam, which will bring you closer to the culture and diversity of both countries. Ideal conditions to experience a relaxing and unforgettable vacation.
The starting point changes between Bruges and Amsterdam. Available dates of the four ships are shown in the booking form.
Please note that the accommodation locations of the two routes differ slightly.
Itinerary
- Booking codes
Magnifique II
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB2-08G
Magnifique III
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB3-08G
Magnifique IV
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB4-08G - Start / Destination
Bruges / Amsterdam - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 215 - 320 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 15 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○
Your ships: MS Magnifique II, III and IV
The three Magnifique premium ships have exclusive and stylish interiors. The crews welcome their maximum of 40 guests with a lot of cordiality, the atmosphere is relaxed and familiar. No wonder, since the three ships are designed for manageable group sizes. After an eventful day on the bike, it is wonderful to relax on the spacious sun deck. Encouraged by the great success of the MS Magnifique I, which is now under the new name Princesse Royale on the road, since 2016 the fleet was expanded by three more magnifiques bateaux so that since the 2020 season also the MS Magnifique IV is underway in the Netherlands and Belgium.
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Day 1: Individual arrival to Bruges
After checking in on your ship between 13:30 and 14:00, there is plenty of time to get to know Bruges. Grab your bikes and explore the Venice of the North on your own. Discover along the Reien, as the locals call the many canals, the medieval charm of Bruges. Sights worth seeing include the high Belfry and the Gothic Stadthuis. Before returning to the ship, it's worth taking a detour to the Frietmuseum - a museum dedicated, among other things, to the history of French fries, famously an invention of the Belgians.
Bruges
Day 2: Bruges – Ghent (Merelbeke), approx. 35 / 60 km
Your first leg of your bike and ship journey from Bruges to Amsterdam takes you to Ghent. In the city de drie torens - the three towers - medieval flair meets the modernity of a student city. Gravensteen Castle, located in the middle of the city, and the Sint-Baafskathedraal with its impressive altars and works of art are sights worth seeing. At nightfall, an evening stroll through the old town bathed in atmospheric light is well worthwhile.
Gent
Day 3: Ghent (Merelbeke) - Dendermonde / Sint-Amands, approx. 40 / 55 km
Along the river Scheldt you cycle through the green heart of Flanders to Dendermonde. The medieval market square and the Sint-Alexius-Beginenhof are just some of the highlights of this small town in the east of Flanders. If you want to spend more time on your bike, you can cycle all the way to Sint-Amands. Alternatively, your boat will take you there.
Along the Scheldt to Dendermonde
Day 4: Dendermonde / Sint-Amands – Antwerp, approx. 35 / 50 km
Before you reach today's destination Antwerp on the bike and boat trip from Bruges to Amsterdam, you will cycle through Temse, known for the longest bridge in Belgium. In Antwerp, walk in the footsteps of Baroque painter Peter Paul Rubens and other world-famous artists. Visit the Rubens House, the city brewery De Koninck and Het Steen Castle. Taste the Antwerpse Handjes as well as the sweet creations of local chocolatiers. Take a walk and find out why Antwerp is known as the city of diamonds..
The Brabo Fountain in Antwerp
Day 5: Antwerp – Kreekrak locks (ship), Kreekrak locks – Tholen, approx. 20 / 35 km, Tholen – Dordrecht (ship)
By ship you head north from Antwerp on the Scheldt-Rhine canal. At the impressive Kreekrak locks you start your bike tour through the forest Wouwse Plantage to Tholen. You rejoin the ship and cycle via the Volkerak lock complex to Dordrecht. A walk through your destination for the day takes you to the Grote Kerk. Despite the inclination of the church tower you can climb it, the beautiful panorama over the city will reward you for your climb.
The port in Dordrecht
Day 6: Dordrecht – Kinderdijk (boat), Kinderdijk – Schoonhoven – Vianen, approx. 35 / 60 km
After you have covered the first part of your stage by Waterbus you will reach the most famous windmills of the Netherlands at Kinderdijk. On your way to Vianen you will pass Schoonhoven. This pretty little town, once a center of silver and goldsmithing, is known for its silver museum and the Bartholomeuskerk.
The windmills near Kinderdijk
Day 7: Vianen – Breukelen (boat), Breukelen – Amsterdam, approx. 35 / 45 km
Before you reach the destination of your bike and boat trip from Bruges to Amsterdam, your ship will take you to Breukelen. Along the river Vecht, you will cycle through the canal-lined countryside dotted with stately homes and parks. Via Muiden you will reach Amsterdam. Historic canals, world-class art museums, and hundreds of must-see buildings await you in this multicultural and exciting city.
Welcome to Amsterdam!
Day 8: Individual departure
After breakfast your journey ends by bike and ship from Bruges to Amsterdam. There will be disembarkation until 9:30 and individual departure.
Goodbye Amsterdam
Itinerary from Amsterdam
1st day: Individual arrival in Amsterdam + Amsterdam - Vianen
2nd day: Vianen - Schoonhoven - Kinderdijk approx. 30 / 55 km + Kinderdijk - Dordrecht (ship)
3. day: Dordrecht - Willemstad (ship), Willemstad - Bergen op Zoom, approx. 40 / 50 km
4. day: Bergen op Zoom - Kreekrakschleusen approx. 20 / 35 km + Kreekrakschleusen - Antwerp
5th day: Antwerp - Temse - St. Amands, approx. 35 / 50 km
6th day: St. Amands - Dendermonde (ship), Dendermonde - Ghent (Merelbeke), about 50 km
7th day: Ghent (Merelbeke) - Bruges, about 25 / 45 km
8th day: Individual departure
Dates / Prices / Services
Services
- Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch or lunch snack, 6 x dinner)
- Coffee and tea in the afternoon
- Welcome drink
- Daily cabin cleaning
- Bed linen and towels provided
- All ferry, port, bridge and lock fees
- Cruise of Ghent
- Admission Red Star Line Museum Antwerp
- Tasting of Belgian products
- Parking space when bringing your own bike or e-bike
- Daily bike tour briefing, guided bike tours
- Pre-trip documents (1 x per cabin)
- Map material for the bike tours on board
- Service hotline (7 days, 8am - 8pm)
MS Magnifique II
- 17 outside cabins with single beds at ground level
- Lower deck: 12 twin cabins, approx. 11 m² and 1 premium twin cabin, approx. 13 m²
- Upper deck: 4 twin suites, approx. 14 m²
- Facilities: shower / WC, individually regulated air conditioning, TV
- the premium twin-bed cabin has an additional small sitting area, the suites have an additional small sitting area as well as a large panoramic window
- the portholes in the cabins on the lower deck cannot be opened; the windows in the suites on the upper deck can be opened halfway
- in some twin-bed cabins, a 3rd bed is available
- on the upper deck. Bed (folds out over one of the other beds) possible
Facts about the ship
- Year of construction: 2016
- 2 passenger decks | 17 outside cabins
- Maximum occupancy: 37 passengers
- Crew: 5
- Length: 63 m
- Width: 7.20 m
- Facilities: salon with restaurant area, bar, lounge with TV and W-LAN (subject to availability), partly covered sun deck, whirlpool
- Board language: German, English, Dutch
MS Magnifique III
- 21 outside cabins with single beds at ground level
- Lower deck: 14 twin cabins, approx. 12 m², 2 single cabins, approx. 9 m²
- Upper deck: 5 suites, approx. 16 m²
- Facilities: shower / WC, individually controlled air conditioning, TV
- the suites also have a small sitting area as well as a French balcony (floor-to-ceiling, glazed sliding door)
- the portholes in the cabins on the lower deck cannot be opened; the sliding doors in the suites on the upper deck can be opened
- in some twin cabins, a 3rd bed is available. Bed (folds out over one of the other beds) possible
Facts about the ship
- Year of construction 2018
- 2 passenger decks | 21 outside cabins
- Maximum occupancy: 40 passengers
- Crew: 5
- Length: 67 m
- Width: 7.20 m
- Amenities: salon with restaurant, bar, lounge, 1 sundeck with seating, whirlpool, wifi (subject to availability)
- Board language: German, English, Dutch
MS Magnifique IV
- 18 outside cabins with single beds at ground level
- Lower deck: 8 twin cabins, approx. 12 m²
- Upper deck: 10 suites, approx. 16 m²
- Facilities: Shower / WC, individually controlled air conditioning, TV
- the suites also have a small sitting area and a French balcony (floor-to-ceiling, glazed sliding door)
- the portholes in the cabins on the lower deck can not be opened; sliding doors in upper deck suites can be opened
Facts about the ship
- Year of construction 2020
- 2 passenger decks | 18 outside cabins
- Maximum occupancy: 36 passengers
- Crew: 5
- Length: 67 m
- Width: 7.20 m
- Facilities: Restaurant on the lower deck, salon with bar and lounge on the upper deck, sun deck with seating, W-LAN (subject to availability)
- Board language: German, English, Dutch
Additional services
Additionally bookable services
All prices are per personRental bikes
Rental Bikes
Rental Bike
69 €
E-Bike
119 €
Short info
- Booking codes
Magnifique II
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB2-08G
Amsterdam - Bruges: NL-HBSA2-08G
Magnifique III
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB3-08G
Amsterdam - Bruges: NL-HBSA3-08G
Magnifique IV
Bruges - Amsterdam: BE-HBSB4-08G
Amsterdam - Bruges: NL-HBSA4-08G - Start / Finish
Bruges / Amsterdam - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
Approx. 215 - 320 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 15 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
Altitude profile ●○○○○ - Parking information
Bruges:
Guarded parking at Stationsplein (Bruges Central Station), cost about € 4 to 7 per day. Unguarded free parking on the ring road (near the berth). Only a few spaces are available here. Ride from the central station to the pier by cab about 15 to 25 €.
No reservation by bike path travel possible.
Amsterdam:
For example:
Parking garage Oosterdok at the central station, about 20 € for 24 hours. Ride to the pier from Central Station by cab about 25 € (about 4 km away) or by bus in about 10 minutes (about 3 €).
No reservation by Radweg-Reisen possible. - Return to Amsterdam / Bruges
On your own with the train, connections hourly, 1 - 3 x change, duration approx. 4 - 5 hours. - Minimum number of participants
No minimum number of participants
For ship trips are changes due to weather, water level or technical conditions possible and remain reserved. - Execution
Local cooperation partner - Mobility notice
The trip is suitable for people with limited mobility only conditionally.
Just contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF
