2026
Oudehaven Rotterdam

By bike and boat through Zeeland

From Rotterdam through the south of Holland

Rotterdam – Willemstad – Rotterdam

  • Monument town Zierikzee
  • Storm surge barrier „Deltawerke"
  • Mills of Kinderdijk
  • Full board included!
  • Daily routes ●●○○○, altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Bike & Boat: MS Normandie

Days
8

Ø km per day
45

Opposites attract! This could be the motto of this trip by bike and boat from Rotterdam to the province of Zeeland. Cool, trendy and hip are attributes with which the vibrant metropolis of Rotterdam is often described. Since the trip starts and ends there, you will have ample time to get to know the many faces of the city not far from the mouth of the Rhine and North Sea. Leave the modern skyline behind and explore the west of the Netherlands on the daily bike tours. Here, the beautiful nature, the scent of the sea and the species-rich flora and fauna will impress you. Historic cities like Dordrecht, Middelburg and Willemstad are on the way. Visit the Thick Tower in Zierikzee and the windmills of Kinderdijk on your trip by bike and boat in Zeeland. Very impressive on your trip by bike and ship through Zeeland are also the Delta Works – the world‘s largest protection system against storm surges and floods. In addition to all these highlights, enjoyment should not be neglected. Do not miss to try delicious mussels, oysters or the Oosterschelde lobster.

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    NL-S-ZEE7ni
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    Saturdays
  • Travel documents Languages
    German, English
  • Print version PDF
    Incl. ship description
  • Parking information
    For example, in a multi-storey car park near the jetty in Rotterdam-Schiedam: ParkBee Heiman Dullaertplein 4 Rottterdam, from approx. 130 €/week (about 10 minutes away by taxi).
    Valet Parking: Your car will be picked up at the ship on the day of arrival, parked under guard and brought back to the ship on the day of departure, costs approx. 170 €/ week.
     It is not possible to reserve a parking space through Radweg-Reisen.
  • Minimum number of participants
    Minimum number of participants to be reached 21 days before departure: 60 persons
    Changes in itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and reserved.
  • Own bikes
    Your own bikes: If you do not need a rental bike, please indicate on the booking form whether you will be traveling with your own bike or electric bike. Only e-bikes with removable batteries are permitted on board.
Map of bike and boat in Zeeland
MS Normandy

Day 1: Individual arrival in Rotterdam-Schiedam, Rotterdam-Schiedam – Dordrecht (boat)

Welcome to your tour by bike and boat in Zeeland! An early arrival in Rotterdam-Schiedam is worthwhile. Take your time to get to know the city before embarking at 16:00. Discover the multifaceted and modern port city on a stroll. At 6 p.m. it's time to set sail! The MS Normandie will take you to Dordrecht, Holland's oldest city, in the evening.

Normandy Crew

Crew of the Normandie

Day 2: Dordrecht – Willemstad (boat), Willemstad – Hellevoetsluis, approx. 45 km

The day gets off to a leisurely start as you first sail to Willemstad. The small fortress town impresses with its well-restored buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. After a short tour, you get on your bike for the first time. You cross the Volkerakdam and cycle past green fields and through tranquil villages until you reach your stage destination of Hellevoetsluis.

Dordrecht

Dordrecht

Day 3: Hellevoetsluis – Bruinisse, approx. 45 km

Do you fancy a refreshing dip in the sea? Then it's worth making a detour to the wide, sandy beach in Rockanje before you set off on today's stage of your journey by bike and boat in Zeeland. Via the Harlingvliet, an inland waterway, you reach the island of Goeree-Overflakkee, which you cycle to at a leisurely pace. After crossing the Grevelingendam, you have reached your destination for the day, Bruinisse. The fishing village is a popular vacation destination and is particularly known for its mussel farming.

Coffee break in Zeeland

Coffee break in Zeeland

Day 4: Bruinisse – Veere, approx. 45 km

The small town of Zierikzee, one of the most beautiful monument towns in the Netherlands, is on your route today. Visit the Thick Tower - a remnant of the former cathedral - whose top platform can be reached via 279 steps. The effort is worth it! From the top, you have a wonderful view of the town, the landscape and the Zeeland Bridge. Cross the bridge to reach the Walcheren peninsula and your destination for the day, Veere, with virtually no ascent.

Zierikzee in Zeeland

Zierikzee

Day 5: Excursion to the island of Neeltje Jans, approx. 35 – 50 km

Today you will get to know the island of Neeltje Jans, which was artificially created during the construction of the Oosterschelde barrier, on a round trip. Visit the Deltapark and take a closer look at the Oosterschelde barrier. The facility is nine kilometers long and protects the province of Zeeland from storm surges and flooding. You then cycle back to Veere at a leisurely pace not far from the sea.

Town hall in Middelburg

The town hall in Middelburg

Day 6: Excursion to Middelburg, approx. 40 km, Veere – Dordrecht (boat)

You can explore the Walcheren peninsula further today on a bike tour. Visit Middelburg, the capital of Zeeland. The fact that Middelburg was once a trading town can still be seen in many places today. The Stadhuis, which is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in the Netherlands, is particularly worth seeing. From the Langen Jan, the tower of a former abbey, you have a wonderful view of the city. You return to Veere through the picturesque countryside. Your ship leaves the town in the evening and arrives in Dordrecht at night.

On the North Sea in Zeeland

On the North Sea in Zeeland

Day 7: Dordrecht – Rotterdam-Schiedam, approx. 50 km

The last stage of your journey by bike and boat in Zeeland lies ahead of you. You cycle relaxed through numerous meadows and fields. On the way, you will pass what are probably the most famous windmills in the Netherlands – 19 in total – in Kinderdijk. They date back to the 18th century. The landscape soon changes and it becomes more urban. Before your last night on the ship in Rotterdam-Schiedam, you can take a boat tour of the port. Modern architecture and huge container ships characterise one of the largest ports in the world.

Windmills of Kinderdijk

Windmills of Kinderdijk

Day 8: Individual departure

Your journey by bike and boat through the province of Zeeland comes to an end so quickly. After breakfast, disembarkation begins by 9.00 a.m. and with it your journey home.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2026

Arrival on Saturdays from 23.05.2026 to 13.06. and from 01.08. to 22.08.2026Early booking discount: -30 €

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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MS Normandie – Main deck

Season A
23.05. - 13.06.
01.08. - 22.08.
from1279 €

All prices are per person in a double cabin

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Services

  • 7 nights on board in double cabins with shower / WC
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 6 x packed lunch, 7 x dinner)
  • Welcome drink
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon
  • Bed linen and towels are provided (no bath towels)
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Daily cycling tour briefing, on-board tour guide
  • Travel documents (1 x per cabin), Maps on board
  • Passenger and port charges
  • Service-Hotline (7 days, 08.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.)
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Not included:

  • Admission fees and excursions
  • Ferry fees and Transfers
  • Drinks on board and tips for tour guide and crew

Minimum number of participants to be reached up to 21 days before departure: 60 persons
Changes in the itinerary due to weather, water level or technical conditions are possible and remain reserved.

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Children discounts

No child discount is offered on this trip.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Surcharge upper deck

149 €

Surcharge for single use of double cabin

Price on request

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
59 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
179 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike hub gear with coaster brake or freewheel
  • E-bike, 8-gear unisex bike with coaster brake or freewheel 
Fittings

Waterproof pannier, puncture repair kit (1x per booking), spare inner tube (1x per cabin), air pump (1x per cabin)

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Route profile

  • Start / Destination
    Rotterdam
  • Length
    approx. 260 – 275 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 35 and 50 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Trail conditions 
    The routes are flat and can be classified as easy, with sea winds to be expected.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
Map of bike and boat in Zeeland

Days
8

Ø km per day
45