Tour type: Bike & Boat tours - Velociped cycling holidays

For water freaks

Ahoy! Cycling and boating – the perfect combination

Land and water, cycling and boating: these Velociped tours offer both! On rivers, lakes or along the coast, you can experience the joy of basking in the sun on a deckchair and then discovering the world again from the saddle of your bike. Your floating hotel with its well-appointed, air-conditioned cabins is always with you.

And another advantage is that you cycle without luggage. This can stay in your cabin on the floating hotel ship while you roll along the river cycle path, cycle across an island or to the next harbour, where your boat is waiting for you again.

Germany

Netherlands

Danube

Southern Europe

North, east and far away

Questions and answers

On German rivers, lakes and coasts

Such cycling and boat tours are available in Germany, for example, on the Main River with the MS Casanova from the beer town of Bamberg, on the Rhine from Mainz to Cologne with the MS Olympia, or, also with the MS Olympia, from Saarburg to Koblenz along the Saar and Moselle rivers. A truly wonderful combination that also offers time for relaxation! And you can relax, because the family-friendly riverboat MS Olympia offers cosy cabins, a very British-style panorama lounge with bar and a partially covered upper deck.
We travel the Berlin - Stralsund route on the comfortable MS Princess, which lives up to its name: the Princess was freshly renovated in 2024 and has comfortable cabins, a restaurant, a lounge with bar and a sun deck.

Cobblestone square in Oberwesel with traditional half-timbered buildings, flower planters, and medieval stone gate in background.

Rhine: Mainz - Cologne, MS Olympia

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White passenger ship MS Olympia sailing on the Moselle River with terraced vineyards on green hillsides and cloudy sky in background.

The classic: The Netherlands

Of course, the Netherlands also attracts visitors with its bike-and-boat combination. What could be more natural in this coastal country with its well-developed cycle paths? Here we even offer a combination with a sailing boat: on the Mare van Fryslân tour, you travel on a former cargo ship, a converted three-masted schooner with a wood-panelled saloon and outdoor bar. An experience!
Our other tours in the Netherlands take place on motor ships: with the MS Rigoletto you travel on the northern route through Holland, with the MS Normandie on the southern route, from Amsterdam to Maastricht with the MS Sarah, and from Amsterdam to Bruges in Belgium with the MS Magnifique 2 or by bike.

Enkhuizen harbor with traditional tall ships moored along the waterfront. Historic buildings and church tower visible in background under cloudy sky.

Northern route Holland: MS Rigoletto

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Historic three-masted sailing vessel with white hull and brown sails moored at a Dutch harbor jetty, with traditional buildings and marina in background.

The beautiful blue Danube

The choice on the Danube is virtually limitless: for example, travel from Passau to Budapest on the MS Prinzessin Katharina, which has its own massage salon and lounge, or on the MS SE-Manon, or cycle alongside. This premium ship even has a wellness area with a whirlpool and sauna, a library and a panorama salon, as well as a restaurant with panoramic windows and a magnificent view of the vineyards.
The MS Vivienne and the MS Lisabelle also sail on the Passau - Budapest - Passau route. The latter also sails on the new route along the Danube to Vienna. Here you can travel on the most popular section of the most popular river cycle path and, as if by the way, take the most popular river cruise. The MS Lisabelle only has outside cabins, some of which even have French balconies. Voilá!
The enchanting UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Danube Delta with its many arms, canals and lagoons, its bird life with herons and cormorants, traditional villages and small fishing boats is of course not to be missed. Here you will travel with a convoy consisting of a houseboat with a restaurant serving fine specialities and a tugboat.

Two cyclists with yellow panniers boarding a boat on the Danube River. Historic town with church and castle visible across the water.

Passau - Budapest - Passau: MS Se-Manon

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Aerial view of Schoenbuehel town in Wachau valley with castle ruins on hillside, Danube River, and forested mountains in Austria.

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Southern Europe

You can also travel by bike and boat with Velociped in southern Europe, for example in Provence and Camargue in France with MS Caprice.
In Greece, you can explore the Ionian Islands while staying on MS Panagiota.
Kvarner Bay in Croatia is a classic destination for bike and boat tourism. The MS Aria, with two sun decks and a bathing platform with showers, or the MS Linda will take you from island to island. In the south of the country, we offer a tour through southern Dalmatia on the elegant deluxe two-masted motor yacht MS Magellan. Here, special emphasis is placed on exquisite cuisine and fine Croatian wines. Finally, the Croatian national parks in Dalmatia are visited by the MS San Snova.

Aerial view of Baska town on Krk island with blue Adriatic Sea, white limestone cliffs, marina, and Mediterranean vegetation.

Kvarner Bay: MS Aria

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White ferry moored at pier in Kvarner Bay, Croatia. Crystal clear turquoise water laps against pebble beach with mountains in background.

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The North, the East and far away

In Northern Europe, we offer a cycle and boat trip through Scotland. You will stay on the tall ship Flying Dutchman, a passenger sailing ship that was originally a herring lugger, and cycle by e-bike through the Inner Hebrides and into the Highlands. Of course, a visit to a whisky distillery is a must!
On the MS Classic Lady or by bicycle, you will travel through Polish Masuria, past crystal-clear lakes, pretty wooden houses and idyllic harbour towns. Enjoy the unspoilt nature of the Masurian Lake District with its rich bird life and gaze out over the water from the deck.
Want to go somewhere far away? How about Vietnam? From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, this journey takes you past rice fields, floating markets in the Mekong Delta, the ancient imperial city of Hue and many other exotic sights such as the water puppet theatre in Hanoi. Glide through Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bay on the Gaden Bay junk, enjoy the saloon with wicker furniture and artfully folded cloth napkins, as well as the Asian-style guest cabins with tiled bathrooms including shower and toilet.

Cyclists riding on paved cycle path along Scottish lakeshore with forested hills, blue sky and calm water reflecting clouds.

Scottland: Tallship Flying Dutchman

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The Flying Dutchman sailing ship anchored in calm waters of a Scottish loch, surrounded by hills under blue sky with perfect reflections.

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Your questions - our answers

What does bike & boat mean?

Bike & boat is a special form of cycling tour: you explore the travel region during the day and at the end of your stage, your floating hotel in the form of a river cruise ship awaits you. You go on a cycling tour without having to move and pack your suitcase every day. If you don't feel like cycling, you can also enjoy the landscape from the ship.

How can I pay on board the ships?

You can pay in cash on board most ships, and on many ships you can also pay with major credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard, as well as with EC cards. You will find detailed information on this in your travel documents.

What is the catering like on board?

Catering on board consists of a breakfast buffet, a packed lunch for the bike tours, which you can put together yourself at breakfast (if you are on board, you will be given a midday snack instead), and a 3-course meal in the evening. If you are back on the ship in the afternoon, coffee / tea is often served as well. You can find more detailed information in the trip description under “Services / Info.”

Is vegetarian or light food available on bike and boat tours?

If you require a special diet or light meals, or if you wish to eat vegetarian food, please let us know when you book, or at least 14 days before the start of your trip. We will then take your wishes into account as far as possible. You may need to bring any special diet products with you. The surcharge on board is usually around EUR 25 to 50 per person per trip.

What is the difference between individual and guided bike tours with Bike & Boat?

On an individual bike tour, you plan and organize your day exactly as you wish. We provide you with detailed maps and information material. On a guided bike tour, you ride together with a local bike tour guide in a group.

What should I do if I have a breakdown during a bike and boat trip?

In the event of a breakdown, please call the tour guide or captain. They will be happy to help you as quickly as possible.

Can I bring my own bike on a bike and boat trip?

Bringing your own bike on bike and boat trips is only possible on request, for a fee, and in limited numbers. We will be happy to request the transport of your own bike from the shipping company when you book your cabin.
Unfortunately, special-sized bikes such as tricycles, tandems, etc. are not allowed on the ships.

Are the services the same for all bike tours?

The services for each bike tour may vary slightly. Details about the services included can be found in the “Services / Info” section for each tour.

You have the choice

There is a wide selection of regions and ships to choose from. Which appeals to you most? Do you value a comfortable ship, or do you choose based on the region you want to visit? Either way, don't forget the advantages: you always have your floating hotel with you, and you can cycle without luggage. A truly fantastic combination, cycling and sailing!