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 Guided Barging and Cycling

 
2027 
 
Amsterdam to Bruges

or
Bruges to Amsterdam

2027 Dates    Prices in Canadian dollars:
 
 Amsterdam to Bruges   Bruges to Amsterdam
Date Barge Cost   Date Barge Cost
             
11 May Magnifique III 3950   04 May Magnifique III     3950
18 May Magnifique I     3950   06 May Magnifique II     3950
20 May Magnifique IV  3950   11 May Magnifique I   3950
25 May Magnifique III   3950   13 May Magnifique IV     3950
27 May Magnifique II    3950   18 May Magnifique III     3950
03 June Magnifique IV  3950   20 May Magnifique II   3950
10 June Magnifique II   3950   25 May Magnifique I    3950
11 June Magnifique II    3950   27 May Magnifique IV    3950
22 June Magnifique I   3950   09 June Magnifique I      3950
        03 June Magnifique II   3950
        08 June Magnifique I    3950
        17 June Magnifique II        3950
        24 June Magnifique IV    3950
        29 June Magnifique I 3950

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a standard cabin
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Single supplement in single cabin on Magnifique  II $966 Cdn  (single cabins are seldom available)
Single supplement in a double cabin on Magnifique III or IV $1600 Cdn

Upgrade to premium cabin on Magnifique I or Magnifique II   (based on double) $500 Cdn per person
Upgrade to Upper deck suite on Magnifique II, III or IV (based on double)  $990 Cdn per person

Included:  Seven nights accommodation with private bathroom, 7 breakfasts, 6 packed lunches, 6 dinners, welcome drink, daily cleaning of cabin,  7 gear bicycle hire (with panniers and helmet), daily briefings, guided cycling programme with 2 guides, short walking tours, water bottle, fees for ferries, canal trip through Ghent, on board wifi, maps and notes re cycling.

Not included: 
drinks, entrances to museums, transfers to/from Amsterdam or Bruges, gratuities (at your discretion), extra nights in Amsterdam or Bruges, bicycle insurance

The bicycles are mostly unisex touring bicycles with normal mount (ladies model), 7 gears, hand and pedal brake, gel seat and a pannier bag. There are also some E-Bikes (on request) available at a surcharge.  The E-bike is Kreidler Vitality P-200 Shimano with Nexus 7 gears, 3 support levels and hand breaks only.

Supplement for ebike is $225 Cdn per week 

Helmets: In the Netherlands and Belgium cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet but we strongly recommend that you do wear one. There are helmets available on board (free).

Bicycle Insurance:
 Insurance is optional but if you choose not to take it you will be responsible for the the cost of the bike if it is damaged or stolen. Insurance for a regular bike costs 10 euros. Insurance for an ebike costs 25 euros.

The bikes come with a lock so remember to lock your bike each time you leave it for sightseeing or restaurant stops.

All interior sections of the barges including cabins are non-smoking.

The barges can cater to most special diets but there is often a surcharge of 50 euros payable locally if it is necessary to purchase special food items. It is NOT possible to guarantee strict vegan menus. Guests should notify us of special dietary needs and allergies when booking.
Amsterdam to Bruges  
Dates and Prices 2026
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