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 Guided Barging and Cycling

 2024
 
Amsterdam to Bruges

or
Bruges to Amsterdam

2024 Dates    Prices in Canadian dollars:
(Availability as of April 17)
 
 Amsterdam to Bruges   Bruges to Amsterdam
Date Barge Cost   Date Barge Cost
             
07 May Magnifique I   SOLD OUT 2715   14 May Magnifique I SOLD OUT 2715
21 May Magnifique I SOLD OUT 2715   11 June Magnifique I SOLD OUT 2715
04 June Magnifique I SOLD OUT 2715        
             
02 May Magnifique II  SOLD OUT 2715   09 May Magnifique II OPEN 2715
16 May Magnifique II  SOLD OUT 2715   23 May Magnifique II  SOLD OUT 2715
30 May Magnifique II  SOLD OUT 2715   06 June Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715
13 June Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715   20 June Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715
July Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490   16 July Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490
25 July Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490   01 Aug Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490
22 Aug Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490   29 Aug Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715
05 Sept Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715   12 Sept Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715
19 Sept Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715   26 Sept Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2715
03 Oct Magnifique II SOLD OUT 2490   10 Oct Magnifique II OPEN 2340
             
11 June Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2715   21 May Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2715
25 June Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2715   04 June Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2715
09 July Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2490   18 June Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2715
23 July Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2490   02 July Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2490
06 Aug Magnifique III  OPEN 2490   16 July Magnifique III  SOLD OUT 2490
        30 July Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2490
        13 Aug Magnifique III SOLD OUT 2490
             
25 April Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   02 May Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
09 May Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   16 May Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
23 May Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   30 May Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
06 June Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   13 June Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
20 June Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   27 June Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
04 July Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490   11 July Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490
18 July Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490   25 July Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490
01 Aug Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490   08 Aug Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490
15 Aug Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490   22 Aug Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490
29 Aug Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490   05 Sept Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
12 Sept Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   19 Sept Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715
26 Sept Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2715   03 Oct Magnifique IV SOLD OUT 2490
17 Oct Magnifique IV OPEN 2340        

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a standard cabin
.
Single supplement in single cabin on Magnifique  II $650 Cdn 
(single cabins are seldom available)
Single supplement in a double cabin on Magnifique III or IV $1280 Cdn

Upgrade to premium cabin on Magnifique I or Magnifique II   (based on double) $375 Cdn per person
Upgrade to Upper deck suite on Magnifique II, III or IV (based on double)  $900 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 (10 euros)

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  (optional insurance 25 euros paid locally)

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  
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