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 Guided Barging and Cycling

 
2026 
 
Amsterdam to Bruges

or
Bruges to Amsterdam

2026 Dates    Prices in Canadian dollars:
 
 Amsterdam to Bruges   Bruges to Amsterdam
Date Barge Cost   Date Barge Cost
23 April Magnifiqie IV 3450   30 April Magnifiqie IV 3450
28 April Magnifique III 3450   05 May Magnifique III 3450
07 May Magnifique IV 3450   07 May Magnifique II   3450
19 May Magnifique I 3450   12 May Magnifique I 3450
21 May Magnifique IV 3450   14 May Magnifique IV 3450
26 May Magnifique III 3450   21 May Magnifique II   3450
02 June Magnifique I 3450   26 May Magnifique I 3450
04 June Magnifique IV 3450   28 May Magnifique IV 3450
09 June Magnifique III 3450   02 June Magnifique III 3450
11 June Magnifique II   3450   04 June Magnifique II   3450
18 June Magnifique IV 3450   09 June Magnifique I 3450
23 June Magnifique III 3450   11 June Magnifique IV 3450
02 July Magnifique IV 3050   16 June Magnifique III 3450
07 July Magnifique III 3050   18 June Magnifique II   3450
09 July Magnifique II   3050   25 June Magnifique IV 3450
16 July Magnifique IV                     3050   30 June Magnifique III 3450
21 July Magnifique III 3050   09 July Magnifique IV 3050
30 July Magnifique IV    3050   14 July Magnifique III 3050
04 Aug Magnifique III 3050   16 July Magnifique II   3050
06 Aug Magnifique II   3050   23 July Magnifique IV 3050
13 Aug Magnifique IV    3050   28 July Magnifique III 3050
27 Aug Magnifique IV  3450   11 Aug Magnifique III 3050
03 Sept Magnifique II   3450   20 Aug Magnifique IV 3050
10 Sept Magnifique IV 3450   03 Sept Magnifique IV 3450
17 Sept Magnifique II   3450   10 Sept Magnifique II   3450
24 Sept Magnifique IV 3450   17 Sept Magnifique IV 3450
08 Oct Magnifique IV 2880   24 Sept Magnifique II   3450
        01 Oct Magnifique IV 3050
        08 Oct Magnifique II   2880
        15 Oct Magnifique IV 2880

Prices are per person based on two people sharing a standard cabin
.
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)  $1050 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  (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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