If you don’t feel like cycling, stay aboard the ship!
Discover the province of North Holland by boat and bike. The sheer expanse of the IJsselmeer, the North Sea's blisteringly fresh air, the Isle of Texel's remarkable dune landscape, ancient coastal towns full of noble Captains' houses, as well as the polders slowly eroded by the sea, a hearty local cuisine and cheese-making culture steeped in tradition - these are all characteristics of your journey. The tour by boat and bike on IJsselmeer & North Sea coast is perfectly suited for expert cyclists as well as beginners.
Here you can find more details of the ship MS Arkona.
Day 1 Arrival in Amsterdam, boat trip
Embarkation from 2 pm. Discover Amsterdam by day, While you enjoy your dinner, the ship will take you to Zaandam.
Day 2 Zaandam - Alkmaar, 44 km/27 mi
You will first visit the Zaanse Schaans open air museum, then you cycle through the pretty landscape of "Leeghwater", with the former whaling village of De Rijp and the Mill-cum-museum Schemerhorn.
Day 3 Round trip Alkmaar, 33-40 km/21-25 mi, boat trip
Cycle tour through the polder landscape of the lake of De Beemster, which was drained in the 17th century, then you will continue to Den Helder aboard your ship.
Day 4 Round trip on Texel, 34-51 km/21-32 mi, boat trip
You take the ferry to the island of Texel, then you experience a cycling day, beach day or discovery day in Oudeschild. In the evening boat trip from Den Helder to Den Oever.
Day 5 Boat trip, round trip Stavoren, 43-55 km/27-34 mi
You have the choice: longer or shorter cycle tour through the Gaasterland or friesische Seenplatte.
Day 6 Boat trip, Medemblik-Enkhuizen, 39-51 km/24-31 mi
Today you will experience charming Dutch villages and towns, all of which have been shaped by the shipping industry and the sea in general.
Day 7 Boat trip,Volendam-Amsterdam,28-50 km/17-31 mi
'Waterland' is a fitting name for this region, which is also well known for its cheese.
Day 8 Disembarkation, departure or extension
Your trip "IJsselmeer & North Sea coast" concludes after breakfast.
Here are details about MS Arkona.
Included in your package "IJsselmeer and North Sea coast":
Accomodation:
Rental bicycles:
Travel time 2025:
Prices:
All prices are per person.
lower deck | upper deck | |
30.03 | ||
2-bed cabin | 799 € | 1199 € |
cabin for single occupancy | 1199 € | 1559 € |
13.04. | ||
2-bed cabin | 899 € | 1299 € |
cabin for single occupancy | 1349 € | 1689 € |
27.04. | ||
2-bed cabin | 1199 € | 1599 € |
cabin for single occupancy | 1799 € | 2079 € |
further dates | ||
2-bed cabin | 1299 € | 1699 € |
cabin for single occupancy | 1949 € | 2209 € |
rental bike | 90 € | |
e-bike | 245 € | |
private bike | 15 € | |
private e-bike | 30 € | |
parking in Amsterdam (valet parking) | 185 € | |
bicycle carrier | + 35 € | |
canal boat cruise Amsterdam | 18 € |
Arrival to the tour "IJsselmeer & North Sea coast":
Personal bikes:
In principle, you can bring your own bike along. However, please note that your bike will be loaded on and off the boat twice a day along with several others and therefore slight cosmetic damage to individual bikes cannot be ruled out, which is why we do not take responsibility or liability for such damage. We recommend reserving one the excellent rental bikes we offer.
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.
Please note: