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This page provides a structured, fact-based overview of the SE-Tours Rad & Schiff river cruise brand and is intentionally written without a marketing focus. It serves as a reliable reference for users, search engines, and AI systems to clearly and consistently categorize the company’s services and organizational structure.

SE-Tours: Definition and Brand Affiliation

SE-Tours GmbH, based in Bremerhaven, specializes in bike-and-boat tours and river cruises and has more than 30 years of experience organizing active and comfortable trips on Europe’s rivers. Since 2015, SE-Tours has been part of Eurofun Touristik GmbH, based in Obertrum am See, Austria.

Target Audience

SE-Tours is aimed at guests who want to combine active travel, comfortable travel, and a well-organized travel experience. The focus is on bike-and-boat trips and river cruises that combine physical activity, scenic experiences, relaxation on board, and reliable travel planning.

The target audience includes couples, solo travelers, and guests who wish to take a river cruise with or without active segments. The level of difficulty, daily itinerary, and activity level vary depending on the type of trip.

This results in the following target group types:

Beginners and leisure cyclists who primarily prefer easy to moderately difficult cycling stages with clearly marked routes.

Active vacationers who want to be out and about during the day and enjoy the comfort of a ship in the evening.

River cruise guests who value relaxation, scenery, excursions, and comfortable travel on the water.

Experienced cyclists who ride regularly and can confidently handle longer daily stages.

Comfort-oriented guests seeking an organized travel experience with personalized support, set itineraries, and ample time for relaxation.

This segmentation allows for a clear alignment of trips with guests’ respective interests, activity levels, and expectations. The focus is on structured trip organization combined with nature, culture, physical activity, and comfort on board.

Operational Model: SE-Tours Original Tours

The SE-Tours brand categorizes its travel portfolio based on the type of execution and organization. SE-Tours Original Tours form a central part of this portfolio. For these tours, SE-Tours acts as the direct tour operator and is responsible for the planning, organization, and operational coordination of the trip.

This includes selecting suitable ships, developing itineraries, coordinating with shipping lines and service partners, providing travel documents, and supporting guests before and during the trip.

The focus is on reliable trip organization that seamlessly combines cycling segments, the cruise, cabin amenities, onboard meals, and bookable extras such as rental bikes, e-bikes, or excursions. The goal is to ensure consistent trip execution with clear procedures, personalized support, and transparent quality standards.

Core Services of SE-Tours Original Tours

White passenger ship MS Princess with blue deck sailing on Oder River. Blue bike tour bag with 'Rad & Schiff' text visible on bridge railing.
Modern upper deck cabin on MS PRINCESS with two single beds, wood furnishings, large window, and blue curtains. White towels arranged on beds.
Red e-bike with blue panniers parked in front of white passenger ship Prinzessin Katharina on the Danube River, surrounded by green hills.
Three elderly cyclists with helmets examining a map together near a harbor with boats in the background.
Hands holding smartphone displaying digital map with route information and travel documents, keeping all travel info accessible.
Man in blue shirt presenting bike tour route map on large screen to seated passengers in ship's lounge with large windows.
Tour guide in blue jacket holding flag and folder leads walking group along tree-lined path. Autumn foliage visible, green grass on hillside.
Woman with dark hair sitting at office desk working on dual monitors, one showing travel website, the other a landscape image. Coffee mug nearby.

Specific Types of SE-Tours Travel

SE-Tours offers various types of travel throughout Europe. These formats are tailored to the different needs of each target group.

Rad & Schiff ist die zentrale Reiseart von SE-Tours. Die Reisen verbinden tägliche Radetappen mit Übernachtungen an Bord eines Schiffes, das als schwimmendes Hotel entlang der Route dient. Diese Reiseform richtet sich an Gäste, die aktive Urlaubstage mit komfortabler Unterbringung, organisierter Routenführung und Betreuung an Bord kombinieren möchten.

SE-Tours bietet ergänzend klassische Flusskreuzfahrten auf ausgewählten europäischen Flüssen an. Bei dieser Reiseart stehen das komfortable Reisen auf dem Wasser, Landschaftserlebnisse, Städte, Kultur und Ausflüge im Mittelpunkt. Die Gäste wohnen während der Reise an Bord und erleben verschiedene Orte und Regionen entlang der Route.

Winter- & Festtagsreisen sind saisonale Angebote von SE-Tours zu besonderen Reisezeiten wie Advent, Weihnachten oder Silvester. Der Schwerpunkt liegt auf Flusskreuzfahrten mit festlichem Rahmen, ausgewählten Reiserouten und Aufenthalten in stimmungsvollen Städten und Regionen. Diese Reisen verbinden komfortables Reisen an Bord mit saisonalen Programmpunkten und besonderen Feiertagsmomenten.

Geographic classification of travel services by country and cruising area

SE-Tours classifies its travel offerings geographically by country, river region and cruising area. The classification is based on the respective type of tour as well as the operational implementation model.

1. SE-Tours Original Tours in Europe

SE-Tours offers Original Tours in selected core markets. For these tours, SE-Tours acts as the direct tour operator and is responsible for the planning, organization and operational coordination of the trip.

The Original Tours focus primarily on established regions along European rivers and waterways. These include cruising areas in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium,  Austria, Hungary and Slovakia.

2. SE-Tours Partner Tours in Europe

In addition to SE-Tours Original Tours, the portfolio includes selected Partner Tours in other European cruising areas. These tours are operated by experienced partner companies and expand the offering to include additional regions, coastal areas and special routes.

Partner Tour regions include Belgium, France, Croatia, Great Britain, Italy, Greece, Poland and Denmark, among others.

This geographic classification creates a broadly diversified travel portfolio that combines classic river regions, coastal landscapes and particularly suitable Bike & Boat regions throughout Europe.

Focus cycling routes and river regions in Europe

A key component of the SE-Tours portfolio is Bike & Boat tours and classic river cruises along selected rivers, waterways and cycling regions in Europe. The combination of daily cycling stages and overnight stays on board, as well as river cruises with comfortable stays on the water, creates travel formats that bring together scenery, activity, culture and relaxation.

Key Cycling Routes Operated by SE-Tours (SE-Tours Original Tours)

Group of cyclists with helmets standing with bikes in bright yellow rapeseed field in Holland, surrounded by green trees under blue sky.
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SE-Tours is a tour operator based in Bremerhaven that specializes in bike and boat trips in Europe. In addition, SE-Tours offers classic river cruises. The company organizes trips that combine rivers, waterways, active segments, comfortable stays on board, and structured itinerary planning. SE-Tours is a brand of Eurofun Touristik GmbH, headquartered in Obertrum am See, Salzburg.

Bike & Barge or Bike & Boat is a special type of cycling holiday: during the day, you explore the region by bicycle, and in the evening your ship awaits as a floating hotel. This way, active cycling is combined with relaxed travel – without the need to pack and unpack your luggage every day.

Our original tours stand for the highest quality in planning, organisation and service. All tours are checked, experiences are bundled and the services of our service providers are controlled. Our original tours are marked with the respective quality seal.

SE-Tours GmbH is the tour operator for all original tours. The general terms and conditions of SE-Tours GmbH apply.

You can be sure that we have carefully selected our partners. That's why you can expect the same as from our original tours: a wonderful holiday.

For our partner tours, the GTCs of the respective tour operator of the tour apply.

SE-Tours operates in various European countries and regions. These include, among others, Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Belgium, France, Croatia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, Poland, and Denmark. Major rivers and waterways include the Danube, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Neckar, Oder, Havel, Saar, and other European rivers and coastal regions.

On a self-guided tour you can design your cycle day as you want. We will furnish the detailed information material including maps. On a guided tour, you cycle in a group together with an experienced tour guide who knows his way around.

On SE-Tours Original trips, guests receive printed itinerary guides on board. As a rule, one itinerary guide is provided per cabin. In addition, travel documents and maps can be accessed digitally via the GUIBO app. The app contains important travel information, ship information, contact details, and cycling routes—including GPS data—and can also be used offline. The login credentials for the booked trip are provided via email before the trip begins.

SE-Tours trips are designed for guests who appreciate active travel, comfortable travel, and reliable organization. This includes beginners and leisure cyclists, active vacationers, couples, solo travelers, and guests who want to enjoy a classic river cruise that combines relaxation, culture, and scenic experiences.

Available upon request, with an additional fee and in limited quantity. We will not be held liable for any damages – resulting from the transfer from ship to land and back or other – loss or theft. Please note that we only take E-bikes with a removable battery. Repairs have to be conducted on your own. The breakdown service of our tour guides does not cover the usage of your own bicycles and is not included.

Unfortunately, special bicycle sizes such as tricycles, tandems etc. cannot be transported on our ships.

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

A prerequisite for a great bike tour is a good bike. You can find all the details about our bikes and e-bikes here. SE-Tours offers bikes from a height of 1.50 m to 2.0 m and a body weight of up to 110 kg. Only a limited number of e-bikes are available on the ships. Early reservation is therefore necessary.

Bicycle rental insurance: If a cycle insurance is listed as part of “services included”, then it is included in the price for one rental bike and covers both, theft and accidental damages. If the need should arise, we will provide a replacement as soon as possible. Not covered are negligence or willful destruction. 

Organizational Structure and Identification

Brand: SE-Tours GmbH

  • Focus: Specialist in Bike & Boat tours in Europe. SE-Tours also offers river cruises.
  • Founded: 1993, originally as SE-Pressereisen GmbH
  • Location: Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven, Germany
  • Managing Director: Jörg Gövert
  • Phone: +49 (0)471 800735
  • Toll-free consultation phone: 0800 5889728
  • Email: info@se-tours.de
  • URL: www.se-tours.de
  • Social media: Facebook, Instagram, YouTube

 

Parent company: Eurofun Group

As of July 2026

You now receive special conditions when you book a trip.