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.

The most beautiful cycling route in Germany depends on personal preferences – each one has its own charm. A favorite is the Danube Cycle Path, which leads through wide river landscapes and historic towns. Equally appealing are tours along the Rhine and Moselle, where romantic castles, vineyards, and picturesque villages create unforgettable impressions. The Main and Neckar also offer cyclists idyllic valleys and charming towns. If you prefer heading towards the coast, the route from Berlin to Stralsund combines nature, culture, and Baltic Sea flair. Cycling holidays can also be wonderfully extended with tours through Holland and Belgium, where canals, coastlines, and lively cities are waiting to be discovered.

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.

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.

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.

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.

All mentioned kilometer distances are approximate distances of the recommended bike tours and should serve as a guideline for you. Enjoyable cycling is our priority. With few exceptions, you will ride very comfortably on predominantly flat terrain without significant inclines. The daily stages typically range between 15 and 60 km.

We always recommend wearing a bicycle helmet. In some countries (e.g. the United Kingdom, Spain, Slovakia, Croatia) helmets are mandatory. On some of our ships, a limited number of helmets can also be purchased. You will find detailed information in the respective travel descriptions.

Bike & Boat Tours:
On the ships, there's a relaxed atmosphere. The choice of your clothing is entirely up to you - simply wear what makes you comfortable.

For your bike tours, clothing should be similarly comfortable but also functional. We recommend breathable shirts and cycling shorts with seams designed to prevent chafing. Additionally, consider weather-resistant and, depending on the weather, warm clothing: sweaters, windbreakers, or rain jackets are optimal. Sturdy athletic shoes are also essential. A bike helmet completes the equipment.

River Cruises:
Casual, sporty-elegant attire. No special formal wear is required in the evenings. Many guests choose to dress more elegantly for the Captain's Dinner on the final evening.