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Rows of orange Dutch cheese wheels displayed on cobblestones alongside red and pink tulips in a traditional Holland market square.
White MS Rigoletto cruise ship docked at harbor with seagulls on waterfront. Marina with sailing boats and blue buildings visible in background.
Red bicycle with blue SE-Tours Rad & Schiff handlebar bag positioned on sandy beach with grass-covered dunes and ocean in background.
Interior of MS Rigoletto salon featuring a wooden bar with bottles, dining tables with dark wooden chairs, and large windows overlooking water.
Elegant salon aboard MS Rigoletto with curved windows overlooking water, featuring wooden chairs around tables and floral carpet.
Elegant restaurant interior on MS Rigoletto with white tablecloths, gray chairs, floral carpet, wooden staircase and panoramic windows.
Elegant dining room aboard MS Rigoletto with white tablecloths, formal place settings, and large windows showing river views.
Elegant dinner plate on MS Rigoletto featuring sliced beef wellington with roasted potatoes, asparagus spears, and red wine reduction sauce.
Sun deck of MS Rigoletto with dark wicker lounge chairs and yellow cushions on artificial grass. River and buildings visible in background.
Spacious MS Rigoletto suite with double bed, armchair, desk, TV unit and large windows overlooking marina with boats and orange curtains.
Twin bed cabin interior on MS Rigoletto with two single beds, ocean view window, red patterned carpet, and compact bathroom with shower.
Blue SE tours bike & boat bag on wooden table with cake, red lemonade bottle, glass and coffee cup at outdoor café terrace.
Historic port in Friesland with boats moored in a canal, traditional Dutch houses with red tile roofs, and a prominent church tower.
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The essentials at a glance

Bike and boat tour through North Holland aboard MS RIGOLETTO. Explore historic harbor towns including Enkhuizen, Hoorn, and Harlingen, cycle through Friesland's scenic landscapes, and visit Texel, the largest Dutch North Sea island. Daily cycling routes range from 17-72 km with easy difficulty. Full board included with 7 nights in outside cabins.

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  • For all travel dates in Season A, you will receive a discount of €150 per person if you book by October 31, 2026.
  • The discount will be applied by our customer service team after you book and cannot be combined with other discounts.

 

Picturesque harbour towns on the IJsselmeer, Dunes and North Sea beaches

Flat countryside up to the horizon, windmills, canals (Grachten) and cycling, that are the Netherlands. And there is so much more. Discover the Netherlands in a unique way on an 8-days-journey by bike and boat. Well-built cycle paths as well as wide and extensive waterways guarantee an unforgettable holiday.

The Province of the Northern Netherlands: The Dutch province of the North Netherlands is situated on a peninsula between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer (IJssel Sea). The Northern Netherlands were founded due to the separation of the north and south of the Netherlands in 1840. Discover the folklore and tradition in the flat Polderland, on the North Sea and in romantic ports. You are travelling through a former lake and marsh region that has been drained by the help of windmills since the 17th century. Experience varying, typically Dutch Polder-countryside, dunes and North Sea beaches, the North Sea island Texel and many picturesque harbour villages on the coast of the IJsselmeer.

The Province of Friesland, with its unique lake landscape, numerous rivers and canals, is a true paradise for cyclists. The tranquillity and vastness of nature is omnipresent and perfect for a bike & boat experience.

Bike & Boat North Holland, MS RIGOLETTO
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8 Days / 7 Nights
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Bike & Boat North Holland, MS RIGOLETTO

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Bike and boat
8 Days / 7 Nights
Self guided
easy
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€849
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Rows of orange Dutch cheese wheels displayed on cobblestones alongside red and pink tulips in a traditional Holland market square.
White MS Rigoletto cruise ship docked at harbor with seagulls on waterfront. Marina with sailing boats and blue buildings visible in background.
Red bicycle with blue SE-Tours Rad & Schiff handlebar bag positioned on sandy beach with grass-covered dunes and ocean in background.
Interior of MS Rigoletto salon featuring a wooden bar with bottles, dining tables with dark wooden chairs, and large windows overlooking water.
Elegant salon aboard MS Rigoletto with curved windows overlooking water, featuring wooden chairs around tables and floral carpet.
Elegant restaurant interior on MS Rigoletto with white tablecloths, gray chairs, floral carpet, wooden staircase and panoramic windows.
Elegant dining room aboard MS Rigoletto with white tablecloths, formal place settings, and large windows showing river views.
Elegant dinner plate on MS Rigoletto featuring sliced beef wellington with roasted potatoes, asparagus spears, and red wine reduction sauce.
Sun deck of MS Rigoletto with dark wicker lounge chairs and yellow cushions on artificial grass. River and buildings visible in background.
Spacious MS Rigoletto suite with double bed, armchair, desk, TV unit and large windows overlooking marina with boats and orange curtains.
Twin bed cabin interior on MS Rigoletto with two single beds, ocean view window, red patterned carpet, and compact bathroom with shower.
Blue SE tours bike & boat bag on wooden table with cake, red lemonade bottle, glass and coffee cup at outdoor café terrace.
Historic port in Friesland with boats moored in a canal, traditional Dutch houses with red tile roofs, and a prominent church tower.
Stefanie Gutmann with long blonde hair wearing a blue hoodie, smiling warmly in a modern office corridor with large windows.
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The essentials at a glance

Bike and boat tour through North Holland aboard MS RIGOLETTO. Explore historic harbor towns including Enkhuizen, Hoorn, and Harlingen, cycle through Friesland's scenic landscapes, and visit Texel, the largest Dutch North Sea island. Daily cycling routes range from 17-72 km with easy difficulty. Full board included with 7 nights in outside cabins.

Picturesque harbour towns on the IJsselmeer, Dunes and North Sea beaches

Flat countryside up to the horizon, windmills, canals (Grachten) and cycling, that are the Netherlands. And there is so much more. Discover the Netherlands in a unique way on an 8-days-journey by bike and boat. Well-built cycle paths as well as wide and extensive waterways guarantee an unforgettable holiday.

The Province of the Northern Netherlands: The Dutch province of the North Netherlands is situated on a peninsula between the North Sea and the IJsselmeer (IJssel Sea). The Northern Netherlands were founded due to the separation of the north and south of the Netherlands in 1840. Discover the folklore and tradition in the flat Polderland, on the North Sea and in romantic ports. You are travelling through a former lake and marsh region that has been drained by the help of windmills since the 17th century. Experience varying, typically Dutch Polder-countryside, dunes and North Sea beaches, the North Sea island Texel and many picturesque harbour villages on the coast of the IJsselmeer.

The Province of Friesland, with its unique lake landscape, numerous rivers and canals, is a true paradise for cyclists. The tranquillity and vastness of nature is omnipresent and perfect for a bike & boat experience.

Bike & Boat North Holland, MS RIGOLETTO
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8 Days / 7 Nights
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Tour details

Check-in on board in the afternoon. Perhaps you take a first short walk through the pretty harbour town with its charming old town.

Marina in Enkhuizen with numerous sailboats and yachts moored in blue water. Historic church tower with green dome rises above trees.
White drawbridge with people crossing over a canal in Enkhuizen. Historic brick tower with red shutters stands beside the bridge under blue sky.

Begin your day by discovering the pretty harbour town on the banks of the Ijsselmeer. The rich history of the city can still be felt during a walk through the old town with its numerous villas, canals, churches, city walls and ports. Tip: You should visit the Zuiderzeemuseum. You then set off on your first cycle tour to Hoorn. Look forward to the historic old town with its many buildings from the 17th century (e.g. the harbour tower as well as the storage houses at the old quai).

Historic harbor in Hoorn with traditional boats moored along the waterfront. Historic buildings and a prominent tower are visible under a blue sky.

In the morning you are shipping across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer in the province of Friesland. Lemmer is known for its historic old town and pretty gabled houses. Start your roundtrip b bike via Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel and Schoterzijl back to Lem-mer. The longer tour also takes you around the Rottige Meenthe and Brandemeer nature reserve. Tip: Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world, "Woudagemaal", which is still in operation.

Historic Woudagemaal steam pumping station with brick facade reflected in calm water, surrounded by green vegetation under dramatic cloudy sky.
Bronze statue of a seated fisherman overlooking Lemmer harbor with traditional boats, including vessel LE50, moored along cobblestone quay.

You are going by bike to Sondeler Leien Lake, from there through the woods of Rijsterbos passing the Mokkebank (a birds’ reservation) to the Roode Klif at Stavoren. From there you are shipping to Harlingen. The Frisian town is known for its mag-nificent warehouses and patrician homes, canals and bridges, for its tidal harbour Noorderhaven and for its many café terraces and stores.

Traditional Dutch buildings with red tile roofs and ornate gables line a wooden waterfront pier in Lemmer, with outdoor dining terraces.
Row of colorful modern houses in orange, red, yellow and gray along Stavoren harbor waterfront with traditional sailing boat moored in foreground.

Another varied cycle tour around Harlingen is waiting for you. Enjoy the sweeping views and the beautiful nature of the province of Friesland. In the afternoon, your ship departs and you cross over to the North Sea island of Texel.

Four woolly sheep grazing on green grass along a dike in Holland. Water and cloudy sky visible in background.

You are going on a round trip by bike on the biggest North Sea Island of the Netherlands – Texel. There are numerous alternative routes 28/35/48. In the afternoon shipping to Den Oever.

Marina at Ijsselmeer during golden sunset with sailboats moored along wooden docks. Orange and pink clouds reflect in calm water.
Rows of orange Dutch cheese wheels displayed on cobblestones alongside red and pink tulips in a traditional Holland market square.

A relaxed final day of cycling awaits. We recommend first spending some time in the charming little town of Medemblik, the smallest and oldest town in West Friesland, on a circular route of about 23 km. Visit Radboud Castle, the town’s landmark for over 700 years, or explore one of its interesting museums. In good weather, the beach is also an inviting option. Afterwards, cycle along the coast to Enkhuizen (approx. 24 km).

Traditional Dutch windmill on Texel island with sheep grazing in green fields beside a canal under dramatic cloudy sky with sunbeams.

Checkout until 8:30 am and we are saying goodbye – have a safe journey.

Historic Drommedaris tower in Enkhuizen with traditional Dutch buildings and harbor. Green lawn in foreground under cloudy blue sky.

Tour details

Check-in on board in the afternoon. Perhaps you take a first short walk through the pretty harbour town with its charming old town.

Marina in Enkhuizen with numerous sailboats and yachts moored in blue water. Historic church tower with green dome rises above trees.
White drawbridge with people crossing over a canal in Enkhuizen. Historic brick tower with red shutters stands beside the bridge under blue sky.

Begin your day by discovering the pretty harbour town on the banks of the Ijsselmeer. The rich history of the city can still be felt during a walk through the old town with its numerous villas, canals, churches, city walls and ports. Tip: You should visit the Zuiderzeemuseum. You then set off on your first cycle tour to Hoorn. Look forward to the historic old town with its many buildings from the 17th century (e.g. the harbour tower as well as the storage houses at the old quai).

Historic harbor in Hoorn with traditional boats moored along the waterfront. Historic buildings and a prominent tower are visible under a blue sky.

In the morning you are shipping across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer in the province of Friesland. Lemmer is known for its historic old town and pretty gabled houses. Start your roundtrip b bike via Oosterzee Buren to the Tjeukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel and Schoterzijl back to Lem-mer. The longer tour also takes you around the Rottige Meenthe and Brandemeer nature reserve. Tip: Visit the largest steam pumping station in the world, "Woudagemaal", which is still in operation.

Historic Woudagemaal steam pumping station with brick facade reflected in calm water, surrounded by green vegetation under dramatic cloudy sky.
Bronze statue of a seated fisherman overlooking Lemmer harbor with traditional boats, including vessel LE50, moored along cobblestone quay.

You are going by bike to Sondeler Leien Lake, from there through the woods of Rijsterbos passing the Mokkebank (a birds’ reservation) to the Roode Klif at Stavoren. From there you are shipping to Harlingen. The Frisian town is known for its mag-nificent warehouses and patrician homes, canals and bridges, for its tidal harbour Noorderhaven and for its many café terraces and stores.

Traditional Dutch buildings with red tile roofs and ornate gables line a wooden waterfront pier in Lemmer, with outdoor dining terraces.
Row of colorful modern houses in orange, red, yellow and gray along Stavoren harbor waterfront with traditional sailing boat moored in foreground.

Another varied cycle tour around Harlingen is waiting for you. Enjoy the sweeping views and the beautiful nature of the province of Friesland. In the afternoon, your ship departs and you cross over to the North Sea island of Texel.

Four woolly sheep grazing on green grass along a dike in Holland. Water and cloudy sky visible in background.

You are going on a round trip by bike on the biggest North Sea Island of the Netherlands – Texel. There are numerous alternative routes 28/35/48. In the afternoon shipping to Den Oever.

Marina at Ijsselmeer during golden sunset with sailboats moored along wooden docks. Orange and pink clouds reflect in calm water.
Rows of orange Dutch cheese wheels displayed on cobblestones alongside red and pink tulips in a traditional Holland market square.

Today you have the choice between a longer and a shorter tour. From Den Oever, a small village with a historic fishing harbor and an active fishing fleet, you can either cycle through the beautiful “Hollands Kroon” region on the former island of Wieringen to Medemblik, the oldest town in West Friesland, or cycle directly along the coast. A charming town center and many cozy cafés await you. In the evening, shippping to Enkhuizen.

Traditional Dutch windmill on Texel island with sheep grazing in green fields beside a canal under dramatic cloudy sky with sunbeams.

Checkout until 9:00 am and we are saying goodbye – have a safe journey.

Historic Drommedaris tower in Enkhuizen with traditional Dutch buildings and harbor. Green lawn in foreground under cloudy blue sky.

Tour character

Nearly all cycle tours can be classified as being easy

Map showing bike & boat route through North Holland with red line connecting cities: Harlingen, Oudeschild, Den Oever, Stavoren, Lemmer, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, and Medemblik.

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Rental Bikes

Red SE-Tours rental bike with blue panniers parked on grass near waterfront with city skyline and cloudy blue sky in background.
Bike Rental
Hub gear, available with freewheel or coaster brake
  • 7-gear-Unisex-trekking bikes (brand: Velo de Ville - special SE-Tours edition)
  • With hand brake and freewheel or coaster brakes only (subject to availability, please indicate as a non-binding customer request by the booking)
  • Pannier bag and rental bike insurance included
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm
Red SE-Tours rental e-bike with blue panniers parked on grass near waterfront with lighthouse and industrial buildings in background.
E-Bike
Hub gear, available with freewheel or coaster brake
  • 8-gear-E-Bikes (brand: Velo de Ville - special SE-Tours edition)
  • With hand brake and freewheel or coaster brakes only (subject to availability, please indicate as a non-binding customer request by the booking)
  • Pannier bag and rental bike insurance included
45 cm
50 cm
55 cm

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

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Services & Information

Services included

  • Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
  • Program according to routing
  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
  • Room cleaning every day, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
  • Welcome-Drink
  • Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch package for cycle tours or snack on board (non-cyclists), 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner
  • Coffee and tea facilities (24h)
  • Daily meeting for the cycle tours
  • Digital travel documents via GUIBO-App incl. GPX tracks for bike tours
  • GPS tracks
  • Tour guide on board

Services not included

Journey way, shuttles, bike rentals, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurances, parking fees, tips, drinks on board, personal expenses

Embarkation from 4:00 pm

Disembarkation until 09:00 am

Minimum number of participants 80 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure).

To bring your own bike On request only, due to lack of space on sundeck.

Cycle tours All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. When a guest does not want to cycle one day, she/he can skip the bike tour and relax on board while cruising to the next harbour. The bike tours are individual, at your own pace, without a tour guide, but with daily briefings on board and detailed bicycle maps and directions. Nearly all cycle tours can be classified as being easy.

Available on board (limited quantity):

  • Bicycle helmet (UVEX I-VO): €45.- per item
  • Phone holder: €10.- per item
  • Power bank (10,000 mAh): €20.- per item

 

Excursions We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English).

Luggage We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.

Digital Travel Documents and Routemaps In the interest of sustainability and climate protection, opt for our digital route book instead of printed travel documents. The GUIBO app is your constant companion during your SE-Tours original journey. A glance at your smartphone is all you need to travel safely and worry-free, with all important information at your fingertips. Travel information, ship details, contact information, and your bike tours are available digitally in the route book, accessible offline and at any time. The app is available for free and works on all standard smartphones (except for Huawei devices). You will automatically receive the access details to download your booked trip via email before your trip begins. Guibo App To navigate safely throughout the day using the Guibo app, you will need a phone holder and a power bank to recharge your phone. If you do not bring these with you, both items are available for purchase on board in limited quantities

Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.

Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.

This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.

You may cancel the booking at any time. For cancellation fees, please refer to the booking conditions of SE-Tours. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven.

Passenger car parking options in Enkhuizen (subject to change)

Free parking at the train station in Enkhuizen, located directly at the harbor, within walking distance of the berth. No reservation possible.

Services & Information

Services included

  • Seven nights in outside cabins with private facilities in the booked cabin category
  • Program according to routing
  • All charges for harbours, bridges and locks
  • Room cleaning every day, changing of towels and bed cloths as necessary
  • Welcome-Drink
  • Full board consisting of 7x breakfast, 6x lunch package for cycle tours or snack on board (non-cyclists), 6x coffee or tea in the afternoon, 7x 3-course-dinner
  • Coffee and tea facilities (24h)
  • Daily meeting for the cycle tours
  • Printed instructions and maps for daily individual bike tours (1 per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Tour guide on board

Services not included

Journey way, shuttles, bike rentals, entrance fees and excursions, city maps, ferry fees, travel insurances, parking fees, tips, drinks on board, personal expenses

Embarkation from 4:00 pm

Disembarkation until 09:00 am

Minimum number of participants 80 guests (must have been reached within 21 days prior to departure).

To bring your own bike On request only, due to lack of space on sundeck.

Cycle tours All distances are “approximate distances” of recommended bike tours. When a guest does not want to cycle one day, she/he can skip the bike tour and relax on board while cruising to the next harbour. The bike tours are individual, at your own pace, without a tour guide, but with daily briefings on board and detailed bicycle maps and directions. Nearly all cycle tours can be classified as being easy.

Travel safe and secure with SE-Tours We recommend to wear a bike helmet. Onboard Selling: UVEX I-VO € 45.- per helmet, limited number.

Excursions We offer a small excursion program, that can be booked directly on board at the cruise director only. You will get a brief description together with your travel documents. Depending on the number of participants some excursions could be carried out in 2 languages (German/ English).

Luggage We recommend: rainwear, bicycle helmet, sunhat and sneakers.

Schedule and program changes Basically, we reserve the right to make changes of routing and program. If there is low or high water and a route cannot be shipped, the captain reserves the right to change the route in view of your safety (this cannot be accepted as a reason for free withdrawal). Same applies to previously unknown administrative orders of lock or bridge repairs.

Travel documents EU-citizens (without special situations like dual citizenship, main residence abroad or a limited-validity passport) are required to have a valid passport or ID-card, not expiring within six (6) months of the return of your cruise. We kindly ask non-EU citizens, EU-nationals with multiple citizenship or anybody who has to respect special legal entry requirements for the country to visit, to inform about visa and entry documents at the competent embassy.

This trip is not suitable for guests with reduced mobility. We recommend that you take out a travel health insurance with repatriation coverage as well as baggage, accident and travel cancellation insurances.

You may cancel the booking at any time. For cancellation fees, please refer to the booking conditions of SE-Tours. The tour operator’s terms and conditions apply: SE-Tours GmbH, Am Grollhamm 12a, 27574 Bremerhaven.

Passenger car parking options in Enkhuizen (subject to change)

Free parking at the train station in Enkhuizen, located directly at the harbor, within walking distance of the berth. No reservation possible.

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