Bike and Boat - North Holland and Friesland on MS Rigoletto

Individual arrival in Enkhuizen, located about 50 km north of Amsterdam. The mooring is within walking distance of the train station, from where trains run directly to and from Amsterdam. Check-in on board MS Serena is (from 15.00 in 2023 and from 16.00 in 2024), and for the rest of the afternoon. The boat is not sailing this evening, so should you be unintentionally delayed you can still catch the boat. We recommend that after check-in, you take advantage of the afternoon/evening for a walk in this small atmospheric port town. 

The first cycling stage of the tour is a round trip from Enkhuizen.
Today you will discover the beautiful harbour town on the shore of the IJsselmeer and its beautiful surroundings. The rich history of the town can still be felt on a walk through the old town with its many villas, cBegin 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).

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 Lemmer. 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.

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 magnificent warehouses and patrician homes, canals and bridges, for its tidal harbour Noorderhaven and for its many café terraces and stores.

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.

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 Medemblik.

During breakfast you sail from Alkmaar to Wormerveer, from where the cycle route takes you directly to the open-air museum Zaanse Schans (windmills, old Dutch village, cheese factory, etc.). After the visit you continue towards Volendam. On the way you have the opportunity to visit a cheese dairy in Katwoude. Here you can see how Gouda cheese and the traditional Dutch wooden shoes are made. Via Volendam, known as a traditional fishing village with typical authentic huts, you cycle to Hoorn. Here you should take some time for a short visit to the historic old town with its many 17th century buildings (e.g. the harbour tower and the warehouses at the old harbour).

Early in the morning (at 6 am) the MS Rigoletto sails you from Hoorn to Enkhuizen, and after breakfast there is check-out by 9 am and from here individual return.

Individual arrival in Enkhuizen, located about 50 km north of Amsterdam. The mooring is within walking distance of the train station, from where trains run directly to and from Amsterdam. Check-in on board MS Serena is (from 15.00 in 2023 and from 16.00 in 2024), and for the rest of the afternoon. The boat is not sailing this evening, so should you be unintentionally delayed you can still catch the boat. We recommend that after check-in, you take advantage of the afternoon/evening for a walk in this small atmospheric port town. 

The first cycling stage of the tour is a round trip from Enkhuizen.
Today you will discover the beautiful harbour town on the shore of the IJsselmeer and its beautiful surroundings. The rich history of the town can still be felt on a walk through the old town with its many villas, cBegin 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).

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 Lemmer. 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.

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 magnificent warehouses and patrician homes, canals and bridges, for its tidal harbour Noorderhaven and for its many café terraces and stores.

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.

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 Medemblik.

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).

Breakfast and checkout until 8:30 am