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Tulip expedition

Treasure hunt to all the tulip fields of the netherlands

April 10 - 16 / 2026

Departure date: 10 april 2026
Average biking distance per day 30 to 70 km / Endurance level: Easy / Agility level: Moderate

Highlights

A true classic in a new guise: Program to follow! But sure to include: windmills of Kinderdijk, Gouda and its cheese, flower attraction Keukenhof, open-air museum Zaanse Schans and endless tulip fields.

Tulip expedition | Treasure hunt to all the tulip fields of the netherlands
Departure port: Schagen Destination: Dordrecht Travel time: 7 days Countries: Netherlands Average biking distance per day: 30 to 70 km / Endurance level: Easy / Agility level: Moderate
Bike, Barge and Cruise through the Green heart of Holland, with its diverse landscapes and cityscapes. Entrance to the floral attraction ‘the Keukenhof’ included.
€ 2.895,- p.p.
No more cabins available

Day-to-day itinerary

Tulip expedition

Included in our tours:

  • Full service of staff; daily cleaning of the cabins, manned bar (no self-service)
  • Porterage of luggage upon arrival and departure
  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • 11 double cabins, 11 m2 with 2 comfortable beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be pushed together or separated
  • Individual climate control and private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet in all cabins
  • Supply of bedding, towels, facial tissues, hand soap, shampoo, sewing kit, vanity kit, bathrobe & slippers
  • Daily loading and unloading of your bicycle to and from the ship
  • Use of lightweight state-of-the-art bicycle
  • Use of a waterproof bike bag, city backpack, towel and a personal water bottle
  • Duo of 2 tour guides (we offer experienced guides who know the routes like the back of his/her hand)
  • Ferry costs on the bicycle route
  • All excursions mentioned in the itinerary (typically 2 or 3 interesting excursions)
  • Brochures of the area available on board
  • Harbour, lock and canal fees

 

Included culinary care:

  • Welcome drink with bubbles and warm snacks
  • All day unlimited coffee, tea, hot chocolate and potable ice water (self-service)
  • Extensive breakfast buffet daily with at least; 2 warm dishes, freshly baked croissants or similar pastries, various types of bread, toaster, yoghurt, cereals, fresh fruit and various beverages.
  • Packed lunch prepared by the staff in a special lunch bag with at least a lavish sandwich, snack and drink.
  • 7 day tours include 5 three-course dinners
  • 8 day tours include 6 three-course dinners
  • 9 day tours include 7 three-course dinners
  • 11 day tours include 8 three-course dinners
  • Dinners are based on ‘plate service’, meals are served in the dining area.
  • Meals are perceived by our guests as “luxurious” or even “gourmet style”.

 

Included beverages during bar opening hours:

  • Several sodas served from a small bottle
  • Wide variety of wines (also non-alcoholic wine)
  • Beer on tap and various beers from the bottle (also non-alcoholic beer)

 

Not included in our tours:

  • Excursions, entrance fees and guided tours other than mentioned in the itinerary
  • Dinners other than those mentioned
  • Beverages other than those mentioned (such as spirits and cocktails)
  • City maps, bike maps, etc. (we have a lot available however we can’t guarantee every destination)
  • Inbound and outbound journeys, such as flights, trains, bus or other type of transfers
  • 9 % BTW (VAT), not applicable for intercontinental reservations business-to-business
  • Insurances & Gratuities
  • Electronic payments of your onboard expenses (cash only)

 

Not included extra services on board (payable on board):

  • Rental of electric bicycles €30,- per piece, per day
  • Laundry service, current price available on board
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21 september 2024

My wife and I were booked on the Sept cruise but due to an unexpected medical issue we had to cancel and we didn't join the Merlijn. While Merlijn attempted to find replacement passengers to help us avoid additional cancellation fees this was not successful. I will admit that I should have purchased trip insurance but was fully committed to joining the cruise with other family members. As I have learned the cruise actually booked 23 passengers (out of a capacity of 24). I submitted an email request for consideration in receiving a refund that would have been equitable. My experience with Merlijn is not positive!