Name: Northern route Holland: MS Rigoletto
Brand: Velociped
Price: 799.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

MS Rigoletto

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Look forward to the cosy river boat with restaurant, elegant saloon, bar and lift. The partially covered sun deck offers nice seating areas and good storage facilities for bicycles. All public areas are air-conditioned. With a length of 105 metres, a width of 10.50 metres and a maximum capacity of 113 guests, the MS Rigoletto sails under the Swiss flag. The 57 air-conditioned cabins are spread over the main deck (25 cabins) and the upper deck (28 double cabins, 2 single cabins, 1 triple cabin and 1 junior suite).

The twin cabins are approx. 11.5 m² in size and have 2 single beds, shower/WC and ventilation system. The single cabins are approx. 8 m² in size and have a Pullman bed, the triple cabin (approx. 12 m² in size) has two fold-away beds and a Pullman bed. In the junior suite (approx. 22 m²) there is a double bed and a small seating area with 2 armchairs. All cabins have large Panomara windows, the upper part of which can be opened.

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Tour

Embarkation on board takes place from 4 pm. If you arrive early, you will still have time to take a first short tour of Enkhuizen and enjoy the atmosphere of the pretty historic harbour town with its lovely old town.

Take some time in the morning to visit the historic centre of Enkhuizen or the Zuiderzee Museum. There are many stories to discover in the alleyways of this historic town. Well-preserved buildings are a reminder of Enkhuizen's rich history as a harbour town.
Your first cycle tour towards Hoorn begins at midday. Look forward to this beautiful city with many buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries.

Take the boat across the IJsselmeer to Lemmer with its historic old town centre and many beautiful gabled houses. From Lemmer you set off on a round trip via Oosterzee Buren to the Teukemeer and via Munnekeburen, Scherpenzeel and Schoterzijl back to Lemmer. Tip: Visit the world's largest steam pumping station "Woudagemaal", which is still in operation.

Cycle to the Sondeler Leien lake, from there through the Rijsterbos forest area, past the Mokkebank bird reserve to the Roode Klif in Stavoren. From there, the MS Rigoletto will take you to Harlingen. Enjoy a stroll through the small town with its beautiful warehouses and patrician houses, canals and bridges. Refresh yourself in one of the many cafés or buy a souvenir in the shops.

Today you can expect a varied circular tour in the province of Friesland around Harlingen. Enjoy the expansive views and beautiful nature. In the afternoon, at around 4 pm, your ship will depart and take you through the lock of the Afsluitdijk to Oudeschild on the island of Texel.

Today you can enjoy a circular cycle tour along the Wadden Sea and high dunes on Texel, the largest North Sea island in the Netherlands. There are various routes to choose from. Tip: Visit the EcoMare seal breeding centre or the "Texelse Bierbrouwerij" (optional). At around 5 pm, the MS Rigoletto will take you back to the mainland to Den Oever.

Today you can choose between a longer and a shorter bike tour. The starting point is the picturesque village of Den Oever, known for its historic fishing port and active fishing fleet. If you opt for the longer tour, you will first cycle westwards to Julianadorp and then further south along the dunes to Callantsoog, which boasts one of the most beautiful beaches in the Netherlands. From there, the route heads east via Kolhorn, once a harbour on the Zuiderzee but now surrounded by green meadows, to Medemblik. Alternatively, you can choose the shorter route through the charming region of Hollands Kroon, which passes through the former island of Wieringen and offers magnificent views before you also reach Medemblik, the oldest city in West Friesland. There, a charming old town with many cosy cafes awaits you. In the evening, the Rigelotto sets sail and takes you back to Enkhuizen.

Today your journey through North Holland and Friesland ends with disembarkation at 9 am.

The planned route is always subject to possible changes due to nautical, meteorological or organisational reasons. If, for example, a route cannot be travelled due to low water, high water, bad weather or construction work, the captain reserves the right to change the route for your safety. This is not a legally valid reason for cancelling the trip free of charge. The same applies in the event of officially ordered lock or bridge repairs or in the event of engine or propulsion damage to the ship through no fault of the captain.

As your ship usually sails to the next harbour on the same day, your time frame for your own activities and sightseeing is limited. On some bridges, the clearance height is so low that the sun deck is closed for your safety.

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Services

7 x overnight stays in outside cabins with shower/WC
7 x breakfast
6 x packed lunches for the cycle tours or lunch snack
6 x coffee and tea in the afternoon
7 x 3-course dinner
welcome drink
Daily cabin cleaning
Bed linen and towels
On-board tour guide and daily route briefing
Maps and detailed route description 1 x per cabin
All harbour and lock fees
GPS data

Infos

Below you will find specific information about the Bike & Boat holiday in Holland. If you have any further questions about this trip, just give us a call: Tel: 06421 - 886890.

Parking in Enkhuizen
In Enkhuizen you can park free of charge at the railway station, directly at the harbour, within walking distance of the berth. It is not possible to book a parking space.

Arrival by train
Enkhuizen can be reached by train. The Serena's berth is within walking distance of the railway station. You will receive detailed information on the location of the ship with the detailed travel documents two weeks before the start of your journey. You can find up-to-date DB timetable information at

Deutsche Bahn timetable

Lactose-free and gluten-free diet
If you require lactose-free or gluten-free food, this is possible on board, but there is a surcharge which must be paid on board. Please let us know at the time of booking or at least 14 days before arrival if you require a lactose-free or gluten-free diet.

Luggage
For reasons of space, we would ask you to refrain from bringing luggage with a hard shell, as the storage space in the cabin is very limited!

Available hire bikes
Unisex bikes are available for hire (suitable for men and women). They all have 7-speed hub gears with coaster brake or freewheel (subject to availability) and are available in various frame heights. Electric bikes can also be provided on request. Please state your height when booking.

Due to the limited space available, it is only possible to bring your own bikes on request and only to a limited extent.
Please note that only e-bikes with a removable battery can be taken along.

Changes of the itinerary and program
In case of flood or low tide, the shipping company reserves the right to bridge parts of passages by buses. In extreme situations, the shipping company reserves the right to cancel the journey on short notice. No legal right shall be constituted of both situations. The same applies for officially ordered - previously not announced - repair work on locks or bridges. Special childrens discounts and cancellation fees apply.

7-day hotline service
If your bike chain breaks, floods make it impossible to continue your journey or other nasty surprises await you: We are available for you 7 days a week and will organise help as quickly as possible.

Passport and visa requirements
For EU citizens, there are no special passport or visa requirements for this trip.

Travel insurance
The tour price already includes the statutory insolvency insurance. In addition, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance upon receipt of your travel confirmation in order to protect yourself against financial disadvantages in the event of travel cancellation, interruption of travel, illness or accident.

Minimum number of participants: 80 persons

Velociped can withdraw from the tour twenty-one days before the starting date of the tour, at the latest, in case the minimum number of participants stated under the tour description is not attained. You will duly be informed without any delay in case of a withdrawal. Velociped will of course refund the paid tour price immediately. Please note our General Terms and Conditions.

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