# Travelling Netherlands

> Bike & sail holidays (also known as bike and boat or bike and barge tours) through the Dutch waterways aboard Ship Josefien.

## About

Travelling Netherlands offers 8-day cycling and sailing holidays through the Netherlands aboard the historic Ship Josefien. Guests cycle 30–50 km per day on flat, dedicated paths while the ship sails ahead to the next harbour. Maximum 22 guests per voyage. Hosted by Maarten and Simone since 2008.

## Key Facts

- Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
- Price 2027: from €1,460 per person for 8 days (all-inclusive); 5-day long weekend from €890
- Capacity: 22 guests maximum, 11 private en-suite cabins
- Season 2027: May–August (published departures)
- Rating: 5.0/5.0 on Google Reviews (69 reviews)
- Protection: VZR Garant guarantee fund
- Operator: Schip Josefien (KvK 01175058)

## Routes

1. [Eleven Cities of Friesland](https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/eleven-cities-friesland/) — 8 days from Leeuwarden, the Elfstedentocht by bike. 2027: 24–31 May, 2–9 June, 2–9 July
2. [Wadden Sea Weeks](https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/wadden-sea/) — 8 days from Harlingen, three Wadden Islands and drying out on a sandbank. 2027: 15–22 June, 23–30 June
3. [The Northern Provinces](https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/northern-provinces/) — 8 days from Leeuwarden: Dokkum, Lauwersmeer, Zoutkamp, Groningen, a night at anchor. 2027 dates on request
4. [The Hanseatic Route](https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/hanseatic-route/) — new for 2027, from Zwolle: 8-day week trip (21–28 July) or 5-day long weekend (29 July – 2 August)
5. [Rivers & Delta](https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/rivers-delta/) — 8 days from Rotterdam: Delft, Leiden, Gouda, Schoonhoven, Kinderdijk, Dordrecht. 2027 dates on request

All routes: https://travellingnetherlands.com/routes/

## What's Included

Private en-suite cabin, all meals (breakfast buffet, packed lunch, three-course organic dinner), touring bicycle, cycling routes, coffee/tea, harbour fees, bed linen, towels, personal hosting.

## Optional Extras

- E-bike upgrade: €100–€140/week depending on the route
- Single cabin supplement: €400/week
- Extra night on board: on request

## Contact

- Website: https://travellingnetherlands.com/
- Booking: https://schipjosefien.nl/prices/
- Email: info@schipjosefien.nl
- Phone: +31 6 17 40 65 47
- Location: Leeuwarden, Friesland, Netherlands

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/schipjosefien
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/schipjosefien/

## Further Reading

- [Journal: all articles](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/)
- [Full site content for LLMs](https://travellingnetherlands.com/llms-full.txt)
- [How to Really See the Netherlands](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/how-to-see-the-netherlands/)
- [5 Underrated Places You Can Only Reach by Water](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/underrated-places-netherlands-by-water/)
- [12 Best Things to Do from the Water](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/best-things-to-do-netherlands-from-water/)
- [Dutch Villages Only Beautiful from the Water](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/dutch-villages-only-beautiful-from-water/)
- [Walk on the Ocean Floor — Wadden Sea Guide](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/wadden-sea-walk-on-ocean-floor/)
- [Why You Should Skip Amsterdam](https://travellingnetherlands.com/blog/netherlands-holiday-not-amsterdam/)