Between April and mid-May we offer this special boat and bike tulip tour. The program is quite similar to the Southern Tour Relax, but in springtime this tour will be centered around the Tulip theme and you visit of course the Keukenhof.
The tulip originated in Turkey. The tulip bulb reached The Netherlands at the end of the 16th century. The flower and bulb were thought to be so special that a lively trade arose quite quickly. In 1634 there was one single bulb that was so expensive, a whole canalside house in Amsterdam could be bought with the money worth it. In 1637 the government took the speculation in hand and the bulbs dropped in price drastically. The bulb and flower became "normal". These days Aalsmeer controls a market share of 44% of the turnover of bulbs and tulip flowers. The route leads through vast fields of tulips. You will of course also visit the world-famous, 32-hectares’ park The Keukenhof, where you can admire the wonderful colorful fields with flowering bulbs in peace and quiet. From Leiden it is simple to take the bus and spend a wonderful day at the Keukenhof. At the end of the day you'll catch the bus back to Leiden. The bus admission costs are included in the tour price. Between Leiden and Haarlem you will cycle through the bulb fields.
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Special details Dutch Barge Cruises reserves the right to cancel tours with fewer than 12 participants up to 21 days prior to the date of departure. The program is subject to change without notice.
Extra options:
If you have special meal requirements (vegetarian meals, or if you are on a diet), we ask you to mention this when booking. In case of gluten free/lactose free/vegan diet there is an additional charge of € 100,- per diet per week. When ordered upon arrival the additional charge is € 150,- per diet per week, to be paid on location.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer vegan meals. The space in the kitchens on our ships is limited (for storage and preparation) and therefore we cannot guarantee that the meals are completely vegan.
Please note that the tour prices are based on the current fuel price. Should the fuel price increase more than 5% (reference date January 2026), then we need to ask a supplement. Even for reservations already made.
| Prices p.p | April 1 | Other dates |
|---|---|---|
| Twin cabin | € 1.355,- | € 2.030,- |
| Superior Twin | € 1.610,- | € 2.300,- |
| Superior triple cabin | € 1.255,- | € 1.855,- |
| Single use, twin cabin | € 2.100,- | € 3.000,- |
| Bike rent | € 130,- | |
| E-bike rent | € 240,- | |
| Special diet (gluten free, lactose free meals) | € 100,- |
Floor van Aemstel
22 guests max
22 beds
38 x 6.60 m
Private charter on request
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