“Our Sail & Bike tours are for travelers who want a bit more of an adventure without sacrificing comfort,” said Laurens Winkel, CEO of Boat Bike Tours. “The calm waters we visit mean rough seas don’t rock the boat – the experience is more about the charm of traveling aboard an authentic sailing ship and seeing beautiful coastlines and islands by bike. Best of all, no prior experience is required, though you can help with the sails if you’d like.”

Majestic Sailing Ships

Central to the Sail & Bike experience are the majestic sailing ships in Boat Bike Tours’ fleet.

Ranging from two-masted yachts to a four-masted schooner, each ship features nautical styling, cozy cabins, delicious dining, and seasoned captains and crews that ensure a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

While on board, guests can simply sit back and relax, or they can learn the ropes and lend a hand hoisting the sails.

Calm Waters and Picturesque Destinations

Offering the charm of real sailing, the ships ply the calm waters and gentle breezes found among inland seas and archipelagos from the Baltic to the Mediterranean, making for a comfortable voyage.

Each day, guests disembark to explore picturesque harbors and scenic coastlines by bike. Among the destinations and itineraries are:

The Netherlands: Explore the UNESCO-listed Wadden Sea, the Ijsselmeer, bike-friendly islands like Texel and Terschelling, and historic harbor towns like Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Volendam and Stavoren. Itineraries include a spring sail-and-bike tulip tour around North and South Holland, premium and independent tours around the islands and harbors of the biologically rich Wadden Sea and the Ijsselmeer, and a tour of the Ijsselmeer and wetlands of Weerribben-Wieden National Park.

Italy: Find more sunshine, and fantastic wine and cuisine, on Italy’s Mediterranean coast and islands. A Tuscany itinerary travels among rolling hills, ancient villages, vineyards and the island of Elba, and a Sicily and Aeolian Islands tour takes in UNESCO-listed volcanic landscapes.

Denmark and Sweden: Discover beautiful, cities, small villages and islands around the Øresund strait on the Denmark and Sweden itinerary, from bike-friendly Copenhagen and Malmö to long, sandy beaches, limestone cliffs and the idyllic island of Ven.

Scotland: Enjoy the wild scenery and wildlife of an Inner Hebrides and Highlands tour that visits the largely untouched Isle of Mull, Isle of Jura and Kintyre Peninsula. Keep an eye out for red deer, eagles, seals, dolphins and opportunities to sample whisky.