We ask that you make your own way to your barge in Amsterdam. Boarding takes place on day 1 of the tour at 14.00 – and shortly after a short cruise will take you to Zaandam. You’ll disembark on day 5 after breakfast, before 09.30.

There is a direct ferry route from Newcastle in the UK to Amsterdam making driving an easy option. We can provide details on parking upon booking.

The most convenient airport to fly into and back from is Amsterdam Schipol Airport (AMS). Once you have arrived at Schipol airport you will need to transfer by train to Amsterdam Central station. This takes around 20 minutes and costs approximately 5 Euros – there are many regular connections. You can check schedules and book trains via www.ns.nl/en. Your guest information pack (sent out two or three weeks in advance) will state the name of your barge and the embarkation point in Amsterdam (with directions).

Please check your travel arrangements with Skedaddle before booking so that we can ensure they fit in with the tour schedule.

Accommodation on this trip is on a barge.

We have three barges available: The Magnifique II, III and IV.

Magnifique II – Max 37 passengers The upper deck has four spacious suites (14 m² – 151 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds, a small sitting area and large panoramic windows, of which the middle part can be opened. The lower deck has thirteen cabins: one premium twin cabin (13 m² – 140 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds and a small sitting area and twelve beautiful twin cabins (11 m² – 118 sq.ft.) with 2 separate single beds. In most cabins, on prior request, the beds can be set together as a double bed. All cabins have en-suite facilities with a shower, toilet and sink. The cabins on the lower deck have portholes (fixed for safety reasons), upper deck suites have 2 m / 6.6 ft. wide windows (which can be partly opened) and the air conditioning in all cabins can be individually regulated. Furthermore, in each cabin you will find a flat screen satellite TV, a mini safe and a hair dryer.

Magnifique III – Max 40 passengers The upper deck has five spacious suites (16 m² – 172 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds, a small sitting area and a “French Balcony”: ceiling-to-floor sliding glass doors. The lower deck has fourteen beautiful twin cabins (12 m² – 129 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds and two single cabins (9 m² – 97 sq.ft.). In most cabins and all suites, on prior request, the beds can be set together as a double bed. cabins have en-suite facilities with a shower, toilet and basin. The cabins on the lower deck have portholes (fixed for safety reasons), upper deck suites have sliding glass doors that can be partly opened. The air conditioning in all cabins can be individually regulated. Furthermore, in each cabin you will find a flat screen satellite TV, a mini safe and a hair dryer.

Magnifique IV – Max 36 passengers The upper deck houses 10 generous suites, while the lower deck houses eight twin cabins and the dining room. The spacious suites, each measuring 16 m² (172 ft²), have two separate beds, set next to each other as a hotel style bed (200×160 cm – 78×62 inches), a cozy sitting area, and a large sliding window. The twin cabins below deck, measuring 12 m² (129 ft²) feature two single beds and fixed portholes. All cabins have their own private bathroom with shower, basin and toilet; as well as individually-regulated air-conditioning, flat screen satellite TV, mini safe and hair dryer.

Wi-Fi is available on all three boats, and on the top deck all three barges have a hot tub / Jacuzzi.