Berlin to the Baltic Sea Bike & Barge

What's Included

• Accommodation
  7 nights barge

• 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners - breakfasts are buffet style consisting of breads, cereals, cheese, meats, fruit, yoghurt and breakfast beverages. Picnic lunches are assembled at breakfast time. Dinners are 3 courses served in the dining room. Special

• 7 nights accommodation aboard a Comfort barge in twinshare cabins with ensuite facilities on main deck cabin (supplement applies for other categories of berths on main or upper deck). The compact cabins are configured with two lower beds. We do not match

• Bicycle, 7 speed unisex model with hand and back pedal brakes or freewheel hubs with hand brakes only (the latter must be reserved in advance - limited number). The bike is supplied with a pannier and bicycle insurance (8 speed electric bike available on

• Information pack including route notes & maps per cabin. Plus navigational app access (smartphone required)

• Cruise director on board - does not cycle with the group, provides daily briefings

• Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

• All harbour, lock and bridge fees

• Daily cabin cleaning

• Linen and change of towels as required

• Emergency hotline

• Travel to and from Berlin / Stralsund

• Drinks other than afternoon tea and coffee on board

• Upgrade to a cabin on upper deck or single cabin - supplement applies

• Helmet - mandatory on all bike tours, you are encouraged to bring your own well-fitted helmet. 2024: No hire facility is available, you may be able to purchase from bike shops locally. 2025: available to purchase on board - eur40 per helmet.

• Entrance fees and excursions not specified, optional activities such as guided walks

• Transfers not specified

• Travel insurance - mandatory

• Tour guide - this is a self guided tour

• A supplement will apply if you are travelling solo (single use of a twin cabin)

• Tips - while tipping is not obligatory, it is customary to offer a tip if the guide and crew have done a good job. As a guide we would recommend around EUR30-60 per person (to be distributed between the cruise director, captain and crew).

• Catering for special diets (except Vegetarian). A supplement is payable for lactose or gluten free diets - EUR25pp (subject to change) paid locally on board. See below for further details regarding catering for dietary requirements.

• Items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry etc.

What's Not Included

What You Carry

During the cycle day you will carry your daily requirements in the panniers provided with the bike. This may include your lunch, wet weather gear, water and camera. A small daypack which can be kept inside the pannier is useful for sightseeing.

Grading

INTRODUCTORY TO MODERATE - GRADE 2
The cycling is introductory to moderate (2) grade with daily cycling distances from 15 to 48km/9.5 to 30mi. You will mostly be cycling on car-free trails, rural country roads with little traffic and asphalted bike lanes but also on dusty field paths and dirt roads, with a few short sections on federal highways. The routes are mostly flat with some hilly parts, although there will be a few steep inclines and downhills. Should you not wish to cycle you are welcome to relax on board. Electric bikes are also available and should be pre-booked. The accent is on keeping a relaxed pace to take in all of the attractions, with time to stop and take photos, visit a museum or enjoy the market places in many of the interesting towns visited. *For safety reasons, we highly recommend that cycle helmets be worn during cycle sections.

Mode of Transport

Travel by bike and barge, cycling through picturesque routes and cruising on the MS Princess. The tour includes a 7-speed unisex bicycle with hand and back pedal brakes, or an 8-speed electric bike available on request.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights aboard the comfortable MS Princess, featuring twin-share cabins with ensuite facilities. The compact cabins are equipped with two lower beds, ensuring a cozy stay as you cruise through scenic landscapes.