Cologne to Mainz by Bike and 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 diets may be catered for on request (e.g. lactose-free and gluten-free diet) however there will be an extra fee (payable locally). Please advise us at the time of booking or at least 21 days prior to departure. If necessary, some special dietary supplements may need to be brought with you.

vegetarian, vegan, kosher, meat

7 nights accommodation aboard the Premium category barge MS Olympia in twin share cabin with ensuite facilities on the main deck (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 travellers together so if you are travelling solo you will need to book a single cabin (limited and on a request basis - supplement applies).

Bicycle, 7 speed unisex bike 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 waterproof pannier and bicycle insurance per bike; repair kit, pump and handlebar bag per cabin (electric bike available on request for a supplement)

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

Bicycle, 7 speed unisex bike 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 waterproof pannier and bicycle insurance per bike; repair kit, pump and handlebar bag per cabin (electric bike available on request for a supplement)

Welcome drink and briefing on the first evening

Linen and change of towels as required

Daily cabin cleaning

All charges for harbours, bridges and locks

Emergency hotline

RENTAL BIKES

Standard are high-quality 7 speed, 28-inch unisex (low bar) bicycles.

E-bikes are a unisex model, 8 speed with Bosch mid-drive motors that come with fully integrated 500 Wh Bosch rechargeable batteries.

Bikes are the German brand Velo de Ville and come with comfortable Selle Royal seats.

A pannier is included.

HELMET

We recommend bringing your own helmet with you. Helmets are available to purchase on board in 2025 (brand: UVEX I-VO) - price EUR40 per helmet, payment in cash only and limited availability

Rental bike insurance is included (does not cover negligence). We kindly ask you to take care of the bikes and to lock your bike securely in a secure area. Never leave the bikes unattended (especially in the inner cities). During your journey, you are liable for any damages caused to the bikes.

If you have any issues with the bike, please speak to the cruise director on board.

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To bring your own bike: On request only – due to lack of space on sun deck. E-bikes exclusively with removable battery pack. We exclude any liability for loss, theft and damage - this also applies to damage caused by transportation from shore to ship or vice versa.