We have done two Santana Adventures We have done two Santana Adventures, one to Tahiti and the second to New Zealand. We love riding our tandem, we love seeing the world through our biking experience, and being on a ship with a couple of hundred people who share this love as well. We love vacations full of action and activity, where we are tired at the end of the day from being out and seeing the world together and with friends. The people we meet on these tours are so wonderful and share similar values and interests. Bill always has a variety of rides to meet all levels of interest and ability so that no one feels left out; and he also has great activities for non-riders. We will definitely go again.

Rave reviews on New Zealand Bicycle Cruise It’s our second time cruising with Santana. Impossible to believe but it rivaled or was even better than the first. A sampling of culture, history, scenery and some amazing rides. The tour staff provided solid service and support. The ship provided great accommodation and food. We’re grateful to owners/host Bill and Jan for a meaningful experience. Something my wife Fei, daughter Ellen, friend Greg and myself will talk about for years. We’re already signed up for two more cruises in 2025.

Santana cycling cruise to New Zealand This was our first Santana trip and we will definitely be back! We loved the opportunity to vacation with so many other cyclists. Being on a boat for the entire trip allowed us to unpack once at the beginning of the trip and then not have to pack up again until the end of the trip. That was a nice feature of a cycling cruise. The cycling was challenging but there were route options to fit every rider ability. The trip was well organized and despite the number of people on this trip it still had a personal touch. Santana does a great job, their experience shows. The trips are more expensive than other outfitters but I think the difference is in the cost of the boat. In my opinion it’s worth it.

A great way to taste both the North and South Islands of NZ Well organized, great cycling options each day, terrific stops on both islands. This is my fourth Santana Adventure and I'm looking forward to two more that I've already happily booked.

This was a fantastic cruise This was a fantastic cruise; if you want to be coddled and have your hand held every step-of-the-way, go on a Disney Cruise. If you want a great adventure seeing Europe on a bike (but without the hassel of being responsible for dragging your equipment around with you), this is the vacation for you. The routes are well-planned, allow for a bit of adventure and riding at one's own pace. Know how to fix a tire. Get miles on your bike before you leave. Enjoy the ride knowing that you have back-up for serious mechanical issues, someone will find you if you are truly lost or injured, and you get off the plane, hand your bike to the crew, and can enjoy yourself knowing that Santana has covered any issue that comes up.