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Here's a handy chart to compare rates between barges for cabin cruises (shared charters).
Please see the individual barge's brochure for more info. Click on their name below to visit their online brochure.

Also, check our blog and inquire for special offers.

2012 PRICES
BARGE VALUE RATE
per person, dbl occ
REGULAR RATE
per person, dbl occ
VALUE SEASON 2012 Dates COUNTRY
ANJODI $4,190 $4,790 Mar 25 - Apr 28
July 15 - Aug 25
Oct 14 - Nov 10
FRANCE - Canal du Midi
L' ART DE VIVRE $3,990 $4,550 Apr 1 - May 5
July 15 - Aug 25
Oct 7 - Nov 3
FRANCE - Burgundy
LA BELLE EPOQUE $4,550
$4,690
$5,190
$5,390
Apr 1 - May 5
July 15 - Aug 25
Oct 7 - Nov 3
FRANCE - Burgundy
EMMA - $5,500 - FRANCE - Midi
ENCHANTÉ $5,300 $6,100 Mar 4 - Apr 28
Oct 14 - Nov 19
FRANCE - Midi
HIRONDELLE $5,150 - FRANCE - Upper Loire /  Burgundy
L'IMPRESSIONNISTE $4,550
$4,690
$5,190
$5,390
Apr 1 - May 5
July 15 - Aug 25
Oct 7 - Nov 3
FRANCE - Burgundy
(inquire for 6-wk cruise rate)
NAPOLEON - $5,750 - FRANCE - Rhone-Saone-Provence
LA NOUVELLE ETOILE $6,150 value
$6,500 mid
$6,900 Value
Mar 25-Apr 2
Mid
July 22- Aug 25
Oct 21-27
FRANCE - HOLLAND - BELGIUM - GERMANY - LUX
Inquire : special 2 country cruise
NYMPHEA - $3,950 - FRANCE - Loire
PANACHE $4,690 $5,390 Apr 1 - Aug 25
Oct 14 - Nov 3
HOLLAND
FRANCE - Alsace-Lorraine
RENAISSANCE $5,690 $6,750 Apr 1 - May 5
July 15 - Aug 25
Oct 7 - Nov 3
FRANCE - Upper Loire /  Burgundy
ROSA $3,850 $4,390 Mar 4 - Apr 28
July 22 - Aug 25
 Oct 14 - Nov 10
FRANCE - Gascony
SAINT LOUIS - $4,189 - FRANCE - Gascony
SAVOIR FAIRE $4,500 $4,800 Mar 25 - May 5
July 22 - Aug 25
Oct 28 - Nov 3
FRANCE - BELGIUM - HOLLAND
Inquire for 3-country cruises
MAGNA CARTA $3,990 $4,750 Apr 1 - May 5
Oct 7 - Nov 3
ENGLAND
SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER $3,590
$4,090
$4,090
$4,750
Apr 1 - May 5
July 22 - Aug 18
Sept 30 - Nov 3
SCOTLAND
Inquire for 3-night rates
SHANNON PRINCESS $3,700 $4,200 Apr 15 - May 12 IRELAND
LA BELLA VITA - $3,840
$4,950
- ITALY - Venice / Po Valley

A standard weeks' barge cruise is 6-nights / 7 days, typically beginning on Sunday afternoon and ending on Saturday morning after breakfast. A few barges run Saturday-Friday, see the particular barge's rate page to view their departure day, or contact us.

What's generally included in an "all-inclusive" barge cruise:
  • 6-nights' accommodation on the barge
  • pick up and drop off from pre-arranged meeting point to barge
  • breakfast, lunch, evening meals
  • open bar with alcoholic and soft drinks (except Caprice & Lorraine)
  • daily guided excursions, including transportation and entry fees
  • use of barge's bicycles
  • use of barge's provided amenities: possibly jacuzzi/hot tub, exercise equipment, musical instruments, games...
What's not included:
  • Crew gratuity (up to you, of course, but 5-15% depending). Should be in cash and in local currency.
  • Trip cancellation insurance, personal insurance, medical insurance, baggage insurance...
  • Items of a personal nature, such as souvenirs, postcards, stamps, etc.
  • Airfare & transportation to/from barge's designated meeting point
  • Food & drinks off the boat, that are not part of the barge's planned routine/menu (you stop at a café for a beer to rest up during shopping, for example)
  • Optional ballooning
  • Supplements for themed cruises such as golfing, wine appreciation, ...
Some barges offer alternative pricing, such as "bed & breakfast" and/or "half board" cruises, which might not include all meals and guided excursions.

A few barges provide 3-night cruises, inquire!

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Smoking
: No smoking inside of the barge. Smoking is allowed outside, but please be considerate of other guests on board.

All barges have English-speaking crew. Most are British. Some crew will speak other European languages as well.

Guided excursions.  While very interesting, perhaps you just want to chill out on the barge, take a snooze, or do something else that afternoon. That's OK, too.

Let us know if:
  • you have a special event during your cruise, such as a birthday or anniversary.
  • you have food allergies or special dietary requirements
  • you have a medical condition or take medications that the crew should know about

We always stress that good communication between guests and crew is important. If you have a problem, don't hide it... let them know as they want this to be your best vacation ever :)

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