Experience the fascinating world of boutique hotel barging, whether cruising the shaded Canal du Midi in southern France, the Venetian Lagoon of Italy, the rustic beauty of Ireland, the Royal River Thames in England, the stunningly rugged landscapes of Scotland, or the flower capital of Holland. See Europe from another perspective... via an all inclusive, luxury, crewed, hotel barge cruise vacation.
The luxury crewed French Hotel Barge PROSPERITE, which offers barging cruises along the Canal de Bourgogne in the Burgundy region of France, has opened two weeks of their almost full 2014 calendar for cabin cruises.
We hope you can take advantage of this rare opportunity to cruise aboard this fine barge. There are also value season weeks available for private charters, plus a couple of other weeks.
INDIVIDUAL CABIN WEEKS
Currently available for 2014 individual cabin bookings:
May 11-17: 4 cabins open
October 5-11: 2 cabins open, 2 booked
Rate: $6900/person, double occupancy
VALUE SEASON, OPEN WEEKS FOR PRIVATE CHARTERS
Save up to $10,000
French Hotel Barge Prospérité still has 3 value season weeks open in the spring:
Departures beginning: March 31, April 6, April 13
and 2 value season weeks open in the autumn:
Departures beginning: October 19, October 26
Rate: $45,900 for up to 8 guests, value season
Prospérité
accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 suites, which can be configured as
doubles or twins, with sitting area and desk, each having their own
private ensuite bathroom. The barge is fully air conditioned and also
has central heating when necessary, hot tub on the sundeck, bicycles,
air conditioned minivan for excursions...
The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta which cruises the Royal River Thames between London (Hampton Court) and Henley-on-Thames, still has space available for their Chelsea Flower Show cruise.
English Hotel Barge Magna Carta moored at Hampton Court - Barging Cruises in England
The six-night Chelsea Flower Show Cruise on Magna Carta will be departing on May 18, 2014. This cruise along the Royal River Thames will really appeal to the horticulturalists amongst you because, as well as a visit to the world-famous flower show, there will be tours of Kew Gardens with its glorious glasshouses, Savill Gardens in Windsor Great Park and Christ Church in Oxford.
There are TWO cabins still open. Would you like one or both?
Hampton Court
Kew Gardens
Savill Garden
The luxury, 8-passenger, all-inclusive, crewed English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA on the Royal River Thames has now started her 2014 season, and her cruise route brings you in touch with the very soul of England. The Magna Carta cruises from Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames past Royal Palaces, quaint riverside towns and villages. It is the perfect way to admire olde worlde England and the natural beauty of Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
The all-inclusive, crewed, luxury, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta is approximately 120 feet in length and has two decks. The lower deck boasts four full-width luxurious staterooms each averaging 200 square feet with private ensuite bathrooms. The staterooms may be configured as Kings or Twins according to your preference. Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, WI FI internet access and underfloor heating in each of the four full width suites. Each suite has exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities and colour TVs and DVD players. The upper deck comprises the main salon and dining areas with large
picture windows and stylish furnishings. Outside you have the sundeck
with comfortable seating and the spa pool/jacuzzi. There are eight bikes on board to take at your pleasure for rides along the tow paths.
The Magna Carta offers 6-night, all-inclusive private charters, as well as cabin cruises.
Check out our Regional Guide to learn more about the area where Magna Carta cruises.
Once again, we are offering the annual guided walking tour cruises aboard the French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in Burgundy, France. Two weeks have been allocated for this cruise and one is already FULLY BOOKED. There are currently 4 of 6 cabins still available on the 2nd week for this highly popular barge cruise.
Barging & Walking in Burgundy, France - A wonderful combination
2014 DATES and AVAILABILITY:
October 5-11, 2014: Not available, completely booked
October 12-18, 2013: 1 cabin booked, 1 optioned, 4 open
$10,180/cabin ($5090/person) for a Junior Suite
$9,900/cabin ($4950/person) for a stateroom
With autumn colors transforming the countryside, this is the perfect
time of year to explore Burgundy with its rolling landscape, quaint
villages and ruined castles.
The difference with this theme cruise is that it is available for individuals or couples to book a cabin and join others on board. No need to charter the whole barge and no extra supplements to pay for the services of the professional walking guide.
If you are part of a couple and not as keen about walking as your "better half", pas de problème... There
are other activities available if you wish, or you can just chill out
on La Belle Epoque and watch the countryside glide by while listening
to tunes on your iPod or reading a book in the jacuzzi!
The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque - Barging in France
La
Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort
in mind. This all-inclusive deluxe barge is 128 feet long, has two
interior deck levels (fully air conditioned & heated), a crew of
5, and accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, each with private,
ensuite bathrooms. The salon & dining room has beautiful wood
panelling, with an always-open inclusive bar. The sundeck has steamer
chairs, recliners, parasols, a large dining
table, and a Jacuzzi spa pool. They have 12 touring bikes, plus a
tandem!
These, together with other luxury facilities, create a vessel perfect
for a relaxing, luxurious cruise.
Burgundy is among
the most popular hotel barging areas in Europe. It is renowned for its
vineyards, Gothic churches, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque
villages. This is a region of France in which gastronomic delights and
the art of living have reigned supreme since Roman times.
Sounds good? Contact Paradise Connections and let's get started. As you can see, this is a very popular cruise and it books up quickly. Don't miss this opportunity!
The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta has added a visit to Highclere Castle, the setting for the renowned period drama series, "Downton Abbey" for the week of May 4, 2014. This departure, along with April 13th and 20th 2014 means we now have 3 confirmed cruises which include this fascinating tour.
This extremely impressive Victorian castle, designed by Sir Charles Barry who was also the architect of the Houses of Parliament, sits on a 1000-acre estate and is the iconic home of the fictional Crawley family on the show. The "real" Downton Abbey has been owned by the Carnarvon family since 1679, where Lord and Lady Carnarvon still live today.
Located west of London in Berkshire, it is considered one of the finest Victorian homes still in existence, with sprawling grounds that are four times the size of New York City’s Central Park.
Cruising along the famous River Thames in England, passengers aboard hotel barge Magna Carta will also enjoy "royal" views and excursions to majestic castles, palaces and cathedrals. Magna Carta's itinerary also features a private tour of Dorney Court, a remarkable Tudor home on the banks of the Thames, where "Elizabeth", "The Other Boleyn Girl", and Agatha Christie's series "Poirot" were all filmed. We also visit Hampton Court Palace, one of the locations for the award winning film 'A Man for All Seasons'. The cruise concludes with a tour of Christ Church, one of the most prestigious colleges at the University of Oxford and one of the settings for Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
The Royal River Thames cruise route of the luxury, 8-passenger, all-inclusive, crewed English
Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA brings you in touch with the very
soul of England. The Magna Carta cruises from Hampton Court to Henley-on-Thames
past Royal Palaces, quaint riverside towns and villages. It is the
perfect way to admire olde worlde England and the natural beauty of
Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
This is a one-of-a-kind experience for fans of Downton Abbey that allows
them to walk the real-life setting made famous by their favorite
television drama.
English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA - Experience England from a different point of view
The all-inclusive, crewed, luxury, English Hotel Barge Magna Carta accommodates up to 8 guests. She is approximately 120 feet in length and has two decks.
The lower deck boasts four full-width luxurious staterooms each averaging 200 square feet with private ensuite bathrooms. The staterooms may be configured as Kings or Twins according to your preference. Magna Carta has the most sophisticated modern amenities, including air conditioning, WI-FI internet access and underfloor heating in each of the four full width suites. Each suite has exceptionally spacious contemporary en-suite facilities and colour TVs and DVD players.
The upper deck comprises the main salon and dining areas with large
picture windows and stylish furnishings. Outside you have the sundeck
with comfortable seating and the spa pool/jacuzzi. There are eight bikes on board to take at your pleasure for rides along the tow paths.
The Magna Carta offers 6-night, all-inclusive private charters, as well as cabin cruises. Theme cruises such as golf, tennis, guided walking, family, flower shows, Henley regatta, antiques, etc, are available for private charters.
Check out our Regional Guide to learn more about the area where Magna Carta cruises.
The luxury hotel barge LA BELLE EPOQUE has waived the single supplement fee for their Burgundy cruises in April 2014. This means that solo passengers can pay the straight "per person" rate for a cabin.
French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE - Barge cruises in Burdundy, France
The "floating house party" atmosphere on a hotel barge cabin cruise is ideally
suited to single travellers, with all guests eating around the same
table and joining in the excursions together, while an attentive crew is
on hand to make sure no one is left out.
This all-inclusive deluxe barge is 128 feet long, has two levels, a crew of 6, and accommodates up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, each with private, ensuite bathrooms. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind with their air conditioning & central heating, and evidenced by the wood panelled saloon and dining room, The two sundecks have steamer chairs, recliners, parasols, a large dining table, plus a Jacuzzi spa pool.
The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque - Barging in France
Let's repeat: Save $1800. For solo travellers wishing to join family, friends, or other
passengers, with a cabin all to themselves, no single supplement will
apply on any of the 6-night cruises, departing 30 March and 6, 13, 20 and 27 April
2014. Cannot be combined with other special offers.
The luxury hotel barge PANACHE has waived the single supplement fee for their Dutch Tulip cruises in April 2014. This means that solo passengers can pay the straight "per person" rate for a cabin.
Hotel Barge PANACHE - Barge cruises in Holland and France
The "floating house party" atmosphere on a hotel barge cabin cruise is ideally
suited to single travellers, with all guests eating around the same
table and joining in the excursions together, while an attentive crew is
on hand to make sure no one is left out.
Holland is an ideal destination for a cruise in the Spring, with the
striking colours of the tulip fields displayed at their best. A visit to
the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the Medieval town of Gouda and the Royal
Delft Pottery are highlights included in our shore excursion programme.
The 129-foot Panache is a 12-passenger luxury hotel barge of classic Dutch design, fully air conditioned with spacious public areas and six en-suite suites, with your choice of twin or double bed configuration. Bathrooms have twin sinks and oversize showers with massage jets. She is traditionally furnished in an old ship style with brass and mahogany, creating a comfortable and charming ambience. The salon and dining room have large panoramic windows for viewing the passing countryside, as well as comfortable sofas, music, books, piano, and an always open inclusive bar. The sun deck is spacious and has a heated spa pool; a perfect place to watch the sun set after dinner.
Let's repeat: Save up to $2000. For solo travellers wishing to join family, friends, or other
passengers, with a cabin all to themselves, no single supplement will
apply on any of the 6-night cruises, departing 6, 13, 20 and 27 April
2014. Cannot be combined with other special offers.
SPECIAL OFFERS FOR 2014 - BOOK YOUR BARGE VACATION NOW
Contact Paradise Connections
now, for current availability and pricing. We hope you can take
advantage of these special dates for your barging cruise vacation.
The 2014 season is booking up fast. We are surprised and quite happy that
next year looks so good. If you haven't booked your barge trip for next
year, don't wait too long as availability for some weeks are very limited. By the way, Nymphea will be chartering in
the Loire next season as their canal has re-opened.
Extended Cruise Route and Extra Crew Member Aboard Enchanté
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In 2014, French Hotel Barge Enchanté will be cruising between Sallèles d’Aude and Trèbes on the Canal du Midi. This new extended route, successfully tried in September this year, will increase the cruising time and give guests more time to relax and walk or cycle along the towpath. See their new itinerary HERE in our online brochure.
Enchanté will also have FIVE crew aboard next season, offering an even higher level of their famous personal service to guests.
French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Luxury cruises on the canal du midi for up to 8 guests
Enchanté has a crew of five, is 100 feet in length, has two decks, is
fully air conditioned and has central heat as well. She provides
luxurious accommodation in her lower level for up to eight guests in
four equal (approx. 200sq ft) en-suite twin or double suites each with
superbly appointed bathrooms with showers.
The barge is
tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy
atmosphere. Enchanté's upper deck has a large, spacious saloon where
the attention to detail is noticeable, along with a demonstration galley
for guests to view the chef.
Outdoors, there is a
spacious sun deck with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and
comfortable sun loungers. Each guest cabin on Enchanté has a mobile
phone for their personal use while on board. When the guests arrive
there's about 5 euros credit and they can top up anytime. Other
amenities include a guest computer with internet connection, DVD/TV, and
bicycles.
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