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Hi, I’m Emma James-Aldridge, and my company is dedicated to organising hotel barge and self-drive boat cruises on the inland waterways, canals and rivers of France, other European countries and Canada, for clients from across the globe. If you're a family, group of friends, couples or individuals, I have the perfect cruise for you.
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Classique Star
and 4 children
Magnifique
and 2 children
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO Green
and 2 children
Cruise Comfort 6 to 9 people
N1100
Dancer 2 (Tango)
and 1 child
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO
and 2 children
Classique
and 2 children
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Guests have said...
“We thank you for your kindness and warmth. You made us feel like family from the first day. Lots of laughter all the week long. France will now...
The boat was better than expected, and rates 10/10. Appreciated the contrasting countryside and villages.
We would book with Hotels Afloat again...
I can’t describe how wonderful the barge trip was. The food, the wine, the loving care. Everything was just exquisite! Karen R***s. PS. Steve and...
The boat was really roomy and comfortable for four couples - both in the cabins and up top.
I rate the boat 9/10.
We particularly enjoyed the river...
We had such a wonderful week in our america 43 based out of tournus. It was the perfect boat for 3 couples.The boat was roomy and very easy to...
Our experience could not have been better. Everything was perfect!
Rated barge 5/5
The cruise was so wonderful, despite a few glitches! Don't think we'll ever do a self-drive again, as we're getting up there in years, but would...
The boat was as expected. Appreciated it's size. I rate it 8/10
We cruised on the Canal du Centre... easy to deal with the locks
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