"Carefully created cruises, just for you"™

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.
Why choose us
Self-drivesHotel barges Small ships
Our clients have awarded Hotels Afloat
★★★★★ (4.9) stars
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A selection of hotel barge cruises
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A selection of self-drive boat rentals
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The price shown is based on a 7-day cruise and indicates the lowest starting price, and excluding any special offer or discount.
Linssen Yacht 36
and 2 children
Comfort Premium 4 to 6 people
Europa 300
and 2 children
Tarpon 37
and 3 children
Cruiser Premium 6 people
Europa 700
and 2 children
La Péniche P
and 2 children
Pénichette Comfort 4 to 6 people
Terrasse P.1120R
Testimonials
Guests have said...
5 stars for the barge, destination, Hotels Afloat booking service and the overall Hotels Afloat experience.
Our boat was beautifully kept and every...
It was the best boat we have had, having done three of these canal cruises previously. The area was pretty . Plenty of room good outside steering.
Emm...
We appreciated the Cabin sizes and furnishings
Please rate the boat: 9/10
Would you book with us again? Absolutely! This is our third cruise booked...
Hi Emma,
We've just returned from cruising on the hotel barge, Aurora. Words cannot express how wonderful the experience was. This had been our...
Once again, you organized the perfect trip for us.Not only did Peter and I love our barge trip but son Doug and his girlfriend did as well. We...
Hi Emma,
We had a most fabulous trip down the canal and absolutely loved the boat.
I will get organised when we get back home and do some reviews...
Thanks for all your help in organising our recent holiday.
I am sure we will holiday with you again at sometime in the future.
Rate the Calypso boat an 8/10. Top deck very good
Loire Valley: Better than expected, lovely scenery and interesting stops.
Hotels Afloat: Excellent...
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