"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.
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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.
Comfort Premium 4 to 6 people
Europa 300
and 2 children
Haines Rive 40
and 2 children
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
Europa 500
Cruiser Premium+ 8 to 10 people
N OCTO FLY
and 4 children
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Guests have said...
We had a super time. All 3 weeks in France were terrific. Noel's America boat was first class, and the food was first rate wherever we dined
We loved the whole cruise and thought it was too short!
Our boat was perfect for two couples. The quarters were quite spacious and the galley was...
The boat was pretty well as expected but there were some shortcomings
It was easy to steer, responsive.
Boat rating: 8/10
Will book with Hotels Afloat...
We liked the sundeck on the N900DP: We did not know what to expect as it was our first time!
I'd rate the boat a 6/10
We expected to stop at villages...
Thank you all so very much for an absolutely marvellous week! Your hospitality, flexibility, understanding and company were wonderful! You shared...
Hi Emma,
We enjoyed the barge cruise very much.
The service on board was superb!
Sincere regards,
Donna and Barry Beach
Thank you all so very much for an absolutely marvellous week! Your hospitality, flexibility, understanding and company were wonderful! You shared...
"We all had such a lovely time on La Belle Epoque that we are now thinking of booking a cruise for next year. The Dolce Vita looks lovely: Which...
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