"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.
Pénichette Comfort 6 to 7 people
Panoramic P.1165FB
and 3 children
Cruiser Comfort 8 to 10 people
N1170
and 2 children
Cruiser Premium 8 to 10 people
N OCTO
and 4 children
La Péniche eXP
and 2 children
Cruiser Comfort 8 to 10 people
N1160
and 1 child
Pénichette Premium 2 to 3 people
P.1022FB
and 1 child
Royal Mystique A
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Guests have said...
We had a very enjoyable time on the cruise. The boat was very comfortable.
The Magnolia cruise, with accommodations for 6 people is the perfect formula to relax with friends and family . The Burgundy Canal route is lovely...
The Crew were fantastic!
On behalf of our security team, I would like to express our gratitude to Captain Arsie of Hotel Barge La Vie en Rose and his Crew. On June 16...
To call the voyage perfect is not enough. Perfection has to include the crew and our Captain Chris. Thanks for all the kindness
Very satisfied. Everything was perfect!
Hi there Emma ,
Just to let you know that we had a great time on our barge. We miss it and the life style. We are looking at other places such as...
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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