"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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★★★★★ (4.9) stars
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Cruiser Comfort XL 8 to 10 people
N1350
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
Europa 500
Triton 860 Fly
and 1 child
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Guests have said...
How would you rate your boat? 5 stars
How would you rate your cruise destination? 5 stars
How would you rate the Customer Service from Hotels...
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...
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...
Dear Emma, The boat was very comfortable and in first class shape. The rental agency was very helpful.
All-in-all very satisfactory. Kind regards, Bob
The boat was as expected YES, BUT LARGER THAN WE THOUGHT
WELL EQUIPPED, we rate it 9/10
The cruise from VERMENTON TO TONNERE was MANAGEABLE FOR OUR...
There are memories through our lives that will remain forever, and we know this is one. It has been a dream of ours to come on a barge trip for...
The boat is excellent, sun protection missing on Panache ,hot-tub blocking the view somewhat
Roomy cabin (Ravel Junior Suite), nice outside deck...
We enjoyed Alex's captaining of the barge and the great vineyards, castles that he took us to. We appreciated Nicole's care, her cups of tea and...
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