"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
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.
Dancer 2 (Tango)
and 1 child
Cruiser Premium 6 to 8 people
N SIXTO
and 2 children
Cruiser Comfort 4 to 7 people
N900 DP
and 1 child
Caprice
and 2 children
Cruiser Premium 4 to 6 people
N QUATTRO S
and 2 children
Cirrus A
and 2 children
Dancer 4 Plus (Salsa B)
and 4 children
Testimonials
Guests have said...
The cleanliness and reliability of the boat overall: 9/10
The cruise in the Lot was generally as expected: One or two of the locks were a little...
It was our first time cruising a canal, two couples, five children and I have to say we loved it. It was a wonderful experience The staff from...
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 Linssen 32 was new and clean. I'd rate it 10/10
We preferred the southern half of the Midi cruise.
I heard about Hotels Afloat from a family...
A most enjoyable trip. Thanks for your help with the arrangements, Emma.
Friendly staff and top notch facilities on board
I rate the boat a 10
We...
Dear Emma
We've just returned from Burgundy.
Many thanks for arranging the booking with Heidi & Stefan. Everything went very well indeed. The boat...
The cruise was better than expected! We rate the boat 10/10. The host Tim was the best thing and we appreciated the serenity of the Nivernais...
Much more than we expected
The rooms and baths were just lovely and fresh. Being able to be outside under an umbrella and out of the sun..
I give it...
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