Panache barge cruise

Panache

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12 passengers 5 star rating

Cruising in the Alsace Lorraine in France, & Holland

Panache highlights

Alsace Lorraine

  • Tour the beautiful city of Strasbourg and visit its Gothic cathedral
  • Explore the Route des Vins d'Alsace
  • Visit the Meteor Brewery, founded in 1640
  • Experience an ascent or descent of the unique Arzviller boat elevator
  • Visit the spectacular Rene Lalique Collection
  • Tour of Sarrebourg including a visit to the Chagall chapel
  • Enjoy a candlelit meal while cruising through the two Arzviller tunnels
  • Excellent towpath for walking or cycling

Holland

  • Tour Keukenhof gardens with the largest display of flowers in the world
  • Visit the Aalsmeer flower auction
  • Tour the fascinating conservation area of Zaanse Schans
  • Visit the Royal Delft pottery to see the world-famous earthenware being handmade and painted
  • Tour picturesque Haarlem and visit a museum of the Dutch artist, Frans Hals
  • Tour the charming city of Leiden, Rembrandt's birthplace

Cruise routes & itineraries

Delft to Alkmaar Krafft to Niderviller
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Delft to Alkmaar

Krafft to Niderviller

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Prices

  • From 5950 USD per person
  • Charters from 58, 400 USD

Specifications

  • Crew members : 6
  • Up to 12 guests
  • Double cabins : 6

Boat size

  • Length 124′8″ ft (38 metres)
  • Width 16′5″ ft (5 metres)

Also

  • Central heating
  • Air-conditioning
  • Spa or pool
  • Wifi
  • TV/DVD in junior suites
  • CD player / iPod dock
  • Bicycles : 12

Guests have said...

We appreciated the efficient and friendly crew, the cosy lounge and Boat rated: 9/10
Liked the combination of cruising on the canals and making bus trips to the surrounding castles,... continue reading

Fred Goldberg, Sweden/ USA. September 2014

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About Panache barge cruises

Hotel barge Panache

Panache is a stylish 12 passenger hotel barge, with spacious public areas and six comfortable double or twin ensuite cabins.
All the bathrooms have twin hand basins and oversized showers with massage jets.
There are panoramic windows in the saloon and the barge has been fitted-out in traditional yacht style with brass and mahogany fittings.
A large sun deck and spa pool, plus bicycles for guests use to explore the towpath, complete the picture.
6 crew
Air-conditioned/centrally heated throughout
Sun deck, telescope, spa pool
Piano
Wifi (subject to Local reception)
Two air-conditioned minibuses
8 touring bikes, 1 tandem

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Panache cruise routes & itineraries

Delft to Alkmaar map

Cruising between Delft and Alkmaar in Holland

Alkmaar
Sunday
Guests are met in Amsterdam and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Panache where a champagne reception awaits.
Dinner on board.

Alkmaar to Zaanse Schans
Monday
The day may begin with a visit to the Alkmaar cheese museum for a tasting before our cruise begins towards Zaanse Schans.   After lunch, we will explore Zaanse Schans for an introduction to the Dutch way of life in the 17th and 18th centuries through an open-air conservation area and museum.
Dinner on board.

Zaanse Schans to Haarlem
Tuesday
The day begins with a cruise into the historic city of Haarlem, which dates back to the 13th century.  After lunch, a real treat awaits as we visit the world-famous Keukenhof Gardens featuring over 7 million flowering bulbs planted across 100 acres.
This evening we dine in a local restaurant.

Haarlem to Oude Wetering
Wednesday
For the early risers, there is an optional excursion to the Aalsmeer flower auction, where an incredible 17 million flowers are sold every day from all around the world.
We return to the barge for breakfast and then enjoy a tour of Haarlem where we can visit the cathedral of St Bavo on the main square and explore the local boutiques.
After lunch on board, our afternoon cruise takes us to Oude Wetering for our evening mooring.
Dinner on board.

Oude Wetering to Leiden
Thursday
We begin our day with a gentle cruise to Leiden, the beautiful birthplace of one of the most famous artists, Rembrandt.  After lunch, we set off to explore the city and discover its historical charm through a private boat trip.
There will be plenty of free time too to explore the local way of life; cafes, boutiques, markets and antique dealers.
Dinner on board.

Leiden to Delft
Friday
Our morning cruise brings us to Delft, which was once the home port of the Dutch East India Company.  After lunch, a 5-minute walk takes us to the world-famous Delft pottery works.  Discover the mysteries of pottery production.
Enjoy your free time to explore Delft further before returning to Panache in time for the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.

Delft
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the location of their choice in Amsterdam by private chauffeured minibus.

 

Krafft to Niderviller map

Cruising between Krafft and Niderviller on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin

Krafft
Sunday
Guests are met at the designated meeting point in Strasbourg and transferred by air-conditioned minibus to Panache, for a Champagne welcome and the first opportunity to meet the crew.
There is time for a walk or bicycle ride before Dinner aboard.

Krafft to Strasbourg 
Monday
We begin with a morning cruise, crossing the Gran Reid wetlands where birdlife is abundant, bringing us to Strasbourg, the capital of Europe.
We enjoy a tour of Strasbourg, including, of course, a visit to the 12th-century Gothic pink sandstone cathedral, home to an astronomical Renaissance clock and a massive spire.
Visit Place Gutenberg and explore Le Petite France, a pedestrian area brimming with half-timbered houses, boutique shops and cafes.
Dinner aboard.

Strasbourg to Walthenheim-sur-Zorn 
Tuesday
This morning provides a great photo opportunity as we cruise past the impressive European Parliament buildings and then through the Brumath Forest to an idyllic mooring at Walthenheim-sur-Zorn. After lunch, our first wine tour takes us through the Route des Vins d'Alsace
followed by a private tasting of Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir and Riesling wines at a long-established wine producer such as Domaine Plister.
Dinner ashore in a traditional Alsacienne restaurant.

Walthenheim-sur-Zorn to Saverne 
This morning you can choose between a visit to the Christalleire Lehrer or staying on board to enjoy good walking and cycling opportunities as we cruise to Saverne, a settlement dating back over 2000 years!  We moor at the foot of the Chateau de Rohan, known as the Versailles of Alsace.  We will take a walking tour of the town, and then drive up to the stunning Château Haut-Barr for beautiful views.
Dinner aboard.

Saverne to Lutzelbourg 
Today is all about art and history!  We'll begin by visiting the market at Saverne before cruising to Lutzelbourg, a delightfully pretty village surrounded by hills and overlooked by the ancient ruins of the medieval castle.
After lunch, we visit the mountaintop village of La Petite Pierre with its medieval castle, then tour the outstanding René Lalique collection and see over 500 examples of Art Nouveau and Art Deco glassware.
Dinner aboard.

Lutzelbourg to Niderville
This morning we cruise through peaceful Alsacienne countryside with time to visit the Lehrer Crystal glassworks on the way. To reach our final mooring at Niderville, we then ride the 450 feet Arzviller boat elevator to climb the mountainside.  You will marvel at this incredible feat of engineering!  After a candle-lit lunch aboard during which we pass through two tunnels,  we head to Sarrebourg to visit the 13th-century chapel where we see Marc Chagall's remarkable stained glass window and the fascinating museum of Roman and Medieval artefacts.
We return to the barge to relax and then enjoy our Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.

Xouaxange
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private minibus to their choice of location in Strasbourg.

Waterways on this route

The Marne-Rhine canal, The Rhone-Rhine Canal,

Panache rates

Delft to Alkmaar

2023 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 79, 500 USD 68, 500 USD
Whole boat charter for 11 77, 600 USD 67, 100 USD
Whole boat charter for 10 75, 700 USD 65, 700 USD
Whole boat charter for 9 73, 800 USD 64, 300 USD
Whole boat charter for 8 71, 500 USD 62, 500 USD
Junior suite per person 7, 490 USD 6, 390 USD
Single supplement 2, 600 USD 2, 300 USD
2023 STERLING rates for UNITED KINGDOM residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 £58, 000 £50, 500
Whole boat charter for 11 £56, 600 £49, 300
Whole boat charter for 10 £55, 200 £48, 100
Whole boat charter for 9 £53, 800 £46, 900
Whole boat charter for 8 £52, 100 £45, 400
Junior suite per person £5, 450 £4, 650
Single supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2023 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 68, 500 € 58, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 11 66, 800 € 57, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 10 65, 100 € 55, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 9 63, 400 € 54, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 8 61, 300 € 52, 200 €
Junior suite per person 6, 450 € 5, 550 €
Single supplement 2, 200 € 1, 900 €

Prices include local transfers to and from the hotel barge (all transfers are approximately 1 hour), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Masterchef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 6 crew and use of barge facilities which includes bicycles and spa pool. 

Optional extras
Wine Appreciation charters  5500 USD / £4000 / 4500€  supplement
Golf charters: 650 USD / £450 / 525€ supplement per player

Departure Dates 2023
Value March 26 to April 2
Regular April 9 to May 7

Krafft to Niderviller

2023 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 79, 500 USD 68, 500 USD
Whole boat charter for 11 77, 600 USD 67, 100 USD
Whole boat charter for 10 75, 700 USD 65, 700 USD
Whole boat charter for 9 73, 800 USD 64, 300 USD
Whole boat charter for 8 71, 500 USD 62, 500 USD
Junior suite per person 7, 490 USD 6, 390 USD
Single supplement 2, 600 USD 2, 300 USD
2023 STERLING rates for UNITED KINGDOM residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 £58, 000 £50, 500
Whole boat charter for 11 £56, 600 £49, 300
Whole boat charter for 10 £55, 200 £48, 100
Whole boat charter for 9 £53, 800 £46, 900
Whole boat charter for 8 £52, 100 £45, 400
Junior suite per person £5, 450 £4, 650
Single supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2023 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 68, 500 € 58, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 11 66, 800 € 57, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 10 65, 100 € 55, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 9 63, 400 € 54, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 8 61, 300 € 52, 200 €
Junior suite per person 6, 450 € 5, 550 €
Single supplement 2, 200 € 1, 900 €
Prices include local transfers to and from the hotel barge (all transfers are approximately 1 hour), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Masterchef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of premium alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 6 crew and use of barge facilities which includes bicycles and spa pool.

Optional extras
Electric bikes : 1st bike: 600 USD / £440 / 500€ ; Additional bike : 300 USD / £220 / 250€

- Departure Dates 2023-
Value July 16 to  August 20 
October 8 to October 22
Regular

 July 9; August 27 to October 1

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