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20% off per cabin: October 26th, 2025
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Cruising between Montauban and Agen on the Canal de la Garonne

Cruise highlights

8 passengers
★★★★ 4 star rating

Gascony

  • Visit the renowned Château Bellevue la Fôret for a winery tour and private tasting
  • Visit Château de Goudourville
  • Guided tour and private tasting at a renowned local Armagnac producer
  • Visit Moissac and its UNESCO-classified abbey

Bordeaux

  • Tour of the famous Saint Emilion
  • Visit the impressive Château de Duras
  • Cruise across the 1900 foot Agen Aqueduct
  • Wine, cheese and Armagnac tastings

2 cruise routes & itineraries

Gascony: Montauban to Boé
Aquitaine & Bordeaux

Brochure

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Factsheet

Rosa cruise file

Prices

  • From 5, 850 USD per person
  • Charters from 40, 500 USD

Boat size

  • Length 114′10″ ft (35.00 metres)
  • Width 16′5″ ft (5.00 metres)

Specifications

  • Crew members : 4
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Double cabins : 3
  • Twin cabins : 1

Also

  • Central heating
  • Air-conditioning
  • Spa or pool
  • Bicycles : 4

Guests have awarded ★★★★★ stars


It was an experience of a lifetime. The accommodations on board were excellent but it was the staff who exceeded all expectations with their professionalism, service, care, and enthusiasm. We were threatening mutiny rather than leave on our final day. We couldn’t stop taking photos of the sights off the boat on tours, from the boat, and in the boat of the beautiful meals . Thank you all !!!
(June 2025) Chase ★★★★★
I thoroughly enjoyed my cruise on Rosa in September 2024, with interesting fellow cruisers from different countries, a fantastic barge team, good excursions and information on the local areas, and wonderful gastronomic meals and wine. The weather was a bit cooler than expected, especially at the start of the week, but we adapted, and the Canal de Garonne is an interesting area of France. Rosa is an older barge, and her cabins are small and compact, for sure, but they're comfortable. Emma from Hotels Afloat was fantastic and very proactive, thank you!
(October 2024) Taylor ★★★★★

(September 2023) Budd ★★★★★

About Rosa barge cruises

Luxury barge Rosa

As featured in Rick Stein's Odyssey, Rosa is an old Dutch 'Clipper' barge that was completely refitted to a high specification in 2010.

Her saloon is welcoming and features attractive wood panelling, comfortable seating, and a cosy bar. Four air-conditioned suites, each with full ensuite facilities, are available. Outside, there is a spacious sundeck with comfortable furniture.

  • 4 crew
  • Air-conditioned/centrally heated throughout
  • 8 touring bikes

Rosa deck and cabin plans

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Rosa cruise routes & itineraries

Gascony: Montauban to Boé  cruise map

Gascony: Montauban to Boé

Aquitaine & Bordeaux

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Rates

Sunday: Montauban
Guests are met in Toulouse and transferred by private chauffeured minibus for a Champagne Welcome aboard Rosa, moored in Montauban. There is time for a brief tour of the town before the first gourmet dinner on board.

Monday: Montauban to Montech
This morning Rosa climbs a nine-lock flight en route to the little town of Montech.
We enjoy an afternoon visit to Château Bellevue la Foret in the Côtes du Frontonnais wine region, for a tour and tasting of their Cuvee Optimum.
Dinner on board.

Tuesday: Montech to Castelsarrasin
We begin the day with a guided tour of the remarkable inclined Water Plane, an amazing feat of engineering which bypasses a series of locks before we cruise to Castelsarrasin.
After lunch, it's just a short drive to the historical Abbaye de Belleperche to view a fascinating exhibition.
Dinner on board.

Wednesday: Castelsarrasin to Moissac
This morning we cruise via the 1,000 foot long Pont Canal du Cacor crossing the river Tarn, down towards our moorings in Moissac, a beautiful town.  After lunch, we'll cruise to St Livrade for those who might like to swim or canoe here in this peaceful, safe spot.
Then we visit Moissac's UNESCO classified 7th century Abbaye St Pierre and explore the many arts and crafts workshops.
Dinner ashore at a fine restaurant, Le Florentin.

Thursday: Moissac to Pommevic
We'll begin the day with a trip to the colourful market in Castelsarrasin where local produce is both beautiful and plentiful.  Cameras at the ready for the stalls really are quite breath-taking. Next, we cruise through Moissac and on to Pommeric to moor up.
After lunch on board, we'll visit the Chateau de Goudourville and Auvillar, a beautiful village perched high above the River Garonne before finishing our excursion in the Bastide town of Valence d'Agen.
Dinner on board.

Friday: Pommevic to Boé
Our morning cruise brings us to our final mooring in Boé.
After lunch,  there is time for a tour and tasting at Armagnac producer Domaine de Lepeyrade, before seeing the medieval town and castle of Nerac, once home to Henry IV of France.
Captain's Farwell Dinner aboard.

Saturday: Boé to Toulouse
After breakfast, guests disembark and are transferred to Toulouse for approximately 11 am.

Gascony: Montauban to Boé rates

The rates shown are standard, before any applicable discounts or promotions.

2026 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 52, 000 USD 45, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 7 50, 200 USD 43, 400 USD
Whole boat charter for 6 48, 400 USD 41, 800 USD
Stateroom per person 7, 050 USD 6, 090 USD
Solo traveller supplement 2, 600 USD 2, 300 USD
2026 STERLING rates for UK residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 £38, 500 £33, 000
Whole boat charter for 7 £37, 100 £31, 800
Whole boat charter for 6 £35, 700 £30, 600
Stateroom per person £5, 150 £4, 450
Solo traveller supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2026 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 45, 000 € 39, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 7 43, 400 € 37, 600 €
Whole boat charter for 6 41, 800 € 36, 200 €
Stateroom per person 6, 050 € 5, 250 €
Solo traveller supplement 2, 300 € 2, 000 €
2025 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 50, 000 USD 43, 500 USD
Whole boat charter for 7 48, 300 USD 42, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 6 46, 600 USD 40, 500 USD
Stateroom per person 6, 790 USD 5, 850 USD
Single person supplement 2, 500 USD 2, 200 USD
2025 STERLING rates for UK residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 £37, 500 £32, 500
Whole boat charter for 7 £36, 200 £31, 400
Whole boat charter for 6 £34, 900 £30, 300
Stateroom per person £5, 050 £4, 350
Single person supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2025 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 44, 000 € 38, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 7 42, 500 € 36, 700 €
Whole boat charter for 6 41, 000 € 35, 400 €
Stateroom per person 5, 890 € 5, 090 €
Single person supplement 2, 200 € 1, 900 €
Prices include local transfers to and from the barge (duration 1hr or 1h30 depending upon the cruise direction), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals onboard catered by the onboard Master Chef, an open bar 24/4with a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 4 crew and use of the barge facilities including bicycles and hot tub.

Themed cruises

Golf charter: 650 USD / £500 / 600€ supplement per player
Golf cruises include four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy and buggy not included
 
Wine appreciation charter: 7750 USD / £6000 / 7000 €
A comprehensive wine itinerary with additional winery visits, private tasting and the services of a professional wine guide. It also includes an upgrade of the wine list to include additional premier and Grand Cru wines.

 

2025 Departure dates
Value dates: April 6 - April 20; October 26
Regular dates: April 27 - July 13
2026 Departure dates
Value dates: April 5 - April 19; July 12 - August 16; October 25
Regular dates: April 26 - July 5: August 23 - October 18


Bordeaux: Castets-en-Dorthe to Boé cruise map

Bordeaux: Castets-en-Dorthe to Boé

Aquitaine & Bordeaux

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Rates

Sunday: Castets-en-Dorthe
Guests are met in Bordeaux and transferred by private chauffeured minibus for a Champagne Welcome aboard Rosa, moored in Castets-en-Dorthe.
Dinner on board.

Monday: Castets-en-Dorthe to Meilhan-sur-Garonne
We begin our week by cruising this morning to our mooring at Meilhan-sur-Garonne.  After lunch, we enjoy a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Saint Emilion, famous for the Bordeaux appellations.  Later, we stop for a tasting at Château Beau-Sejour-Becot, producers of Premier and Grand Cru wines.
Dinner on board.

Tuesday: Meilhan-sur-Garonne to Le Mas d'Agenais
After breakfast, we head to the colourful market of Casteljaloux: A huge range of fresh produce is on show here and you can watch the locals bartering and even have a go!
After lunch on board, we cruise to our next port of call, the village named Le Mas d'Agenais to visit a cheese workshop to discover the production of some excellent goat cheeses... A tasting rounds off the visit.
Dinner on board.

Wednesday: Le Mas d'Agenais to Buzet-sur-Baïse
The Bordeaux region has some fascinating architecture, and this morning is a chance to discover this at the Château de Duras dating from the 12th century.  The finishing touches took place in the 17th century! 
Our afternoon cruise takes us to Buzet-sur-Baïse from where we will visit the beautiful nearby village of Barbaste where we'll dine ashore in the restaurant 'Le Moulin-de-Saveurs'.

Thursday: Buzet-sur-Baïse to Serignac-sur-Garonne
Today is all about craftsmen, beginning with a visit to the cork museum at Mezin followed by a visit to a traditional glass-blower in the 13th-century Bastide village of Vianne.
After lunch on board, it's time to relax on board as we cruise onwards to our evening mooring at Serignac-sur-Garonne.
Dinner on board.

Friday: Serignac-sur-Garonne to Boé
We begin our last day with a visit to Nerac, a fascinating medieval town where we explore the ruins of the 15th-century château. A pre-lunch treat awaits at the Lapeyrade estate for a cellar tasting of Armagnac, the oldest alcohol in France.
After lunch, we will cruise across one of the longest aqueducts in France to reach our destination of Boé.
Captain's Farwell Dinner aboard.

Saturday: Boé to Toulouse
After breakfast, guests disembark and are transferred to Bordeaux for their onward journey.

Bordeaux: Castets-en-Dorthe to Boé rates

The rates shown are standard, before any applicable discounts or promotions.

2026 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 52, 000 USD 45, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 7 50, 200 USD 43, 400 USD
Whole boat charter for 6 48, 400 USD 41, 800 USD
Stateroom per person 7, 050 USD 6, 090 USD
Solo traveller supplement 2, 600 USD 2, 300 USD
2026 STERLING rates for UK residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 £38, 500 £33, 000
Whole boat charter for 7 £37, 100 £31, 800
Whole boat charter for 6 £35, 700 £30, 600
Stateroom per person £5, 150 £4, 450
Solo traveller supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2026 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 45, 000 € 39, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 7 43, 400 € 37, 600 €
Whole boat charter for 6 41, 800 € 36, 200 €
Stateroom per person 6, 050 € 5, 250 €
Solo traveller supplement 2, 300 € 2, 000 €
2025 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 50, 000 USD 43, 500 USD
Whole boat charter for 7 48, 300 USD 42, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 6 46, 600 USD 40, 500 USD
Stateroom per person 6, 790 USD 5, 850 USD
Single person supplement 2, 500 USD 2, 200 USD
2025 STERLING rates for UK residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 £37, 500 £32, 500
Whole boat charter for 7 £36, 200 £31, 400
Whole boat charter for 6 £34, 900 £30, 300
Stateroom per person £5, 050 £4, 350
Single person supplement £1, 900 £1, 700
2025 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 8 44, 000 € 38, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 7 42, 500 € 36, 700 €
Whole boat charter for 6 41, 000 € 35, 400 €
Stateroom per person 5, 890 € 5, 090 €
Single person supplement 2, 200 € 1, 900 €
Prices include local transfers to and from the barge (duration 1hr or 1h30 depending upon the cruise direction), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board catered by the onboard Master Chef, an open bar 24/4with a large range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 4 crew and use of the barge facilities including bicycles and hot tub.

Themed cruises

Golf charter: 650 USD / £500 / 600€ supplement per player
Golf cruises include four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy and buggy not included
 
Wine appreciation charter: 7750 USD / £6000 / 7000 €
A comprehensive wine itinerary with additional winery visits, private tasting and the services of a professional wine guide. It also includes an upgrade of the wine list to include additional premier and Grand Cru wines.
 

2025 Departure dates
Value dates: July 20 - August 17; October 12 - October 19
Regular dates:  August 24 - October 5
2026 Departure dates
Value dates: April 5 - April 19; July 12 - August 16; October 25
Regular dates: April 26 - July 5: August 23 - October 18

 


These are sample itineraries, on alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.

Availability for Rosa

The dates indicated as "Available" are open for cabin or private charter bookings.

Special offers and discounts

Save 20% on your October cruise

20% off per cabin: October 26th, 2025
Valid until September 22nd

Book your 2026 Spring-time charter now to save 10%

10% off per charter: April 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th, 2026
Valid until September 22nd

Contact us about the offers

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