Barge Lady's Top 10 Values in 2009!
Ultra-Deluxe 2-for-1!
Two for the price of one: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the Ultra Deluxe - rated Adrienne and Horizon II in Burgundy - plus the "barge built for a billionaire" Ultra Deluxe - rated Princess cruising in both the Champagne and Alsace-Lorraine regions! Six night cruises are available on selected dates in April, May, June, July and August - and at these prices, which begin at app. $3,397.50 per person double occupancy, it is WELL WORTH re-arranging your summer travel schedule to book. The gorgeous French Country Waterways barges offer the finest in decor, cuisine and excursions, all provided by senior crew. Dine off ship at a top Michelin-starred restaurant. Relax - and enjoy the French countryside in high style at an incredible price.
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Adrienne Barging in Southern Burgundy
Horizon II Barging in Northern Burgundy
Princess Barge Cruises in Alsace-Lorraine and Champagne
France's Yummiest Cruise for $3,600 Per Person
Grab your group of six "Chocolate and Wine" aficionados and reserve the Elisabeth in Burgundy for the charter rate of $21,800 - or just over $3,600 per person. Enjoy delicious chocolate "tastings," special vineyard visits, dessert demonstrations - even the village where the movie "Chocolat" was filmed! All of this in addition to regular sightseeing at chateaux and markets, plus walking and bicycling along one of Burgundy's most beautiful canals. The cruise begins and ends in Paris and includes a private chauffeured transfer to Burgundy.
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Elisabeth Chocolate Cruise
Take the Whole Family to Burgundy for Less!
The price per person for a six-night cruise on the Luciole begins at just $2,650! This 14-passenger vessel is perfect for families, providing an easy and relaxing trip with activities for all ages to enjoy. No need to plan the day, hire guides, order drinks, or make restaurant reservations: On the Luciole, all of this is included as part of the program. Plus there is bicycling, swimming, jogging, or exploring the nearest village - on your own or with other family members. Six night cruises depart on most Sundays throughout July and August and include a private chauffeured transfer from Paris to the barge in Burgundy.
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Luciole Burgundy Cruises
Tulip Time Treasure on Savoir Faire !
The 12-passenger Savoir Faire is one of Europe's top barges. The owner is always on board leading a top crew and a variety of routes assures that there is something for everyone. If you and your group can move QUICKLY, there is still time to book a spring garden cruise in Holland! The weeks of March 29 - April 4, April 12 - 18, April 26 - May 2 and May 3-9 are available for private charter at the incredible price $26,000! You will not find a better price for Holland, and these weeks are at the height of the tulip season.Visit the famed Keukenhof Gardens and cruise to historic, cobblestoned towns. This itinerary begins and ends in Amsterdam. Add a night or two in this wonderful city! Let us find for you an enchanting little hotel along one of Amsterdam's famed canals. (As we go to press, TWO cabins were available on the April 19-25 sailing. The price is $3,700 per person, twin occupancy.)
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Savoir Faire Tulip Time Holland Cruise
Savoir Faire Northern Burgundy Cruise
Savoir Faire Champagne Cruise
Savoir Faire Paris to Chablis Cruise
Orient Express Opportunity!
The barges of Orient Express are known for top quality. There is the 6-passenger Fleur de Lys, known as France's "Ultimate Barge" with swimming pool, grand paino and British Raj decor. The 8-passenger Amaryllis boasts the most gorgeous bathrooms and classic French ambiance on the canals. And for lovers of tasteful luxury in off-beat locales, there is the 4-passenger Alouette on the tranquil Canal du Midi, hidden away in Southwest France. (Alouette was re-configured to in 2008 to carry four passengers and is light, airy and elegant.) To make it very easy to choose Alouette, Orient Express will include in the cruise fare not only the cost of the First Class TGV train from Paris, but also one night at the elegant Hotel de La Cite, built right into the walls of medieval Carcassonne. All inclusive, seamless, and oh-so-deluxe: The barge Alouette and the Hotel de la Cite in Cacasssonne!
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Alouette Canal du Midi Cruise
Amaryllis Burgundy Cruise
Fleur de Lys Burgundy Barge Cruise
Napoleon Provence Barge Cruise
Paris Marathon Special Cruise!
Your group of eight LOVES to run - or, at the very least, to be part of the excitement of the Paris Marathon, when thousands take to the streets of this enchanting city. Enjoy it all from the comfort of the barge Renaissance moored in central Paris. From April 1st to April 5, Renaissance will be your Bed and Breakfast headquarters. After the marathon on April 5, the barge will depart for a six night cruise in the Gatinais, a little known but wonderful route immediately south and west of Paris. Your group can charter Renaissance for TEN nights for the regular six-night cruise price of $41,500. Also, think of this for a great family adventure!
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Ultra Deluxe Barge Renaissance
France's Boutique Barge Goes On Sale!
The four-passenger Alegria is a vessel unlike any other: Sleek, sophisticated, filled with light and art. Watch the chef cook in the open kitchen, take a dip in the pool, pull a bottle of champagne out of your in-cabin fridge. This is boutique style living on the Canal du Midi, deep in the heart of Southwest France! Booking the Alegria in 2009 just got easier as the French owner has offered a very special price: $17,000 for the six-night cruise (Cruise must be booked and deposited before March 31, 2009 to qualify for this price). Cruises depart every Saturday from Montpellier, easily reached by air or high speed train. If modern luxury is your style, Alegria is YOUR barge!
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Alegria Canal du Midi Charters
Major Savings On Meanderer!
Here is a great opportunity for parties of TWO desiring a Deluxe barge! The 6-passenger Meanderer is always a top choice for discriminating guests. Elegant and owner-operated, Meanderer cruises in the tranquil Upper Loire region, a little known area where you will float from one adorable town to another. Consider the week of April 26-May 2 at the 30% discounted rate of $3,080 per person. The later weeks of May 3-9 and June 7-13 are also discounted 30% to $3,620 per person. Taste wine in Sancerre vineyards and browse in local markets: This is a relaxing and beautiful cruise on Meanderer.
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Meander Barging in Upper Loire
Barge in Burgundy for Under $2500
Yes, it CAN be done! Chose the informal and fun Lorraine, a 22-passenger vessel cruising in the Cote d'Or Burgundy, barging's most beloved route. It's a real Spring Fling price on Lorraine, especially for the dates of April 11-17 and April 25-May at $1,972 per person, twin occupancy. Later in the season, cruise for $2,204 per person, also twin occupancy, on the dates May 2-8, May 9-15 and June 6-12. (The cruise rate does not include Open Bar or train transfer to/from the cruise route. This Offer expires April 30, 2009) Enjoy winetasting and drives through the vineyards to adorable towns; the outdoor market in Dijon; and the incredible 13th- century hospital in Beaune. Plus bicycling, walking and gorgeous cruising on the Burgundy Canal. See you in spring - on the barge Lorraine!
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Lorraine Burgundy Cruises
Lorraine Barging in Alsace-Lorraine
Party Like its 2005!
Price rollback in Great Britain! Book and deposit a cruise on the 8-passenger Magna Carta by March 31 and cruise at 2005 rates.These special prices start at $3,690 per person double occupancy or $28,000 for a private whole-boat charter. The deluxe Magna Carta cruises from Hampton Court Palace to the riverside town on Henley on England's Royal River Thames. A special owner-captain designed this very comfortable and spacious vessel and then planned such treats as the traditional Cream Tea that starts the cruise and sightseeing to artist studios, palaces and museums. Families welcome, too!
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Magna Carta Barging in England.
The Barge Lady has been a broker of European canal barge and river cruise vacations for twenty five years. Six night canal cruises are available from April 4 - October 31, 2009 on the waterways of France, England, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Scotland. We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express. All prices are subject to change at any time. Specific offers can be withdrawn at any time. Special offers cannot be applied retroactively to cruises already booked.Call us at (800)880-0071 and let's discuss which of these cruises is perfect for YOU!
