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  • 'SAVOIR FAIRE'

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    Cruising in Holland, Belgium and France

    Springtime Tulip Cruises in Holland, then cruising in Paris, Burgundy and Champagne, with two ’Three Country Cruises’ (Holland, Belgium, France, over 13 nights) also available
     
    • 128 FEET LONG
    • 12 GUESTS
    • 5 CREW
    • 6 DELUXE TWIN SUITES EACH WITH PRIVATE LUXURIOUS EN SUITE BATHROOM
    • 12 EXCELLENT TOURING BICYCLES
    • TWO SEPARATE LOUNGES IN MAHOGANY, TEAK AND BRASS
    • CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
    • LIBRARY, PIANO AND STEREO
    • DINING ROOM BECOMES A DANCEFLOOR ON FESTIVE OCCASIONS!
    Savoir Faire Barge
    An extremely spacious, restful and luxurious hotel-barge, the Savoir Faire (formerly known as the ‘Etoile de Champagne’) dates back to 1932 when she was built as a transport barge for the Belgian estuaries. Since then she has undergone a total metamorphosis into the superbly elegant three-decked canal cruiser that she is today. Carrying just 12 passengers and built on the largest hull that can cruise the waterways, the Savoir Faire offers guests the warmest of welcomes and regularly receives rave reviews for her quality of service. In the respected Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, the barge was rated "Best European Canal Barge - The luxurious ultra-spacious Savoir Faire plying the inland waterways of Holland and France." The barge features six twin-bedded staterooms, all with private bath, which includes separate toilet and shower. The large saloon and bar area has wonderfully panoramic views, very comfortable custom-made furniture, upright piano, game table, stereo and compact disc player and library. Adjacent to the lounge is an extremely elegant dining room which can become a dance floor on festive evenings.
    In 2010 she will offer her two beautifully classic French cruise itineraries—Burgundy and Champagne, plus her popular springtime Dutch Tulip Cruises (Amsterdam out and back), and two 13 night cruises between Paris and Amsterdam (available in May and October— see below). A truly magnificent vessel on which to cruise.
    2010 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Cabin Bookings (p.p. sharing) $3,800 $4,100
    Single Supp. $1,900 $2,050
    Charter for up to 10 Guests $38,000 $41,000
    Charter for up to 12 Guests $41,750 $45,400
    Summer Family Charters of up to 12 Guests (available between 04 July and 28 Aug 2010 only) $38,000 $38,000
    THREE COUNTRY CRUISES (France, Belgium + Holland) 13 nights
    Cabin Bookings (p.p. based on two sharing) $7,600
    Single Guest in a Double/Twin Suite $11,200
    Charter for 12 Guests $70,000

    VALUE SEASON: 28 March thru 28 August 2010
    REGULAR SEASON: 29 August thru 23 October 2010

    CRUISE SCHEDULE 2010
    (Click for detailed itinerary)

    28 March thru 01 May 2010: Tulip Cruises in Holland (Haarlem to Haarlem)

    13 NIGHT ‘THREE COUNTRY CRUISE’ (HOL/BEL/FRA) bookable as single weeks (subject to availability)
    02—08 May 2010: Holland to Belgium (Haarlem to Ghent)
    09—15 May 2010: Belgium to France (Ghent to Paris)

    16 May thru 28 August 2010: Burgundy Cruises, between Paris and Villeneuve- sur-Yonne or reverse, including cruising through the heart of Paris.
    29 August—25 September 2010: Champagne Cruises (Paris to Epernay or reverse)
    26 Sept thru 09 October 2010: Burgundy Cruises, between Paris and Villeneuve- sur-Yonne or reverse

    13 NIGHT ‘THREE COUNTRY CRUISE’ (FRA/BEL/HOL) bookable as single weeks
    10—16 October 2010: France to Belgium (Paris to Ghent)
    17—23 October 2010: Belgium to Holland (Ghent to Haarlem)

    A minimum of 6 passengers may be applicable to the French cruises and Three Country Cruises.

    PICK-UP: In Paris, Amsterdam or other, by arrangement.
    DROP-OFF: Locally, by arrangement with the barge.

    CRUISES START ON SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY.

    2011 PRICES (USD) ALL SEASON PRICE
    Cabin Bookings (p.p. based on two sharing) $4,000
    Single Supplement $1,700
    Charter for up to 10 Guests $39,000
    Charter for up to 12 Guests $45,000

    13 nights 'Three Country Cruises'
    (France, Belgium + Holland)

    Cabin Bookings (p.p. based on two sharing) $7,600
    Single Guest in a Double/Twin Suite $3,600
    Charter for 12 Guests $70,000

    CRUISE SCHEDULE 2011

    'Tulip' Cruises in Holland: April 03,10,17,24 2011
    13 night ‘Three Country Cruise’ (HOL/BEL/FRA): May 01,08; October 16,23 2011
    Burgundy Cruises: May 15,22,29; June 05,12,19,26; July 03,10,17,24,31; August 07,14; September 18,25; October 02,09 2011
    Champagne Cruises: August 21,28; September 04,11 2011


    TO CONTACT US
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    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
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    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE