'Absoluut2'

Cruising in Holland, Belgium and France

Cruises in Holland, Belgium and France (Champagne and Burgundy) on the River Oise, River Marne, Nivernais Canal, River Yonne and Canal du Loing

  • 128 FEET LONG (39 METRES)
  • 8 GUESTS
  • 4 CREW
  • 2 SPACIOUS SUITES (DOUBLE OR TWIN) AND TWO LARGE CABINS EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM
  • 8 TOURING BICYCLES (18 SPEED)
  • AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING
  • ON DECK JACUZZI
  • LUXURY AIR-CONDITIONED PRIVATE MINIBUS FOR EXCURSIONS
  • SATELLITE TV IN EACH CABIN, OVER 300 DVDS, INTERNET AND WIFI ACCESS, PLUS A SMALL LIBRARY OF BOOKS
 The Absoluut2 Barge

 


Originally built as a private yacht in 1994 to cruise on the inland waterways of Europe, the Absoluut2 was formerly known as the ‘Marjorie’. She has recently been acquired by new owners John and Ienka Baker who are very experienced in the boating world and who certainly know how to give guests the time of their lives. In 2008 they will continue the tradition of luxury and relaxation aboard the Absoluut2, whilst cruising a varied schedule that includes Holland cruises in the springtime, a two week Amsterdam to Paris cruise, then delightful cruises around the Champagne and Burgundy regions of France for the rest of the season (please see below for specific cruising dates). Standards on board are very high and the Absoluut2 is considered to be a very luxurious vessel. She has huge picture windows in the lounge and dining room which allow natural light to flood in at all times, creating a very pleasant place for relaxation and dining. Top quality leather sofas and a large coffee table enhance the lounge area, and the dining table easily seats 8 guests in comfort. Excellent bikes are carried on board for guests’ use, and a selection of more than 300 DVDs are also to hand for that (rare!) rainy day. The two suites and two cabins (which can be either double or twin) are spacious and very well decorated to create a relaxing space where guests may wish to spend time during the day as well as simply sleeping at night. Each one has flat screen TV and DVD player. The sun deck is large and has a pleasant shaded area, as well as an area for sunning oneself, and the jacuzzi spa pool provides another pleasant alternative option. Besides taking 8 guests in luxury she can also operate in tandem on selected routes for charters with La Bonne Humeur (also 8 guests), thus accommodating up to 16 passengers. The food and wine served is of a very high standard and you will be delighted by the gourmet meals and wines that are served on board throughout the cruise.

 

2008 prices (USD) LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON HER CRUISING SCHEDULE FOR 2008 IS AS FOLLOWS:

Holland ‘Tulip Cruises’ - March 31—May 24 2008

Holland - Belgium - France cruise (Rotterdam to Paris) starts 25 May 2008 for 12 days (US$5,200 p.p. or $40,300 8 person charter rate)

Champagne Cruises (Paris to Epernay or reverse) - June 08—21, Oct 12—Nov 01 2008

Burgundy Cruises (Nemours to Auxerre or reverse) - June 29—Oct 11 2008
Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $3,750 $3,950
Supplement p.p. for Suite #1 and #4 (not for charters) $250 $250
Single Supplement $2,350 $2,350
Charter for up to 6 Guests $26,250 $27,660
Charter for 8 Guests $28,000 $29,520

PICK-UP— 2pm at a specified Paris hotel (for French cruises). For Tulip cruises, 2pm at a specified Amsterdam hotel.
DROP-OFF— after breakfast on the last day, by arrangement.

 

 

 

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