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BARGES
HOLLAND/BELGIUM
ELIZABETH
Holland, France
Passengers: 6.
Tulip cruises in Holland during
the spring and for the summer cruising the Nivernais Canal in upper Burgundy. Hotel barge with two double or twin
cabins and one twin cabin.
JULIANA
Holland, Belgium
Passengers: 30. This barge does tulip tours in the spring, including the
flower exhibition at Keukenhof and Aalsmeer. Holland-Belgium cruises go between
Amsterdam and Bruges.
LANIKAI
France, Holland, Belgium
Passengers: 6. This barge usually goes in the Burgundy and Loire regions, but
in spring tulip time travels between Holland, Belgium and France.
MARGUERITE
Holland, France
Passengers: 20. Six-night tulip cruises in the spring in Holland, roundtrip
from Amsterdam and travelling along the Lek River and
the Hollandse Ijssel. In the summer and fall it goes through the Franche-Comte
and Eastern Burgundy regions of France. Cabins are heated and air-conditioned
and have private bathrooms. Bicycles are available on board. MARJORIE II
France, Holland
Passengers: 12. In
March and May cruises Holland. France cruises include Paris/ River Seine, Auxerre
to Montbard, Paris to Chalons-sur-Marne, Chalons-sur-Marne to Nancy, and Nancy
to Koblenz. There are six cabins with twin or queen configuration, air-conditioned,
with private bath. There is a sun deck with jacuzzi. The itinerary includes
Monet’s home at Giverny and Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte. Whole
boat charter is $37,950 to $41,250; individuals are $1,850 to $3,750, more for
singles. A special charter rate of $32,950 is available for families traveling
with two or more children under age 16 in July and August. Golf charters are
available.
MEANDERER
Holland, France
Passengers: 6. This barge has a small pool and offers golf cruises. The season
begins with cruising in Holland for tulip season, then in France
cruises the Champagne region and Upper Loire. Fares $2,500
to $2,990 per person. Whole boat charter $14,000 to $16,990.
PRINCESSE ROYALE
Holland, Belgium
Passengers: 22. Six-night tulip cruises from mid-March to mid-May in Holland.
From May through October cruises of Holland and Belgium from Amsterdam to Haarlem, Schoonhoven, Kinderdijk, Veere,
Middelburg, Ghent, and Bruges. Cabins are all on the lower deck, are heated
and air-conditioned, and are either twin or double with private bath and either
portholes or windows. There are two single cabins. Excursions
to Keukenhof Gardens, the flower auction in Aalsmeer, and walking tours with
guides. Bicycles are available on board. Fares from $2,290 to $2,490 per person
double occupancy; cabins for singles $2,190. Charter rate is $46,660.
QUO VADIS
Holland, IJsselmeer, Waddensea
Passengers: 8. Cruises northern region of Holland. Half board or all-inclusive.
Group trips or individuals. Hotel barge with two double and two double twin
cabins, central heating.
REMBRANDT
Belgium, Holland
Passengers: 18. Hotel barge in Holland until the end of May, then floats between Amsterdam
and Bruges. Two suites that can accommodate three persons, six twin cabins and
two single cabins, all outside, with private baths. Officers and crew are
Dutch. Double occupancy rate per person $1,090
to $1,940. Six-night family departures in July and August are $1,690 for adults
and $1,014 for children under age 16. Whole boat charter is $26,500.
VINCENT VAN GOGH
Holland, Belgium
Passengers: 32. This air-conditioned and heated vessel cruises between
Amsterdam and Bruges. Passengers spend a night in Bruges, Belgium. Totally non-smoking.
Telephone and fax capability. Suites have four-poster bed. Some cabins have
connecting doors. Fare $1,670 to $2,300 per person. Whole boat
charter is $52,500 to $68,250.
Fares are those
last reported to us and can vary widely.
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