Cycling enthusiasts,
Combine your passion for cycling with one of the most pampered ways to travel -- on a floating hotel on the canals and waterways of France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, or Germany.
Three great ways to embark on a bike-and-barge cruise:
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 Amaryllis |
The 8-passenger AMARYLLIS, offers a flexible itinerary that can include cycling excursions each day on the beautiful Canal de Bourgogne, Saone River and Canal du Centre. Your self-guided cycling program can be tailored to as much or as little cycling as you wish, and can include all passengers (ie a cycling charter) or just those passengers who wish to cycle. Other passengers who are not cycling, may carry on with the planned itinerary and excursions. 2013 price is $63,600 for a full charter for 8. Eight high quality bikes are available for guests. Avid cyclists may bring their own bikes (the barge will arrange to transport the cases to/from Amaryllis). High-end road bikes will be available for rentals (estimated cost is $450.00 per week) Click here for Amaryllis' detailed cycling itinerary. |
 Caroline |
The 6-passenger CAROLINE, offers self-guided cycling charters for two to six passengers, cruising on the historic Canal du Midi in the south of France. 2013 price for a half board charter for 6 is $21,600. Click here for Caroline's itinerary which can be easily adapted to a cycling cruise. |
 Elisabeth |
The 6-passenger ELISABETH, offers a wine and chocolate cruise, but also offers all passengers the option of a fully supported, but self-guided cycling itinerary. You can discuss your specific interests with the crew to customize your own cycling experience on the wonderful Canal de Bourgogne, from Tanlay to Veneray les Laumes in France. The 2013 price is $25,800 for a charter for 6 passengers, which is only $4,300 per person. Or you can cycle on your own on individual cabin bookings at $5,000 per person. Click here for Elisabeth's itinerary which can be easily adapted to a cycling cruise. |
 Fleur de Lys |
The 6-passenger FLEUR DE LYS, offers a flexible itinerary that can include cycling excursions each day on the beautiful Canal de Bourgogne, Saone River and Canal du Centre. Your self-guided cycling program can be tailored to as much or as little cycling as you wish, and can include all passengers (ie a cycling charter) or just those passengers who wish to cycle. Other passengers who are not cycling, may carry on with the planned itinerary and excursions. 2013 price is $47,700 for a full charter for 6. Six high quality bikes are available for guests. Avid cyclists may bring their own bikes (the barge will arrange to transport the cases to/from Fleur de Lys). High-end road bikes will be available for rentals (estimated cost is $450.00 per week) Click here for Fleur de Lys' detailed cycling itinerary. |
 L'Art de Vivre |
The 8-passenger L'ART DE VIVRE, offers a formal guided "Bike and Barge" cycling itinerary on a charter basis for $4,250 per person for Value Season and $4,812.50 per person Regular Season (based on charter for 8 rates, and including a guide and upgraded bicycles), or $3,875 per person Value Season and $4,437.50 Regular Season (based on charter rates and self-guided). Individual cabins can also be booked for cycling cruises, with self-guided itineraries worked out in coordination with the crew. Professional cycles are available, as an upgrade at extra cost on self-guided bike and barge cruises. Click here for L'Art de Vivre's cycling itinerary. |
 Meanderer |
The 6-passenger MEANDERER, offers a fully supported, guided cycling charter on the beautiful Canal de Briare and the Canal du Loing in the Upper Loire. George and Susan, avid cyclists and owners of the Meanderer, will customize your itinerary with their favorite destinations, for a week of exhilarating cycling and exploration. 2013 price is $31,400 for a full charter for 6 at their regular season pricing. 6 high quality bikes are available for guests. Avid cyclists may bring their own bikes (the barge will arrange to transport the cases to/from Meanderer). High-end road bikes will be available for rentals (estimated cost is $450.00 per week) Click here for Meanderer's detailed cycling itinerary. |
 Nymphea |
The 6-passenger NYMPHEA, offers guided cycling charters cruising in the Loire Valley, including a cruise beneath the Chateau Chenonceaux. The formal guided cycling charter program for 2013 is $25,600, based on a regular season full charter of 6 or a self guided cycling tour for $4,150 per person if booked individually. Click here for Nymphea's cycling itinerary. |
 Le Papillon |
The 6-passenger LE PAPILLON, offers a fully supported, guided cycling charter through the rolling hills of Burgundy. Join the Papillon's professional cycling tour guide for an intimate and personal bike tour of France's most renowned wine regions. Hybrid bikes provided as well as a support vehicle, which is never far behind, ready to provide assistance or refreshments during your ride. Specialist riding enthusiasts can choose a Cannondale carbon frame road bike as an optional extra. 2013 price for the cycling charter for 6 passengers is $33,000. Click here for Le Papillon's detailed cycling itinerary. |
 Le Phenicien |
The 18-passenger LE PHENICIEN offers a self-guided "Bike and Barge" cycling itinerary on a charter and designated individual cabin bike and barge weeks for serious cyclists (e.g., 20-30 or more miles/day), cruising in Provence on the beautiful Rhone River and on the Canal du Rhone a Sete. Charter rate for 18 for 2013 is $56,660 for the value season, $63,460 for mid-season weeks, and $71,400 for regular season cruises. Individual cabins are $3,490 per person, based on double occupancy during value season, $4,005 for mid-season, and $4,440 for regular season, for non-charter weeks. Professional cycles are available, at additional cost. Click here for Le Phenicien's cycling itinerary. |
 Scottish Highlander |
The 8-passenger SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER, offers a fully guided cycling program that takes you through some of the well known sights of Scotland including the mighty Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain. During the 2013 regular season, a full charter for 8 is $33,000 and during the value season the price is $29,000. A separate cycling supplement of $3,000 for the charter includes eight high quality bikes and a cycle tour guide. The supplement does not apply for self guided cycling tours, but guests may need to arrange for upgraded bicycles if necessary. Click here for Scottish Highlander's detailed cycling itinerary.
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Hotel Barges to Select for "On Your Own" Bike-and-Barge Cruises:
A flexible and lower cost option for more casual cycling, or bike and barge cruises, is to go barging on any of the hotel barges in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, or Germany, and create your own customized cycle tour, with bicycles provided on board, and a friendly, knowledgeable crew to point you in the right direction and advise you on meeting points. Here is a large range of barges to choose from (better yet, give us a call or email, and we'll help you make the best choice!)
Select any barge from any of the following, for your own custom cycle tour:
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Last updated: December 11, 2012
