This means your breakfast is provided for you on board each day, but you decide where and how to eat at lunch and dinner times. You may either benefit from the experience of your barge crew to suggest where you dine, or simply explore for yourself and make your choices as you please. You choose how you lunch and dine, and how much you wish to eat. Again, a great cruise for families!

These cruises are great fun and the added flexibility means you make your own vacation as you go along. Excursions and the use of the barge minibus are not included in this arrangement (though they can be hired at extra cost), and you will need to get to and from the barge yourself, but the full services of a Captain and Rope Person to drive the boat, plus a hostess to clean your room daily will be yours, so you don’t have to worry about a thing!

Available only on La Chouette (right) cruising in Paris

This type of cruise means that you pay only for the barge to cruise the itinerary, with no meals or excursions included. This is perfect for clients seeking their own adventures and those who are happy to find their own meals at local bistros, cafes or restaurants along the way.
Not only does this keep costs down, but you’re sure to go home with wonderful memories.

Available only on Esperance barge (see right) cruising in Provence/Camargue (can also cruise on the Canal du Midi, subject to availability).