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Looking for a relaxing European holiday with fine food, good wines, beautiful landscapes and an exciting new destination each day without ever leaving ‘home’? Then canal and river cruising is for you. It is one of the most relaxing and enjoyable ways to discover rural Europe, without crowds and in great comfort. The vessels recommended by Abercrombie & Kent all have charming cabins with private facilities, central heating/air-conditioning and portholes/windows. Passenger numbers start from as few as six. All offer exceptional service with distinctive dining and include spacious lounges and sundecks, some with jacuzzi and sauna. 6 night cruises operate between March and November.

Bonne Humeur | Upper Loire and Western Burgundy

Sporting a newly refurbished interior and exterior, Bonne Humeur will delight the most discerning passenger. Accommodating up to eight passengers in ultimate luxury, the beautifully appointed vessel has a comfortable lounge, a cosy bar stocked with your favourites and bookshelves contain a Bose CD system, the latest books and up-to-date periodicals and magazines.  She has 4 suites, which can be configured as twins or doubles.  Each has a 60ft square private bathroom.   Bonne Humeur has a sundeck with Jacuzzi and bicycles for client use. In 2008, the well established cruise route will include cruising on the River Seine, the Canal de Loing and the ancient Canal du Briare with stops in the beautiful towns of Samois-sur-Seine, St Mammes, Nemours, Nargis and Rogny les Sept Ecluses.

Hirondelle | Burgundy & Franche-Comte

With large windows, well above the water line, and the sun-deck on the top deck, this luxury vessel is easy for you to enjoy the passing scenery of Burgundy and Franche-Comté. All-inclusive -open bar with gourmet cuisine. Visit the quiet provincial town of Dole, the birthplace of Louis Paster. Enjoy the famous museum in Dijon, the castles in Chateauneuf and the birthplace of Victor Hugo, Besancon.
8 guests

L'Impressioniste | Provence

Light and airy canal and river cruiser travels a classic route along the Canal du Midi and through the Camargue region to Avignon. All-inclusive open bar and gourmet cuisine. Visit Avignon and see the Pope's Palace, stop at the famed Chateauneuf du Pape for wine tasting, enjoy a walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles, see the wild horses, bulls and flamingos of the Camargue and visit a Marseillan's distillery for tasting of Noilly Prat Vermouth. All entry fees to excursions are included.
13 guests

La Belle Epoque

Your journey begins in enchanting Auxerre, an area of medieval castles, quaint villages and wine tastings and cruises the Nivernais canal to Clamecy. With an all-inclusive open bar and gourmet cuisine onboard you’ll find the energy to explore enchanting Auxerre, taste Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 12th Century cellar, see the underground passages of St. Bris and visit beautiful villages. The journey also includes a gastronomic dinner ashore, optional Hot Air Ballooning and entry fees to excursions.
13 guests

La Dolce Vita | Venice and the Brenta River to Pad

The only vessel of its kind cruising the islands of the Venetian lagoon, the La Dolce Vita gives a comprehensive insight into the natural beauty and architecture of this area. All-inclusive open bar and gourmet cuisine will stopping to enjoy the canals, historic sites and fine dining in Venice. Visit the Veneto-Byzantine Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, lace and glass museums in Burano and Murano and enjoy a guided villa tour and Tiepolo’s frescoes. All entry fees to excursions are included.
6 guests

Napoleon | Provence

Luxury hotel river cruise travelling on the Rhone between Arles and Tain ’Hermitage/ Tournon. All-inclusive - open bar and gourmet cuisine with a stop at Avignon to visit the Pope's Palace. Wine tasting at the famous Chateauneuf du Pape, see the Roman amphitheatre of Arles and visit more Cote du Rhone vineyards and wineries. All entry fees to excursions are included.
8 guests

Nymphea | Loire Valley

Classic Dutch design with shallow draft, ideal for navigating the beautiful and sandy reaches of the river Cher in the Loire Valley. All-inclusive open bar and gourmet cuisine with a cruise under the famed Château de Chenonceau, a visit a Troglodyte cave dwelling and to see the silkworm nursery, private wine tastings at Montrichard and Civray, visits to colourful street market and entry fees to excursions with optional hot air ballooning.
6 guests

Scottish Highlander | The Great Glen

Travel the length of the Great Glen through mountains from Inverness to Fort William over lochs, past castles and along the scenic Caledonian Canal. All-inclusive open bar and gourmet cuisine. Visit Cawdor Castle, home of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, explore Culloden Moor, the last British based battleground in 1746 and drink tea at Glengarry Castle Hotel. Take a break from the water with an overnight mooring alongside 13th century Urquhart Castle and learn about the treachery between the Campbell and MacDonald clans. All entry fees to excursions are included.
8 guests

St Louis

Two different journeys to choose from:

Agen to Castets Itinerary

Cross the aqueduct over the river Garonne, visit the mediaeval town of Nerac, the walled bastide town of Vianne with a possible stop at a glass-blowing workshop and see Fontet matchstick building museum.
6 guests

Montauban to Agen Itinerary

Visit Montauban, city of art and culture, pass along the Montech Water Slope, cross the aqueduct over the river Tarn, visit Moissac Abbey and cruise through fruit-growing areas.

Departure Dates & Prices

Hirondelle | Burgundy & Franche-Comte
From To Twin Single
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 4,200.00 US $ 5,250.00
06-04-2008   27-04-2008    US $ 4,620.00 US $ 5,775.00
04-05-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 4,950.00 US $ 7,425.00
06-06-2008   31-08-2008    US $ 4,620.00 US $ 5,775.00
07-09-2008   28-09-2008    NA NA
05-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 4,620.00 US $ 5,775.00

Tour Departs: Daily

L'Impressioniste | Provence
From To Twin Single Price Note
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 4,350.00 US $ 6,000.00 Junior Suite
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,240.00 Suite
28-10-2007   28-10-2007    US $ 3,650.00 US $ 5,050.00 Junior Suite
04-11-2007   04-11-2007    US $ 3,050.00 US $ 4,150.00 Junior Suite
23-03-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
23-03-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 4,250.00 US $ 5,800.00 Suite
27-04-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,340.00 Junior Suite
27-04-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 4,850.00 US $ 6,600.00 Suite
06-07-2008   24-08-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
06-07-2008   24-08-2008    US $ 4,250.00 US $ 5,800.00 Suite
31-08-2008   19-10-2008    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,340.00 Junior Suite
31-08-2008   19-10-2008    US $ 4,850.00 US $ 6,600.00 Suite
26-10-2008   09-11-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
26-10-2008   09-11-2008    US $ 4,250.00 US $ 5,800.00 Suite
28-10-2008   28-10-2008    US $ 3,850.00 US $ 5,250.00 Suite

Tour Departs: Daily

La Belle Epoque
From To Twin Single Price Note
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 4,350.00 US $ 6,000.00 Junior Suite
07-10-2007   07-10-2007    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,240.00 Suite
28-10-2007   28-10-2007    US $ 3,650.00 US $ 5,050.00 Junior Suite
28-10-2007   28-10-2007    US $ 3,850.00 US $ 5,250.00 Suite
04-11-2007   04-11-2007    US $ 3,050.00 US $ 4,150.00 Junior Suite
04-11-2007   04-11-2007    US $ 3,290.00 US $ 4,390.00 Suite
23-03-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
23-03-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 4,250.00 US $ 5,800.00 Suite
27-04-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,340.00 Junior Suite
27-04-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 4,850.00 US $ 6,600.00 Suite
06-07-2008   24-08-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
06-07-2008   24-08-2008    US $ 4,200.00 US $ 5,800.00 Suite
31-08-2008   19-10-2008    US $ 4,590.00 US $ 6,340.00 Junior Suite
31-08-2008   19-10-2008    US $ 4,850.00 US $ 6,600.00 Suite
26-10-2008   09-11-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,540.00 Junior Suite
26-10-2008   09-11-2008    US $ 5,800.00 US $ 4,250.00 Suite

Tour Departs: Daily on Sunday

Note: La Belle Epoque walking departures 07 & 21 October

La Dolce Vita | Venice and the Brenta River to Pad
From To Twin Single Price Note
07-10-2007   14-10-2007    US $ 3,100.00 US $ 4,550.00 Stateroom
07-10-2007   14-10-2007    US $ 3,600.00 US $ 5,050.00 Suite
21-10-2007   21-10-2008    US $ 2,850.00 US $ 4,100.00 Stateroom
21-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 3,300.00 US $ 4,550.00 Suite
06-04-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 2,850.00 US $ 4,100.00 Stateroom
06-04-2008   20-04-2008    US $ 3,300.00 US $ 4,550.00 Suite
27-04-2008   06-07-2008    US $ 3,190.00 US $ 4,640.00 Stateroom
27-04-2008   06-07-2008    US $ 3,690.00 US $ 5,140.00 Suite
13-07-2008   17-08-2008    US $ 2,850.00 US $ 4,100.00 Stateroom
13-07-2008   17-08-2008    US $ 3,300.00 US $ 4,550.00 Suite
24-08-2008   12-10-2008    US $ 3,190.00 US $ 4,640.00 Stateroom
24-08-2008   12-10-2008    US $ 3,690.00 US $ 5,140.00 Suite
19-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 2,850.00 US $ 4,100.00 Stateroom
19-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 3,300.00 US $ 4,550.00 Suite

Tour Departs: Daily

Napoleon | Provence
From To Twin Single Price Note
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 4,400.00 US $ 5,500.00 Lower Deck
07-10-2007   21-10-2008    US $ 4,650.00 US $ 5,815.00 Upper Deck
06-04-2008   27-04-2008    US $ 4,840.00 US $ 6,050.00 Lower Deck
06-04-2008   27-04-2008    US $ 5,115.00 US $ 6,394.00 Upper Deck
04-05-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 7,590.00 US $ 5,060.00 Lower Deck
04-05-2008   29-06-2008    US $ 5,335.00 US $ 8,002.00 Upper Deck
06-07-2008   31-08-2008    US $ 4,400.00 US $ 6,050.00 Lower Deck
06-07-2008   31-08-2008    US $ 5,115.00 US $ 6,394.00 Upper Deck
07-09-2008   28-09-2008    US $ 5,060.00 US $ 7,590.00 Lower Deck
07-09-2008   28-09-2008    US $ 5,335.00 US $ 8,002.00 Upper Deck
05-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 4,840.00 US $ 6,050.00 Lower Deck
15-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 5,115.00 US $ 6,394.00 Upper Deck

Tour Departs: Daily on Sunday

Nymphea | Loire Valley
From To Twin Single
07-10-2007   21-10-2007    US $ 3,300.00 US $ 4,800.00
11-05-2008   19-10-2008    US $ 3,500.00 US $ 5,000.00

Tour Departs: Daily

Scottish Highlander | The Great Glen
From To Twin Single Price Note
07-10-2007   28-10-2008    US $ 2,890.00 US $ 3,990.00 Stateroom
07-10-2007   27-10-2007    US $ 3,290.00 US $ 4,590.00 Suite
06-01-2008   27-04-2008    US $ 3,150.00 US $ 4,350.00 Stateroom
06-01-2008   27-04-2008    US $ 3,490.00 US $ 4,690.00 Suite
04-05-2008   05-10-2008    US $ 4,940.00 US $ 3,590.00 Stateroom
04-05-2008   05-10-2008    US $ 3,990.00 US $ 5,340.00 Suite
12-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 3,150.00 US $ 4,350.00 Stateroom
12-10-2008   26-10-2008    US $ 3,490.00 US $ 4,690.00 Suite

Tour Departs: Daily

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