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  • 'ABSOLUUT2'

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  • Holland Cruise Route Map
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    Cruising in Holland, Burgundy and the Upper Loire
    See below for the extensive list of itineries available on this barge
    Burgundy and Upper Loire cruises
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    • 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)
    • ON DECK JACUZZI, AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING
    • 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
    Originally built as a private yacht in 1994 to cruise on the inland waterways of Europe, the Absoluut2 was formerly known as the ‘Marjorie’. Acquired several years ago by charismatic couple John and Ienka Baker they have brought their considerable experience in the boating world to the Absoluut2 and so ensure they give guests the time of their lives. In 2012 they will continue the tradition of luxury and relaxation aboard the Absoluut2, offering her splendid Tulip Cruises. They will begin and end in Rotterdam (with pick up and drop off in Amsterdam) and guests will be treated to the very best that Holland has to offer in the way of excursions, relaxation on board and world class food and wines. Please note the famous flower-filled Keukenhof Gardens usually close mid May, but the Absoluut2 offers two more cruising weeks after that which still offer many wonderful treats for the enthusiatic traveller.
    At the end of May she will transfer to France via Bruges and Paris before arriving in the Burgundy region. There she will be cruising between Nemours and Joigny or Briare, and also offering her alternative Burgundy canal cruise itinerary (between Joigny and Tanlay). In addition she will cruise to Chateau Thierry and back in the Champagne region in the middle of July.
    Standards on board are very high and the Absoluut2 is a very luxurious vessel. Huge picture windows in the lounge and dining room 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 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. Vineyards, chateaux, vibrant markets, gentle country lanes and quaint villages all await you on this very personal cruise, far from the madding crowd. A totally graceful way to experience a barge cruise in 2012.....

    2012 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON
    Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $4,950
    Supplement p.p. for Suite #1 (not applicable to charters) $500
    Single Supplement $2,250
    Charter for 8 Guests $39,500
    Charter for up to 6 Guests $33,000

    In 2012 the Absoluut II will be cruising the following itineraries (Click for detailed itinerary):
    • Holland ‘Tulip cruise’
      A loop starting and finishing in Rotterdam
    • West Burgundy cruise
      On the Canal du Loing, Upper Seine and River Yonne, between Joigny and Nemours or reverse
    • Upper Loire cruise
      On the Canal de Loing and Canal de Briare, between Nemours and Briare or reverse
    • East Burgundy cruise
      On the Burgundy Canal and Upper Seine, between Joigny and Tanlay
    • Champagne cruise
      On the River Seine and the River Marne, between Nemours and Chateau Thierry or reverse

    Possible Cruise Highlights in Holland

    Fascinating cheese town of Gouda
    Shopping in the historic town of Haarlem
    The ‘dolls house’ architecture of the Zaandam region
    Visit to working windmills, cheese makers and mustard mill
    Tulips and the many flower-filled 32 hectares of the Keukenhof Gardens
    A glass museum, chocolate factory and much more...

    PICK-UP:
    Tulip Cruises—2pm at a specified Amsterdam hotel.
    Burgundy Cruises— 4pm at Paris airport or your hotel, to be agreed with the barge.
    DROP-OFF: after breakfast on the last day, by arrangement.

    ALL CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY

    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE