From the end of March through May, luxury hotel barge cruises offer the most unique and pampered way to visit Holland. With a knowledgeable crew to guide you and to cater to your every need, you can relax for a wonderful week of cruising and leisurely, personalized touring of the magnificient displays of tulips at the Keukenhof, pottery artists in Delft, cheesemaking in Gouda, art by Dutch masters, cruises and cycling through the countryside with Holland's windmills and flowers in the fields, and more.
A cruise on a luxury hotel barge is quite unlike any other way to travel. From exceptional cuisine, wines, and attention from crew, to personalized excursions led by your barge crew, exploring unique and often little-known destinations on side trips each day in the barge's mini-van or coach, the entire week is relaxing, pampered, and memorable.
Click on the website links in the list, below, to see complete descriptions of each of the luxury hotel barges cruising in Holland. Then call or email Special Places Travel to assist you in choosing the right barge for your cruise week, and to work with you to complete all the details of your cruise in Holland. Click here for phone and email contact information, or to complete our contact form.
In the chart, below, note that all prices are in US Dollars. The price per person is based on double occupancy and the charter price is based on a full-barge charter for the maximum number of passengers. When a price range is given, it refers to price variations by cruise season, from lowest season (and lowest cabin price for those few barges where there is a price difference among cabins) to the highest season. For complete price information, see the website for each barge, by clicking on the website links, below.
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| Hotel Barge (LENGTH) |
Pax | Region Cruise Route |
Price Person |
Price Charter |
Dep | Category | Remarks |
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ABSOLUUT2
WEBSITE BARGE PHOTOS 128 feet |
8 | HOLLAND: Tulip Cruises |
5,325 | 39,500 | Sun | Deluxe | Elegant, modern decor. Owner on board as captain. Two cabins 111 sq ft, one 137 sq ft and owner's suite 167 sq ft, with twin or queen beds and ensuite bathroom. Large windows in salon, dining room. Jacuzzi on deck. Gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Cruises in Holland in spring. Wireless internet connection throughout (limited access in Holland) and TV/DVD in cabins. Formerly named Marjorie, renamed Absoluut2 in 2006. Latest visit: 2007 |
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MARJORIE II
WEBSITE BARGE PHOTOS 128 feet |
12 | HOLLAND: Tulip Cruises |
3,800 | 41,750 | Sun | Deluxe | Elegant, modern decor with big picture windows in salon, dining room. Large cabins 170 sq ft with twin or queen beds, TV, and good sized windows and including large ensuite bathroom with double sinks and oversized shower. Owner on board as Captain. Jacuzzi on deck. Cruises in Holland and Belgium in spring, then cruises in Burgundy. Golf charter available in Burgundy. Latest visit: 2007 |
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LA NOUVELLE ETOILE
WEBSITE BARGE PHOTOS 128 feet |
8 | HOLLAND: Tulip Cruises |
6,150 - 6,900 | 46,900 - 52,900 | Sun | Ultra Deluxe |
Beautiful, elegant salon/dining area with picture windows. Spacious suites (over 200 sq ft) with twins or queen beds with ensuite bathroom with shower, TV, internet access, picture windows. Elevator. One suite wheelchair accessible. Washer/dryer for guest use. Jacuzzi on deck. Owners on board are captain and manager. Gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Cruises in Holland April to mid-May, then 12-day cruise through Holland, Belgium and France, then cruises in Burgundy, Champagne, Alsace, and Germany. Latest visit: 2007 |
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RIVER CLOUD
WEBSITE 360 feet |
90 | HOLLAND: Amstel River |
3,175 - 4,715 | Rate Upon Request | Sun | Ultra Deluxe |
River cruiser with large lounge with picture windows, bar and grand piano, boutique, hair salon, sauna, fitness area. Large deck with tables & lounge chairs, putting green, chessboard. 6 junior suites (205 sq ft) with queen bed, 4 double-bedded cabins (140 sq ft), 35 twin cabins (135 sq ft), all with ensuite marble bathroom with shower. Cash bar. Cruises in Holland, Belgium, Germany, and the Danube River. Excursions at extra cost except for theme cruises. |
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SAVOIR FAIRE
WEBSITE BARGE PHOTOS 128 feet |
12 | HOLLAND: Tulip Cruises |
4,025 - 5,290 | 40,250 - 52,900 | Sun | Deluxe | Elegant barge with mahogany paneling, piano and large salon/dining room with large windows. Separate bar at stern. Two sun decks. Five cabins 116 sq ft, bow cabin 142 sq ft, all with twin or queen beds and ensuite bathroom with shower. Owners on board as captain/manager. Gourmet cuisine and fine wines. Cruises in Holland in spring. Three-country cruise between Holland and France in May and October. Cruises between Paris and Northern Burgundy or Champagne June - September. Formerly Etoile de Champagne; renamed Savoir Faire in 2006. Latest visit: 2007 |
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