Luxury Riverboat Club launches

Luxury Riverboat Club

The Luxury Riverboat Club launches, August 2016.

If you enjoy luxury train journeys, you may well appreciate luxury riverboat cruises.

We are developing the Luxury Riverboat Club with care, offering only the best available river boats and barges.

BELMOND AFLOAT IN FRANCE

Discover one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to explore France—cruising its beautiful canals and rivers in style aboard a Belmond Afloat in France barge.

There are five luxury riverboats in the Belmond Afloat In France fleet.

Alouette - Canal du Midi

Fay says, "Alouette is a delightful riverboat, for only 2 to 4 passengers, cruising the calm Canal du Midi; a perfect way to share life's special moments with one you love, or with just two others, whether dear friends or family."

Belmond Alouette is available for private charter only.

Capacity: 2 - 4 persons

Length: 100ft/30.48m Width: 15.58ft/4.75m Crew: 4

Two cabin staterooms with private bathrooms - shower, toilet, wash basin.

Lounge saloon and dining area, plus sun deck with loungers and dining, affording all round viewing.

Amaryllis - Burgundy

Fay says, "Amaryllis is perfect for a family holiday, on which grandchildren can be enjoyed away from the busy day-to-day, and parents have the opportunity of some quality time together."

Belmond Amaryllis is available for private charter only.

Capacity: 8 persons

Length: 128ft / 39m Width: 16.56ft/5m Crew: 6

Sun deck with canopy and heated swimming pool

Lounge with large windows, dining room, sound system, DVD & internet

Four cabin staterooms with king-size or twin beds and en-suite marble bathrooms.

The luxury river boat has antique Louis XVI furniture and trompe l'oeil wall murals.

Fleur de Lys - Burgundy

Fay says," Fleur de Lys, whether hired privately or joining a select group, is a relaxing way to enjoy a canal journey touring Burgundy’s chateaux and vineyards - uniquely, accompanied by a grand piano."

Belmond Fleur de Lys is available for private charter or can be booked per cabin.

Capacity: 6 persons

Length: 129ft / 39m Width: 16.56ft/5m Crew: 6

Sun deck with a heated swimming pool

Lounge with large windows, sound system, DVD & internet, grand piano (very rare on a luxury riverboat); dining room.

Three cabin staterooms with four-poster beds in rich Indian fabrics. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom and dressing area.

Lilas - Marne-Rhine Canal

Launching in 2017 - details to follow.

Register your interest to learn more as soon as possible.

Journey to the grand city of Strasbourg, soaking up the postcard-perfect views en-route.

Experience the unique Arzviller boat lift, a marvel of engineering which lifts and lowers boats an impressive 148 feet.

Belmond Lilas is available for private charter hire.

Capacity: 2 - 8 persons

Four cabins, double or twin beds with private bathrooms - shower, toilet, wash basin.

Lounge saloon opens onto deck. Fine dining room. Heated pool, sun deck with loungers.

Napoleon - Rhône

Fay says," Napoléon can be hired for a family gathering, or you can take just one cabin; this luxury river boat cruises the Rhône, between Tain to Arles. Enjoy Provence and its fine wine châteaux."

Belmond Napoléon is available for private charter or can be booked per cabin.

Capacity: 12 persons

Length: 129ft / 39m Width: 16.56ft/5m Crew: 6

Sun deck with Jacuzzi, sun loungers, exercise equipment and canopied dining area.

Lounge with piano keyboard, sound system, DVD & internet.

Six cabin staterooms each with an en-suite bathroom.

Hirondelle - Franche-Comté

Fay says," Hirondelle is a spacious luxury riverboat affording fine views of Franche-Comté as you glide along between Dole to St Leger. There is much to enjoy in the region's restaurants and cultural heritage."

Belmond Napoléon is available for private charter or can be booked per cabin.

Capacity: 8 persons

Length: 129ft / 39m Width: 16.56ft/5m Crew: 5

Sun deck with 360˚ view, sun loungers, two tables and large parasol.

Lounge and dining area, sound system, DVD & internet.

Four cabin staterooms each with an en-suite bathroom.

Pivoine - Meaux / Chalons-en-Champagne

Launching in 2017 - details to follow.

Register your interest to learn more as soon as possible.

Cruise between Meaux and Chalons-en-Champagne, past beautiful vineyards and enchanting villages.

Belmond Lilas is available for private charter hire.

Capacity: up to 8 persons

Crew: TBA

Four cabins, double or twin beds with private marble bathrooms - shower, toilet, wash basin.

Lounge saloon, fine dining room. Heated pool, sun deck with loungers.