Welcome to Hotel Barge Aurora
If your hectic lifestyle longs for refreshment, a relaxing barge cruise on the European waterways is the ultimate way to recharge your spirit. Come aboard Aurora and discover a world of enchantment, relaxation and true happiness. This extraordinary trip will focus on your well-being, as well as the country's gems such as art, history, music, and food.
Life is too short not to make the best of it !
Aurora specializes in bespoke barge cruises in Holland and France. Starting in spring 2025, they journey the waterways of the Netherlands with Dutch tulip cruises and also offer themed barge charters including golfing cruises and bike & barge tours. In summer and autumn, Aurora will be cruising the French canals. For June & July, Aurora will be offering barge cruises in the Île de France on the Seine and Oise rivers between Compiègne and Paris, followed by cruises in the renown Champagne region in August through mid-October. You may also be interested in their 14-night, 3-country repositioning cruise in May and in the reverse direction in October.
For 2026, Aurora offers Holland in the spring, then a Netherlands to France 14-night cruise, followed by their summer itinerary on the River Seine between Compiègne and Paris. In August, there will be a 2-country, 12-night, France-Belgium cruise between Paris and Bruges with the following week in reverse. Afterwards, the Seine cruise itinerary resumes. At the end of the season, will be the 3-country, 14-night France-Belgium-Netherlands itinerary.
About Hotel Barge Aurora
The hotel barge Aurora is owner-operated. Her team of five English-speaking crew will ensure they meet all your needs. Aurora's mascot is Faye, a Golden Retriever that is well loved by guests.
Steve - Karina - Faye
The spacious luxury hotel barge Aurora accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 well-appointed suites, each with private ensuite bathroom. The salon, adjacent to the dining area, is warm and cosy with contemporary and stylish furniture, original artwork, fireplace, library, music corner, well-stocked bar, satellite TV, and Wi-Fi internet.
Aurora has two exterior lounging areas: the partially covered terrace forward of the salon with a hot tub, and the upper sun deck, each having comfortable tables and chairs.
Enjoy barge cruising aboard Aurora, who offers an oasis of serenity with all the comforts of home and ensures privacy and maximum enjoyment for all of her guests.
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