Rosa is an old Dutch "Clipper" barge that was completely refitted in 2010 to a high specification. The air conditioned interior includes a dining room, saloon, bar and four staterooms. Two of the staterooms have double beds and two have twin beds, all of which have full en-suite facilities. Outside there is a spacious sun deck with comfortable furniture.
The four crew consist of a knowledgeable captain, tour guide, housekeeper and a master chef whose culinary master pieces will be a regular delight throughout your cruise. Eight bikes are available for use and your tour guide, an expert in the local area, will be happy to advise you on the best routes to cycle should you wish to explore.
4 Staterooms. All with closet, private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and central heating.
Cabin 1 Jean-Dominique Ingres Stateroom: (Bow) Twin Beds. Approx 107 sq feet including bathroom
Cabin 2 Jean-Francois Champollion Stateroom (Bow) Double Bed. Approx 104 sq feet including bathroom
Cabin 3 Deodat de Severac Stateroom: (Stern) Twin Beds. Approx 92 sq feet including bathroom
Cabin 4 Henri Toulouse-Lautrec Stateroom (STERN) Double Bed. Approx 110 sq feet including bathroom
BATHROOMS:
The staterooms have ensuite bathrooms with shower in a shower cubicle with toilet and sink. Supplied with: Washing gel, hand soap, shampoo, towels and face cloths.
The classic traditions of French and International Cuisine - an unforgettable highlight of your cruise. Our chefs are experienced culinary artists, whose gastronomic creations are often rated higher than top restaurants and cruise liners by our discerning clients.
Before you awaken each morning, a crew member has already been ashore to collect crisp breads, buttery croissants and a variety of fresh pastries. Together with the aroma of coffee, the day has just begun.
Lunch will be a colorful arrangement of salads, pates, savoury quiches and a selection of cheeses. Accompanied by an excellent choice from the hotel barge wine cellar, lunch is often enjoyed on the sun deck, perhaps while cruising.
Your chef supplements the vessel's larder with fresh produce bought from lock-keepers' gardens or local markets and creates mouthwatering regional and national dishes which are only challenged in flavour by the delicious range of regional wines that are served aboard.
Dinner is the culinary highlight of each day. Served by candlelight, each course is a delicious creation, subtly complemented with fine wines and still and sparkling water. This really does feel like the Grand Finale to an amazing day of exploration and intrigue, cruising the old trading routes which stretch from the Mediterranean right across Europe.
Requests for vegetarian and special diets may be made the time of reservation.
