Why do people book with Hotels afloat?

We have had some excellent, spontaneous feedback recently from clients booking with us.

Mark Williams is singing our praises :
It is comforting to know that we have booked through an organisation that is "on the ball"
your service, attention and being there outside of normal hours got you the business.
That's a feather in your cap !

He's booked the 1504 for 2012!
Have a look here to see this great boat....


This month we are extending our office hours until midnight, and some clients have managed to catch me in the office even later than that...
You can skype me on hotelsafloat
or call on France +33 380 39 29 38.

With the best of the early booking discounts due to expire on the 30th, it really does make sense to book your cruise before then.

New website for Hotels Afloat

I am delighted to announce that we will be launching a new site soon. The new design will enable you to find which boats are available in each region more easily, see our latest addition, special offers and subscribe to our newsletter.


For those of you who feel that you have 'done' France, we will also be offering a number of other european destinations, including Scotland, England, Poland, Portugal, Germany, Spain, Italy, Belguim, Ireland, and the Czech Republic.

In the meantime, we are of course open for business as usual ie 7 days per week... with a reply time of 24 hours or under.
Visit our site at
www.hotelsafloat.com

Early booking discounts on air conditioned boats!

We are thrilled to announce that we are now offering an incredible 14% off all cruises aboard the America boats and the Escapade Imperiale of the Pavillon Saone fleet.

These modern, air-conditioned cruises are ideally situated in southern Burgundy. Take time to explore the majestic river Saone and the vineyards of the world famous Canal du Centre.

Visit us at Hotelsafloat.com to see the fleet and start dreaming...

I look forward to hearing from you before the end of the year and honouring this discount offer.

A perfect Christmas gift!

Now that we have completed updating our website
www.hotelsafloat.com
we are already confirming bookings for 2011, and even 2012!
For a really unsual Christmas gift, why not present your loved one with a Cruise confirmation pack this year?
We will be happy to help you plan a wonderful cruise to surprise your loved one and promise confidentiality so that you can offer this as a surprise gift at Christmas. How lovely to have a cruise to look forward to in 2011.

With self drives, half board charters and full board luxury cruises, we are sure to have something to please.

And what's more, by booking in 2010 you can save up to 20% on our published rates.
Email me now at hotelsafloat@aol.com for a professional service second to none.

2011 season starts here!

Now that the summer is over, and a very successful one it was too for us here at Hotels Afloat, it's time to plan for 2011.
We are currently updating our website at
www.hotelsafloat.com

Not only have prices changed on most cruises, but we also have some new boats to introduce to you:
The Octo in the Nicols fleet sleeps 8 comfortably, and after her first season has proved so popular that we have now added her to our site.
We are also adding some ultra-deluxe boats in the form of the Le Boat 1500 range. Four models can cater from 2 to 9 guests. All mod cons gauranteed. These are the boats of the future.
Check them out at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self/32-320

Nicols self drive holidays in France

Good news for all you bargain hunters out there.
DOUBLE DISCOUNT on all Nicols cruises in 2011 when booking by August 31st 2010.
Not only will you qualify for the 2010 rates, but we will give you an additional 10% discount!

In the Nicols fleet you can find a wide range of boats, from traditional to ultra-modern. All are very competitively priced.
With bases throughout France, and in Portugal and Germany too, we are sure to have an ideal holiday for you.

Visit our site now at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com
to visit the fleet, and then contact us to begin saving yourselves time and money!

Air conditioned boats for comfortable cruising

The season is going so well that it's been nigh on impossible to keep the blog up to date.
We have opened a facebook page though, and you can catch up with all our special offers and latest information there on an almost daily basis.

Despite a late start to the summer, the temperatures are now soaring here in France.
We still have a few air conditioned self drive boats available for hire on the rural Nivernais canal, the historic canal du Midi and the Canal du Centre in Burgundy, home to such wonderful vineyards as Sancerre and Rully.
Whats more, we are offering discounts of up to 20% on some of these boats!
We have both traditional and modern styles to suit from 2-12 people...



If you fancy a great holiday at an even better price, why not give us a call today on France +33 380 39 29 38 or +33 614 250 200 and let me help you find that dream cruise....

The Jubilant: A great way to see Burgundy at an unbelievable price!

The Jubilant is a beautiful barge which has been lovingly restored by it's current owners into a homely but high standard barge.


I visited the boat during the winter: Even in the depths of a Burgundy winter she was invitingly cozy.
The spacious saloon and dining area are ideal for relaxing, while the top decks allow a great view as you cruise along.

And at the end of the day, a comfortable cabin with private ensuite awaits you.




With David as your captain, sit back and enjoy a cruise that can include the Canal du Rhone au Rhin, beginning in Medieval Dole, the river Saone, and the Canal du Centre, home to the vineyards!
Privates charters are available for 4-6 at just £990 per person for a week. This is really too good to be missed.

Why not join the Jubilant for a week at the beginning of September, when the weather should be glorious and the vineyards will be dripping with grapes almost ready for the annual harvest.
Call us on +33 380 39 29 38 or send me an email to hotelsafloat@aol.com
for more information or to book your cruise.

Discount Day coming soon!

We are having a Discount day on April 19th. All clients that contact and book a cruise on that day will receive a 5% discount from us at Hotels Afloat regardless of which cruise fleet is chosen!
Simply select your boat from our selection at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self.php
and email us with your dates and preferred region.
We will send you a list of offers by return.
For the 5% discount, simply email us on hotelsafloat@aol.com or call us on France +33 380 39 29 38 quoting Discount day.

The dollar/euro rate is so favourable at the moment that this really is the best time to book a cruise for this year, or even for 2011!

Amazing discounts in May, June and July!

This month we are offering a 10% discount on all Le Boat cruises in the Burgundy Franche Comte region, when booking for May and July, an incredible 15% in June!
This offer applies to all cruises on the river Saone, one of the most beautiful rivers in France, whether cruising on a one way or return basis.
With boats to suit groups from 2-12, there are plenty of boats to choose from whether you are looking for a Luxury model such as:
Royal Mystique for 8, http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self/32-207
OR a traditional boat for 6 such as the Commodore Plus, http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self/32-214
OR a simple, clean but inexpensive boat for 2 such as the Sheba, http://www.hotelsafloat.com/self/32-97

To benefit from these discounts, simply email us at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on France +33 380 39 29 38.
I look forward to helping you plan your cruise and save money!

The season begins with.... RAIN!

The cruising season has now officially opened. If only I could organise the weather as efficiently as I can find my guests a cruise to suit them!

Since last week, the weather has been decided changeable with some great sunshine, ideal for outside cruising, but also some torrential rain. The Burgundy canal was closed to navigation at the beginning of the week due to high water levels.
I was relieved to enjoy two sunny days, but the rain is back with us again today. Sorry Mr Loren!

Still, to cheer us all up, I have some great offers this month should you be looking for a cruise here in France slightly later in the season.
With Le Boat, I can offer these great discounts:

20% off for any April cruise: It won't rain all month!!

In the Alsace, cruising from Hesse, and in Burgundy Franche Comte : 10% off in May and July, and 15% off in June

In the Midi: 10% off in June and July

In the Nivernais: 10% off in October: This is a great month to visit this rural region to see the fantastic autumnal colours

Email us now on hotelsafloat@aol.com
or call me on +33 380 39 29 38 for information.

April cruises

Spring is here! Beautiful sunshine and flowers a-plenty, the Burgundy countryside is waking up after a long, cold winter.
April is a great time to visit this region, and this month we are offering up to 20% off our standard rates for self drive cruises.
Whether you fancy a romanic weekend break for 2, or a full weeks cruise for up to12, we are sure to have something to suit with literally 100' s of boats at our disposal.
So, treat yourself! Give us a call on +33 380 39 29 38 or email us at
hotelsafloat@aol.com

I look forward to hearing from you and helping you to plan your dream holiday.

Spring cruises in France

Hi would-be cruisers!

Yes, its' here at last. The cruise season opens tomorrow!
Here in Burgundy the spring has arrived after a long winter, and those of you who have already booked your cruise are no doubt now looking forward to it.
For those of you looking for a spring break, why not take a cruise here in France? We can offer weekend breaks, mini breaks and full week cruises in all regions of France, so whether you fancy getting an early tan in the Midi, experiencing the fresh breezes in Brittany or the beautiful spring colours here in Burgundy, why not give us a call?
We have some great deals at the moment which can save you up to 25% on our published rates on self drive cruise.

I look forward to your call on +33 380 39 29 38.
Or drop me an email at hotelsafloat@aol.com

Air conditioned houseboats at knock-down rates!

Yes, you read our header correctly!
We are currently offering some of our finest air conditioned boats in southern Burgundy in June, July or August with a 15% discount!

The America 50 and America 50 Excellence are very comfortable boats with 4 double cabins, 3 or 4 bathrooms, inside and outside steering and, the luxury of air conditioning!
To benefit from this offer, simply contact us at hotelsafloat@aol.com by April 15th 2010.

This range of boats are also on offer for spring breaks: You can save 10% on a mini week, and 20% on a one week cruise in April on all our America boats when confirming by March 31st.

Go on! Spoil yourselves this summer with a fantastic cruise in southern Burgundy on a really comfortable boat. You won't want to go home!

Mirabelle cruises in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux region is famous for it's wines of course, but also has some of the most fantastic scenery in France.
What better way to explore the region than aboard a boat, whether that be a self drive cruise, or a hotel barge?

Today I am delighted to introduce the Mirabelle to you. Accomodating up to 24 guest, the Mirabelle cruises on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, the Gironde Estuary, the Canal des Deux Mers, the Canal Laterale a la Garonne and the Canal du Midi.
No other boat explore such a variety of waterways.

Air conditioned and central heated, the barge is comfortable throughout the season which runs from April to the beginning of November.

A variety of carefully researched excursions invite guests to visit the fascinating city of Bordeaux, the Medieval village of St Emilion, the Chateaux of Guiraud, of d'Yquem, of de Roquetaillade and Falfas, as well as some of the local vineyards for wine tasting.

Prices begin at 3101 USD or 2215 euros per person, so why not contact us now for the barge cruise of a life-time at a very reasonable price?

Full details of Mirabelle can be seen on our site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
among our other Luxury Cruise packages:

http://www.hotelsafloat.com/cruise/319


Call me on France +33 380 29 29 38 or email me at hotelsafloat@aol.com

The delights of Southern Burgundy

Southern Burgundy is a great area to cruise, with the majestic river Saone at it's heart.
For those wishing to cruise in Burgundy but without the hardwork of 50 or so locks, this is a great destination as there are far fewer locks than on either the Burgundy or Nivernais canal.
On the river Saone you will find such towns as Lyon, Macon, Tournus, Chalon sur Saone and St Jean de Losne to visit, each of which has a selection of restaurants, museums, shops and 'caves' in which you can taste locally produced wines.

Real connoisseurs might like to cruise on the Canal du Centre where vineyards cling to the hills: Chagny, Rully, Santenay, the Cotes de Beaune are all accesible from the canal by either bike or taxi.
Alternatively, nature lovers will enjoy the river Seille, which leads to the Medieval town of Louhans where the traditional Monday market is a must-see. The narrow river Seille is a haven for wildlife and a fisherman's paradise.

Three of our fleets at Hotelsafloat.com operate in Southern Burgundy:
Locaboat offer a range of traditional penichettes from St Leger sur Dheune on the Canal du centre, from where you can explore the canal or the Canal and the river Saone, as you wish.

Pavillon Saone, based at Tournus on the river Saone, offer a range of modern style, air-conditioned cruises for that home-from-home experience.

Saone Bateaux are based slightly further south at Gigny sur Saone, in the heart of the countryside. A range of boats are available for from 2 -8 people.

Southern Burgundy deserves your consideration if you are looking for a cruise this year, and we have some great promotions here!
Visit our main site at
www.hotelsafloat.com
to discover these fleets now.

Cruises in France

HI!
I am really pleased to be able to share some great offers with you today:

We are offering a discount equivalent to 25% on the beautiful Estello and Etoile in Provence, for all clients booking by March 31st (minimum 2 people).
Both boats are superb and I gaurantee that you will love the hospitality of their owner/host Cobie.
Check them out at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/cruise/317
and
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/cruise/296

A number of prime dates are still available so email me now at
hotelsafloat@aol.com
to take advantage of this great offer.

If you fancy a hotel barge cruise in Burgundy, but would also like to eat out in some local restaurants and explore the region, why not cruise aboard Jubilant this year? At just £990 per person for a private charter, she is vastly underpriced!
I visted her recently and can gaurantee the quality of the boat. She's fantastic!!
Take a look at
http://www.hotelsafloat.com/barge/316