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.