Name: Athos
Brand: European Waterways
SKU: ATHOS
Price: 4450 USD

Hotel Barge Athos

Athos was originally built as a commercial sand, grain and wine barge and converted into a luxury hotel barge in 1982. Her association with wine continues today as she gracefully meanders along the Canal du Midi, through the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France.

Her intimate saloon is the perfect place to relax on a comfortable sofa with a good book, or to sip an aperitif before enjoying another gourmet meal at the elegant dining table. The barge is air-conditioned throughout and the five bright staterooms, each with a modern en suite shower room, offer all modern comforts and can be in either twin or queen-size double bed configuration.

Outside, her spacious sundeck has a large, adjustable canopy to offer shade during a long, lazy lunch. There are comfortable hardwood deckchairs in which to relax and admire the slowly-passing Midi countryside and, of course, bicycles for the more energetic to venture along the towpath to the next lock or two.

Athos is one of the most traditional hotel barges cruising the Canal du Midi and her welcoming onboard ambience will make your gentle voyage through the Languedoc landscape truly memorable.

Cruise Highlights

Tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne
Private tour and tasting at a Minervois winery
Organic Olive Tasting at L’Oulibo
Cruise through the natural haven that is the “Petit Camargue”
Tour and tasting at the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery
Excellent towpath for walking and cycling

Classic Cruise Itineraries

Classic Cruise – Canal du Midi

Theme Cruise Itineraries

Art Cruise – Canal du Midi Family Cruise – Canal du Midi Golf Cruise – Canal du Midi Tennis Cruise – Canal du Midi Wine Appreciation Cruise – Canal du Midi

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First Class 10 Passengers 5 Crew More Details

For Family groups Athos can accommodate up to 12 passengers – 4 children (must be under the age of 18) can share Narcissou-Fontfroide cabin which will be converted to hold 4 bunk beds. Please contact us for more details.

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Accommodation	Value	Regular
Suite	$7,250	$8,290
Stateroom	$6,090	$7,050
Single Supplement	$2,200	$2,500
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter max 6 pax	$44,000	$51,100
Charter max 7 pax	$45,500	$52,800
Charter max 8 pax	$47,000	$54,500

Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Mar 30; Apr 6, 13, 20, 27	Val	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal
May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 13, 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5	Reg	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal
Oct 12, 19, 26	Val	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal

Accommodation	Value	Regular
Suite	$7,590	$8,690
Stateroom	$6,350	$7,390
Single Supplement	$2,400	$2,700
Charter (Whole Barge)
Charter max 6 pax	$46,100	$53,200
Charter max 7 pax	$47,800	$55,100
Charter max 8 pax	$49,500	$57,000

Departure Dates (Sunday)	Rates	Cruise Region
Mar 29; Apr 5, 12, 19, 26	Val	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal
May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11	Reg	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal
Oct 18	Val	Scotland - The Caledonian Canal

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