Canal Boat Cruise to Provence – BD1152
Canal Boat Cruise to Provence - BD1152
Canal Boat Cruise to Provence from Sète to Arles, join us on a cruise through breathtaking sceneries. Discover the Camargue and Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the jewels of the Languedoc known as one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France.
Visit Aigues-Mortes, a medieval fortified town with a prestigious heritage in the heart of one of the most beautiful natural sites of Provence. You will also have a chance to explore 2,500 years of history in Arles.
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6 NIGHT CRUISE
On the Canal Boat Cruise to Provence, the excursions are included. In some cases, you will have a choice of optional excursions on the extensions.
Itinerary - Canal Boat Cruise to Provence
1st Day
AVIGNON OR ARLES - SETE (1)
Transfer by coach from Avignon or Arles to Sète. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
2nd Day
SETE (1)
We'll leave on an excursion of the Etang De Thau, famous for its shellfish. We'll visit the Etang de Thau Museum, where you'll discover the shellfish farmers and fishermen, and you'll be able to taste some of the shellfish while taking in the beauty of the basin from a terrace.
The afternoon will be dedicated to a tour of Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France. After our visits, we'll return to our ship. The evening is free to do as you please.
3rd Day
SETE - PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS
Spend the morning cruising towards Palavas-Les-Flots. We'll cross the Etang De Thau, before joining the Rhône à Sète Canal. We'll arrive by late morning. This afternoon, we'll set out on a tour to discover a manade and the life of its herders. We'll travel by wagon and take part in a bull sorting.
Before returning to the boat, we'll have a delicious snack with products coming from the farm. Tonight, take advantage of some free time and discover the spa resort of Palavas-Les-Flots, whose rich identity reaches back for more than three centuries.
4th Day
PALAVAS-LES-FLOTS - AIGUES-MORTES(2)
We'll spend the morning cruising on the Rhône à Sète Canal to Aigues-Mortes, arriving at the end of the morning. This afternoon, join us for a tour of Aigues-Mortes. This old, fortified city with a rich heritage is located in the middle of the marshes and is one of the most beautiful sites in Provence.
We'll board a tourist train and tour the salt marches and visit the salt museum. After our visits, we'll return to our ship.
5th Day
AIGUES-MORTES - GALLICIAN
We'll spend the morning cruising towards Gallician. We'll set out on an excursion this afternoon to the Camargue. Then you can enjoy some free time in the splendid city of Saint-Marie-la-Mer, where we recommend a visit to its fortified church. After our visit, we'll return to the ship by coach.
6th Day
GALLICIAN - ARLES
This morning we cruise towards Arles and travel on both the Rhône à Sète and Rhône canals. This afternoon, enjoy a tour of Arles. We'll discover this cultural center and its Roman ruins, and then travel inland to find out about olive oil production in Provence. We'll finish up our tour by tasting some local products. After our visits, we'll return to our ship. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
7th Day
ARLES
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking the Canal Boat Cruise to Provence at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Land Extensions (add to departure date)
- 2 Nights in Paris - Pre Cruise
Pricing & Cruise Dates
2020
2021
| Canal Boat Cruise in Provence - BD1152 | Ship | Double Cabin | Single Cabin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr-03-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Apr-10-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Apr-24-20 | MS Anne-Marie | $3325 $2327 | 4,648 |
| May-01-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| May-08-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| May-22-20 | MS Anne-Marie | 3,359 | 4,682 |
| Jun-19-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Jun-26-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Jul-17-20 | MS Anne-Marie | 3,359 | 4,682 |
| Jul-31-20 | MS Anne-Marie | 3,359 | 4,682 |
| Aug-14-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Oct-23-20 | MS Anne-Marie | Sold Out | Sold Out |
Price Per Person in USD
All Port Fees are included
Transfers are not included
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.
(1) The stop in Sète may be replaced by a stop in Frontignan depending on weather conditions and the availability of suitable mooring points.
(2) According to where the ship is moored, coach will be organized on board. A €20 additional charge will be requested at that time.
Included on the Canal Boat Cruise to Provence
REFINED DINING
- All meals included
- Drinks are also included with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine
- Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
SPACIOUS CABINS
- 10 CABINS
- 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility
- Free Wifi in lounge and bar
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- All port fees included
EXCURSIONS
- Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert, one of the most beautiful villages in France
- A traditional Camargue experience with a manade
- The fortified city of Aigues-Mortes and the salt marshes
- The beauty of the Camargue, Arles and olive oil production
- Etang De Thau and its oyster farms
- Knowledgeable guides
- Personal headset for easy exploration
AMENITIES
- TV, Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower, toilet and fresh towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
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The Ship
MS Anne-Marie
The MS Anne-Marie is a 10 cabin canal boat or barge cruiser. She is fully staffed and can carry up to 22 guests. Sailing the Provence canal from Arles to Sete, guests enjoy the marvels of Paris and the Loire Valley Region.
