| Tango |
Rating  : Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 8
Number of Cabins: 4
Size of Vessel: 100 ft in length
Number of Crew: 4
Cruise Region: Canal du Midi
Other Regions Sailed: None
Whole Boat Charters for 6 starting at $30,000
Charters for 8 starting at $40,000 - New for 2008!
Prices (per person) starting at $4,750
Charter Pricing for 6 Passengers Available
Tandem with Fandango for 10 Starting at $51,000
Tandem Pricing for 12 & 14 Passengers Available
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 Tango
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The delightful Tango features beautiful decor and fine gourmet cuisine. Originally built in 1931 to navigate the canals of
Northeastern France, she was modified in the 1950's to fit on the Canal du Midi. After being abandoned, Daniel Sak purchased
the vessel and converted it in 2000 to the deluxe Tango barge that she is today.
Tango's decor is a delight in all its details. Large opening brass portholes throughout the vessel and opening skylights provide
fresh circulating air and light. French art deco fixtures, Provençal ivory linens, and rich teak wall paneling recreate
an atmosphere of the 1930's French passenger liners. Up on deck, two terraces provide alfresco dining and a relaxing hot tub.
Tango is the sister barge to Fandango, and tandem cruises are available with the two vessels. Mother/son owners, Hazel Young and
Daniel Sak work well together, providing a fantastic experience for guests. Daniel navigates Tango as the experienced pilot,
continuing a family tradition of excellence in barging. He also oversees the culinary details of your cruise and is a
graduate of the French National Cooking School in Beaune.
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New for 2008, the original Captain's cabin has been refitted for guest occupancy. This beautiful cabin has been exquisitely
decorated with mahogany paneling and cabinets with a gorgeous ensuite bath and dressing room. This cabin has its own entrance
onto the main deck.
Tango offers three other luxurious cabins for guests as well. All can be fitted with twin or queen beds and feature
ensuite baths with stunning hand-made tiling.
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- Delectable gourmet meals made with the freshest local ingredients, featuring:
- Breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice, warm baked goods, fresh fruit, eggs and more
- Delicious lunch feasts featuring salads, soufflés, quiches, soups, and cheeses
- Candlelit dinners with classic French cuisine and divine desserts
- One meal taken ashore at quality local restaurant
- Wines served with lunch and dinner
- Open bar
- Two tiled sundecks
- One for alfresco dining with dining table, chairs and large parasol
- Another for lounging with hot tub, lounge chairs and large parasols
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles
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Sunday - Your tour guide meets you at your designated meeting point and accompanies you to Tango moored on the edge of the
Mediterranean in the Phenicien port town of Agde. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and provides the occasion to meet your
Captain and the rest of the crew. You will enjoy the first of many wonderful feasts with dinner on board.
Monday - Enjoy a morning cruise through Camargue landscapes, black bulls and white horses graze alongside in canalside
pastures. You will quickly settle into the rhythm of relaxing on board while the scenery changes before your eyes as Tango
heads inland shaded by the famous sycamore trees that line the canal. Today you'll take a wine tasting at the cellars of Noilly
Prat, creators of the famous Vermouth, and a visit to Marseillan's oyster beds for some fresh oysters to enjoy on Tango.
Tuesday - Excellent biking and walking opportunities abound during this morning's cruise towards the aqueduct and seven
staircase locks of Béziers, the most exciting of Paul Riquet's engineering feats. You can get off at the locks and take
advantage of the easy exercise while Tango cruises leisurely alongside. After ascending the locks, you'll travel via minivan
to Pézenas, renowned for the magnificent architecture of its elegant and historical townhouses. On the return journey, you can
stop for a glass of cold white Picpoul de Pinet in a local vineyard before dinner on board.
Wednesday - This morning's excursion is to Narbonne, once Roman capital of the region, where you can walk on the rutted paving
stones of the Via Domitia. Now a bustling and attractive Languedoc town there is something for all visitors, a stunning Cathedral and
cloisters, a 100 yr. old covered Les Halles market where guests help the chef fill the shopping baskets to take back to Tango, and
for those that need designer boutiques, there are plenty. A relaxing afternoon cruise takes you to a delightful countryside mooring with
spectacular views.
Thursday - Enjoy a morning cruise to the canalside village of Capestang where you can stroll into the village for a pastis at a terrace
café and buy some postcards before lunch on deck. After navigating through the tiniest stone bridge as Tango leaves Capestang,
breathtaking vistas of vineyards as far as the eye can see, and views of the snow capped Pyrenees make this afternoon's cruise
exceptionally beautiful. Enjoy a visit to L'Oulibo, the local olive mill boasting gold medals for both their oil and olives.
You will end the day with a drive up to the ruins of Minerve. Defeated by Simon de Montfort, the Cathars made their last stance here
due to the natural protection of the canyons. After exploring, you'll have time to savor some fine wine of the captain's selection
before dinner on board.
Friday - After a short morning cruise, the tour guide takes you to Carcassonne to discover Europe's largest medieval fortress
city, including the Cathedral famous for its rose stained glass windows. You are invited out to lunch for a succulent cassoulet,
confit of duck and special white beans simmered for hours, by far the most famous of Languedoc dishes. A late afternoon cruise
takes you to the most picturesque canal village of Le Somail, where you will enjoy a farewell dinner in this exquisite peaceful setting.
Saturday - After breakfast your tour guide will take you to the departure point for the continuation of your journey.
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