| Savoir Faire |
Rating  : Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 12
Number of Cabins: 6
Size of Vessel: 128 ft in length
Number of Crew: 6
Cruise Region: Holland & Belgium
Other Regions Sailed: Northern Burgundy, Champagne, Northern France, Upper Loire
Whole Boat Charters starting at $35,000
Prices (per person) starting at $3,500
Charter Pricing for 8, 9, & 10 Passengers Available
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 Savoir Faire |
The Savoir Faire is an elegant 12 passenger vessel with a very interesting historic past. Having been built in 1932, she was originally
used as a transport barge in the Belgian estuaries and later during World War II, her bow was replaced with a landing bow so she could
sail up on the beaches.
In 1979, the barge was brought to Holland where she underwent a total metamorphosis and was converted into an elegant three-decked hotel
barge called Etoile de Champagne. Through the years, she has received accolades from all those fortunate to have sailed aboard her.
With new owners Chris and Fran Bennett and a new name since 2004, the Savoir Faire continues to pride itself in customizing your cruise week to meet your desires.
The vessel has been redecorated to show off the gorgeous salon with its large panoramic windows and comfortable furniture. The cabins
were modernized and updated into spacious suites. You'll also enjoy upscale dining in the beautiful dining room featuring mahogany paneling,
Wedgwood china and Christofle silverware.
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The Savoir Faire features six staterooms which can be configured with either two twin beds or one queen bed. Cabins include private bathrooms and offer good lighting,
European and US power outlets, and air conditioning. Each cabin has two wardrobe cabinets with plenty of room for storing your personal items as well as a writing desk and chair.
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- Gourmet cuisine typically featuring:
- Continental breakfast with freshly baked pastries, breads, cereals, fruit, yogurt and eggs made to order
- Light and delicious lunches
- Dinners include an entree, main course, cheese, dessert, and coffee, followed by aperitifs and chocolates
- Open bar
- Both 220v and 110v supply in each cabin
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Main lounge with piano, game table, library, and cocktail lounge
- Two spacious decks with comfortable deck chairs and tables
- Touring bicycles
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Sunday - After your pick-up by the Captain you will be taken to the barge moored in the center of Haarlem for a champagne
welcome. Then relax for the afternoon with a cruise to Zaandam, where Savoir Faire will moor for the night and you will enjoy your
first gourmet dinner on board.
Monday - After breakfast enjoy a short drive to the Zaanse Schans to visit a working windmill, a clog maker and a cheese maker.
In the afternoon the barge will cruise to Amsterdam, through the heart of the city where the small canals and architecture will take
you back to a previous century and then along the Amstel River to Ouderkerk.
Tuesday - The morning starts with an early rise and drive to the colorful flower auction in Aalsmeer. Upon return Savoir Faire
will set off for a cruise on the canals to the cheese Mecca of Gouda. After lunch, you'll will take a drive out to a local cheese
farm. Besides cheese, you will find beautiful buildings, excellent shopping and the most magnificent stained glass windows in Holland.
Wednesday - Relax during a morning cruise to Rotterdam through the center of this busy port and then onto Delft. Then visit the
Delft Pottery works, where porcelain is still handmade and painted. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling around this beautiful
ancient Dutch city.
Thursday - The morning cruise is through the canals past Leiden, across the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the
afternoon at the famous Keukenhof Gardens with the largest display of flowers in the world. Here you will see hundreds of varieties
of tulips, hyacinths, and other beautiful bulbs.
Friday - After a morning cruise to Haarlem, a picturesque town and the home of the famous Dutch painter Frans Hals, you will
tour its museum. Tnen enjoy a farewell celebration on board and your last elegant gourmet dinner.
Saturday - This will be your last breakfast on board. You will then be driven to either the airport or your hotel in Amsterdam.
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