Savoir Faire |
Barge Information
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, Northern France & Paris,
Holland
2010 Whole Boat Charters starting
at $41,750
2010 Prices (per person) starting
at
$3,800
2011 Whole Boat Charters starting
at $45,000
2011 Prices (per person) starting
at
$4,000
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 Savoir
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Overview
The Savoir Faire is an elegant 12 passenger barge 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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Accommodations
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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Amenities
- 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
- Regional and fine wines served with lunch and
dinner
- 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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Sample Itinerary
Springtime in Holland
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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