Magnifique :: Channel Cruises

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Magnifique - Description

In 2010, the very well-equipped premium class canal barge MAGNIFIQUE has been launched, after having been refurbished and restyled. The 49 meters (161 ft.) long vessel offers 22 to max. 32 guests very comfortable accommodation in 12 cabins. Until 2008, the barge was operated under her former name "PRINCESS ROYAL" for river and canal cruises with guests from the USA.

In the period May through September 2011, the MAGNIFIQUE will be offering various tours, for which you can book on an individual basis (per cabin): various cycling cruises between Bruges an Brussels (in Belgium) and between Bruges and Amsterdam (Holland + Belgium). Click the link CYCLING CRUISES on top of this page for tour descriptions, departure dates and rates.

The MAGNIFIQUE is also available in full charter for groups and tour operators in periods throughout the year for shorter and longer tours in Holland and belgium, for events and as accommodation on location; tour programme, itinerary and catering can be offered customized, according to the wishes of the group.

On the main deck you wil find the spacious salon with large windows all around, accommodating a restaurant area, a bar, a lounge with cosy seats, as well as two partially roofed sun decks with tables, chairs, deckchairs and a whirlpool / jacuzzi. Bicycles can also be stored on deck.
On the lower deck you will find 8 twin cabins (approx. 11 M² - 118 sq.ft. -, 2 single beds next to eachother), 2 junior suites (approx. 14 M² - 150 sq.ft. -, 2 single beds) and 2 single cabins (approx. 9 M² - 97 sq.ft.). All cabins have beds 90x200 cm, a flat screen satellite TV, portholes (at least 1 window can be opened), private facilities (bathroom with shower + toilet) and air conditioning. In most twin and in both single cabins an additional bed as a bunk bed can be provided on request.

kind       motorship
class                                    comfort class
type    passenger barge
number of pers. (beds)    32
number of pers. (day tour)    75
port of departure                  Amsterdam / on request