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C'est La Vie

The C'est La Vie is a luxury hotel barge which offers you high quality wines, food and hospitality from its experienced captain and crew. Starting life as a commercial barge in 1960 it transported goods across Holland, Belgium and France before being converted in Belgium to a very high standard in 2004. So as one of the newest luxury hotel barges it is fully equipped with all modern amenities. On the upper deck the lounge and dining areas are air-conditioned and numerous windows give you a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The outside sun deck with teak floor and furniture is the perfect spot to dine alfresco or relax under the sun canopy which gives shade to all the deck or can be adjusted for those who like to bath in the warmth of the summer sun. The 21 speed bicycles provide you the opportunity to discover the rural beauty along the tow paths or to ride into the nearby villages meeting up with the C'est La Vie at the next lock. The Cherry wood panelled walls and ceiling edged in black Iron wood give the four spacious staterooms a feeling of warmth, with three windows on each side light filters through at all times of the day. All staterooms have en suite bathrooms with marble topped vanity units. The galley is well equipped for our professional chef to prepare your gourmet meals. The wheel house offers passengers the chance to visit the captain and enjoy the cruise from a different perspective.

Ship Pictures


Ship Statistics
Year Built 1960
Converted to passenger vessel 2004
Registry Belgium
Length 128 feet
Beam 16 feet
Passenger Capacity 8
Crew Size 5
# of Inside Cabins 0
# of Outside Cabins 4
# of Cabins w/ Verandas 0
# of Suites 0
Max. Room Occupancy 2
Age Restrictions
One person must be 18 or older
Dining Options click here
Tipping Expected? Yes
Onboard Currency US Dollar
Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges No
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop No
Casino No
Chapel No
Disco/Dancing No
Elevators No
Hot Tub No
Cell Phone Service No
Internet Access No
Internet Center No
Wireless Internet Access No
Laundromats (self service) No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning No
Library No
Movie Theatre No
Outdoor Movie Screen No
Onboard Weddings No
Shops No
Showroom No
Spa No
Video Arcade No
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball Court No
Fitness Center No
Golf Driving Net No
Golf Simulator No
Ice Skating Rink No
Jogging Track No
Mini-Golf Course No
Rock Climbing Wall No
Swimming Pool No
Tennis Court No
Water Slide No
Water Sports Platform No
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room Service No
Hair Dryer No
Safe No
Telephone No
Television No
Kids Facilities
Babysitting No
Children's Playroom No
Kiddie Pool No
Supervised Youth Program No
Teen Center No
Water Playground/Splash Park No
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins
     (private connecting doors)
No
Kosher Meals No
Single Occupancy Cabins No
Single Share Program No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins No