A Family Home on the water: rent a Canal Barge for your whole family
Seats for 22. One family.
Imagine a large table on the deck, the laughter of the grandchildren, the grandparents in the center, and the scenery gently rolling by. For your next big family gathering, come aboard a houseboat all to yourselves.
A home big enough to bring everyone together.
Everyone dreams of a home big enough to accommodate the whole family. Almost no one has one. We have six. They float—and the chef is included.
CroisiEurope is an independent, family-owned French company. From our houseboats on Europe’s canals, we welcome families, friends, and entire generations who come to celebrate together. This time, the boat is all yours: 22 guests, no one else on board.
Everything you need to bring your family together
Bringing Everyone Together
22 seats and no one else on board. Children, grandchildren, cousins, close friends: everyone finds a place at the shared table.
No One Has to Cook
Everything is included, even the chef: a meal prepared by a Maître Cuisinier de France. You’re our guests; you don’t have to prepare anything or clean up.
No Strain on the Elders
On a houseboat, the scenery moves, not them. Grandparents can enjoy every moment, comfortably settled in.
Keeping the Grandkids Entertained
Bikes to explore the towpaths, a hot tub, passing through locks: there’s always something new for the little ones to discover.
Something to celebrate? Rent a canal barge to celebrate it!
You’re not just booking a houseboat. You’re creating a special occasion. Choose yours:
Birthdays: 70, 75, 80, 85, 90
Celebrate your birthday in a different way: blow out your candles on deck, surrounded by all the people you love.
Golden Anniversary
50 years of marriage, and the diamond anniversary: a wedding anniversary isn’t just something to celebrate at a restaurant.
Family Reunion
A gathering of the extended family: organize a family reunion where everyone can finally come together, without having to travel all over France.
Retirement
Retirement, the end of a career: the best of those first days of freedom, shared with the people who matter most.
The Group of Friends
A friend’s birthday, a reunion with lifelong friends: a houseboat to set sail with the whole gang, just like in the good old days.
Simplicity, from the first call to disembarkation
Organizing a large gathering may seem complicated. We’ve thought of everything to make it a pleasure.
A Single Point of Contact
A dedicated family charter coordinator, who’s always available and attentive, will guide you from start to finish: guest list, cabin assignments, cake, speeches, and transfers. One contact person, one phone number, from your first call to disembarkation.
The Family Fund
Don’t want to cover the entire cost yourself? Each household pays for its cabin using a dedicated payment link. Grandparents can chip in or even pay for their grandchildren’s cabins. Everyone contributes in their own way, and everyone gets to come along.
Transparent Pricing
A comprehensive cruise package, a minimum number of passengers, and a sliding-scale rate: everything is clear from the start.
