Overview
Description
Canal Barge Cruises
Highlights
Gather in the salon for cocktails after a day of relaxed exploration
Spend leisurely afternoons on the open-air sun deck enjoying the spa pool
Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps eight in four king/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
A crew of five attends to all your needs on board
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge’s own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Inclusions
24/7 A&K On-Call Support
Transfers to/from Barges
All Meals and Drinks on Board
All Sightseeing Excursions During the Cruise
The Pioneers of Luxury Travel
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
Ways to Travel with A&K
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
Day by Day Itinerary
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Day 1: Paris To Châlons-En-Champagne
Meet in Paris and transfer to your barge's mooring in Châlons-en-Champagne for a welcome reception aboard.
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Day 2: Châlons-En-Champagne To Tours-Sur-Marne
Cruise the Canal Latéral àla Marne to visit the magnificent 800-year-old Reims Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece where kings of France were crowned. Enj…
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Day 3: Tours-Sur-Marne To Dizy
Visit Moët & Chandon, one of the best-known Champagne houses in the world, where you explore the vast underground cellars and savor a tasting of r…
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Day 4: Dizy To Damery
Savor a private Champagne tasting at the boutique Grand Cru winery of Frerejean Frères with a stop en route at a hillside vineyard to learn the nuance…
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Day 5: Damery To Dormans
Cruise to pretty riverside town of Dormans, disembarking to visit the American war cemetery at Belleau Wood, a site that witnessed one of the U.S. Arm…
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Day 6: Dormans To Château-Thierry
Visit La Maison Ayala, for a visit of the historic cellars before a private tasting. Later, cruise to Château-Thierry, a historic town surrounded by a…
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Day 7: Château-Thierry To Paris
Disembark in Château-Thierry and return to Paris.
Available Dates & Pricing
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Apr 5, 2026 → Apr 11, 2026 Book by Apr 2, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Apr 12, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026 Book by Apr 9, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Apr 19, 2026 → Apr 25, 2026 Book by Apr 16, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Apr 26, 2026 → May 2, 2026 Book by Apr 23, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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May 3, 2026 → May 9, 2026 Book by Apr 30, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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May 10, 2026 → May 16, 2026 Book by May 7, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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May 17, 2026 → May 23, 2026 Book by May 14, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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May 24, 2026 → May 30, 2026 Book by May 21, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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May 31, 2026 → Jun 6, 2026 Book by May 28, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jun 7, 2026 → Jun 13, 2026 Book by Jun 4, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jun 14, 2026 → Jun 20, 2026 Book by Jun 11, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jun 21, 2026 → Jun 27, 2026 Book by Jun 18, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jun 28, 2026 → Jul 4, 2026 Book by Jun 25, 2026 • Cabin Cat: King Twin Cabinstarting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jul 5, 2026 → Jul 11, 2026 Book by Jul 2, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jul 12, 2026 → Jul 18, 2026 Book by Jul 9, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jul 19, 2026 → Jul 25, 2026 Book by Jul 16, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Jul 26, 2026 → Aug 1, 2026 Book by Jul 23, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Aug 2, 2026 → Aug 8, 2026 Book by Jul 30, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Aug 9, 2026 → Aug 15, 2026 Book by Aug 6, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Aug 16, 2026 → Aug 22, 2026 Book by Aug 13, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Aug 23, 2026 → Aug 29, 2026 Book by Aug 20, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Aug 30, 2026 → Sep 5, 2026 Book by Aug 27, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Sep 6, 2026 → Sep 12, 2026 Book by Sep 3, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Sep 13, 2026 → Sep 19, 2026 Book by Sep 10, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Sep 20, 2026 → Sep 26, 2026 Book by Sep 17, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Sep 27, 2026 → Oct 3, 2026 Book by Sep 24, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Oct 4, 2026 → Oct 10, 2026 Book by Oct 1, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Oct 11, 2026 → Oct 17, 2026 Book by Oct 8, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Oct 18, 2026 → Oct 24, 2026 Book by Oct 15, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
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Oct 25, 2026 → Oct 31, 2026 Book by Oct 22, 2026starting at $9,390 USD per person
Pricing Details
Price History
Lowest Price
- Aug 15, 2025 $9,390
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About Abercrombie & Kent
For Life's Most Epic Adventures
From that first humble safari camp in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has grown into the world’s leading experiential travel company, creating agenda-setting adventures in more than 100 countries. Today, our portfolio of places to stay encompasses safari lodges and mobile camps in countries across Africa, Private Estates to rent in Tuscany, elegant riverboats on the Nile and the Amazon.
Our global powerhouse of innovators – destination experts, brilliant local guides, specialists in science and culture, well-connected super-fixers – continually strive to seek out those truly original, exclusive experiences beyond the reach of most travellers.
We are committed to advancing travel as a force for good. Every journey booked with us helps support A&K Philanthropy initiatives, positively impacting local communities in the wilderness areas where we travel. Geoffrey Kent’s founding principles – that travel should be awe-inspiring, exciting, memorable and considered – remain our motivation today. And though we have grown into an international company spanning all seven continents, we still share that one same mission. To craft the adventure of a lifetime, every time.
- Phone: (800) 554-7016
- Email: info@abercrombiekent.com
- 1411 Opus Pl, Executive Towers West II Suite 300, Downers Grove, IL, 60515, USA
The Pioneers of Luxury Travel
Abercrombie & Kent, Well-Travelled Since 1962
We have been spinning dreams into remarkable adventures for discerning travellers for more than 60 years, ever since our founder pioneered the first modern luxury safari in Africa. Today we are the world’s leading travel company, taking guests to the earth’s wildest frontiers on all seven continents.
Travel Your Way
For six decades we have been refining the art of bespoke travel, showing every guest the world in a fresh light. We understand that every traveller is unique – tell our experts what you love doing and where you want to go, and we will create the trip of your dreams or match you to your ideal journey.
With You All The Way
Behind every A&K journey is an international support system of more than 2,500 staff, in 60 offices, in 35 countries, on all seven continents. Our on-the-ground “guardian angels” provide 24/7 support, and are there to hold your hand whenever you need it, so you can travel with confidence.
Travel Thoughtfully
We are all the guardians of our amazing planet, and we believe travel should be considered, mindful, responsible. A force for good. Every trip you book with us supports the initiatives of A&K Philanthropy, positively impacting communities and conservation efforts in the places where we travel.
The A&K Family
For all the world’s infinite wonders, it is our people that guests remember most. Our family of experts, from polar explorers to well-connected local guides, bring together their spark, knowledge, and care to make every A&K journey remarkable.
Ways to Travel with A&K
We understand better than anyone what it means to travel well. Since that inaugural safari on the wide-open plains of Kenya in 1962, Abercrombie & Kent has perfected the art of crafting superlative adventures. Our global network of experts pour heart, soul and astounding knowledge into every trip, dedicated to creating the journey of a lifetime, every time.
Our portfolio of journeys now spans all seven continents. However you want to travel, we can arrange it. Sail on an expedition ship to Antarctica, take the slow train through Peru, explore Africa’s greatest national parks on the ultimate private-jet-set safari. Join a group on a journey led by expert guides, or embark on the bespoke adventure of your dreams. Wherever you want to travel, A&K can take you there.

Small Group Journeys
Our guided journeys redefine the concept of the group tour, bringing together a select collective of like-minded souls seeking shared adventures – led by best-in-the-business experts who bring every destination to life.

Private Travel
Every private journey we create is unique. Tell us where you want to travel and we will craft your dream adventure; or be inspired by our collection of expertly designed Tailormade Journeys, customizable to suit you.

Cruises
Travelling by boat brings a fresh perspective on the world. Our voyages transport you to sensational and otherwise-inaccessible regions, whether that’s an intrepid polar expedition or a timeless river cruise along the Nile.

Private Jet
Flying privately opens up the farthest-flung corners of the world. Charter your own or join one of our private-jet group journeys by private jet – the most ambitious and awe-inspiring itineraries in modern adventure travel.

Safari
Abercrombie & Kent pioneered the first modern luxury safari in the 1960s, and today we continue to set the gold standard for wildlife adventures, with our own safari lodges in six countries in Africa.
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