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Alphonsia Maria General Information

The Alphonsia Maria was built as a grain carrying barge in 1913 in the north of the Netherlands in the province of Friesland. Originally built as a sailing vessel, she was motorised and lengthened to her current 110 feet in 1923. She was entirely refurbished in 2002 as a hotel barge to receive up to six guests. 

The accommodation consists of four cabins each with two beds, toilet, shower and hand basin. There is a large 300 square foot saloon in which to relax as well as a huge sundeck area. The French / Italian owners live aft. 

'Alphonsia Maria' is available on a private charter basis for 4 to 6 persons although some individual cabin cruises may be available. Please enquire.

Alphonsia Maria H2olidays
Alphonsia Maria H2olidays Although presented here in the 'Bed and Breakfast' section, 'Alphonsia Maria' is not offered for self catering but rather for dining aboard and ashore, and at more competitive prices than a traditional hotel barge. There is no access to the galley. 

The barge is offered with the basic services; crew for maneuvering the boat, breakfast, lunches, dinners, heating, bedding, towels, bicycles (6), small pool, deck chairs, fuel, water, canal fees, insurance. 

The price also includes the pick-up and drop-off at the beginning and end of the cruise, guide, cook, minibus, excursions. etc. Contact us for details. Special conditions apply to the Special-Offer cruises. The basic prices are on the prices page.

See our short-break initiation-cruise special-offers

The menus are composed of traditional French food and Italian specialities, thanks to the experience and the origins of our Chef. Our dishes are prepared exclusively with fresh seasonal products.

These are sample dishes
Croûtons of goat cheese
Salad, pears and Parmesan
Chicken livers in Madeira
Pies, quiches, savoury pancakes
Stuffed zucchini flowers
Roman Artichokes (roasted with garlic, olive oil and basil)
Escargots de Bourgogne (Burgundy Snails)
Braised red peppers in Bagna Cauda (sauce based on anchovy, raisins and aromatic herbs)
St-Jacques scallops with Calvados (apple-brandy)
French bellows
Shrimp soup
Salmon Coulibiac
Risotto agli asparagi (with the wild asparagus tips)
Gratinées of pike quenelles
Fricassée of foie gras

Oysters
Marinated mussels
Parma ham and figs
Breton soup
Guinea fowl with pears
Sandre in Sancerre (fish cooked in white wine)
Rabbit stew with red fruit
Grilled fish (according to season and arrivals) with caper sauce
Salmon fillets with horseradish sauce
Truite aux amandes (trout with almonds)
Leg of lamb
Roast pork with juniper
Magret de canard à l'orange (duck fillet)
Cailles farcies à la provençale (stuffed quails)
Vitello Tonnato (roast veal, tuna cream)
Side dishes made with fresh vegetables in Julienne slices, gratins, braised or vapor.
Home made pastries (tarte flambée with pears, Charlotte, chocolate croquants, Bavarian cream, etc.)
 
This list is indicative. Even if predetermined, the menus can vary according to the tastes and particular needs of our guests.

H2OLIDAYS, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France
Tel: International + 33 380 291 381  Fax: International + 33 380 392 149
H2OLIDAYS S.A.R.L capital 10000 euros. RCS 438 811 325
Travel agency licence: LI.021.01.0004    Want to buy a boat?