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Specifications
FORMER PURPOSE: Cargo barge in Holland & Belgium; later used as landing vessel during
World War 2
YEAR OF CONSTRUCTION: 1932
DIMENSIONS: Length: 130 ft; width 16ft 6"
YEAR CONVERTED INTO A HOTEL BARGE: 1979
LAST REFIT: 2004/2005
GENERATORS: Two soundproofed water-cooled generators with a total output of 110 kW
MAIN ENGINE: 175 HP DAF
MAXIMUM SPEED: 12-14 knots
WATER AND FUEL CAPACITY: Water: 10,000 litres; fuel: 8,000 litres
CREW: 6: captain, cruise co-ordinator, upper deck hostess, lower deck steward, chef, tour
guide Our crew are generally British and speak both English and French; some speak additional
languages.
CAPACITY FOR ACCOMMODATION: Up to 12 passengers (plus additional cabin for clients' "tour
guide", if required).
NUMBER AND TYPES OF CABINS: Staterooms 2-6: include bathroom, writing desk and chair, dual
wardrobes, large porthole. There is also a valuables safe.
Stateroom 1: includes large bathroom, large porthole, a wardrobe, chest of drawers and a side
table with drawer. There is also a valuables safe.
SIZES OF THE CABINS:
Staterooms 2-6: 116 sq ft (including bathrooms)
Stateroom 1: 142 sq ft (including bathroom)
Note: The measurements above are approximate
BATHROOMS:
Staterooms 2-6: Bathroom separated into 2 rooms: one room with toilet and mirrored handbasin,
the other room has shower, mirrored handbasin and clothes drying rack.
Stateroom 1: Shower, mirrored handbasin, toilet.
All cabins are supplied with: soap, toiletries and towels.
CLOSET SPACE: YES
HAIRDRYERS: YES
SIZE OF THE BEDS: Each stateroom can be configured with two twin beds (31 1/2" X 75") or with
one queen bed (63" X 75")
CLIMATE CONTROL & ELECTRICITY
AIR CONDITIONING: Yes, throughout the whole vessel
CENTRAL HEATING: Yes, throughout the whole vessel
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY: Savoir Faire is wired for 220 volts and 110 volts. We suggest you bring
an adapter for your particular appliance, which corresponds to the standard French 220volt two
pin plugs. If you wish to use an electrical appliance on board, please ask one of the crew
when you arrive on board to ensure that it is suitable to the barge's electrical system.
European Waterways cannot be held responsible for unforeseen voltage fluctuations which
sometimes occur when swapping from one voltage system to another.
SALOON/DINING ROOM DIMENSIONS & DESCRIPTION:
The saloon, dining area and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with
antiques and paintings. Throughout the vessel are new original works of art including a fine
selection of landscape paintings by the captain.
Main lounge (width 16 ft, length 27ft 4") has panaromic views with 8 large windows,
comfortable custom-made furniture, upright piano, antique game table and library. Carpeted
throughout.
Dining room (width 16 ft, length 18 ft) has 12 panoramic windows and wooden parquet floor.
The dining room is large enough to double as a dance floor.
Cocktail lounge/bar (width 16 ft, length 12ft 3") It is fitted out with teak and brass, with
stereo/CD player, fridge and ice machine. Four panoramic windows, glazed rear windows and
French doors.
SUNDECKS:
The fore deck opens directly from the main lounge. Its dimensions are: width 16 ft x length
13' x 6".
It is equipped with 12 armchairs with seat cushions and deck table with sun
parasol.
The aft deck opens directly from the bar. Its dimensions are: width 16 ft x length 8ft 7".
It has two armchairs.
The observation deck is accessed via a spiral staircase from the aft deck. Its dimensions
are: width 16 ft x length 20 ft (this excludes the area for the storage of the bicycles). It
is equipped with 12 adjustable deckchairs with cushions and two dining tables. This deck
offers beautiful countryside views.
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