CREW - All of our crew are parents of young kids (ALL of them even the chef!). They get kids and ar

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SAFETY  - With a single level, unique v-shaped hull and low front deck and high railings, the Savoir Vivre is VERY safe. The V-Shaped hull and low front deck mean that getting on and off is uniquely safe. In locks, passengers just wait until the lock is full, and then have all the time in the world to step off rather than doing so while the lock is filling. The front and rear decks are lower to the water and have handrails that meet new building codes. The v-shaped hull means mooring NEXT to the canal side on all moorings with the shortest gangway of any barge.
DECOR  - Savoir Vivre has a soft furnishing policy with no glass topped or hard cornered furnishings. Also everything is relatively wipe clean and spill friendly sheraton st louis city center hotel ans suites so parents are not on edge worrying about white carpets, hard cornered French style furnishings or stairs to block off. The beds are electric which kids love to use for raising the head to play video games and read. The showers are step free and big, so co-showering is easy.
CREW  - All of our crew are parents of young kids (ALL of them even the chef!). They get kids and are on-hand to help with an informed, understanding and enthusiastic attitude. Kids are not tolerated or accommodated but enthusiastically welcomed on this very unique canal barge cruise.
KID STUFF ABOARD  - We have a toy box and kids BMX aboard (including sheraton st louis city center hotel ans suites kids helmets), and the owner is currently selecting a remote control boat to take aboard this year. He s thinking fire engine boat with WORKING water hose whose the kid here? At the Gissey mooring, there is a BMX track 100 yards away. There is a full compliment of cot, high chair, sheraton st louis city center hotel ans suites car seats and baby bath aboard, too.
ITINERARY  - Experienced tour guide, Laura, always has a list of options for a kids-focused tour day. The entire crew are permanent residents of the area and have an abundance of local knowledge. Things to do (at cost) include Go-karting (available in Dijon with age restrictions), bowling in Beaune or Dijon, horse riding, and swimming, canoeing, etc. at Lac de Panthier.
LUNCH Steve, the private chef, is British and has a young child, so is well aware of what will go down well with kids food . The pre-cruise questionnaire completed prior to the cruise helps Steve customize the menus around guests preferences.
EVENING DINING  - Here is the Savoir Vivre special twist! All meals are included in the price with dinners on shore in local restaurants. In the evening, it is NO PROBLEM for a parent to miss dinner and stay aboard with the kids to decompress with familiar food, the open kitchen and a DVD in the player. They can create a just-like-home feeling without feeling responsible to the other guests. Similarly, older kids can hang out on the boat if they don t want to go out, so the parents can have an adult night and the kids can have an adult-free night . Captain Richard stays on the boat during evening dining so there is supervision. This daily choice is a great safety net which is a really nice option and is very unique in barging. Steve always produces a ridiculous amount of food, so there is always plenty available for an evening meal.
MEMORY MAKING OPPORTUNITIES sheraton st louis city center hotel ans suites are around every bend in the canal, from the towpaths on child-sized bicycles to ancient historic sites to whet a child s appetite for learning. Add lively games around the table on deck and delectable food for every palate, and you have the recipe for an unforgettable family vacation. For other theme barge cruises,check out our Theme Cruises or Contact Us for more information. We can help make your barge cruise one of the most memorable experiences of your life! Happy cruising from Beth and Jack Hanson