Originally built as a commercial sand, grain, and wine barge and converted into a luxury hotel barge in 1982. Athos nowadays offers her guests an authentic sailing experience and perfectly coordinated cruises through the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France. Designed to be the perfect place to relax this glamorous 10-passenger barge features a comfortable sitting area where you can enjoy a good book, or sip an aperitif before enjoying another gourmet meal at the elegant dining table.
Outside, her spacious sundeck has a large, adjustable canopy to offer shade during a long, lazy lunch. With traditional hardwood deckchairs that provides incredible views and for the more adventurous, there are bicycles available so you can venture along the towpath to the next lock or two.
Cabin Accommodation
This glamorous ship features five twins/double fully equipped staterooms with air-conditioner. Each stateroom offers a private bathroom with shower and modern comforts. Guests can choose to either have the twin or queen-size double bed.
Other Amenities
Aside from the comforts of the barge, Athos has a large sundeck with an adjustable canopy to use at guest's discretion. Deckchairs are also available to relax and bicycles to enjoy along the towpath to the next lock.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
Meyer Smolen
TrustScore 4.8 | 169 reviews
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32 minutes ago
Friendly and professional interactions. Answered my questions and followed up on initial contact.
Tim Elliott
1 day ago
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
2 days ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
2 days ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
3 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
