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Cruising The Canal Du Midi With The Hotel Barge ATHOS

Peter Knego's MidShipCinema
Peter Knego's MidShipCinema
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๐Ÿ‘๏ธ 12K views๐Ÿ“… 2 years agoโฑ๏ธ 25:02
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๐Ÿ‘ซ Best for GroupOther ยท 6 nightsFrom BeziersVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm so happy that you're joining me on this latest video about the AOS a 10 passenger Deluxe barge that sails along the canal dumi in the south of France

our Voyage would Traverse an a approximately 40 m portion of the canal over a period of 6 nights and 7 days

we found our state room to be very well laid out and comfortable

the good Captain runs a very tight but not uptight barge

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book early if you want the larger state room with extra space
โœ“Bring an American converter if needed for electrical outlets
โœ“Enjoy the midday transits of the canal with a refreshing breeze

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Compact state room layout โ€” The state room is well laid out and comfortable despite being compact
Navigating electrical outlets โ€” Bring an American converter if needed, as outlets may require it

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on a hotel barge along the Canal du Midi?
QWhat accommodations and amenities are available on the MV ATHOS?
QWhat are the highlights of the itinerary and excursions?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4ยฝ Happy BaconCabin Interior3ยฝ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconExcursions4 Happy BaconPort Destination3ยฝ Happy BaconItinerary Route4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Beziers3ยฝ Happy Bacon
Top: Walking tour of city square and cathedral
Carcassonne4 Happy Bacon
Top: Guided tour of Carcassonne Citadel and cathedral
Maron4 Happy Bacon
Top: Wandering around Maron's waterfront
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YouTube Video Descriptionโ†“

Join Peter Knego for his latest QuirkyCruise.com adventure, a six night journey along a forty mile stretch of France's historic and scenic Canal du Midi, a 17th Century engineering marvel. It all takes place on board European Waterways MV ATHOS, a ten passenger hotel barge that was built in 1964 as a cargo barge and converted for passenger cruising in 1982. The ATHOS is part of a large fleet of deluxe barges operated by European Waterways, a company that specializes in small ship travel within Europe. With a five member crew, including a top notch chef, the all inclusive trip includes shore excursions via mini-van to spectacular sites like the Medieval fortress of Carcassone, the mountain village of Minerve, local wineries and much more. The canal, itself, provides a stunning backdrop for scenic cruising, gourmet meals and even a dip in the Jacuzzi. For more adventures on small ships, please check out our Quirky Cruise channel. Quirkycruise.com is the website for those who prefer smaller ships to megaships. Licensed music selections include: "Dynasty" by Adrian Berengeur, "Waltz Sentimental" by Annos Ever Hadaar, "Preude in C Major" by Raviv Leibzier, "I've seen It All" by Idokay, "The Last Tango (Stripped Version)" by Louis Adrian, "Late Night" by Kyle Cox, "La Parisien" by Jakob Pietras, "La Sculpta" by Bottega Baltazar, "Waltz For Europa" by Rex Banner, "Mon AMour" by ANBR and "Prelude In E Minor" by Ohad Ben Ari. #europeanwaterways #mvathos #bargecruising #quirkycruise #onassignmentwithquirkycruise