Greetings from the Maria!
Join us during the summer of 2012 cruising the waterways of Belgium and France.
Cruising aboard the Maria offers a unique opportunity to experience the local culture, and landscape. Drift gently through the countryside, visiting local art galleries, off the beaten path cafes, restaurants, castles and museums. Cycle through towns or walk along the tow path of Belgium and France's scenic waterways while enjoying the fresh air and slower pace of life.
On board Maria you'll find comfortable cabins with queen beds with down comforters. The salon is light and airy with central heating. Watch the sun set while enjoying dinner and enjoying a glass of wine on the outside deck.
As we are self contained, we are able to purchase local produce, fruit, cheese, wine and delicacies of the region. Enjoy local gourmet cuisine without the cost of restaurants.
...A couple of hundred folks were having wine and cheese, playing
frisbee, laying on blankets smooching with their sweeties and just
relaxing to wait for the tower to light up. As the evening drew on the
tower turned a deep blue and at 9 PM the tower started to sparkle as it
lite up. The crowd all went oooohhhh, aaaahhhh all at the same time
while clapping in appreciation. It was a wonderful moment...
– Paris :: August 2008
...We spent the afternoon walking the dunes and then up to the
lighthouse which must have been at least 150 ft above sea level... On the way back to the ferry
we stopped in a local restaurant and enjoyed fresh asparagus (which was
in season) with ham and Hollandse sauce; the special of the day...
– Harlingen - Enkhuizen - Amsterdam :: June 2010
...Vernessa was on the deck with her watercolors. Every now and
then I'd see a huge grin on her face as she looked down the canal; the
landscape with its puffy clouds passing by. She'd pick up her brush and
with quick sure strokes create images from her impressions and visual
gatherings. I had the privilege of watching a true artist at work. Being
able to offer someone such an experience and to receive what came back
made my heart sing. It's one of life's joys...
– Harlingen to Amsterdam, Gouda, Utrecht :: May 2009
