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Meet the Crew
Read on to discover the enigmatic, knowledgeable Captains that are at the core of your Hotel Barging Experience
Stéphane Mazières worked alongside chefs from global Michelin-starred restaurants. Now working aboard hotel barge Rosa, read more about his career...
We’re so grateful we had such an awesome captain on Anjodi. The week’s experience sailing the historic Canal du Midi in the South of France was spectacular.
Captain Hadrien does his utmost to ensure all guests have the most memorable experience throughout their stay. From water fights to tour guiding, read about life aboard luxury barge, Renaissance...
New Zealand-born Helen, swapped the dramatic coastlines of the South Island for the majestic landscapes of the Scottish Highlands aboard Spirit of Scotland
Born and raised near Germany's Harz Mountains, Captain Florian talks about his favourite canal and river routes, and life away from the water...
From Deckhand and Tour Guide to Captain, Matthew Price knows his way around Europe's waterways. Read on to find out more about L'Art de Vivre's Skipper
Having lived on a boat from 3 months old to living on a remote French island in the Pacific, L'Impressionniste Captain, Mélissa Gilly has a fascinating story! Read more...
From France's picturesque Loire Valley, Captain Laurent Charbonnier now leads the way along the historic Canal du Midi aboard our luxury barge cruise, Anjodi. Find out more about Captain Laurent...
Born and bred in England's North Yorkshire, Captain Mick Forster now leads the way aboard luxury hotel barge, Scottish Highlander. Read about Mick's journey on the Caledonian Canal here...
Meet Tasmanian-born master chef, Dave Lawrence - chef of luxury hotel barge, Anjodi who cruises the stunning Canal du Midi
Classically-trained French chef, Sylvain, has been the master chef aboard Enchanté for ten seasons. Read about life as a barge chef on the tranqil Canal du Midi...
Ballymaloe Cookery School trained Olivia co-owns the Shannon Princess with Captaian Ruairi. Read about her life as a barge chef here...
Chef Mike Crowson, aka 'The Barge Chef', gives us an insight into the inspiration behind his dishes and thoughts on the next foodie trends...
La Bella Vita chef, Andrea Chin thinks there is no cuisine that can compare to that of Venice. Find out why in our latest instalment of Meet the Chefs...
Meet Hannah Dunleavy, master chef to our flagship Renaissance. From growing up in London to living in the foodie city of Lyon - Hannah talks us through her culinary world...