Traveling aboard Belmond Grand Hibernian will be akin to a land cruise, offering daily excursions such as tours of historic estates, a round of golf on one of the finest courses in the world, a visit to the new Titanic Belfast center, or an immersion into the world of Ireland’s legendary writers, musicians and artists. With a name derived from Hibernia, the classical Latin name for the island of Ireland, Belmond Grand Hibernian will journey throughout the island offering two-, four- and six-night rail experiences that visit the most prominent destinations of the North and South, including the train’s Dublin base, Belfast and Cork. The train will provide tours of the magnificent open countryside, dramatic coastal scenery and fascinating cities of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

The slightly larger Belmond Napoleon and Belmond Hirondelle barges are available for private hire as well as cabin-only.īelmond Grand Hibernian will launch in August 2016 as Belmond's first product in Ireland and the country's first luxury sleeper train. Belmond Alouette, a four-passenger barge for private hire, cruises the tranquil Canal du Midi and has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment that includes a wonderful open-plan kitchen that facilitates cooking classes. Each barge travels down the charming and beautiful canals of France allowing guests to hop off to explore the vineyards, gardens, markets, and even golf courses of the various regions.īelmond Fleur de Lys and Belmond Amaryllis barges are the ultimate in French péniche and are the only two barges on the French inland waterways to have outdoor heated pools (both for private-hire only). ratio with six crew attending up to twelve guests.

Belmond Afloat in France comprises five péniche-hotels offering a unique and peaceful cruise experience into the heart of rural France’s regions of Burgundy, Provence, the Rhône Valley, Languedoc-Roussillon, and the Loire Valley.Įach barge accommodates between four and twelve passengers and offers a high crew-to-guest.

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