Actief, Upper Thames, England

luxury cruise vacations aboard Actief on the
Royal river Thames, England

The 11 passenger Actief was launched in Holland in 1907. Luxuriously converted to hotel use, Actief's accomodation is beautifully presented in the style of an English Country House.

The spacious flower lined sun-deck, and comfortable elegant saloon are complimented by beautifully decorated cabins. Actief's Sleeping accommodation comprises three suites - Astor, Wolsey and Nelson - two twins and a single cabin.

Actief's crew of four are led by the Captain and include an expert Chef and two Hostesses, all of whom are totally committed to your enjoyment of your holiday.

Read on for cruise highlights and details of our cuisine and fine wines, or use the side menu to explore the various cruise itineraries on offer, check cruise rates and view our barge photo galleries.

Or view our Actief Guestbook and read what our many satisfied guests have to say about their Barging holiday on the Royal river Thames in England.

cruise highlights

cuisine aboard

All-inclusive - open bar, free
wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
Eton college, Britain's premier
school and alma mater to
Princes William and Henry
Waldorf and Nancy Astor's
former home of Cliveden,
stunning gardens and views
The enchanting medieval
riverside villages of Hurley and
Sonning
Henley's award winning and
interactive River and Rowing
museum
Beautiful Elizabethan
Mapledurham House and Water
mill
Christchurch College Oxford
founded by Henry VIII in 1525
Optional Hot Air Ballooning

regional specialities

Salami of Guinea fowl with Wild Mushroom, Roast rack of Lamb with Aubergine puree, Sweet potatoes and Spinach, Golden Jubilee Chicken (created for the Buckingham palace Jubilee)

wine cellar

Chateau Grandis 1996,
Beaune 1998, Chateau Pavilon de la Brie 2001

cheese board

Cropwell Bishop Organic Stilton, Dunsyre Blue, Bath Soft cheese

Why not experience the magic for yourself, contact us today to find out
more about our luxury barge cruise vacation on Actief on the upper Thames, England...

For reservations or more information including a full colour brochure,
contact Go Barging at Toll Free 1 800 394 8630, fax: (+44) 1784 483072
or e-mail sales@GoBarging.com

Toll Free 1 800 394 8630

Vessel operated by Barge Cruising Ltd