Indulge yourself with wonderful experience traveling aboard of Golden Odyssey….
“…our expectations were exceeded in every respect. I’ve never experienced better dining, nor better service and keen attention to our every need…the best evidence of our satisfaction level, I suppose, is that we intend to return next year…”
For past countless centuries an infinite variety of working and pleasure vessels have plied the thousands of miles of Western Europe's' rivers and canals ... Today one will find that there is a special ship; a ship that is at once similar to, and yet wholly unique from its kin - that special ship is the 118 foot barge-yacht, Golden Odyssey. ... Built in 1926 by highly respected North Holland shipbuilders, the Golden Odyssey began life as the "Drie Gezusters" (Three Sisters) carrying freight on the waterways of Europe and Scandinavia.
Her current owner and master discovered her
in Leerdam, and was so impressed by her lines
and solid construction, there followed a meticu-
lous transformation into a barge yacht that meets
today's highest requirements for comfort and
absolute dependability.
The Golden Odyssey, built to the highest International Yacht Standards, stands apart from the more than sixty hotel barges plying the waterways of Europe (mostly in France).
This is reflected in her being the only one accepted for representation by the major yacht charterhouses, and featured in their catalogues worldwide. Created in the style of a classic yacht, Golden Odyssey brings, for the first time, the privacy, luxury, and security of private yachting to the inland waterways of Europe. She is for those who know the difference and prefer the best.
The quality of her appointments, level of service, cuisine, and amenities speak for themselves, and place her apart. The Golden Odyssey turns heads wherever she goes as she voyages the continent, offering her clients a moveable feast of Europe. One publication called her “The Orient Express of the European Waterways.”
The Golden Odyssey Luxury Highlights:
• An impressive 800 sq ft / 75 sq m deck is perfect for al fresco dining, a dip in the spa pool, or simply lounging in one of the Queen Mary style teakwood deck chairs
• Heated Spa Pool equipped with water heating and chilling systems, a 10 bar jet pump, ozone purification and underwater lighting
• The beautifully appointed salon furnished with Antique Furniture and Persian rugs, large library and an open fireplace, as well as an extensive games chest and discreetly concealed audio and video systems.
• 3 Luxurious Staterooms with King sized beds and embroidered linen, oversized baths and gushing hot water, private telephones and climatic control, TV in each stateroom
• Golden Odyssey has a full range of modern communication and entertainment systems. . There are private telephones in all cabins and fax and email in the office. There is a full stereo system, video
• Internet access and fax are available.
• Bicycles onboard
• Mini bus for transfers and shore excursions
Guests traveling onboard The Golden Odyssey have truly unique and beautiful experience, they not only can enjoy luxurious interior of the barge, cozy accommodations, great cuisine and awesome service, they have another great benefit to customize they itinerary. Although Golden Odyssey's crew is well versed in creating a set itinerary, passengers have the enviable option of stopping on a whim, waterways permitting.
Meet your crew:
The 6 passenger Golden Odyssey is owned and operated by a husband & wife team. Together they work hard to make sure that guests enjoy a canal cruise individually tailored to their needs.
Thirty five years of sea-going experience and a wide range of commands, including on some of the worlds largest yachts, enables Greg Birra to ensure the total comfort and security of his guests. Greg has a keen interest in cultural history and the arts and his enthusiasm for exploring the canals is infectious!
Besides captain and hostess, the Golden Odyssey has deckhand and chef, which makes total of 4 crew members.
Tracey McKinstry is a chef onboard. She has built upon her years of classical training as a chef by traveling the world. From cooking over a charcoal fire in a village in the East, to satisfying the culinary whims of royalty aboard Mega-yachts, she is continually adding to and refining her repertoire of international cuisine.
Come and join us for the great unforgettable vacation that will last for the lifetime.. |
