The Clair d’Etoile (former Zwaantje) is a new built passenger barge. Since May 2024, the ship has a new owner and operator: Marco Pouw, who has experience as an operator of a passenger barge for many years. The ship has a warm and cozy atmosphere. The Clair d’Etoile sails under Dutch flag and management and is a very popular small river barge on several tours in The Netherlands, Belgium and France.
Description of the cabins
On the lower deck, the Clair d’Etoile has twelve comfortable guest cabins. Ten twins (7 m² – 75 sq.ft.) with two separate single beds and two doubles (6 m² – 65 sq.ft.) with one double bed. Each cabin has a private shower, toilet and basin. All cabins have ventilation, central heating, air-conditioning and a window; the windows in the doubles can be opened, the windows in the twins are fixed for safety reasons. Furthermore, in each cabin you will find a mini safe and hair dryer.
Description of the ship
On the upper deck you will find the nice and cozy salon with heating, air conditioning, large panoramic windows, a restaurant area, lounge corner and a small bar. Wi-Fi is available. The Clair d’Etoile also has a very spacious sun deck with chairs and tables where you can relax, enjoy the scenery while sailing or join the skipper in the wheel house.
Facts about the ship
Length: 40 m (131 ft.)
Width: 5,6 m (18 ft.)
Crew: 4
Cabins: 12
Pass.: 24 (max.)
