Our Captains’ stories

Captain Eva in Ireland

Favourite boat: Clipper
Favourite destination: Shannon, Ireland
Number of previous boating holidays? 5
Where have you travelled from? Germany
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Time spent with your favorite person on the water and surrounded by nature.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: My experience with Emerald Star has been so much more than just one moment. My husband and I did our first Emerald Star cruise together in 1998 when we were just dating, and our wonderful holiday cemented our future together!

Captain Holger in France

Favourite boat: Corvette
Favourite destination: Alsace-Lorraine
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Germany
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: My daughter Heidi loved her Captains hat so much, that she only took it off in the evenings to sleep!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The evening mood and atmosphere at the natural pier in Parroy; this bay is a dream!

Captain Eva in France

Favourite boat: Royal Mystique
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Spain
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: An incredible river adventure from lock to lock!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: If I keep one moment, it is the sunset that the Midi gave us as we passed through Capestang. Pure magic!

Captain Monika in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 5
Favourite destination: Alsace-Lorraine
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The Horizon 5 was an absolute pleasure to steer and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The boat lift at Arzviller is very impressive.

Captain Michael in Ireland

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Ireland
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? United States
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: For two glorious weeks, we explored castles, churches, pubs, distilleries, museums and so much mnore, where we could just tie up the yacht and head out exploring!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: At night, my wife and I would head to the upper deck and relax with a beverage and take in the sights of what town we were near and just soak in the sights and sounds. Each evening, we would talk about all the nice people we met, foods we tried, and the churches, castles and museums we explored. Busy days, fresh air, and seeing things I had never imagined made every day in Ireland special. 

Captain Trevor in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 3
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Canada
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Cruising with Emerald Star on the Canal du Midi.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Going down the 9 steps at Fonseranes. Béziers was a delight for all on board!

Captain Craig in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 5
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 0
Where have you travelled from? South Africa
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Our journey from Homps to Port Cassafieres exceeded all expectations!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The joy of gently cruising down the canal through spectacular country-side & vineyards, visiting incredible, quaint French villagers to do our shopping, wine-tasting and discovering excellent Rose wines in the South of France! Meeting fellow travellers from all over the world.

Captain Graeme in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 3
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Fun in the sun, on the water and exploring the world.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Dropping down the Les 9 Ecluses de Fonseranes.

Captain Cemal in France

Favourite boat: Cirrus
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The best ever holiday!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The whole thing was pure relaxation. We loved being on the boat and also received great service at the Emerald Star Base in Hesse. I want to repeat and hope to soon!

Captain Andreas in Germany

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Burgundy: Franche Comté
Number of previous boating holidays? 24
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The Mecklenburg Lake District is a magnificent cruising area that includes rivers, lakes and the very best of pure nature. Simply brilliant!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: There is no specific moment; each of my countless cruises have been unique. A week on a houseboat holiday with family or friends is an unforgettable experience every time.

Captain Pierre in France

Favourite boat: Crusader
Favourite destination: Camargue
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: It’s a real pleasure to cruise with the family and stop along the way as you please.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Our time spent near the island of Maguelone at a magnificent almost-deserted beach with warm water. Just pure happiness!

Captain Andy in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 3
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 7
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Meandering through rural France enjoying the weather, the scenery and the local food.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Our Pirate day was fun and loved by onlookers from the banks of the canal!

Captain Paolo in France

Favourite boat: Grand Classique
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 3
Where have you travelled from? Italy
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Gliding effortlessly on the water, away from all of life’s stresses.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Sharing these experiences with special friends, seeing our kids having fun together, laughing and learning!

Captain Stefan in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 1
Favourite destination: Canal du Midi
Number of previous boating holidays? 3
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Enjoying boat life together with friends.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Enjoying the sunset on the Canal du Midi under the Ash, Sycamore and Oak trees with a glass of local wine.

Captain Laurent in France

Favourite boat: Royal Mystique
Favourite destination: Canal du Midi, Italy, Germany
Number of previous boating holidays? 7
Where have you travelled from? Germany
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Spending time together with my loved ones, surrounded by beautiful nature and the unique combination of relaxation and adventure!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: That moment when you just let go and take the time to enjoy the nature around you, have meaningful conversations with loved ones and watch the sunset from the sun deck with a glass of wine in the evening…

Captain Martin in Ireland

Favourite boat: Consul
Favourite destination: Lough Derg
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The ultimate freedom to cruise in style!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Cruising in to Killaloe in the sunshine in calm water after the wind & rain on the lake. Picture perfect!

Boating holiday happiness for Neil on the Canal du Nivernais

Favourite boat: Royal Mystique
Favourite destination: Canal du Nivernais
Number of previous boating holidays? 7
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Cruising past spectacular scenery and picturesque towns and villages in Burgundy.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: There are so many ‘favourite’ moments from our many holidays, but going through the lock into the beautiful town of Auxerre with the stunning cathedral ahead of us stands out as an especially special moment on board.

Beautiful views from Captain Tom in Ireland

Favourite boat: Vision 3
Favourite destination: Ireland  
Number of previous boating holidays? 13
Where have you travelled from? Austria
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Lovely and peaceful. It’s wonderful gliding through the water and passing the beautiful Irish landscape.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The calming views from the boat. It’s wonderful seeing the blue sky and Irish green views reflected from the water.

Captain Helga in Ireland

Favourite boat: Horizon 4
Favourite destination: Reddens Quay  
Number of previous boating holidays? 7
Where have you travelled from? Ireland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Full of great memories, celebrating a special occassion. 
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The beautiful sunset in Droimineer was unforgettable!

Stunning views from Captain Gwenn in Belgium

Favourite boat: Caprice
Favourite destination: Flanders  
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Belgium
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: We discovered beautiful locations so close to home! 
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: This was an unforgettable experience. We loved the peace and quiet, the friendly people both at Emerald Star and the lock keepers. It was a brilliant way to explore, but in a different way to other holidays. 

Captain Marthe in France

Favourite boat: Sheba
Favourite destination: Lot  
Number of previous boating holidays? 2
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Easy going, with lots of freedom to explore!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: We really enjoyed navigating our boat on the Lot.  The towns, villages and landscapes are so magnificent!

Captain Anne in France

Favourite boat: Grand Classique
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: A beautiful experience that gave me time to relax and enjoy sailing. We discovered some magnificent landscapes and it was great to spend quality time with my loved ones.
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: I was very eager to discover the Canal du Midi on a cruise with my family. My favourite moments were spent enjoying time with loved ones, exploring the waterways, and managing the locks. There was so much to explore on foot too!

Captain Catalina in France

Favourite boat: Salsa
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 2
Where have you travelled from? Spain
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Surrounded by nature with a very comfortable boat
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: We stopped in a small village to buy oysters and enjoyed wine on the deck at sunset. Magical!!!

Captain Morgan in Scotland

Favourite boat: Mountain Star
Favourite destination: Scotland
Number of previous boating holidays? 0
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Best holiday ever!
What was you favourite boating moment so far?: Mooring on Loch Oich, finding a beach at night and lighting a wee fire while the dugs ran around and went for a swim. Popped a bottle for my partners birthday. Sweet.

Captain Bernd in Germany

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Berlin 
Number of previous boating holidays? 5
Where have you travelled from? Germany 
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Berlin and its lakes is always worth a trip!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: We had my dog Charly with us this year, he was so happy!

Captain Sandra on the majestic Caledonian Canal

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Caledonian Canal 
Number of previous boating holidays? 0
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom 
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Fantastic 
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: We surprised my father for his 80th Birthday. As we pulled up to Laggan my sister had already been onboard and had put up decorations then hid. We walked my dad down the pontoon as he loves boats and sailed a lot when he was young. As we passed the boat my sister (in sailor hats) shouted out welcome on board captain to my dad. The shock on his face was priceless. What a weekend we had. The staff at Emerald Star and lock keepers were super friendly. We loved going through the locks at Fort Augustus.

Captain Manuela having fun in the Netherlands

Favourite boat: Cirrus
Favourite destination: The Netherlands 
Number of previous boating holidays? 2
Where have you travelled from? Germany
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: A holiday on a houseboat is pure community 
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: Mmmmm, I really have to think about what the best moment was, there were so many!  We laughed a lot and were active the whole day as there was so much to see and everything was exciting, and sometimes really thrilling. Leave your comfort zone and dare to try something new! But despite all the excitement, there is this deceleration that can probably only be achieved by being on the water. You also meet an incredible number of friendly and helpful people, and one moment that remains in my memory is of the lockkeeper in a marina in Muiden who sprinted 200m from his post to help us moor. We met many friendly helpers every day and experienced a lovely feeling of community in many situations.

Captain David enjoying the Shannon

Favourite boat: Shannon Star
Favourite destination: Ireland 
Number of previous boating holidays? 20
Where have you travelled from? Ireland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Relaxing times with friends and family with the most beautiful scenery while on the water! 
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: For the last few years three friends and I each take our respective kids on a boating holiday in Ireland. We’ve built up so many amazing memories of good times for both kids and adults and everyone together. We always have a blast on what is reliably a safe and fun adventure. Taking a boat is a little different but being on the water is its own playground for kids and adults alike! Ireland offers the best of hospitality to enjoy while ashore too, which is always a great way to end a day before enjoying a restful night aboard.

Captain Sara cruising in Aquitaine

Favourite boat: Calypso
Favourite destination: Aquitaine 
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Spain
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: An unforgettable family experience
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? A wonderful trip to enjoy family and nature. A few charming towns and paths around the canals. Very good for cycling excursions with children. We will repeat for sure.

Captain Philippe cruising in Scotland

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Scotland 
Number of previous boating holidays? 10
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: We reached the holy grail of our boating experiences with the Caledonian Canal.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? That great thrill at the approach of the mythical lake of Loch Ness. After a serene entry into the ladder of locks of Fort Augustus, perfectly orchestrated by precise and courteous lock keepers, we finally see Loch Ness which, let’s admit it, was the primary reason of our journey!
A vast expanse of dark water, swept by a wind strong enough to create swirls and waves appear, called us for a few hours of sailing. We have experienced more difficult crossings, especially in Ireland on the large lakes of the North with a “destabilizing” swell in all the senses of the word. Small disappointment, however, on our arrival in the direction of Inverness…. we saw no trace, no movement, no sign of Nessie’s presence. We will certainly plan a return trip to photograph the monster of Loch Ness…. among others! 
But, already, the Rideau Canal in Canada focuses all our attention and calls us for new discoveries!

Captain Laurent cruising in Charente

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Charente 
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Freedom regained in a natural and welcoming environment 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Every moment was a discovery and every discovery an enrichment.  We rested and had fun discovering new places, visiting local towns and passing through locks. We got caught up in all this and were sad to leave one another at the end of our stay.

Captain Markus cruising in Franche-Comté

Favourite boat: Mystique
Favourite destination: Burgundy: Franche-Comté 
Number of previous boating holidays? 12
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Forgetting the stress of everyday life on the Saône and just drive away. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? There are no specific moments when you are boating. Every holiday and moment is unique and unforgettable. “Today is not every day; we’ll be back, no question.” 

Captain Rafael in the Charente

Favourite boat: Vision 3
Favourite destination: Charente 
Number of previous boating holidays? 4
Where have you travelled from? Spain
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Freedom to go anywhere with my dog
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? I have so many: docking the boat and going for a walk in the forest nearby; visiting distillaries; spending a night next to a vineyard; and enjoying the landscape glide quietly past as I cruise. 

Captain Frederic in Aquitaine

Favourite boat: Salsa
Favourite destination: Aquitaine
Number of previous boating holidays? 2
Where have you travelled from? Belgium
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Relaxing on the deck while enjoying the sun and admiring the beautiful scenery.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
During our last stay in Aquitaine, we remember with great pleasure our passage through the canal bridge of Agen (a magnificent arch bridge that takes us by boat over the Garonne) and also the discovery of the beautiful flowered city of Nérac (a real stroll in the heart of history).

Captain Veronique in the Camargue

Favourite boat: Salsa
Favourite destination: Camargue 
Number of previous boating holidays? 3
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Discovering our boat and exploring the beautiful views of the Camargue.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Improvised drinks on the top deck of our boat!

Captain Ludivine in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 1
Favourite destination: Camargue, from St Gilles to Palavas-les-Flots
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Magnificent and unforgettable 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
From St-Gilles to Palavas-les-Flots, because of the amazing animals around: flamingos, horses and magnificent birds. Plus an unforgettable sunset…

Captain Rezy in France

Favourite boat: Crusader
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Belgium
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The best holiday of my life!
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
The relaxing moments at our dinner with all our family. ‘Du vin, du pain, du Boursin!’ Adventures on our bikes, the wine cellars we visited, and the french cafes…. Enjoying coffee on deck in the mornings.

Captain Chris exploring the Midi

Favourite boat: Magnifique
Favourite destination: Canal du Midi 
Number of previous boating holidays? 30
Where have you travelled from? United Kingdom
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Three weeks doing a circular tour of Burgundy in the summer of 2018
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Getting to use the Fonserrannes Boat Lift, just three days into our very first trip in 1990 – it was taken out of use the following year, and we have what may be the only online footage of it actually in use.

Captain Monika in France

Favourite boat: Horizon 5
Favourite destination: Alsace-Lorraine
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The Horizon 5 was an absolute pleasure to steer and we thoroughly enjoyed our holiday!
What was your favourite boating moment so far?: The boat lift at Arzviller is very impressive.

Captain Alexey relaxing in the Midi

Favourite boat: Corvette
Favourite destination: Narbonne in the Canal du Midi 
Number of previous boating holidays? 0
Where have you travelled from? Russia
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: A wonderful short break with my family on a marvelous boat. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Locks and mooring in quiet and beautiful places, small pretty villages along the canal and cheerful people we met along the way. We enjoyed wonderful weather, quiet nature, a good boat, loved family, a helpful Emerald Star team – everything was quite perfect. We’ll be back for a longer trip! 

Captain Jean François on the Canal du Midi  

Favourite boat: Cirrus
Favourite destination: Canal du Midi, France
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Fantastic!
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
A glass of wine by the water on the top deck of our boat in Trèbes 

Captain Ronny with friends in France

Favorite boat: Magnifique
Favorite destination: Migennes in Burgundy Nivernais Loire
Number of previous boating holidays? 4
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: The pleasure of discovering the Canal de Nivernais with best friends.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Enjoying the sun with your feet in the water after a wonderful day of boating in Burgundy, and knowing that a nice evening with a barbecue and wine tasting will follow…

Captain Frédéric disconnects in the Charente  

Favourite boat: Caprice
Favourite destination: Charente
Number of previous boating holidays? 3
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: A total disconnection from reality. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
A rural network with an air of being at the end of the world, a few meters from Jarnac! 

Captains Davy & Femke in Belgium

Favorite boat: Countess
Favorite destination: Belgium: Nieuwpoort, Diksmuide and Ieper
Number of previous boating holidays? 0
Where have you travelled from? Belgium
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: It was fantastic!
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? We went boating with our whole family and we enjoyed the calm, the views and the time we spent together. ❤️

Captain Jolanda relaxing in the Camargue  

Favourite boat: Caprice
Favourite destination: Camargue
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? Germany
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: A wonderful time with the best crew I could ever imagine. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
Sitting on the top deck while cruising along the Canal du Rhône à Sète and watching all the wild horses, bulls and birds beside the canal. 

Captain Mathieu in Camargue

Favorite boat: Vision 3-SL
Favorite destination: Camargue
Number of previous boating holidays? 4
Where have you travelled from? France
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Calm and beauty of the Camargue
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? The discovery of the island of Maguelone, access to the Mediterranean Sea, oysters and a very good wine. A moment of relaxation with friends and serenity. Our first wild night out of the harbors, the calm the tranquility of being in communion with nature.

Captain Charles finding freedom in France  

Favourite boat: Continentale
Favourite destination: France
Number of previous boating holidays? 5
Where have you travelled from? Switzerland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Just taking the time to slow down and relax, it’s awesome. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? 
– Finding idyllic rural spots to moor up overnight 
– Locks, locks, locks – wonderful for keeping fit 
– Chatting with real local people and friendly lock keepers

Captains Stephan & Annemie in Camargue

Favorite boat: Royal Classique
Favorite destination: Anywhere there is a boat
Number of previous boating holidays? 3
Where have you travelled from? Belgium
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Camargue: wonderful nature, wonderful cities and beautiful beaches.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? There is so much beauty that I can’t list it all. The locks, and in particular the 7 locks on the Canal du Midi in Fonserane, the fauna and flora, and the surrounding landscapes!

Captain Massimo on the Canal du Midi

Favorite boat: Calypso
Favorite destination: Canal du Midi
Number of previous boating holidays? 8
Where have you travelled from? Italy
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Absolutely to do and redo !!!
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Working your way through the 7 locks on the Canal du Midi make you feel the real commander!

Co-Captains Paul and Melanie cruising in the Camargue 

Favourite boat: Horizon 1 
Favourite destination: The Camargue
Number of previous boating holidays? 5
Where have you travelled from? Scotland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Emerald Star …. C’est Le TOP!
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Where do I start! …… There are so many! Every Emerald Star holiday casts up something new. Every cruise creates a NEW lifetime cherished memory. We will sail with Emerald Star every year for the rest of our lives. Thank you for the Gift of timeless memories! Paul & Melanie x

Captain Gerd gallivanting in Germany

Favourite boat: Grand Classique
Favourite destination: Germany
Number of previous boating holidays? 14
Where have you travelled from? Berlin
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Our one-week holiday from Vinkeveen to Amsterdam had the most beautiful variety of scenery and an impressive and challenging cruising ground. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? The crossing of the very low bridges in Amsterdam, which were often only about centimetres, and the compensation of the extremely challenging passage immediately afterwards through the sight of the gigantic highlights of the city remain unforgettable.

Captain Erwin loving the Lot

Favourite boat: Cirrus
Favourite destination: Lot 
Number of previous boating holidays? 10
Where have you travelled from? Holland
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Zen, Nature, culture and relaxation. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Cruising across the Loch Ness with a wind so strong it felt like we were at sea – very beautiful and very wavy! 

Captain Franki making memories on the Midi

Favourite boat: Horizon 1 
Favourite destination: Canal du Midi
Number of previous boating holidays? 1
Where have you travelled from? South Africa
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Days of cruising along vineyards, weeping willows and postcard-perfect French villages and evenings falling asleep to the sound of croaking frogs.
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? We docked out in nature one evening under the canopies of gigantic trees and sat on the top deck taking in the glory of nature as thousands of birds flew and sang around us. We concluded the evening with a South-African-style braai on the top deck, before going to sleep to the gentle rhythms of water. Absolutely magnificent!

Captain Charles cruising in the Camargue

Favourite boat? Royal Mystique
Favourite destination? Camargue, arrival at Aigues Mortes
Number of previous boating holidays: 6 
Where have you travelled from? England
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Sunshine, friendship and stunning scenery along the Mediterranean coast. 
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Cross the Etang de Thau under a cloudless sky and arriving at the beautiful town of Meze – a perfect start to another wonderful holiday. 

Captain Mike and crew on the Midi 

Favourite boat: Horizon 4
Favourite destination: Thames and the Canal du Midi
Number of previous boating holidays? 4
Where have you travelled from? England 
Describe your last boating holiday in a sentence: Cruising through Venice with a cruise ship behind me and Venice in front of me
What’s your favourite boating moment so far? Every Emerald Star holiday is perfectly made to suit your needs. Your style boat, your choice of destination, your choice of stops, your choice of how long you stay at each mooring. All you require is a bit of common sense and the ability to have fun and be adventurous.