Barge Nilaya has an upfront alfresco bow picnic bench at the front of the barge

Bastille day fireworks in Charleville Mezieres, watched from up front on Nilaya's bow bench. What you can't see is the thousands of townsfolk standing watching us on the river bank behind! The bow bench is a great place to sit and watch the world as you slowly float through it. It's upfront and alfresco...

Enjoy a 'cuppa', read a book, get out the binoculars, the choice is yours. It's easily the preferred spot while cruising!

If the weather's good we'll often take breakfast, lunch and possibly even our evening meal outside on the bow bench. Relax and sit in the sun reading a book or simply watching the world slip so very slowly by. It's a great location for that star or candlelit dinner!

Nilaya's bow bench can seat up to eight people at a squeeze, so dinner parties with people from other boats are not unknown.

It has a parasol for shade if things get a bit too warm and has even sprouted legs and moved ashore when the surroundings there look more conducive as a great dinner location!

Bastille day fireworks in Charleville Mezieres plus a bottle or two of bubbly celebrated the close of one group of guests active bike barge break on Nilaya "Thank you for letting me be a mermaid on your deck and to see France from the waters edge"

F.H - British Columbia, Canada

The bow bench is a great place to sit and watch the world as you slowly float through it.Enjoy a 'cuppa', read a book, get out the binoculars, the choice is yours. It's easily the preferred spot while cruising!
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The bow bench is a great place to sit and watch the world as you slowly float through it. Enjoy a 'cuppa', read a book, get out the binoculars, the choice is yours. It's easily the preferred spot while cruising!

Guests enjoying a well earned after mooring drink in Meaux, on France's River Marne.
© Copyright 2004-2008, Barge Nilaya Charter Cruises
Guests enjoying a well earned after mooring drink in Meaux, on France's River Marne.

An evening of great conversation and wonderful food dining al fresco on Nilaya's bow bench in Verdun on the Canal de L'Est in France.
© Copyright 2004-2008, Barge Nilaya Charter Cruises
An evening of great conversation and wonderful food dining al fresco on Nilaya's bow bench in Verdun on the Canal de L'Est in France.