Reviews

We selected Barge Colibri because it looked so beautiful in pictures on the internet. Little did we know that being with Fiona, Earl and Toby would far surpass it. Your hospitality and graciousness are fantastic. And the food! What a surprise. Wonderful, varied, delicious – and so beautifully presented. D & S Atlanta Georgia 2021

We loved our Colibri cruise this year in Champagne. Over and over you both continue to amaze us with your excellent meals and service « incomparable ». This was our 5th cruise and we hope for several more! Merci mille fois C & D Kansas 2021

What a wonderful cruise. This vacation hit all the buttons & especially wonderful relaxation. The meals, views, wines, education & horizon – broadening. You two are exemplars of the art of hospitality P & E Kansas 2021

After years in the making, this trip, your slice of heaven has been an Amazing experience. The Food! Your brilliant service. The Food! The wine! The Food! Thank you for sharing the Colibri with us. We plan to see you in 23!!! G & A Lawrence 2021

What a wonderful journey and time in this beautiful countryside and on this wonderful barge! You are both very special and dedicated people with great passion for service, wine, food, and creating a peaceful and relaxing environment. We look forward to seeing you for our next cruise. G & B USA 2019

Now I know why our friends said their trip with you 10 years ago was the best trip they’ve ever taken. Your stellar reputation is well deserved. Thank you for a wonderful week. J & G Portland 2019

There are not enough superlatives to describe the absolutely wonderful experience that Fiona and Earl offer on Barge Colibri. Of course the food & wine are top class but it’s the small extras, the pampering and casual courtesy that nail it for us. We’ll be back! B & C QLD 2019

So glad to be a part of the Colibri « elite », privileged to have indulged in our fourth cruise aboard. Where to next Earl and Fiona? Looking forward to 2019 already. H & G AUS

Simply perfection – Looking forward to next year. J & P UK

Wonderful – Superb! Some things should never change!!! M & C AUS

How lucky we feel we are to have an experience on the Barge Colibri – 3 times! And to anticipate yet another in 2019. You are charming, thoughtful hosts who anticipate every need. It is a total delight to be completely relaxed, trusting in you to entertain, wine and dine us. Thank you for everything – and we look forward to seeing you in 2019. J & W USA

Thank you for the most wonderful time. Felt fully relaxed & completely at ease. The food the best we have ever had. The wine beyond our expectations. May you continue to enjoy what you do so that you can give many others the same joy we have experienced. N & M AUS

It has been some 4 years since our first / last Colibri holiday, and the Colibri team like any fine wine or great cheese has only improved with time – and we did not think that possible. Idyllic and sublime, and maybe exquisite only begin to describe our time on board. Until our next visit to Heaven on Earth. Thank you and à bientôt. R & B USA

Fiona and Earl just a short note to say thanks again for a great experience. Despite the worst that summer that France can throw at you we still enjoyed the trip thoroughly. As a comment I think you undersell the experience on the website. S & A Australia

The days aboard have been amazing from start to finish. Wonderful food, special wines, all shared and offered with warm grace. The whole experience has been even better than we could have ever imagined – which makes it so hard to describe, but so easy to start dreaming about when we can come back! Special thanks to Harry and Toby for their attention – some lovely « dog time » was just a wonderful bonus. K & A Canada

Fantastic! The attention to detail was exceptional! The quality and array of food and wine was unexpectedly a real treat. Despite the unexpected wet and windy summer weather the Colibri and its crew didn’t miss a beat. To achieve the above in one package takes exceptional talent and dedication – Well done Fiona & Earl. Hope we’ll be back before too long. A & S Australia

It was hard for me to believe that on this, our second trip with you, it would be better. But you have managed to prove me wrong. We have loved all the great food, the many bottles of excellent local wines, your great service and hospitality. We look forward to our third trip in the coming years. C & D USA

We always look forward to our holidays but they rarely meet our expectations, but this one has exceeded them in every aspect. Accommodation, food, drink, visits and especially hospitality from Fiona, Earl and the boys – thank you all. G & M UK

The end of yet another cruise on the Colibri. Another great trip which seemed to only improve on the previous, which we did not think possible. Thanks again. E&N VIC

How does this keep getting better? Third time for me and already looking forward to the next! Total relaxation, spoilt rotten, and love every single second. J NSW