SMALL, flat-bottomed and slow-moving, hotel barges can access some of Europe’s most beautiful rural ... you won’t go hungry or thirsty on a barge cruise, nor lonely or seasick.

and nowhere was that truer than on a barge cruise with European Waterways in France. A luxury barge cruise was unlike any ...

Social distancing will likely be the norm for a while in Europe and around the world, and these barges offer the chance to enjoy scenery while still remaining safe. For the most part, meals are served ...

marketing maven for Barge Lady Cruises. Representing 50 vessels with 75 itineraries, the Barge Ladies help people travel through channels in eight European countries. "You are on an old cargo boat ...

European Waterways is unveiling a selection of new and enhanced excursions for its luxury hotel barge cruises in Europe. The company is now offering private, tailor-made adventures with an emphasis on ...

Avanti Destinations introduced barge-cruising to its product line with 13 seven-day barge cruises in France, England and Scotland. The program uses new or renovated 8- to 24-passenger barges with ...

Belmond has another way to cruise some of Europe's rivers—on luxury barges with private chefs and excursions like truffle hunting, hot-air ballooning, canoeing, and wine tasting. Seven private ...

Australian-born Evans realized the potential for European canal cruising as early ... There are no extra charges on a barge cruise: land excursions, alcoholic beverages, hotel stays, and transfers ...

How do canal cruises compare with river cruises? The overall experience is fundamentally different. While some barges operate along rivers, these smaller vessels are mostly found along the smaller ...

European Waterways are attracting a different kind of guest: active, inquisitive, and seeking meaningful, memory-rich ...