Barges In Europe:
Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and France
Ireland, Scotland, England, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Italy, and France
Luxury Barge Cruises on the Canals and Waterways of Europe ...
Join with Friends or Book a Cabin for Customized Excursions, Top Cuisine and Wines, a Memorable Week
Whether enjoying a barge cruise on Loch Ness in Scotland, or the canals of Holland, or the Thames in England, or down the Shannon River in Ireland, or the rural canals of France, or the Venetian Lagoons in Italy, the luxury hotel barge cruise experience is truly the most memorable way to travel. Many luxury hotel barges began service as working barges, but have now been magically transformed into luxurious floating hotels for 4 to 24 passengers, complete with amazing gourmet cuisine prepared by an on-board master chef, and a very attentive crew of three or four (and more on larger barges). A full week to enjoy life, fine wines, friends, and cuisine, and the best of all possible excursions.
Barges In England
Magna Carta
Deluxe, 8-Passengers
From London afloat on the elegant Thames River from Hampton Court Palace to Henley-on-Thames, the 8-passenger deluxe hotel barge Magna Carta offers pampered travelling, cruising routes of unusual beauty. Even if you have been to England many times in your life, this is the most memorable way to explore England -- a cruise experience that clients tell us is a "lifetime memory."
Barges in England Magna Carta
Barges In Ireland
Shannon Princess II
Deluxe, 10-Passengers
Escorted touring and cruising aboard the Shannon Princess II, through a beautiful route in the heart of Ireland. Excellent introduction to Ireland, guided by Irish owners whose pride about and knowledge of the region make a special difference for guests.
Barges in Ireland Shannon Princess II
Barges In Scotland
Spirit of Scotland
Deluxe, 12-PassengersScottish Highlander
First Class, 8-Passengers
One of the most unique ways to visit Scotland, cruising Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands aboard the 8-passenger First Class Scottish Highlander or 12-passenger Deluxe Spirit of Scotland. A close-up and personal encounter with local villages, people and history (and Nessie!), while your elegant floating hotel accompanies you!
Barges in Scotland Spirit of Scotland Scottish Highlander
Barges In Holland and Belgium
La Nouvelle Etoile
Ultra Deluxe, 8-PassengersPanache
Deluxe, 12-Passengers
From Tulip Cruises and Garden Tours in Holland from mid-March through mid-May, Cruise aboard La Nouvelle Etoile or Panache! See the Keukenhof gardens, Delft, Gouda, art by the Dutch masters, and more in personal, guided excursions. The most memorable way to experience Holland -- aboard Barges in Holland. Mid-May Transit Cruises from Holland to Paris.
Barges in Holland La Nouvelle Etoile Panache
Barges In Germany
La Nouvelle Etoile
Ultra Deluxe, 8-Passengers
Join the Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Etoile on cruises through the most beautiful cruise route in Germany -- the enchanting Mosel River. La Nouvelle Etoile offers very small group, pampered explorations along the Mosel, one of the most memorable cruise routes in Germany.
(La Nouvelle Etoile also cruises in Holland, Belgium, Paris, Burgundy, Champagne, and Alsace during the rest of the season.)
Barges in Germany La Nouvelle Etoile
Barges In Italy
La Bella Vita
First Class, 20-Passengers
Cruise between Venice and Mantua aboard the 20-passenger La Bella Vita. Savor Italian cuisine and wines while cruising through the Venetian Lagoons, the Po River and the Bianco Canal.
Barges in Italy La Bella Vita
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This page last updated December 25, 2023