Sail Europe’s most enticing canals, rivers and lochs on board an intimate floating hotel with European Waterways. The company’s barge cruises provide a one-of-a-kind experience: While traveling from one stop to another, you’ll relax in the countryside, discover historical treasures and enjoy fine wine, delicious food and good company along the way.
Each fully-staffed luxury vessel includes a captain, a host and a gourmet chef. A tour leader accompanies you on land for daily guided excursions to castles, chateaux, vineyards, markets and more. Special theme cruises are also available for those interested in a specific sport or hobby.
European Waterways’ barges offer accommodations for between six and 20 guests; tandem cruises are also available for large groups. All barges combine elegant décor with modern amenities and feature an open bar stocked with a wide range of alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. Cruises are available for individual bookings, where you’ll join other like-minded travelers on board, or for full-ship charters.
European Waterways offers barge cruises in Europe and the British Isles.
Cruises are classified according to the quality of accommodations, the number of included amenities and activities, and the level of service delivered. European Waterways specializes in deluxe travel, and prices typically range from $600 to $900 per person, per day, plus airfare.
Click any river cruise below for the itinerary, dates and prices.
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Tours are classified according to the quality of amenities and accommodations.
Budget = River cruises typically range from $100 to $200 per person, per day, plus airfare. First Class = River cruises typically range from $150 to $350 per person, per day, plus airfare. Deluxe = River cruises typically range from $250 to $650 per person, per day, plus airfare.
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The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land/cruise arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices quoted via phone or email are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Also, air prices or air promotions mentioned on this site or on the phone do not include baggage fees imposed by airlines. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the trip origination city, we are able to offer the land/cruise portion of the package at the price quoted.
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