In the wide world of cruising, where increasingly large and opulent vessels are bound for new luxurious coastal berths, perhaps the next trend is not something newer and bigger— but rather an option ...

European Waterways has launched its new 2016 / 2017 hotel barge brochure. The new brochure features a choice of cruises on 17 hotel barges on the inland waterways of France, Italy, Holland, Belgium, ...

European Waterways celebrates the historic launch of their New Champagne Cruise, Kir Royale, an elegant 8 passenger luxury hotel barge, cruising the River Marne and the Canal latéral à la Marne in ...

SMALL, flat-bottomed and slow-moving, hotel barges can access some of Europe’s most beautiful rural areas, navigating 19th-century canals that are off-limits to larger boats. Carrying a handful of ...

Barging on a canal or river in France can be one of the most bespoke, intimate, convenient, and memorable vacation experiences. Even pandemic-reluctant travelers are opting to explore the inland ...

The longstanding image of barge cruises—of dark cabins below water level, sedentary guests, and little activity—just isn't accurate when you're talking river cruising today. Sure, if you crave a ...

With over a dozen new riverboats debuting in 2026, cruising Europe’s major rivers continues to be a growing travel trend. But, for those looking to escape the masses, luxury barge cruises take guests ...