The waterways of Europe offer a splendid opportunity to discover the heart of some of its most beautiful regions, and with a European barge cruise, you can do it in style.

From the deck of a luxury hotel barge, you can explore the charms of these regions, and take time to delve into what makes them so special – visit a private château, taste wine at a local vineyard, or stroll through a local street market in a quaint village.

The infrastructure of rivers and canals in Europe allow you to visit some of the most extraordinary and scenic sites, and the included excursions provide an in-depth and personal touch that lend insight into these magnificent destinations. While on board, the attention to detail and high levels of personalized service, in conjunction with fine wines and gourmet cuisine, make barge cruising a memorable vacation experience.

Intimate sized vessels make luxury barge cruising perfect for any occasion. Whole boat charters and themed cruises are available and easy to organize. We look forward to helping you choose the perfect luxury barge cruise for your next European holiday.

"The staff could not have been more gracious and service oriented...I would recommend the trip as a perfect complement to the Parisian experience."

- Luxury Barge Cruise customer

The Charlemagne is the latest addition to the fleet and carries 32 passengers in complete comfort with spacious cabins and bathrooms, lounge/bar, dining room, games room and a large sundeck with panoramic views of the cruise route. A truly delightful and very comfortable vessel with all modern facilities including massage showers, double vanities and tropical strength air-conditioning.

The public areas are bathed in light from the generous sized windows. The cruising season begins in late March for the Spring Tulip cruises in Holland and then in mid-May will move south to the Moselle and Neckar rivers for the Summer and Autumn periods.

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