Tagged: European Waterways

For clients who have done several major ocean and river cruises or ones who may be weary of mega-ship crowds, consider selling another type of luxury sail: on a former industrial barge that’s been transformed into an elegant floating hotel. (more…)

Luxury hotel barge cruising company European Waterways has announced the acquisition of Shannon Princess, Ireland’s only luxury hotel barge, marking an expansion of the company’s fleet of intimate cruising experiences. (more…)

“For European Waterways’ guests, the most memorable experiences are sometimes the most unexpected”, says Derek Banks, the company’s Managing Director. (more…)

European Waterways announced that it is offering a Black Friday Special of 25% off on whole boat charters on two of its popular hotel barge cruises in France. (more…)

The weather outside is delightful for European Waterways guests on the company’s new offering: Christmas Markets Cruises in Alsace-Lorraine, France. (more…)

Ernest Hemingway once said, “Wine and friends are a great blend.” This philosophy is at the heart of European Waterways’ dedication to offering its guests some of the most unique and exclusive wine excursions in the industry. (more…)

The Olympics are among the most popular sporting events in the world. With many of the 2024 summer games to be held in Paris, July 26 – August 11, 2024, hotels are already selling out. (more…)

Eagle eyed European Waterways guests are treated to magnificent demonstrations of the art of falconry as part of the company’s growing programs of “insider experiences” on its hotel barge cruises in Europe and the U.K. (more…)

For many people around the world, the American “Fall Classic” – baseball’s annual “World Series” – can never hold a candle to their own Fall Classic – the rugby World Cup, which is played every four years. (more…)

It’s no surprise that, in Gaelic, the name “whisky” loosely translates to “water of life.” (more…)

With more than 80 different wines from around Bordeaux, nightly fireworks, a wide range of gastronomic offerings, lively music, and a stirring display of Tall Ships, France’s annual Bordeaux Wine Festival is one of the most memorable events of the year in the famed wine-growing region. (more…)

Celebrated author Michael Pollan once wrote, “At home, I serve the kind of food I know the story behind.” For European Waterways, it’s a philosophy they take to heart on all the company’s luxury hotel barge cruises. (more…)

The British wine critic John Michael Broadbent could have been talking about European Waterways’ luxury hotel barge cruises when he said, “Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.” (more…)

European Waterways is reporting record sales of its luxury hotel barge cruises as post-pandemic concerns continue to drive many of the mayor travel trends that speak to the company’s canal barging experience. (more…)

European Waterways has announced the launch of the company’s new Christmas market cruises in the Alsace and Lorraine region of France, where the old-world traditions of Europe’s colorful Christmas markets can be found in full swing during the holiday seasons. (more…)

It’s only once a year and for a very limited time. European Waterways is offering a Black Friday special of 25 percent off on charters of two of its most popular luxury hotel barge cruises in France. (more…)

Once considered a niche market, solo travel is quickly becoming an industry phenomenon that today accounts for more than 25 percent of travelers worldwide. But “going solo” doesn’t necessarily mean going it alone. (more…)

European Waterways, Europe’s largest luxury hotel barge cruising company, announced the availability of its colorful new brochure for the 2023/2024 seasons. (more…)

While historic drought conditions are drying up major European rivers and impacting water traffic, hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways notes that manmade canals can be less impacted. (more…)

Today’s affluent travelers want to enjoy first-class service and accommodations, but in a friendlier, more casual setting without “old-world” pretentions. (more…)

When it comes to wine, few countries can compete in quality and popularity with the wines of France. Guests on European Waterways’ luxury hotel barge cruises quickly discover why. (more…)

This year, with France celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birthday of Rosa Bonheur, one of the most celebrated female artists of the 19th century, European Waterways announced enhancements to its tour of the artist’s meticulously preserved studio. (more…)

While Her Majesty’s loyal British subjects will be celebrating the historic Platinum Jubilee for Queen Elizabeth II for the four days of June 2 – 5, 2022, European Waterways’ guests are treated like royalty all season long. (more…)

With period dramas such as Bridgerton, Downton Abbey, and The Crown captivating television audiences everywhere, European Waterways is calling attention to the numerous filming locations on the itinerary of the luxurious 8-passenger hotel barge, Magna Carta. (more…)

European Waterways has a limited number of cabins available for the July 17, 2022 departure of the company’s annual “Opera Cruise” in Venice. (more…)

This year, European Waterways guests can “stop and smell the roses” on the company’s new, six-night, all-inclusive “Garden Cruises”. (more…)

European Waterways is inviting the growing number of solo travelers to experience “the joys of hotel barging” with the elimination of the single supplement aboard select departures of the company’s “La Bella Vita” luxury hotel barge, which cruises out of Venice. (more…)

European Waterways announced the purchase of the stylish Enchanté and Finesse hotel barges, two double-decker vessels that reflect the ultimate in luxury canal barging. (more…)

With the travel industry showing strong signs of recovery for the 2022 season and “slow travel” a major trend, luxury hotel barge cruising “is more popular than ever,” said European Waterways. (more…)

European Waterways announced that it is bringing back its popular Opera Cruise in Venice, available to groups who charter the company’s La Bella Vita luxury hotel barge during July and August 2022. (more…)

European Waterways is continuing to feed guests’ “appetite for new experiences” by ramping up its offerings of private dining opportunities for the 2022 season. (more…)

European Waterways has released its brand-new 2022 hotel barge cruising brochure – a comprehensive guide to cruising the canals and smaller waterways of Europe and the U.K. (more…)

As international travel heats up following the reopening of borders, travelers are rediscovering the joys of luxury hotel barging on the scenic canals of Europe with European Waterways. (more…)

With Europe reopening its borders to international travel, luxury hotel barging specialist European Waterways is saying, “Come on in, the water’s fine!” (more…)

With Italy welcoming visitors once again, luxury hotel barging specialist European Waterways is relaunching its annual exclusive Solo Cruise aboard the company’s largest vessel, the 20-passenger “La Bella Vita” luxury hotel barge. (more…)

With Europe poised to reopen borders to visitors as the number of vaccinated travelers increase worldwide, luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is finding itself in the spotlight once again, with travelers attracted to the slow paced, immersive experience of canal cruising. (more…)

With the continued growth of the private rental market worldwide, luxury hotel barge cruising specialist European Waterways is reporting an increasing demand for their private whole boat charters. (more…)