Tagged: European Waterways

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…)