Canal Barges

A canal barge is a small vessel that carries from six to fifty passengers. More like a floating Bed & Breakfast than a boat, very often a barge is a vessel originally built in the early 1900's as a freighter before being converted to a hotel barge. Their amenities are generally more inclusive than the usual cruise experience, offering everything from saunas, Jacuzzis and bicycles onboard, to open bars on some barges. However, most barges do not have televisions, phones, laundry service or Internet connection onboard. Pricing on a barge is all-inclusive, with all meals, excursions and taxes included. Barging is a casual vacation experience and can either be as relaxing or fast-paced as you wish. The slow movement of the barge allows for biking or walking alongside without being left behind. A canal cruise is typically 6 nights/7 days in length.

Europe

Great Britain

Actief - Upper Thames
Magna Carta - River Thames
Scottish Highlander - Loch Ness and Caledonian canal, Scotland
Shannon Princess II - Lower Shannon River, Ireland

France

Anacoluthe - Ile de France and Normandy
Anjodi - Canal du Midi
Athos - Southern France and the Canal du Midi
La Belle Epoque - Burgundy
L'Art de Vivre - Burgundy
L'Impressioniste - Provence
Libellule - River Saone & Lower Burgundy
Litote - Vandennese - Dijon
Lorraine - Boofzheim - Gondrexange
Luciole - Upper Burgundy/Nivernais Canal
Meanderer - Upper Loire Valley
Nymphea - River Cher,Loire Valley
Rosa - Bordeaux & S.W. France
Serenite - Provence and the Camargue

Germany

Serenite - Berlin, Mecklenberg Lakes

Italy

La Dolce Vita - Venice & The Veneto

 

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