We have just updated our special offers and discounts, as well as updating our availability calendars for all barges. As Europe bursts into bloom and the waterways glisten in the sunlight, now is a great time to plan your next hotel barging escape. Whether dreaming of vineyard strolls in Burgundy, dramatic vistas in the Scottish …
Due to a late cancellation, we are now offering 20% OFF on a private charter booking aboard the Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander for the week of July 20-26, 2025. This is an excellent time to visit Scotland, and with this discount, it offers an even greater value. Scottish Hotel Barge Scottish Highlander Cruise the Highlands …
We have a new web page for the French Hotel Barge Kir Royale. French Hotel Barge Kir Royale – Barging in Champagne region of France Learn about her storied journey from her birth in 1928 in Belgium as the freight barge Maria; her participation in World War Two carrying troups and supplies to the beaches …
An Invitation to Sample the Italian ‘Good Life’… Due to rare last-minute cancellations, La Bella Vita is offering our clients the opportunity to enjoy a 30% discount for the June 22-28, 2025 cruise, if booked by Monday, April 28th. They’re also offering a complimentary Venice gondola tour with every booking. Cruising through the Venetian Lagoon, …
We have updated our Special Offers & Discounts page for European barge cruises. A section for 2026 early bird specials has been added. We also updated barge availability calendars so they are current as of Friday evening. Solo travellers, we have some interesting offerings with No Single Supplements. Most of the special offers are for …
Thanks to the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess for sharing this excellent Guinness cake recipe with our readers. GUINNESS CAKE A delicious treat anytime. This is a firm favourite with Guests and Crew alike. It can also be served as Guinness cupcakes. Ingredients: Preparation: Method: To serve: If you’re not a baker, why not book …
As we mentioned a while back, the French Hotel Barge Nymphea is no longer accepting bookings for Loire barge cruises. French Hotel Barge Nymphea Unfortunately, due to long-term damage to navigation infrastructure on the River Cher caused by flooding, along with other operational challenges, Nymphea will no longer be able to operate her much-loved itinerary …
For Italian cruises departing on June 1 and July 20, 2025, guests aboard La Bella Vita will receive a free Gondola tour through the enchanting canals of Venice. Photo by Bernd Hildebrandt, pixabay.com But that’s not all… The free gondola ride can also be combined with either the 20% off per cabin or the no …
We have updated our Special Offers & Discount page for private barge charters, and cabin cruise weeks. Enjoy a European Barge cruise in 2025 For solo travelers, the “no single supplement” special offer should definitely be of interest. Save on select weeks for France, Scotland, and Italy. Please note that Hotel Barge Aurora has discounted …
We have an update to last week’s blog post for 2025 availability for the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. There have been some changes to both the 2025 and 2026 calendars. 2025 Availability Update Current availability as of February 6, 2025: 2025 Pricing Rates include: Local transfers between Dublin and the hotel barge (the approximate …
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