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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Due to new travel requirements, many international travelers will need to register for an online authorization before entry to the UK and many EU nations. Photo by Cytus – Pixabay.com Know Before You Go United Kingdom Beginning January 8, 2025, visitors from the United States, Canada, Australia and other non-European nations who currently do not …
GOOD NEWS! A quick update for the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. A lot can happen in a week. The opening we mentioned last week is filling up but Shannon Princess has two more weeks that may be of interest. 2025 Availability 2025 Pricing Rates include: Local transfers between Dublin and the hotel barge (the …
Save 50% or more this spring aboard the luxury hotel barge Aurora on a Dutch tulip cruise in Holland. Aurora’s welcoming crew of five will make you feel immediately at home, relaxed and secure. For 7 days & 6 nights, Aurora will be your home away from home, packed with incredible memories. Together, owner-operators Steve …
For those of you who have been wanting an Irish barge cruise, we have GOOD NEWS! The Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess has an open week but you must act quickly as it won’t last long. Shannon Princess has been completely sold out for the 2025 season for the past 18 months. So now is …
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Spring is an ideal time to visit Burgundy. Perfect for a barge cruise! Warming temperatures create perfect conditions for sightseeing and cycling alongside the canals. The hillsides are in bloom with colorful flowers, market squares return to life as town folks set up their open-air shops again, and the canal towpaths reward travelers with the …
A barge cruise is definitely the way to discover Holland. Charter the 8-passenger, Hotel Barge Aurora on a Dutch barge cruise this Spring. Hotel Barge Aurora – Barging in Holland The Netherlands, though famous for tulips and cheese, is also a land with a rich artistic and cultural history. The western provinces are populated by …