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 …
We have updated our Special Offers & Discount page for private barge charters, and cabin cruise weeks. Discounts include Spring & Summer bookings for select barges. For solo travelers, the “no single supplement” special offer should definitely be of interest. Save on select weeks for Burgundy, Canal du Midi, Scotland, and Italy. Enjoy a barge …
Are you a single traveler and considering a solo cruise? A barge cruise is ideal for you. Whether you’re a seasoned solo traveler or cruising for the first time on your own, a solo barge cruise gives you the best of both worlds – the delightful company of like-minded travelers as adventurous as you are, …
Taking a luxury hotel barge cruise is an unforgettable experience. Enjoy the beauty of the countryside, the many wonderful cultural and historical sites to visit, and the laid-back atmosphere of life on the canals. Barge cruises can be as relaxed or as action-packed as you like. A diverse range of activities and outings are possible …
This delicious chocolate whiskey truffles recipe is from our good friends aboard Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. There’s still plenty of time to make some before Christmas. Olivia says, “Chocolate is always delicious as a treat. As a committed Chocoholic, I look for any excuse to cook with and eat chocolate! To make this as …
We received an email from Ruari & Olivia of the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. They have just returned home from a holiday in the Bahamas and sent us this photo of the boat. That must have been a shock to the system. We hope that everyone is having an excellent holiday season. Happy Holidays …
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Olivia Gibbons, co-owner and chef of the popular Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess, shares an easy and delectable mince pie recipe for the holiday season. Photo: Pixabay: Osman Sargi Did you know that the origin of the humble mince pie lies in the Middle East? It eventually made its way west and became part of …