European Waterways acquired the double-decker Enchante and Finesse hotel barges, which brings the number of vessels in its fleet to 17. The barges each accommodate eight passengers and five crew, ...

Looking for an all-inclusive cruise experience without the crowds? It might be time to try something new-like a boutique river barge cruise along the Canal du Midi in the south of France. Read on to ...

American-based luxury barge cruise broker Ellen Sack has announced a special "Tour de France" themed barge cruise on the six-passenger charter barge Savannah. The itinerary will sail July 10 to 16 ...

The sun shone on a chilly spring day when I pulled up to the Elegance, a new, art deco-inspired barge and my home for this week in southern France. My journey started in the quaint town of ...

With over a dozen new riverboats debuting in 2026, cruising Europe’s major rivers continues to be a growing travel trend. But, for those looking to escape the masses, luxury barge cruises take guests ...

The differences between ocean, river and canal cruising are vast. One of the clearest emerged the evening before French Country Waterways’ eight-passenger luxury barge, Princess, overnighted beside a ...