European Waterways is the largest luxury hotel barging company in Europe, offering 6-night/7-day luxury cruises on its large fleet of vessels in France, Scotland, England, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and Italy.

For over 30 years, we have built a reputation for providing high quality holidays on our ‘luxury hotel barges’ to a discerning clientele in search of a truly unique cruising experience - whether through the vineyards of scenic Burgundy, sun-drenched Provence and the Midi in Southern France, along the spectacular Caledonian Canal in Scotland's Great Glen, or around the lagoons of romantic Venice.

Every European Waterways all-inclusive hotel barge cruise offers comfortable accommodation in air-conditioned, ensuite cabins, gourmet meals, fine wines, an open bar and all excursions.

On your 7 day/6 night cruise, your floating hotel glides gently along while you relax and enjoy haute cuisine, fine wines and the company of fellow passengers. There will be guided tours to castles, chateaux, vineyards, markets and other places of real interest along the way and when you return to the barge, you can be sure our dedicated crew will be there to look after you once more.

Our hotel barges accommodate between 4 and 12 passengers in air-conditioned, elegantly-appointed comfort. They are ideal for people looking for either an individual cruise with other like-minded people, or for those wanting a whole barge charter for a family or group of friends. We also offer tandem cruises for larger parties and a wide selection of themed cruises, such as wine appreciation and golf - even honeymoon charters!

Passengers are attended to by a professional, multi-lingual crew that includes a highly-experienced Captain, a Master Chef who will prepare a wide range of exquisite food to suit every taste, a knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide and charming hostesses.

European Waterways was the first company to put a barge on the Upper Nivernais Canal in Burgundy, and in the “real” Loire Valley. We are also the only company with luxury hotel barges in Scotland and in the Venetian lagoon, as well as the first to offer an Avignon-to-Amsterdam 6 week trans-Europe cruise.

One of our hotel barges, Anjodi, even achieved ‘film star’ status following her many appearances during the BBCTV series ‘Rick Stein’s French Odyssey’, when she carried chef Rick Stein on a voyage of culinary discovery through Southern France.
Why not join us on an unforgettable journey of gentle exploration? It’s a truly unique experience!

A European Waterways cruise is all-inclusive:

• 6 Nights accommodation on board in an air-conditioned, en-suite cabin.
• The services of an experienced Captain, Chef, Housekeeper(s), Tour Guide.
• All lunch and evening meals aboard - a gastronomic adventure using local produce.
• Fine regional and international wines and spirits, an all day open bar, tea and coffee.
• Daily excursions by chauffeured mini-bus and all entry fees
• Use of barge facilities - bicycles, boules, library and on certain vessels, a spa pool.
• Return transfers to and from a local meeting/drop off point.