Luxury Canal Barge Cruises

Canal and river cruising is an authentic, singular experience, a virtual trip back in time during which you witness Europe’s hidden treasures at a comfortable pace, taking in the beauty of historic hilltop vineyards, lovely châteaux, quaint hamlets and country roads en route.

Travelwizard.com offers luxury river and canal barge cruises through a portfolio of more than 20 private vessels, all of which feature expertly crafted itineraries that canvas Europe’s most serene and scenic stretches.

Fine Dining on Board - While on board your vessel, inspiring culinary opportunities abound. Relax over elegant, leisurely meals, prepared by expert chefs from the freshest ingredients. Each morning, your crew offers a tempting spread of locally sourced pastries, fresh fruit and jam. Lunch – often served on deck – comes complete with colorful salads, silky pâtés, quiches, cheeses and wine pairings. Later, sit down to a multicourse dinner, featuring regional dishes made from market-fresh, local ingredients. Throughout your evening meal, a selection of specially chosen fine wines is served to complement the gourmet cuisine.

 Explore by Foot and Bicycle - Setting out on a canal and river cruising adventure, opens up a world of possibilities, with endless opportunities to explore. Most vessels carry enough bicycles for everyone on board. During your journey, you may take a gentle pedal – or a stroll – along scenic towpaths. While on land, you may venture into a nearby town or village. Afterward, rejoin the vessel at another lock along the cruise route – possibly arriving in advance of your floating hotel.

Hotel and Charter Sailings - Travelwizard.com offers two ways to experience Europe by water, each suited to a particular style of travel. On a hotel sailing, you secure a cabin the way you would book a room in a country inn, sharing the vessel’s amenities, sightseeing excursions and meals with your fellow guests. For added privacy and flexibility, consider a charter sailing, in which you and your group of family or friends hire the entire vessel for the duration of the river cruise, with sightseeing activities specially tailored to your interests.

We offer Canal Barge Cruises in the following regions: Burgundy and the Upper Loire, Provence and the South of France, Alsace, Champagne and the Moselle River, Holland and the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, Ireland, Scotland and England.

Call 1.800.330.8820 or click here to have a Luxury Cruise Specialist contact you with more information on reserving your Luxury Canal Barge Cruise. Please use reference code AK.