European Waterways, a premier provider of luxury hotel barge cruises, has expanded its fleet with the official addition of Shannon Princess, Ireland’s only luxury hotel barge. This strategic ...

In a world where travel often comes with the hustle and bustle of crowded tourist spots, the concept of mindful tourism is quickly making waves as a more enriching and responsible way of exploring new ...

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 ...

European Waterways is launching active itineraries for guests, a first for the brand. The luxury barge cruise company is debuting the new travel style with private charters, giving families and groups ...

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 ...

Join me as I explore the Merlijn, a barge built in 1930, sailing 420km across Germany. The cruise starts in Düsseldorf along the Rhine River with 23 guests and a small crew, including their dog, Sacha ...

The choice of river cruises is on the rise, with more ships and interesting itineraries than ever before. Typically setting sail on smaller vessels, river cruises can get you closer to iconic and ...

Hosting eight to 20 guests, a hotel barge offers a very intimate experience. It’s the size of the locks that dictates the dimensions of a barge. Smaller boats, such as the Renaissance, which cruises ...