Barge Cruises

Enjoy a relaxation vacation on a luxury barge cruise in Europe. While larger ships are confined to major rivers, a barge's smaller size gives it the freedom to sail canals and tributaries, making for a leisurely journey far from busier cities and sites. And because barges typically carry between six and twelve passengers, you'll enjoy superb, personalized service.

On board, you'll meander through breathtaking landscapes on waterways that connect Europe's great cities and quaint hamlets. From castles and palaces on the river Thames to privately owned vineyards in Burgundy, barge cruises visit sights you might otherwise miss.

Chefs prepare gourmet meals daily and wine is often included on board. Each vessel's decor reflects the region it's traveling through, from a French country theme to an English manor style. Some barges may be chartered by small groups, and itineraries can be designed to fit a theme.

Below is a complete list of barges that operate on rivers and canals. Click any barge name for details.

Company	Barge Name	Year Built	Refurbished	Passengers
Abercrombie & Kent	Anjodi	1930	2009	8
	Athos	1964	1982	10
	C'est La Vie	1960	--	8
	Enchante	2002	2009	8
	Finesse	1950	2016	8
	Grand Cru	2018	--	8
	L Art de Vivre	1970	2009	8
	L Impressionniste	1960	2009	12
	La Bella Vita	2010	2010	20
	La Belle Epoque	1930	2009	12
	La Nouvelle Etoile	2002	2009	8
	Le Phenicien	2009	--	18
	Magna Carta	1936	2009	8
	Meanderer	1948	1992	6
	Panache	2002	--	12
	Prosperite	2003	--	8
	Renaissance	1960	1997	8
	Scottish Highlander	1931	1970	8
	Shannon Princess II	2003	--	10
	Spirit of Scotland	2001	--	12
CroisiEurope	Anne-Marie	2014	--	24
	Jeanine	2013	--	24
	Madeleine	2014	--	24
	Ms Déborah	2016	--	24
	MS Raymonde	2014	--	24
European Waterways	Anjodi	1930	2009	8
	Athos	1964	1982	10
	Enchante	2002	2009	8
	Finesse	1950	2016	8
	L Art de Vivre	1970	2009	8
	L Impressionniste	1960	2009	12
	La Bella Vita	2010	2010	20
	La Belle Epoque	1930	2009	12
	La Nouvelle Etoile	2002	2009	8
	Magna Carta	1936	2009	8
	Nymphea	1921	2006	6
	Panache	2002	--	12
	Renaissance	1960	1997	8
	Rosa	2010	--	8
	Scottish Highlander	1931	1970	8
	Shannon Princess II	2003	--	10
	Spirit of Scotland	2001	--	12