This tour company books cruises on nearly 50 different barges on routes throughout Europe. They have 13 different routes in France, as well as routes in England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Germany, Italy, Czech Republic and Belgium. Depending on your route and the barge you choose, the boats can accommodate between four and 50 guests. Most of this company's cruises last for six days, although three day tours are available. All ships have English speaking crews and tour guides. The Barge Company will assist you with full planning for your barge cruise vacation.
The Barge Company
501 Chemin Lacoste
82170 Grisolles, France
800-688-0245
bargecompany.com
European Barging and River Cruises specializes in French waterways with more than 40 different barges and itineraries in this country. The company also sponsors a few tours in England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium/Holland, Germany and Italy. The British Isles cruises have golf packages for on-shore activities. Packages are also available for gardening enthusiasts and wine lovers. Rates for the cruises include meals, snacks, an open bar and sightseeing excursions. Each barge the company books has varying sizes of staterooms, ranging between 90 and 250 square-feet.
European Barging and River Cruises
25132 Oakhurst Dr #130
Spring TX 77386
713-240-6753
europeanbarging.com
While this company only books cruises for 20 barges, they offer a wide range of themed cruises, and travel in France, Belgium, Germany/Luxemburg, Holland, Italy, Scotland, England and Ireland. These themes include antiques, walking, golf, tennis, flower shows, cycling, wine tasting, theater, fishing, Christmas and New Years. Additionally, unlike other barge companies, European Waterways books extended cruises ranging from 11 nights to six weeks. This company has been running barge cruises for 35 years, and offers unique tour experiences to its guests. Barges can accommodate between four and 20 passengers and rates include meals, sightseeing, an open bar and amenities for children including cribs, strollers, toys, car seats and bicycle seats.
European Waterways
35 Wharf Road, Wraysbury
Middlesex TW19 5JQ, England
800-394-8630
gobarging.com
