How much does a cruise in Europe cost?
“The price of a cruise in Europe will vary, depending on several factors. These include your chosen destination, departure dates, and the category class of hotel barge chosen for your luxury European cruise.”
European Waterways
“Established in 1974 European Waterways offers luxury hotel barging which is an immersive, all-inclusive “gentle voyage of discovery” that focuses on the culture, history, fine wine, and gourmet cuisine of the region.”
Questions & answers
Where does a Europe cruise go?
“The beauty of European cruising is that there are so many different destinations to choose from! You can cruise in Burgundy, the Canal du Midi, or Alsace & Lorraine in France; perhaps in Venice, Italy or venture north to the dramatic Scottish Highlands.”
What is the best time to take a European cruise?
“The best time for a European cruise is between early April – late October. During this time, days are bright, with the sun often shining and warm weather upon us.”
What do you wear on a barge trip?
“Practical comfort and casual clothing is the norm for most excursions. The dress code for dinner is relaxed and informal.”
What is a Luxury Hotel Barge?
“A hotel barge refers to a specific style of hull, which is designed to navigate in shallow inland waterways. Most barges were built to carry goods into hard to reach areas of the country.”
Are these hotel barges only available for groups to charter only or can I book just one or two cabins?
“You may choose to charter the entire vessel or book one or a number of cabins on board and join other like minded passengers. When the vessel is chartered, you and your party will have the full capacity of the boat and may request certain deviations from the regular schedule and the service.”
What is the maximum number of people a hotel barge can accommodate?
“Our vessels carry between 4 and 20. We can also tandem two barges and take groups of up to 24 persons.”
What is the minimum child age limit on a hotel barge?
“When booking a whole boat charter, we welcome children and infants of any age. We have family itineraries available with activities offered to suit all ages.”
Will I have a language problem?
“No. All our crew members speak English and are generally British.”
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