The Lock-Keeper Blog

Travel Blogger, Jo Castro, cruised the Canal du Centre and the River Saône aboard hotel barge Finesse. Read part one of her journey here...

Viva the experience together on the Barge Rosa with great friends cruising down the Canal de Garonne through the vineyards of the French Bordeaux!

A barge cruise in Italy is a feast for the senses, and ever-so relaxing - but it’s not sedentary. Shore excursions can be as energetic as you care to make...

We’re so grateful we had such an awesome captain on Anjodi. The week’s experience sailing the historic Canal du Midi in the South of France was spectacular.

Writer and Travel Expert, Rose Palmer recounts her cruise aboard hotel barge Renaissance along the Canal de Briare in June, 2022

Writer and Travel Expert, Judi Cohen recounts her time aboard hotel barge Anjodi on Southern France's Canal du Midi in October, 2021

In 2019, Peter and his family chartered the Scottish Highlander from Banavie to Muirtown in the majestic Scottish Highlands. Here's a lovely poem he wrote from his journey...

A historic jaunt to a countryside château in the company of a count... oh and there's falconry too!

A magical evening of fine wines and gourmet dining as Jo cruises by moonlight through Paris

Rose gets the VIP treatment aboard La Belle Epoque, sampling Champagne, sipping cocktails and dining with Counts and Countesses along the way

WAVEJourney indulge in a dream culinary cruise through the heart of the Scottish Highlands, sampling the best that the region, and our inventive chef has to offer!

Retired College Professor Jack Ruebensaal tells us all about his wonderfully serene trip through the heartland of France, Burgundy.