Luxury European River Cruises

If you love the water and want a different perspective on the country you’re exploring, then our river cruises in Europe offer a truly unique experience: our luxury barges are styled ‘floating boutique hotels’ where you can relax in the capable hands of our attentive crew.

Our luxury hotel barges accommodate between eight and 20 passengers. The intimate personalised but never intrusive service provided ensures our guests experience a sense of exclusivity throughout their European river cruise.

Cruises in France

France is the most popular destination for a European Cruise, and there is no better way to see this stunning country than in the comfort and pace of a European Waterways luxury barge cruise through its many majestic waterways. The cruises travel through the River Marne, River Saone and River Yonne and other main rivers in popular tourist destinations such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, Alsace & Lorraine, Champagne and Gascony. We also explore a number of pretty canal routes such as the Burgundy Canal, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Nivernais, the Canal de Garonne and the Canal du Midi.

Cruises in Holland

The Holland have some of the prettiest waters and countryside in Europe. We offer two hotel barge cruises that travel through Holland in the Spring, allowing guests to experience the season’s vibrant tulips in bloom, whilst cruising through pretty waterways dotted with ubiquitous windmills and culture-rich towns and villages just waiting to be explored. From the famed Keukenhof Gardens to the charming city of Haarlem: our Holland cruises allow guests to experience the true charm and beauty of this stunning country in luxury and style.

Cruises in Italy

During our Italian cruise experience, we travel to some of the Veneto region’s most scenic and historic waterways, travelling between Venice and the Renaissance city of Mantua along the River Po. Venice boasts 177 glorious canals and countless historic locations. During your holiday you will also be able to experience the world-class cuisine that Italy has to offer.

 Cruises in England

Along your river cruise journey in England, following the scenic River Thames, you will visit some of the country’s most iconic landmarks such as Windsor Castle and Hampton Court Palace, both former royal residences. In addition to these historic sites, you’ll discover charming chocolate-box villages and expansive aristocratic estates nestled along the riverbanks.

Cruises in Ireland

Ireland is one of the most beautiful countries not only in Europe, but in the world, and over the course of your Irish river cruise along the River Shannon, your cruise includes visits to Glasson and the County Clare village of Killaloe, stopping at several charming villages such as Carrick-On-Shannon, Terryglass, and Mountshannon.

Cruises in Scotland

Travelling in Scotland through the breathtaking land of big open skies, mountains, glens, and famous magical lochs is truly an experience that you will never forget. Guests will be thoroughly spoilt with magical landscapes from the water, en suite cabins, gourmet cuisine made by the barge chef using locally sourced produce, no less than 20 single malt whisky varieties to sample, and fantastic daily excursions including a crossing over the famous Loch Ness

Cruises in Germany & Luxembourg

This stunning cruise aboard the 8-passenger La Nouvelle Etoile travels the Moselle River which touches both Germany and Luxembourg. The awe-inspiring river is decorated with steep-sided hillsides and vineyards creating a truly magical atmosphere. You will also get to taste the fine wines that the Moselle region of Germany is famous for.

Our European River Cruise Vessels 

We have a fleet of 17 hotel barges with categories ranging from First Class to Ultra Deluxe, with the category class referring primarily to the cabins. The service, gourmet meals, wines, escorted excursions and other amenities on board are of a similar standard on all of our hotel barges.

The accommodation on each barge ranges from compact and charming twin or double Staterooms to the more spacious Suites. During the course of your European river cruise, you will have countless sightseeing opportunities as well as the chance to indulge in the mouth-watering local cuisine made for you on board by your private chef.