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Video Feed
We uploaded our first video in 2010 and since then we have added over 100 hotel barging videos and received over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. We hope you enjoyed watching our videos…
Video of the Week
Despite the growing popularity of cruising, especially on large river vessels, hotel barging is still a little known niche concept.
Cruises in Italy
Our cruises around Italy will let you discover that country’s hidden beauty!
Cruises in Alsace & Lorraine
In the Summer and Autumn, hotel barge Panache cruises the beautiful waterways of Alsace
The Lock-Keeper Blog
The Lock-Keeper has gone viral! Every few weeks we will be blogging about the Hotel barging experience; From the history of our hotel barges to some of the off the beaten track excursions we visit. Intrigued? Then read on…
Why Charter a Hotel Barge? The Ultimate Guide to Private Luxury Cruising in Europe
Discover why chartering a hotel barge is the ultimate way to explore Europe. Enjoy privacy, flexibility, personalized itineraries, gourmet dining, and unforgettable experiences with family and friends. Read More
Wine Appreciation Cruises in Italy
Sip the week away aboard La Bella Vita as you indulge in Italy's finest wines and cruising scenery . Read More
Why Take a Hotel Barge Cruise in Autumn
Discover why autumn is the best time for a hotel barge cruise in Europe, with grape harvests, stunning colours, fewer crowds and luxury slow travel. Read More
In the Press
There have been many interesting and entertaining articles written by journalists and travel writers from across the globe about their journeys on our luxury hotel barge cruises.
Der gute Geist der Highlands
Auf einer 6-tägigen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der Luxus-Hotelbarge Spirit of Scotland besuchte O. Schmidt die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Schottlands. Read More
Tiptoe Through the Tulips on a Holland Cruise
Mix a handful of Americans, a couple of Brits, and a pinch of an Australian. Put them aboard a canal cruise flowing around Holland for several days, add some interesting excursions along the way, and feed them glorious food all day and night. What do you have? A fabulous cultural vacation in a European country with lots of sights, laughter, and good food. Read More
Thames barging: signing on with the Magna Carta
Barge cruising is the absolute antithesis of today’s 5,000-passenger cruise ship experiences. Read More
More of Scotland
"For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More
Champagne Charm aboard the Boutique Hotel Barge Panache
"For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More