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Try something different on your next cruise—barge cruising! These unique and small vessels are a new take on an old way to navigate the waters of the world. As tourism has increased throughout Europe, owners of old cargo barges have taken time to convert their vessels into now-luxurious hosts of your cruise, giving you exclusive access to canals and rivers all from aboard a truly intimate boat, often hosting fewer than 12 passengers. Contact us for more information on the treasured experience of barge cruising!

10 Best Barge Cruises for 2025-2026

Best Barge Cruising Deals for 2025-2026

Trip NameSaveFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
The Romantic Danube - Cruise OnlySavings$32998Dec 28, 2024Cruise eastern Europe on this 8-day itinerary along the romantic Danube from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the MS Amasonata, stopping in cities like …
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The Legendary Danube - Cruise OnlySavings$36998Apr 23, 2025Board the luxurious MS Amasonata on this exclusive 8-day cruise of the Danube River. From Nuremberg, you will sail through Germany and Austria before …
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Taste of Bordeaux - Cruise OnlySavings$36998Mar 13, 2025Board an enchanting 8-day round-trip cruise from Bordeaux to Libourne on the MS Amadolce. Visit the towns of Cadillac, Pauillac, Bourg, Libourne, and …
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Paris & Normandy - Cruise OnlySavings$36998Mar 13, 2025Embark the MS Amalyra for an 8-day luxury river cruise along France's beautiful Seine River, exploring the haunting but beautiful beaches of …
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The Romantic Danube - Cruise OnlySavings$31998Mar 22, 2025Enjoy a fascinating 8-day Danube River cruise, starting in the enchanting city of Vilshofen and sailing all the way to historical Budapest aboard the …
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Canal Du Midi Voyage - Le Somail to MarseillanSavings$60507Mar 30, 2025Board the Anjodi on a spectacular 7-day cruise of relaxation and discovery. The cruise begins in Le Somail and cruises all the way to Marseillan. …
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Canal Du Midi Voyage- Sallèles d’Aude to TrèbesSavings$79907Mar 23, 2025Enjoy an exciting 7-day cruise aboard Enchanté while cruising along Canal Du Midi. Experience a wine tour and tasting at a remarkable and historic …
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Southern Burgundy CruiseSavings$90907Mar 30, 2025Delight yourself with a 7-day trip on the Finesse while cruising around Southern Burgundy. As you sail, you will get to explore and discover the …
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Burgundy CruiseSavings$60507Apr 6, 2025Experience river cruising aboard the L’Art de Vivre on its 7-day adventure starting and ending in the city of love, Paris. Explore the beauty that …
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Historical Burgundy CruiseSavings$68507Mar 23, 2025Spoil yourself by joining a 7-day round trip cruise aboard La Belle Epoque as it sails through wonderful places in Burgundy. Experience a wine …
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The World's Top 9 Barge Cruising Destinations for 2025-2026

Top 10 Barge Charters for 2025-2026

Trip NameFromDaysNext DepartureSummary
Mekong River - Upstream - Low water$15055Dec 31, 2024Join this 5-day Mekong River cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Travel across the mighty Mekong delta to get an inside look at Cambodian culture. …
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water$27418Aug 23, 2025Experience the Mekong River during the high water season on this 8-day cruise on The Jahan. This expedition takes you from Saigon to Siem Reap, …
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water$25298Aug 30, 2025Embark on this 8-day high river expedition on the Jayavarman and experience the Mekong River as it flows from Saigon to Siem Reap. Explore the lower …
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Phnom Penh and Siem Reap$19204Feb 1, 2025Discover Cambodia on this 4-day cruise aboard RV Bassac Pandaw. Combine the ancient Khmer martial art of Bokator in Silk Island with a visit to …
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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water$27828Dec 28, 2024Embark on this 8-day Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon during low water season and discover the wonders of the Mekong. Experience the …
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Mekong River - Upstream - Low water$16855Dec 24, 2024Take this 5-day Low Water Mekong River cruise from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap aboard the Jayavarman. Travel across the mighty Mekong Delta to get an …
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water$25298Sep 6, 2025Explore the Mekong on this 8-day high-water Mekong River cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon. Get an inside look at the southern cultures of Vietnam and …
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Mekong River - Downstream - High water$27418Aug 30, 2025Join this 8-day Mekong River cruise during the high water season from Siem Reap to Saigon. Get an inside look at the southern cultures of Vietnam and …
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Mekong River - Upstream$12314Jan 4, 2025On this 4-day journey from Saigon to Phnom Penh, cruise the lower Mekong River in majestic style aboard the Jayavarman. Discover the culture and …
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Classic Mekong$39198Jan 4, 2025Explore both Vietnam's and Cambodia's striking cultural contrast in this 8-day Downstream Classic Mekong Cruise from Siem Reap to Saigon aboard RV …
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Barge Cruising Travel Guide

Top Barge Cruising Destinations in Europe

Cruising the canals of Europe is a relaxing way to enjoy the company of friends and family. Here are some of the hot spots:

France is considered the crème de la crème of barge cruising with the best-established barging culture where you can explore the canals and waterways of: Canal du Midi in the South of France, the Alsace-Lorraine region sailing the Marne-Rhine Canal to Strasbourg, and the famous wine regions of  Burgundy and Champagne. Some barge cruises even arrive to Paris.

Scotland & Ireland -  Sail the length of Loch Ness on the lookout for Nessy or cruise Ireland's Shannon River in a barge.

Germany  - where you can explore the picturesque Moselle River on a barge

Netherlands and Belgium whose canals make excellent barge cruising territory.

Italy's Po River features barge cruises beginning in Venice.
 
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