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 What is a River Barge?
About River Barge Charters
Directory of River Barges for Charter
Other Charter Vessels
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What is a River Barge ? A hotel barge is essentially a floating hotel, allowing you to experience the European countryside in comfort and style. Aboard a hotel barge are nicely appointed cabins with private bathrooms and showers, a nice salon with library and bar, dining area, and sundeck perfect for watching the passing scenery. Daily guided excursions are planned to local areas of interest. Meals are prepared onboard from the finest fresh local ingredients and complimented with fine area wines. Barging is a relaxing and enjoyable way to see the beautiful countryside of Europe . 
top About River Barge Charters Charters are typically for 7 days and 6 nights. Prices range from $600 to $1000 per person per day depending on the comfort level and amenities of the vessel. The most popular charters are in France although we offer hotel barges in Ireland , England , Scotland , The Netherlands, Germany and Italy .
 Advantages of a river barge vacation:
- Relaxed Pace - Barges travel at about 4 miles per hour, our clients find this to be very relaxing and soothing
- Culture - River Barges allow you to see a country from the inside, to get up close and personal to the locals.
- Service - A typical hotel barge will have 5 crew members to serve you, with a strong emphasis on your culinary experience.
- Excursions - In minutes you are on land where you can go cycling, ride in a hot air balloon, sample local wines, play golf or visit an ancient castle
- Value - A barge vacation in Europe is typically better value than a yacht charter. The charter price for a hotel barge is truly all-inclusive as each barge has its own van that accompanies the vessel and takes the client on escorted tours. Food, fine wines, excursions, fuel, docking fees and taxes are all included in the price.
 Disadvantages of a river barge vacation:
- Pace - some can find the slow moving pace to be too slow.
- Inflexible - River barge itineraries are fairly rigid and there is little possibility of going off on an ad hoc adventure. Although within the parameters of the itinerary, the captain will stop and start on your wishes.
- Weather - European weather is a little more unpredictable and can be a little cool during the shoulder months. On the plus side, no hurricanes!
top Directory of River Barges for Charter
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Special Interest Cruises |
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Three of our barges: Marjorie, Marjorie II and La Nouvelle Etoile cruise through Holland, Belgium and France in May.
L'Impressioniste offers a 6 week, 1000 mile cruise through 5 countries.
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Golden Odyssey |
6 |
Enquire |
Offers one night in
private castle. |
This is a true charter vessel and can be chartered to go anywhere in Europe . |
Ireland
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Cruise Ireland 's longest river; from old castles to singing pubs |
Shannon Princess |
10 |
33,000 |
Golf |
Captain & (Superb) Chef are owners |
Scotland
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" Had a wonderful time in Scotland . What a beautiful country ." |
Scottish Highlander |
8 |
18,100 - 25,000 |
Golf, Whisky, Cycling,
Fishing |
The style of a Scottish Country House. |
England
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Cruise the royal river, Thames , and go back in time. |
Magna Carta |
8 |
28,200 - 30,600 |
Golf, Antiques, Gardens,
Art, Theater, Tennis |
See London from an on-board Jacuzzi. |
Actief |
11 |
28,500 - 31,500 |
Golf, Antiques, Gardens |
"The crew was delightful, the food fabulous and the boat terrific." |
Italy
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The only barge for charter in Venice . |
La Dolce Vita |
6 |
13,050 - 16,600 |
Opera, Historical Regatta |
Navigate the canals like a local |
Germany
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Cruise the canals of Berlin . |
Serenite |
12 |
40,500 - 45,500 |
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Over 125 feet with sundeck and sauna |
Holland
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Springtime in Holland means tulips . |
La Nouvelle Etoile |
8 |
41,500 |
Wine, Tulips |
Glorious scenery and a visit to the Keukenhof |
France
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The world's most extensive canal system - the center of the barge world |
Alsace |
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A fascination mix of French and German cultures |
Le Bon Vivant |
8 |
32,500 |
Golf, Tennis, Cycling,
Culinary |
Unique & Inviting "Wine Barrel" Hot Tub |
Lorraine |
22 |
39,800 |
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Strasbourg : the stupendous cathedral and the picturesque "Petite France" district |
Burgundy
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Famous for its great wines such as the Chablis and her medieval villages |
Anacoluthe |
50 |
91,540 |
Golf |
The Route of the Impressionists |
La Belle Epoque |
12 |
29,500 - 42,500 |
Wine, Cycling, Art |
A state-of-the art luxury hotel barge |
L'Art de Vivre |
8 |
18,300 - 26,000 |
Cycling |
Spa pool on deck |
Le Premier |
6 |
28,500 |
Golf, Wine, Spa, Cycling |
Take to the air in a hot air balloon. |
Libelulle |
20 |
37,620 |
Golf, Wine |
A delightful cruise along the bucolic river Saone with historical riverside towns |
Litote |
20 |
34,620 |
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Picturesque covered market of Dijon |
Marjorie/
Marjorie 2 |
8
12 |
24,150 - 26,250/
37,950 - 41,250 |
Golf, Tulips, The
Impressionists |
Tulip Cruises in Holland and Impressionist Cruises inFrance |
Canal du Midi
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Built in the 17th century, the canal was an engineering marvel for its time |
Anjodi |
8 |
19,100 - 27,000 |
Golf, Wine, Walking
Cruise |
Private tastings of Corbières and Minervois Wine at Château Gasparets |
Roi Soleil |
6 |
27,900 |
Wine, Cycling |
Rated Ultra-Deluxe |
La Tortue |
6 |
18,000 - 20,400 |
Golf, Wine, Cycling |
Cycle through the countryside of Languedoc |
Champagne
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A landscape of vineyards for one of the great wines. |
La Bonne Amie |
8 |
42,500 |
Golf, Tennis, Cycling,
Culinary |
" the most glorious freedom and relaxation in terms of vacation ." - Bill Moyers |
Normandy
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A land of inspiration for Monet |
Esprit de Europe |
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73,640 |
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Cruise through Paris at night |
Provence
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From lavender fields to the wild horse of the Camargue |
L'Etoile///L'Etoile II |
6
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18 k/16K
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16k/14k
half board |
Wine, Cycling |
A classic Dutch barge, built in 1889/
Offers a 'Grand Cru' Cruise |
L'Impressioniste |
12 |
32,000 - 45,500 |
Golf, Tennis, Wine, Art |
Walking tour of Van Gogh's Arles |
Le Phenicien |
18 |
43,264 - 52,992 |
Golf, Wine |
The wild horses of the camargue |
Upper Loire
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Just south of Paris and the home of the royal palace of Fountainebleau |
La Bonne Humeur |
8 |
32,000 - 40,000 |
Golf |
Featured in Entrée magazine |
Meanderer |
6 |
21,750 - 23,890 |
Golf, Antiques |
Personalized antiques tours |
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Other Charter Vessels
Whether you are looking for a tall ship or a windjammer, an expedition vessel in the Galapagos or a Gulet in Turkey , we work with many charter boats around the world.
Please give us a call on 1-877-3YACHTS (392-2487) or (202) 882-2127 to discuss the many possibilities available to you.
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