First-time Cruise Holidays
European River Barge Trips - Ideal for First Time Cruisers
If you’ve never been on a cruise trip before and feel like dipping your toes in the water then a short six night seven day cruise could be just the thing.
Barge cruising on some of Europe’s finest waterways and canals is big business, and the choice of cruises and destinations on offer are growing all the time. For the discerning traveler river cruises open up inland England, France, Germany, Italy, Scotland, Holland, Belgium and the Czech Republic .
Barges don’t travel far or travel fast so with the new slow travel fashion you can cycle the tow paths and enjoy local food and wine along the waterway or canal of your chosen route.
Barge cruise boats usually accommodate from six to a maximum of twelve passengers, although it is possible with some companies to hire the entire boat for your own personal cruise holiday.
The cruises normally include an open bar, all gourmet meals and wine, all shore excursions and bicycles for the use of the guests. Each cabin has a private bathroom with showers and some have suites with baths. Some barges even have saunas, hot tubs or jacuzzis on deck too. There are not normally any telephones, TVs or computers on board but pay phones are commonly found along the waterways.
Are Barge Cruises Expensive?
River cruise boats come in many styles and differing levels of luxury, from a rustic feel like a cosy country pub to an elegant country hotel . The pricing of course varies according to the standard of the boat and the capacity of cruisers.
Some of the smaller vessels are ideal for families, groups of friends, or even business trips when chartered privately.
Are Cruise Trips Boring?
Not at all, historical buildings and shopping trips are planned into your holiday itinerary for example in France a visit to a nearby chateaux may take up your morning and an afternoon trip may be planned to a famous vineyard. Or even a hot air balloon ride above the vines.
Theme River Cruises
Many barge companies now offer a wide range of themed cruises – GObarging have this range on offer
- Family Cruises
- Golf Cruises
- Wine Cruises
- Antique Cruises
- Biking Cruises
- Honeymoon Cruises
- Walking Cruises
- Biking Cruises
- Fishing Cruises
- West-end Theatre Cruises
- Murder Mystery Cruises
- Tennis Cruises
- Health and Relaxation Cruises
- World War II Cruises
- Christmas and New Year Cruises
And you thought maybe that cruises were boring – think again and explore the waterways of inland Europe at a gentle pace.
Gobarging offer a great range of European Cruises.
