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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!

Best Barge Cruising Deals for 2024-2025

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Northern Legends$75999Sep 15, 2024Embark on a 9-day Reykjavik to Dublin aboard World Voyager. Discover the enchanting wonders of Iceland, Denmark, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and …
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Folklore & Waterfalls$89998Aug 29, 2025Set sail on an 8-day yacht expedition through Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland, exploring charming towns, majestic landscapes, and cultural landmarks …
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Isles of the North$1539915Aug 29, 2025Embark on a 15-day cruise through Iceland, Scotland, and Ireland aboard World Voyager, exploring towns, majestic landscapes, and cultural landmarks. …
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The World's Top 9 Barge Cruising Destinations for 2024-2025

Top 10 Barge Charters for 2024-2025

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Mekong River - Upstream - Low water$14075Jul 30, 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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Svalbard Encounter Expedition Micro Cruise$111358May 12, 2025Join the 8-day summer cruise through Svalbard aboard the MV Vikingfjord and discover the breathtaking wilderness, glaciers, and natural beauty of …
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Mekong River - Upstream - High water$25628Sep 7, 2024Experience 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$23648Sep 14, 2024Embark 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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Mekong River - Downstream - Low water$23648Jul 27, 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$14315Aug 6, 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$23648Sep 7, 2024Explore 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$25628Sep 14, 2024Join 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$11504Aug 3, 2024On 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$33588Oct 12, 2024Explore 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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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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