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Discover the exquisite beauty of barge cruising in the Loire Valley, France. With 37 irresistibly enchanting adventures in 2025 or 2026, you can explore the region's winding canals, historic chateaux, and world-famous wines. On a Loire Valley barge cruise, you'll be immersed in the serenity of slow travel elegance while taking in the picturesque views of the countryside. Prices start at $3,752 to $112,500 for 7 days barge cruising tours, offering a gateway to cultural immersion, breathtaking landscapes, and culinary pleasures. Cruise the Loire Valley and discover the hidden gems of France. Contact us to start planning your barge cruise adventure today.
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Adventures in Europe. Scottish marine band
from $6,090
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Muirtown - Banavie - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Scottish Highlander
  • Stroll Muirtown sea lock
  • Tour Cawdor Castle and gardens
  • Visit Culloden Moor
  • Explore Clava Cairns
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Muirtown / Banavie
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Join a 7-day cruise on the Scottish Highlander through Scotland's stunning Caledonian Canal, exploring sites like Loch Ness, Cawdor Castle, and Eilean Donan Castle. Experience guided tours, whisky tastings, and scenic walks, concluding your journey in Banavie with transportation back to Inverness.
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Enchante Sundeck and Spa Pool
from $60,000
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Private Charter - Classic Cruise – Canal du Midi

Salleles d'Aude - Trebes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Enchanté
  • Uncover Trebes’ medieval charm
  • Tour Carcassonne’s ramparts
  • Taste wines at Chateau de Paraza
  • Stroll Narbonne’s market
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Sallèles d’Aude / Trèbes
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Experience a 7-day private cruise on the Enchanté along the Canal du Midi, visiting sites like Narbonne’s Roman ruins, Chateau de Paraza, and the medieval village of Minerve. Conclude your journey in Trebes after exploring Carcassonne and enjoying truffle hunting and wine tastings.
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Ireland Ruins
from $6,590
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Classic Cruise - Ireland

Glasson - Killaloe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Shannon Princess
  • Explore Lough Ree’s forested island
  • Tour Kilbeggan Distillery
  • Visit Clonmacnoise university site
  • Experience Leap Castle with music
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Shannon Princess, exploring Ireland’s River Shannon from Glasson to Killaloe. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, whiskey tastings, and a falconry experience while traveling through scenic waterways and charming villages.
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England Old Bell
from $6,550
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Classic Cruise – England

7 Day Itinerary aboard Magna Carta
  • Taste the English Cream Tea
  • Explore Hampton Court Palace
  • Experience British Royalty
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Magna Carta, starting with English Cream Tea in London. Explore historic sites such as Hampton Court Palace, Windsor Castle, and the Stanley Spencer Gallery, while enjoying unique excursions and taking in stunning views.
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Athos crossing beutiful landscapes
from $6,050
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Argeliers - Marseillan - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Athos
  • Visit Carcassonne's medieval walls
  • Explore Minerve’s hilltop ruins
  • Tour Narbonne’s Roman roads
  • Admire Capestang’s church
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Argeliers / Marseillan
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Join a 7-day cruise on the Athos from Argeliers to Marseillan along the Canal du Midi, featuring tours of Carcassonne and Minerve, tastings at local producers, and market visits. Enjoy chef-prepared meals and cultural excursions, and end with a visit to the Noilly Prat vermouth distillery.
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La Belle Epoque sailing through and european landscape
from $6,850
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Classic Cruise – Northern Burgundy

Venarey-les-Laumes - Lezinnes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard La Belle Epoque
  • Explore Commarin for falconry
  • Stroll canalside paths past Nogent
  • Visit Forges de Buffon
  • Wander Saint-Vinnemer village
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Venarey-les-Laumes / Lezinnes
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Experience a 7-day cruise on La Belle Epoque, exploring Burgundy’s cultural and culinary gems. Enjoy guided tours, wine tastings, and gourmet dining, with stops at historic sites and charming towns, before returning to Paris.
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Vineyards in France
from $6,850
NO SS
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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

Fleurey-sur-Ouche - Escommes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L’Impressionniste
  • Tour Old Dijon vibrant markets
  • Discover Cote de Beaune landscapes
  • Taste Beaune wines
  • Admire Vandenesse landscapes
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Fleurey-sur-Ouche / Escommes
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Join a 7-day cruise on the L’impressionniste along the Burgundy Canal, enjoying wine tastings, guided excursions, and local cuisine. Highlights include historic tours, cycling paths, and breathtaking countryside views from Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
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Strasbourg Canal
from $7,390
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Classic Cruise - Alsace and Lorraine

Krafft - Niderviller - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Panache
  • Explore Strasbourg historic city
  • Stroll Saverne charming town
  • Hike Chateau Haut-Barr fortress
  • Tour Waltenheim-sur-Zorn vineyards
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Krafft / Niderviller
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Panache through Alsace, starting in Strasbourg, with a champagne welcome. Discover historic towns and cultural landmarks, and enjoy wine tastings, scenic hikes, and art at every port before disembarking in Strasbourg.
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Rosa quaint towns
from $5,850
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Classic Cruise - Gascony

Montauban - Boe - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Stroll Montauban’s redbrick streets
  • Sip wine at Chateau Bellevue
  • Discover Moissac’s Abbaye St-Pierre
  • Explore Ramier for tastings
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France along the Canal de Garonne, featuring wine tastings, historic tours, and charming villages. Enjoy daily scenic journeys with highlights, including a visit to a dairy farm, a tour of Abbaye St-Pierre, and tea at Chateau de Lamotte-Bardigues.
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Eilan Donan Castle
from $6,550
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Classic Cruise – Scotland

Banavie - Muirtown - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Spirit of Scotland
  • Explore Dalwhinnie Distillery
  • Admire iconic Eilean Donan Castle
  • Stroll scenic Loch Oich
  • Pass beneath Urquhart Castle
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Banavie / Muirtown
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Wildlife Viewing
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Experience a 7-day cruise from Banavie to Muirtown on the Spirit of Scotland, featuring a champagne welcome and visits to Caledonian highlights like Dalwhinnie Distillery, Eilean Donan Castle, and Culloden Moor. Enjoy excursions with cultural landmarks, wildlife encounters, and whisky tastings along the scenic journey.
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Incredible Vineyards of Bordeaux
from $5,850
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Classic Cruise – Bordeaux

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rosa
  • Explore Saint Emilion’s streets
  • Visit Chateau Franc Mayne
  • Discover the village of Lagruere
  • Tour Le Mas d’Agenais
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Boé / Castet-en-Dorthe
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the Rosa through southwest France, starting with a champagne welcome in Castets-en-Dorthe. Enjoy guided tours to charming towns, local tastings, and picturesque sights, culminating with the Captain's Farewell Dinner in Bordeaux.
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Burgundy
from $3,863
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Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region

Dijon to Saint-Leger-sur-Dheun - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Danièle
  • Admire Burgundy scenery
  • Explore Saint-Jean-de-Losne
  • Enjoy Chagny's hillside scenery
  • Discover Santenay history
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Dijon / Saint Leger Sur Dheune
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Village Visits, Biking, Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting, Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region on MS Daniele. Cruise from Dijon to Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, stopping in towns like Chagny, Chalon-sur-Saône, and Santenay. Hike to natural landmarks, bike canal paths, visit historic sites, and taste local wines.
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Chateau du Haut-Barr, Saverne
from $3,752
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A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal

Strasbourg to Lagarde - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Madeleine
  • Strasbourg panoramic boat tour
  • Walk or bike alongside canals
  • Visit Chateau du Haut-Barr
  • Try traditional tarte flambee
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Embark on a 7-day cruise from Strasbourg to Lagarde aboard MS Madeleine. Travel through the Alsace and Lorraine regions, visiting Saverne, Lutzelbourg, and Sarrebourg.
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Canal du Midi in France
from $6,050
20% OFF
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Classic Cruise - Canal du Midi

Marseillan - Le Somail - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anjodi
  • Discover Roman Narbonne’s cathedral
  • Stroll medieval Carcassonne
  • Explore Pezenas theatrical legacy
  • Spot wildlife near Portiragnes
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Marseillan / Le Somail
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Join a 7-day cruise from Marseillan to Le Somail on the Anjodi, exploring the Canal du Midi with visits to Carcassonne, Narbonne, and a private truffle hunt. Enjoy wine tasting at Chateau de Paraza and biking along the Canal de la Robine.
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Vineyards of France
from $7,990
NO SS
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Classic Cruise – Canal du Midi

Salleles d'Aude - Trebes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Enchanté
  • Hunt truffles at Mas d’Antonin
  • Stroll Narbonne’s market
  • Taste wines at Chateau de Paraza
  • Tour Carcassonne’s ramparts
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Sallèles d’Aude / Trèbes
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Variable
Experience a 7-day cruise on the Enchanté along the Canal du Midi, visiting sites like Narbonne’s Roman ruins, Chateau de Paraza, and the medieval village of Minerve. Conclude your journey in Trebes after exploring Carcassonne and enjoying truffle hunting and wine tastings.
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Pastries at Les Halles Market in Dijon, France
from $9,090
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Classic Cruise – Southern Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Finesse
  • Explore Chateau de Germolles
  • Wander Roman Autun amphitheater
  • Tour Beaune’s Maison Champy
  • Visit Beaune’s Hotel-Dieu
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St-Julien-sur-Dheune / Chalon Sur Saone
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Set sail on a 7-day cruise aboard the Finesse through Southern Burgundy, starting in St-Julien-sur-Dheune and concluding in Chalon-sur-Saone. Enjoy guided tours of historic sites, premier vineyards, and biodynamic wine tastings while exploring the scenic Canal du Centre.
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Historic town of Auxurre and Yonne River in Burgundy
from $6,050
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Classic Cruise – Burgundy

Auxerre - Chevroches - 7 Day Itinerary aboard L'Art de Vivre
  • Explore Auxerre’s medieval center
  • isit Vincelles’ Aubigny quarry
  • Taste Cremant de Bourgogne
  • Tour Chablis vineyards
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Auxerre / Chevroches
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Experience a 7-day cruise on the L'Art de Vivre, journeying through Burgundy from Auxerre to Chevroches. Enjoy private wine tastings, historic sites like Vezelay Basilica, and scenic excursions through vineyards and picturesque landscapes.
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Montbuoy
from $9,090
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Classic Cruise - Upper Loire & Western Burgundy

7 Day Itinerary aboard Renaissance
  • Visit Château de la Bussière
  • Cruise the aqueduct at River Loire
  • Visit Gien
  • Enjoy wine tasting
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Spa Relaxation
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Board the luxury hotel barge Renaissance and take a 7-day cruise through the rivers and canals of France. Cruise over Gustav Eiffel's famous aqueduct spanning the Loire River. Take some time to explore the beautiful village and canals of Montargis either on foot or bicycle.
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