European Barge Cruise
I know you’ve heard of traditional European cruises, in which you get in a giant boat packed with thousands of other guests, giving you very little time or space to do or see what you want to. Although cruises like those are nice for general sightseeing trips, you won’t get the unique or intimate journey that you would find by taking a European barge cruise. What is a barge cruise you ask? Well, let me help you out!
A European barge cruise is one in which you travel through much more isolated areas of Europe, such as through the canals and smaller bodies of water where the big ships cannot go, in order to get closer to the heart of the action. Not only are the ships smaller, but they also carry fewer than 100 people, which means that you can enjoy your cruise in peace.
A barge cruise can take you through France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, and several other beautiful European countries. Better still, is the fact that you can cruise in luxury without fighting for pictures or over scenic areas. More often than not, a European barge cruise is much more luxurious than a big boat cruise, providing a more exquisite adventure. The food is great, the people are great, and the sights are fantastic.
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Barge cruises come in a variety of sizes, usually anywhere from 5 people to 50, and can accommodate most any type of tour request. You’ll feel like a captain choosing your own adventure, rather than being tied to an itinerary that leaves you little time to enjoy yourself. Visit castles, chateaux, vineyards, and wonderful markets that you would never see on your own. You really cannot beat the value that you will get with a European barge cruise.
There are dozens of barge cruise providers on the internet, but make sure you choose one that is flexible and has a wide variety of options. Most barges will fit any sized canal, but make sure you choose the ship that is right for your trip. You might never have heard of a barge cruise before, but I promise you’ll never go back to the big ships again!
