Sign for Domaine Chanson in Burgundy, France French Hotel Barge L'Impressionniste's New Burgundy Itinerary (Canal du Centre) The portion of the Canal du Bourgogne that the French Hotel Barge L'Impressonniste normally cruises will be closed due to engineering work. Therefore, beginning in May 2026 and throughout the remainder of the season, she will cruise on the Canal du Centre, approximately 25 miles to the south. The Canal du Centre offers equally enchanting landscapes, historic villages, and opportunities to explore Burgundy's renowned wine and gastronomy, ensuring a memorable and authentic experience. Many of L'Impressionniste's usual excursions will still be offered, including Dijon, Clos de Vougeot, and Beaune. Enjoy enchanting landscapes, historic villages, and many of her classic experiences — a perfect mix of familiar favorites and new discoveries. LEARN MORE https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2026.html#2026-02-05-impressionniste-new-itinerary

French Hotel Barge L'Impressionniste's New Burgundy Itinerary (Canal du Centre)

The portion of the Canal du Bourgogne that L'Impressonniste normally cruises will be closed due to engineering work...

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Two photos of Aurora moored in beautiful settings. https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2026.html#2026-01-23-aurora-discount Hotel Barge Aurora - Maximum of 8 guests - Holland & France The luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is currently offering a 20% discount on ALL remaining open dates in 2026 for cruises in The Netherlands & France. HOLLAND A spring barge cruise along the Dutch canals is a great way to explore the area and get off of the beaten track. Famous for windmills, tulips, pottery, and cheese, the Netherlands also boasts a vibrant artistic and cultural heritage. Current Availability: 2026 Dutch Tulip Cruises April 5-11 - HOLLAND - 4 cabins open for charter or as cabin week April 26-May 2 - HOLLAND - 3 cabins open, 1 booked May 10-24 - 14-NIGHT 3-COUNTRY CRUISE – Holland-Belgium-France 2 cabins open, 2 booked Summer & Autumn Aurora has two itineraries for France during the Summer/Autumn barging season: Île de France: Oise & Seine Cruise Between Paris (Bougival) and Compiègne French Impressionism & Royal Palaces Cruise - River Seine between Saint-Mammès and Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Plus two 12-night, 2-Country Cruises in August: August 2-14 : Paris France to Bruges Belgium August 16-28 : Bruges Belgium to Paris France End of Season Repositioning Cruise 14-Night, 3-Country France-Belgium-Holland Cruise October 11-25 2026 Pricing Hotel Barge Aurora is currently offering a 20% discount on 2026 rates for both private charters and cabin cruise weeks. Requirement to guarantee a cabin cruise week: for a standard 6-night cruise: 1-cabin minimum for longer, two and three-country cruises: 2-cabin minimum Learn more - View Aurora's online brochure for more information https://bargecharters.com/barges/aurora/index.html Got a Question? Ask Away! No question is too big or too small. Whether you're curious, exploring ideas, or just want a little advice, Bob & Sheila are here to help. bargecharters.com

20% Discount on Hotel Barge Aurora's 2026 Open Dates

The Luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is offering a 20% discount on ALL open dates in 2026 for cruises in The Netherlands & France.

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Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Etoile Barging Cruises in Holland. Tulip Cruises https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2025.html#2025-05-31-lne Barge La Nouvelle Etoile opens Holland-Belgium 2026 week Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Nouvelle has announced they are opening the week of May 17-23, 2026 for their 6-night Holland-Belgium itinerary. Currently all four cabins are open so they are available as a private charter or, if 2 or more cabins are booked, as a cabin cruise week. Cruise Highlights - Experience the famous flower auction in Aalsmeer, Royal FloraHolland. - Visit the Keukenhof Gardens with the largest display of flowers in the world, covering an area of 32 hectares (79 acres) and plants approximately 7 million flower bulbs annually. - Tour the Delft Pottery Works. Delft Blue is deeply rooted in Dutch culture and history; also a symbol of national pride for the Dutch - Visit the ancient distillery of Ketel One where one of the most prestigious vodkas in the world is made - In Antwerp, tour Rubens' home followed by a stroll in the old quarter of this beautiful Flemish city with its Renaissance architecture - View "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb" painted by the Van Eyck brothers, or take a walk through the lovely town of Ghent with its rich medieval past - In Bruges, known as "the Venice of the north", explore their many museums and maybe take home some handmade lace This itinerary is only offered one week per season, so space is limited. Book now to secure your place https://bargecharters.com

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Barge La Nouvelle Etoile opens Holland-Belgium 2026 week

Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Nouvelle has announced they are opening the week of May 17-23, 2026 for their 6-night Holland-Belgium itinerary...

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Single seagull on a seawall representing solo travelers. https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2025.html#2025-05-25-solo ATTENTION SOLO TRAVELERS This no single supplement offer is available on select dates for 2025 aboard the following hotel barges: - La Belle Epoque - Northern Burgundy, France August 10 & 17 - L'Impressionniste - Southern Burgundy, France June 22, July 27, and August 3 & 19 - Finesse - Southern Burgundy August 24 - Kir Royale - Champagne, France June 29, July 13, August 24 - Enchante - Canal du Midi, France July 6 & 20, August 3, 17, & 24 - Spirit of Scotland - Scottish Highlands, Scotland July 6 - La Bella Vita - Venice & Lagoon, Po Valley, Italy July 29, October 26 Whether you're discovering the vineyards of Burgundy, the sun-drenched Canal du Midi, or the romantic waterways of Venice, this is your moment to travel solo in style. Limited space available. Book now to secure your place. Contact Paradise Connections https://bargecharters.com

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Dreaming of a solo escape through the picturesque canals and countryside of Europe? Now's your chance to indulge in a luxury barge cruise without the single supplement charge...

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French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque cruising Burgundy France in spring. https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2025.html#2025-04-07-special-offers UPDATE: Special Offers on Barge Cruises Enjoy a European Barge cruise in 2025 We have updated our Special Offers & Discounts page for European barge cruises. A section for 2026 early bird specials has been added. We also updated barge availability calendars so they are current as of Friday evening. Solo travellers, we have some interesting offerings with No Single Supplements. Most of the special offers are for a 20% discount for selected weeks with Athos offering 25% off for charters on 3 summer weeks. Scroll through the list and contact us with questions as availability fluctuates, plus there are other openings for barge cruises at standard rates. Here are a few that we would like to point out: FRANCE: Champagne *Kir Royale has one charter week (August 10) open with a 10% discount. FRANCE: Canal du Midi *Athos has three charter weeks available this summer with a with a 25% discount. SCOTLAND *Spirit of Scotland has their remaining charter week (August 31) at a 20% discount. They also have a few spring cabin charter weeks available with 20% off. *Scottish Highlander has two cabin weeks this spring with a 10% discount. ENGLAND *Magna Carta has their remaining charter week (June 1) at a 10% discount. They also have a few cabin charter weeks available at standard rates. IRELAND *Shannon Princess has two charter weeks (August 24 & October 12) and a cabin cruise week (October 5) open; each at a 10% discount. NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT *We have several barges offering weeks with No Single Supplements in Burgundy, Champagne, and Canal du Midi in France; as well as Scotland and Italy. Learn more about solo travel on a barge cruise. 2026 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL *We begin our 2026 Early Bird special offers with Hotel Barge Aurora with 10% off current posted 2026 rates. CONTACT: bargecharters.com

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UPDATING the UPDATE: Shannon Princess 2025 Availability

We have an update to last week's blog post for 2025 availability for the Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess.

If you want to go #BargingInIreland this year, book now.

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ALERT: Shannon Princess has an open week in 2025 For those of you who have been wanting an Irish barge cruise, we have GOOD NEWS! The Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess has an open week but you must act quickly as it won't last long. Shannon Princess has been completely sold out for the 2025 season for the past 18 months. So now is your chance. The last time an opportunity like this happened, we booked it the next day. The barge is under new management (Ruiari & Olivia have retired) and their 2025 cruising season was extended two weeks. One of those two weeks is already gone. 2025 Availability Their open week is September 28 to October 4, 2025. This week is available for private charter or as a cabin week. 2025 Price Rates for the week of September 28-October 4, 2025: Cabin week: $13,180 per cabin, double occupancy (based on $6,590/person) Private charter: $53,200 for up to 6 guests $56,600 for 8 guests $60,000 for 10 guests Rates include: Local transfers between Dublin and the hotel barge (the approximate transfer duration is 2hrs / 2hrs 30mins depending on the cruise direction), a luxury 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 5 crew and use of barge facilities, which include wireless internet access, spa-pool and bicycles on request. 2026 Availability There are currently open dates for 2026. Please contact us concerning availability. Don't miss this rare opportunity Contact Paradise Connections https://bargecharters.com

ALERT: Shannon Princess has an open week in 2025

For those who have been wanting an Irish barge cruise, we have GOOD NEWS! Hotel Barge Shannon Princess has an open week but you must act quickly as it won't last long.

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Are you a single traveler and considering a solo cruise? A barge cruise is ideal for you. Whether you're a seasoned solo traveler or cruising for the first time on your own, a solo barge cruise gives you the best of both worlds – the delightful company of like-minded travelers as adventurous as you are, and group activities that spark conversation and create lasting memories. I'm new to solo cruises, what can I expect? A safe, sociable environment where like-minded travelers will come together to experience the very best of the region. Enjoy the luxury of personal space when you want it, gourmet meals, fine wines, a crew to passenger ratio of 1:2 and much more. Will I have my own room? Absolutely! You can enjoy the comfort of a spacious and well-equipped cabin. Do I have to attend every excursion? No, however the selection of excursions are often hidden gems that are frequently inaccessible to larger cruise ships. It would be a shame to miss out! Will I have to pay a single supplement? Single supplements do apply on regular cruises but often there are "no single supplement" offers. See our Special Offers page for details. What’s included on this barge cruise? We offer an all-inclusive barge cruise experience. Transfers from the pick-up point, gourmet 4-course meals created by the onboard chefs, a wide selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, an impressive wine list hand-picked and poured by the onboard wine expert, a selection of impressive and exclusive excursions to showcase the very best of the region. What kind of food is provided? To give you a true taste of the region you are cruising through, your chef will create mouthwatering menus using the finest ingredients from local markets and specialist suppliers. We are not promoting "singles-only cruises" as such, just giving single travelers the opportunity to enjoy the hotel barging experience with like-minded couples and small groups. VISIT: https://bargecharters.com

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Are you a single traveler and considering a solo cruise? A barge cruise is ideal for you. Especially with "no single supplement" special offers.

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Scottish Hotel Barge Spirit of Scotland. A barge cruise in the Highlands of Scotland is hard to surpass. Cruise sedately through the Great Glen between Banavie and Muirtown, navigating beautiful lochs and the engineering masterpiece that is the Caledonian Canal. Unforgettable experiences are offered by ancient castles perched on the water's edge, heather-clad hillsides, and some of the finest inland cruising in the world. Scotland’s legends of the past, the taste of single malt and the mythical inhabitant of Loch Ness all contribute to a magical charm only experienced in the dramatic Highlands. VISIT https://bargecharters.com

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Recipe: Chocolate Whiskey Truffles This delicious recipe is from our good friends aboard Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. There's still plenty of time to make this before Christmas. Olivia says, "Chocolate is always delicious as a treat. As a committed Chocoholic, I look for any excuse to cook with and eat chocolate! To make this as guilt free as possible I always share with family and friends." Thanks so much, Olivia. View at https://bargecharters.com/barge-cruises-blog-2024.html#2024-12-22-recipe-chocolate-whiskey-truffles Happy holidays!

NEW POST: Recipe: Chocolate Whiskey Truffles

This delicious Chocolate Whiskey Truffle recipe is from our good friends Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess. Plenty of time to make this before Christmas.

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Thanks for the free image from Pexel.com by Clayton de Araujo: https://www.pexels.com/photo/blue-cheese-on-the-plate-15200488/ On a luxury barge cruise, great pride is taken in their cheeseboard selection. Here, we take a look at the classic French fromage: Roquefort cheese. Roquefort is an amazing blue cheese made from sheep's milk. It is produced in the Aveyron department of southern France. Roquefort is rich, creamy and salty in flavor; it is perfect with Muscat grapes, figs, and walnuts. It is often served on Canal du Midi barge cruises. There is a wide variety of blue cheeses from around the world, and within France. They are made by including additional cultures of edible molds that give the characteristic blue veins running through it. The flavor varies with the cheese from mild to strong, along with its aroma, as well as ranging from sweet to sharp to salty. How it is made, which type of milk, and even the process order can greatly alter the outcome. Roquefort is a type of blue cheese, specifically made from sheep's milk in Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in the south of France. It differs from other blue cheeses in the type of milk and how it is made. In contrast, Italy's Gorgonzola and Britain's Stilton are made from cow's milk. The varying types of milk and processes result in very different and distinct flavors. Traditionally, Danish blue cheeses are used for blue cheese dressing as they are a little drier and crumblier in texture. Learn more at https://bargecharters.com/regions/france-cheese-roquefort.html

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Enjoy authentic Roquefort cheese on a boutique French hotel barge cruise in the south of France.

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NEW SPECIAL OFFERS & DISCOUNTS FOR EUROPEAN BARGE CRUISES Just updated BargeCharters.com special offers page for private hotel barge charters, individual cabin cruises, and cabin cruise weeks with no single supplement for solo travelers. Discounts for Holland, Scotland, France, and Italy

NEW SPECIAL OFFERS & DISCOUNTS FOR EUROPEAN BARGE CRUISES

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Luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is offering the low price of €40,000 for 2025 private barge charters in Holland & France for up to 8 guests. Charter Aurora and discover a world of enchantment, relaxation & true happiness.

HOTEL BARGE AURORA : SAVE 30%

Luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is offering the low price of €40,000 for 2025 private barge charters for up to 8 guests. Charter Aurora and discover a world of enchantment, relaxation & true happiness.

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