Hotel Barging Vacations Newsletter: February 2022

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French Hotel Barge L'Impressionniste in Burgundy

Welcome Aurora - Barging in Holland & France

We would like to welcome the Dutch / French Hotel Barge Aurora to the group of barges we are proud to represent. Aurora specializes in bespoke cruises including Dutch tulip cruises in the Netherlands, Northern Burgundy between Paris and Joigny in France, plus an extended 14-night, 3-country cruise in the Spring and Autumn. Themed barge charters include golfing cruises and bike & barge tours in Holland and France. Excursions are tailor-made to suit your interests.. Read more.

New Special Offers for 2022 Barge Cruises

We have updated our special offers & discount page. We hope you can take advantage of these savings.

For example, there is only ONE open week for a private charter in Scotland and, lucky you, Spirit of Scotland is now offering that week of May 22nd at a 10% discount. Score! Read more.

Say it with flowers - Dutch tulip cruise

As a gift or a much needed getaway, a barge cruise is definitely the way to discover Holland. The Netherlands are famous for tulips, of course, but as a country with a rich artistic and cultural history, it has a lot more besides. Read more.

Electric eBike Option Available

Barges' standard bicycles are free for guests to use, but some now have an eBike option.

Electric bikes are available on pre-order for the following barges: L'Art de Vivre, La Belle Epoque, L'Impressionniste, Renaissance, Anjodi, Panache. Other barges may have them on request. Read more.

25% Off April 2022 Charters on Savoir Vivre

The French Hotel Barge Savoir Vivre, cruising the Canal du Bourgogne in southern Burgundy, has three weeks open in April 2022 and is offering a 25% discount for private charters on those dates. Read more.

2022 Spring Barge Cruises

After the frosty storms of this past winter, there’s nothing like a rejuvenating spring break to blow away the cobwebs and show your face some sunshine. April and May are ideal months for a barge cruise on continental Europe, when temperatures are high enough to soak up some much needed Vitamin D, yet mild enough to explore fully without worrying about the heat. Read more.

Welcome Adagio - Barging in Holland & France

Adagio offers private charters and cabin cruises in Holland and France for up to 8 guests, in 4 well-appointed staterooms. Decorated with fine furnishings, the saloon, dining room and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass. These public areas have panoramic windows to take in the scenery. Adagio has two sundecks; one forward and one up top! Read more.

Dutch Government Relaxes Covid Rules

In a 25th January 2022 press conference, the Dutch government said it will ease its Covid-19 restrictions beginning Wednesday, 26 January 2022. Read more.

Special Offers on Barge Cruises Spring 2022

We have updated our special offers page with the latest round of discounted barge cruises for Spring 2022. Barge cruise vacations are increasingly popular, particularly in times of the "new normal" and it's easy to see why.

There’s simply no better way to explore a region while avoiding crowded tourist hotspots; maintaining a luxurious, holiday feeling; and avoiding the constant packing and moving common to most tours. Read more.

Book With Confidence

For new bookings made up to 31 March 2022 for cruises in 2022, Passengers may reschedule their cruise no less than 30 days prior to departure in the event that specified COVID-19 related government regulations will or are likely to be in force on or within 7 days of the date of departure which will prevent travel to the barge for that cruise or prevent the cruise from operating as planned. . Read more for details.

Come and explore the French canals and other European waterways aboard a quality, luxury, all inclusive, crewed boutique hotel barge. Visit our website to view barges in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland / Belgium, Italy, Germany / Luxembourg. Contact Paradise Connections now to start planning your adventure.