European Waterways Launches 2010 Season with Excellent Deals on Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises in Europe
Online, May 3, 2010 (Newswire.com) - New York, NY - May 3, 2010 -- European Waterways welcomes the 2010 season with an exciting lineup of all-inclusive hotel barge cruises that feature accommodations from 4 to 20 people, cruises throughout Europe, including France and Italy, and a chance to see some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. It is also offering travelers one of the best values in the industry with up to $2,000 off per cabin on select cruises through June, and $1,000 off per cabin on all departures for one of the newest members of its fleet, Enchante. Rates are based on double occupancy.
Luxury, Elegance, Culture
European Waterways cruise passengers enjoy air-conditioned cabins, gourmet meals, vintage wines, an open bar and excursions to cultural and historical attractions - all while being pampered by a bilingual, English-speaking crew that includes a captain, a gourmet chef, hostess, and a tour guide. The fleet of elegantly appointed barges features an unprecedented line-up of 20 vessels cruising through nine countries, including France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, England, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg.
Something Old, Something New - All Enchanting
One of European Waterways' newest vessels, the Enchante, is the only eight-passenger, "double-decker" hotel barge on Southern France's Canal du Midi, a UNESCO-rated, 300- year-old waterway. Cruise highlights include a tour of Carcassonne, the world's most complete, fortified medieval city; a visit to the ancient Roman city of Narbonne and its colorful indoor market; and private tastings of Corbières wine at Chateau Ollieux Romanis. The unique, luxury hotel also cruises Provence as well as Camargue, located in the South of France. With a $1,000 discount per cabin for all 2010 departures, early reservations are recommended to secure space.
"With so many opportunities to enjoy Europe's diverse and delightful countryside, historic towns and cultural attractions, European Waterways cruises are ideal for the individual travellers as well as groups, who can charter an entire vessel and enjoy even greater value," remarked Derek Banks, CEO, European Waterways. "Sophisticated travelers are tired of the fast-paced tours. They recognize that hotel barge cruising offers one of the most relaxing and satisfying ways to experience the serene beauty and history of Europe."
About European Waterways
European Waterways is Europe's largest all-inclusive luxury hotel barging company, offering vacations in nine countries and carrying thousands of passengers a year. Founded nearly 40 years ago, the company designs, builds, owns and operates a private fleet of luxury barges with exclusive cruises in France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, England, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Pioneers in hotel barging, they were the first company to operate a hotel barge on the Upper Nivernais in Burgundy, and the "real" Loire Valley. They are also the only cruise company offering barge cruises in Scotland and in the Venetian lagoon and River Po valley, as well as the first company to offer an Avignon-to-Amsterdam 6-week trans-Europe cruise, a 1,000 mile journey along Western Europe's inland waterways. For more information, pricing, cruise schedules, and a copy of their new brochure, contact European Waterways at 1-800-394-8630, by email at sales@gobarging.com, or visit their website at www.gobarging.com. You can also follow them on Twitter at www.twitter/gobarging and Facebook at http://bit.ly/a1lotv.