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Private Barge Cruises in Europe

Your Friends and Family. Your Private Cruise. Your Travel Dream.

When you book a private cruise with Barge Lady Cruises, you get the experience of floating down European rivers and canals with the people you love on a curated luxury tour created around your unique interests for a unique journey. With the Barge Ladies, your trip becomes more than just your vacation: it becomes your dream.
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Features of Your Chartered Cruise

With over 30 years of experience in luxury travel, barging, and high-end hospitality, we know what people look for when booking a private cruise on European canals and rivers. Our chartered cruise features include:

Barges for groups from 2-20 people
Luxurious accommodations
Premium amenities
Gourmet meals
Wine pairings and spirit samplings
Curated sightseeing and cultural excursions

Our chartered barges are available for every budget, in every cruise region. Our goal is to create your finest travel experiences. See Our FAQs for more information on your cruise.

Family Adventure Cruises

Family Adventure Cruises in Europe (1:06)

“Our expectations for the barge trip were high and our trip on the Magnolia far exceeded those expectations. The crew was fantastic and yet approachable about any topic. As for the food – Oh my! Not to be equaled. Delicious and creative keeping our health in mind. The barge is beautifully decorated throughout and our touring and leisure time were nicely apportioned. We really have only positive, glowing comments about this vacation.”
– Kathy and Ed B, Magnolia

“A bargain for a once-in-a-lifetime experience barging down the canal with a crew that we grew to love in the short time span of a single week. The quantity and the quality of the food and beverage was over-the-top! You and your entire operations need to be commended for putting together such a flawless barge tour. Our many thanks go out to everyone involved in making this not only our best ever vacation to France, but our best family vacation EVER!”
– Dennis W, Savoir Vivre

“One of the best vacation experiences we have ever had — perfect weather, perfect crew, perfect barge, perfect location, and a great group of friends. Every meal was delicious, imaginative and having the descriptions by the chef and hostesses was interesting and much appreciated. Matt was an extraordinary guide, who planned interesting daily adventures for us. We’d love to do it again.”
– Doug and Marge M, Athos

“A once-in-a-lifetime experience that I got to experience with my family and the best staff ever! They made us feel at home on the barge and they really took the time to get to know each of us. The food well exceeded my expectations – I truly felt I had an authentic Italian culinary experience. The wine parings were also very nice and made the meals that much better. Memories I’ll take with me for the rest of my life. A truly wonderful vacation!”
– The Ballard Family, La Bella Vita

“This was my favorite of over 20 trips in France. No hassles, no nickel and diming. All was provided. Richard was a wonderful, sensitive captain. Laura was a knowledgeable guide and very friendly. Justine was magical. If we left our cabin for a moment, all was clean and new towels appeared. The food was authentic to the region and extremely tasty. Perfect weather stayed with us all week.”
– Bill H, Savoir Vivre

See Europe From A Private Cruise

France

With barge cruises across France, you’ll be able to bike the French countryside while drinking in the history (and the wine!) of the region.

England, Scotland, & Ireland

Castles. Whiskey. Towns filled with character and charm. Whatever your British Isle, we have a luxurious private cruise for you.

Central Europe

Great food. Great wines. Waterways winding through European history both ancient and modern. We put you on the ground in the heart of the continent.

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We Make A Private Cruise Your Unique Experience

Just as you can never step in the same river twice, no two cruises are the same. Over 30 years of experience combined with expert knowledge gained by regularly visiting the barges and cruising as our guests do, we confidently curate your barge cruise to meet the needs, interests, and desires of your private group.

Whether you want to bike across the continent, see the castles that built Europe, or lounge on the deck sipping the world’s best wine, the Barge Ladies have the experience to create a trip that surpasses your dreams. You gather your group. We’ll do the rest.

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Talk to A Cruise Consultant About A Private Barge Cruise Now

We’re ready to help you create a curated trip you and your group will never forget.

Our private barges float through more than 50 cruise regions in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Italy.

Let’s work together to discover the perfect cruise itinerary for you. Connect with us today and welcome aboard.

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