European Waterways Buys Two French Hotel Barges

European Waterways acquired the double-decker Enchante and Finesse lodge barges, which brings the variety of vessels in its fleet to 17.

The barges every accommodate eight passengers and 5 crew, together with a grasp chef.

Enchante will cruise the Canal du Midi in southern France and Finesse the Canal du Centre and the Canal de Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy.

“The surge in canal barge cruising is a part of a rising development amongst vacationers who hunt down ‘sluggish journey’ experiences that enable them to grow to be immersed within the historical past, tradition and delicacies of the cruise area,” mentioned European Waterways Managing Director Derek Banks.

“They’re additionally preferrred for at present’s journey atmosphere, as they are often chartered by households and small teams to create an unique ‘journey bubble’ that permits them to remain collectively all through the whole six-night, all-inclusive cruises.”

The vessels are outfitted with ensuite cabins, a saloon with an open demonstration galley the place the grasp chef creates each day meals, solar decks for out of doors eating and a spa pool.

The barges additionally function onboard bicycles, enabling company to discover villages alongside the barges’ routes.

Vacationers reserving Enchante and Finesse cruises can make the most of European Waterways’ 20 % financial savings off full-boat charters for bookings made by Feb. 20, 2022.

In different developments, European Waterways is introducing upgrades for the 2022 season, Mercedes minibusses to transfers company to their excursions, upgrades to inside vessel interiors and extra “Insider Experiences” together with non-public excursions and reside onboard music.