In the wide world of cruising, where increasingly large and opulent vessels are bound for new luxurious coastal berths, ...

If you like the idea of slow, immersive travel, taking a barge cruise on one of Europe’s canals could be a great alternative to cruising on oceans or rivers. Barges are much smaller than cruise ...

With free-flowing wine included in the price, you won’t go hungry or thirsty on a barge cruise, nor lonely or seasick. You might, however, get bored. The scenery rolls by glacially at 3 to 4 ...

Then I have something for you: How about barge cruises in France? I was recently invited by European Waterways to join them on a barge cruise in the Champagne region in France, and it was my ...

CHICAGO (CBS)-- As you saw on CBS 2 Wednesday morning, Barge Lady Cruises is a boutique travel company run by a woman here in Chicago. Here are some useful facts provided by Barge Lady Cruises ...

How do canal cruises compare with river cruises? The overall experience is fundamentally different. While some barges operate along rivers, these smaller vessels are mostly found along the smaller ...

She chose the canal barge because she could go at her own pace and interact with a small group of people, yet have plenty of privacy. At the end of the week, she said the cruise had exceeded her ...

European Waterways is unveiling a selection of new and enhanced excursions for its luxury hotel barge cruises in Europe. The company is now offering private, tailor-made adventures with an emphasis on ...

As a result, dozens of tows and barges were lined up in both directions, waiting to get by. The stoppage also brought a halt to a Viking cruise ship with about 350 passengers on board, said R.