In our last post, we learned how steam engines were adapted to propel riverboats in Europe and the United States (if you missed that post, see Where River Cruising Began: A ‘Fire Boat’ On The Saône). … [Read more...] about Paddle-Wheelers On The Mississippi, Steamboats On The Rhine & The Rise Of KD River Line
10 Reasons To Choose Barge Cruising
There are river cruises, then there are barge cruises. The two are worlds apart, or at least waterways apart. River cruises take place on Europe's major waterways on vessels that typically carry from … [Read more...] about 10 Reasons To Choose Barge Cruising
Flash Sale: My April 2020 Barge Cruises In Burgundy & Alsace
Act before midnight on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, to save $500 per cabin on either of my two barge trips.April in ... Alsace? Burgundy?If you’ve been dreaming about a barge trip, now is a good time … [Read more...] about Flash Sale: My April 2020 Barge Cruises In Burgundy & Alsace
River Cruise 101: Canal Cruising On Barges (2019 Update)
I would be hard-pressed to present to you an experience as rewarding as barge cruising. In fact, I enjoy this relaxed pace of travel so much that for the past four years I have chartered 22-person … [Read more...] about River Cruise 101: Canal Cruising On Barges (2019 Update)
Canal Cruise With Me On The Loire, October 24-30, 2019
I can't get enough of canal cruising in France, so with my October 11-17, 2019 Alsace barge cruise now sold out, I'm adding a second barge cruise. This one will take place on the legendary Loire … [Read more...] about Canal Cruise With Me On The Loire, October 24-30, 2019
Travels With Dad: Canal Cruising Across Sweden
In 2012 I had the unique experience of cruising across Sweden when my dad and I sailed the Göta Canal from Stockholm to Gothenburg aboard the 29-cabin Juno. The ship, which set sail for the first time … [Read more...] about Travels With Dad: Canal Cruising Across Sweden
