European Waterways Launches 2011 Season with 10% Off And More On Select Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises

Online, November 15, 2010 (Newswire.com) - European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barge cruise company, is kicking off its 2011 season with special offers and an exciting lineup of all-inclusive hotel barge cruise vacations that feature destinations throughout Europe, with accommodations for 4 to 20 people. With three new barges adding to the company's wide selection of cruises in 2011, European Waterways has solidified its position as the premiere barge cruise provider for travelers yearning to experience this increasingly popular vacation option. It is also offering travelers the opportunity to experience the beauty of the European countryside at unbeatable prices.

Intimate, Luxurious Vacations at Outstanding Value
European Waterways offers travelers superb value, with savings that include 50% off the companion price on select vessels, for departures throughout the entire 2011 season - based on double occupancy and if booked by December 15. Other special offers include 10% off whole boat charter prices on select vessels and departures if booked by January 7, 2011. Guests can also enjoy a complimentary night's B&B at a five star hotel in Paris for all 2011 full boat charters on select vessels. Complete details are available online at www.gobarging.com.

Burgundy: The Barging Capital of the World
Two deluxe vessels have been added to European Waterways' Burgundy lineup for the coming year: the 8 passenger Amaryllis and the 6 passenger Fleur de Lys, both cruising the lower Burgundy region. For a limited time only, travelers will receive one complimentary night in a 5-star hotel in Paris, if a full boat charter on either vessel is booked by December 15 2010. It's an excellent opportunity for a small group of families or friends to enjoy the picturesque villages and world-renowned vineyards in Burgundy while also taking in the city sights. Excursions range from a wine tasting in Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, to a tour of "Château de Germolle", home of the Dukes of Burgundy.

Italy: The Italian Renaissance
La Bella Vita, another recent addition to the fleet, will celebrate its first season with European Waterways in 2011. A stylish, newly-refitted 20-passenger vessel, La Bella Vita will cruise between Venice and the beautiful Renaissance city of Mantua via the Venetian Lagoon, River Po and the Bianco Canal.

"More and more travellers are realizing that the best way to experience the splendour and elegance of Europe is from the deck of a luxury hotel barge," said Derek Banks, Managing Director of European Waterways. "Chartering an entire vessel provides the best value, allowing you to spend quality time with families and friends. But European Waterways cruises are also ideal for couples and individual travellers who are looking to meet new people and spend time relaxing amidst the natural beauty of the European countryside."

Each 6-night, all-inclusive cruise includes all meals, selected regional wines, open bar, daily escorted excursions, local transfers, and the use of all barge amenities such as bicycles and spa pools. European Waterways also offers a wide range of themed cruises, focusing on activities such as golf, walking and wine appreciation. The fleet of hotel barges comprises 21 vessels cruising through nine countries: France, Italy, Scotland, Ireland, England, Germany, Belgium, Holland and Luxembourg. Crews include a captain, chef, tour guide, and hostess - ensuring personal attention and a very high level of service.

For a copy of European Waterways' new 2011 brochure, log on to www.gobarging.com, where you'll also find additional information on special cruise rates, discounts, and itineraries. European Waterways can also be contacted at 1-877-879-8808 or by email at [email protected].

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 1-877-879-8808, by email at [email protected], 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.