European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barge cruising company, has announced new special offers for the Spring 2015 season, with savings applying of 20% off per cabin. The hotel barges cruise through the waterways and canals of Europe, offering travellers a wide range of sightseeing opportunities. Special offers apply currently to cruises in Holland and France:

Savour in Spring the history and fragrant flowers of Holland:
The intimate and luxurious 12-passenger hotel barge Panache gently cruises along Holland's varied waterways, giving passengers the chance to savour the country's hidden gems in a unique, up-close-and-personal way.

Cruise departure date: 5 April, 2015 for 6 nights
Cruise Highlights: Visits to Leiden, Delft, Haarlem, Gouda, Keukenhof Gardens, and Aalsmeer Flower Auction
The price: was £ 6,500 per cabin; now £5,200 per cabin, based on 2 people sharing

Indulge the Senses with History and Wine in Southern France:
A voyage on the 8-passenger Rosa takes passengers through the picturesque region of Gascony with its orchards and vineyards and includes a crossing of a 1,000ft long aqueduct.

Cruise departure date: 26 April, 2015 for 6 nights
Cruise Highlights: visits to the Château Bellevue la Fôret and Château de Goudourville; Cruise across the 1,000 foot long Pont Canal du Cacor, Tour the medieval town and castle of Nérac, Guided tour and private tasting at a renowned local Armagnac producer.

The price: was £4,960 per cabin; now £3,968 per cabin, based on 2 people sharing

Each fully-crewed, 6-night cruise includes all gourmet meals prepared by the on-board chef, fine wines, an open bar, daily escorted excursions, admissions and local transfers.