European Waterways is the largest hotel barge operator in Europe with a fleet of 18 vessels. Due to late availability, I can offer a press trip facility for a travel writer plus one guest on each of the cruises listed below. Each 6 night cruise departs on a Sunday and only one twin/double-bedded cabin is available on each date.

- June 22, Gascony  – aboard Rosa on the Canal de Garonne, SW France.  Pretty cruise route, visits to medieval bastide towns, etc. Transfers to and from Toulouse.

- June 29, Burgundy - aboard Art de Vivre on the Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy. Classic Burgundy cruising, Chablis wine tastings, beautiful villages, etc. Transfers to and from Paris.

- June 29, Burgundy – aboard La Belle Epoque on the Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy. Classic Burgundy cruising, private wine tastings, tours of Beaune, Dijon. Transfers to and from Paris.

- June 29 or July 6, Alsace – aboard Panache on the Canal de la Marne au Rhin. Storybook villages, diverse cultures, great wines, visits to Rene Lalique museum, castles, etc. Transfers to and from Strasbourg.

- June 29, Canal du Midi – aboard Clair de Lune. Classic cruising on a 300 year old UNESCO canal.  Outstanding scenery, tours of Carcassonne, Narbonne, Minerve, wine tastings. Transfers to and from Narbonne.

If you are able to secure a commission and have an audience that would be keen to read about the 'hotel barging experience', please let me know which of these cruises interest you. Genuine enquiries only please.

Our press terms are shown below. To be clear, each all-inclusive complimentary trip is for two people (you will have to make your own travel arrangements to and from the meeting point.

Press Trips with European Waterways

European Waterways are pleased to welcome aboard our hotel barges journalists/travel writers who are on assignment with a commission, or who are able to obtain one, with the proviso that we can reproduce any published articles on our website, in our e-newsletter and can use some photographs for our own marketing purposes.

The barge cruise will be based on two persons sharing a double/twin cabin and is inclusive of all meals, wines, drinks, excursions and transfers to and from the barge. It will not cover other transportation costs e.g. flights, rail travel, etc. Invitees will be encouraged to participate in all activities and excursions with our paying clients to fully appreciate the whole experience.

We also ask that journalists/writers do not mention that they are on a complimentary trip to our paying clients, as this can be a very sensitive issue. Please also ensure that any photography or filming of clients is only undertaken with their express permission.

As you will come to realize during your cruise, the hard-working crew will offer you exactly the same high level of personal service as for our other passengers, so please take this into account at the end of the week when considering a gratuity.

Press Contact: Chris Gant, Marketing & PR Manager Tel: 44 (0) 1753 598555   Email: chris@gobarging.com   Web: www.gobarging.com