European Waterways, Europe's largest luxury hotel barging cruise company, is offering significant savings for cabins and full boat charters on select 2016 cruises and hotel barges in France, Italy, Scotland, and other destinations. Among the many specials, travelers can save $2,500 per cabin on hotel barges L'Impressionniste in Burgundy, Rosa in Gascony, La Bella Vita in Italy, and the Scottish Highlander in Scotland. Savings of $8,000 for whole boat charters are being offered to families and small groups on Rosa and the Scottish Highlander. Travelers can also enjoy generous savings of $12,000 off full boat charters on La Belle Epoque in Burgundy and $20,000 off full boat charters aboard La Bella Vita.

Cruises span the vineyards, medieval towns and castles of France, to the Renaissance architecture and culture of Italy, to the majestic vista and wildlife of the Scottish Highlands. All specials must be booked by February 15, 2016 to qualify.

“Spring is one of the best times for a European Waterways hotel barge cruise, when the landscape is coming to life, the weather is enchanting, and crowds have yet to start pouring into the popular attractions,” said Derek Banks, Managing Director of European Waterways. “Every year, more and more travelers are discovering the exceptional experience of drifting gently long charming canals and inland waterways of Europe aboard our luxury hotel barges.”

Cabin Specials for 'The Best of Times'
Spring is an ideal time to visit Europe for a hotel barge cruise, with temperatures perfect for walking and sightseeing, exploring the many quaint villages with their local markets, and enjoying activities that include golfing, wine tasting, biking and family attractions.

European Waterways is offering $2,500 off per cabin aboard L'Impressionniste for cruises on April 10 and 17, as well as May 8, 22 and 29. Navigating the Burgundy Canal, L'Impressionniste winds through the heart of renowned vineyards, medieval towns and quaint little villages that are perched upon the scenic hilltops. Also cruising the Burgundy Canal, the 12-passenger La Belle Epoque is offering $12,000 off the full-boat charter price for April 3 and 17, and May 1 and 8 departures.

Further south in France, European Waterways is also offering $2,500 off per cabin aboard the 8-passenger Rosa for its cruises in Gascony on April 24 and June 5. Highlights include crossing a 1000 foot aqueduct over the River Tarn, visiting the UNESCO-classified Moissac Abbey and private Armagnac and wine tastings. There is also $8,000 off for a full boat charter of Rosa on April 17, for all departures in May, and departures on June 12 and 19.

Renaissance Wonders and Highland Greens
The stylish 20-passenger La Bella Vita, cruising between Venice and the Renaissance city of Mantua in Italy, also beckons, offering a saving of $2,500 per cabin for its May 15 departure. Large families, friends, or special interest groups can save an exceptional $20,000 off the full boat charter price for departures on March 27, as well as all of April, May and June 2016.

In Scotland, the 8-passenger Scottish Highlander takes guests on an extraordinary cruise across scenic lochs and along the Caledonian Canal that reveals ancient castles, spectacular Highland vistas and abundant wildlife. European Waterways is offering $2,500 off per cabin aboard the Scottish Highlander for departures on April 10 and 17 and small groups can save $8,000 off a whole boat charter for any departure in May, as well as the June 5 departure.

Cabin specials are based on double occupancy and all specials must be booked by February 15 2016. More details about these and European Waterways' other 2016 Specials Offers can be found at http://www.gobarging.com/special-offers.php#offers

For more information about European Waterways cruises, pricing, cruise schedules, and brochures, visit www.gobarging.com or call Toll Free 1-877-879-8808. 

“Every European Waterways cruise has its own unique appeal. Whichever one you choose, you'll enjoy all-inclusive amenities that feature extraordinary regional cuisine, special tours and the excellent company of fun-loving, like-minded travelers,” said Banks.

About European Waterways
The hotel barging experience is different from large vessel river cruising. It offers a slower paced, “gentle voyage of discovery” along the more intimate canals and waterways of Europe, allowing a small number of guests to become more fully immersed in the culture, history and gastronomy of the region. European Waterways is Europe's largest all-inclusive luxury hotel barging company, offering vacations in nine countries and carrying over 2,000 passengers a year. Founded nearly 40 years ago, they own, operate and market a private fleet of luxury hotel barges with 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 in the “real” Loire Valley. They are also the only cruise company offering barge cruises in Scotland and Ireland, and in the Venetian lagoon and River Po valley.