Celebrate World Whisky Day

World Whisky Day is May 20th, and European Waterways wants travelers to know they can celebrate the invention of whisky all season long in one of the countries that made it famous – Scotland. A leading operator of luxury hotel barges, European Read More …

Mississippi Celebrates National Shrimp Day

Coastal Mississippi is inviting travelers to celebrate National Shrimp Day on May 10 by offering a variety of activities and events. The region is a major producer of shrimp, and visitors can learn about the industry or go shrimping themselves. Read More …

Bordeaux Wine Festival and Canal Cruise Combo

Hotel barging is a unique and immersive experience that offers a “gentle voyage of discovery” focusing on the culture, history, fine wine, and gourmet cuisine of the cruise regions. European Waterways was founded more than 40 years ago and helped Read More …

New Viking Itinerary: Grand Mississippi Voyage

Viking River Cruises is offering a 22-day Grand Mississippi Voyage from New Orleans to St. Paul in 2024. The cruise will visit historical sites in Louisiana, Tennessee, and Missouri, including Civil War battlefields, Mark Twain’s childhood home, and world-famous barbecue Read More …

Collaboration Brings Active River Cruise Experience, On A Bike

AmaWaterways and Backroads are offering active river cruises in Europe in 2023 and 2024. The cruises will include biking tours on the Dordogne, Garonne, and Gironde Rivers of Bordeaux; the Danube, Douro, Rhine, and Seine Rivers; and the Dutch & Read More …