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Enjoy our 2026 barge cruising blog posts about everything barging brought to you by Paradise Connections, your barge charter cruise specialists. Experience the fascinating world of boutique hotel barging and see Europe from another perspective – via an all-inclusive, luxury, crewed hotel barge cruise vacation. Either click a link in the list below to go to a blog post that interests you or just scroll down the page to view all the posts. The most current post is at the top.

2/3/2026 - Solo Travel - "No Single Supplement" Barge Cruises

1/23/2026 - 20% Discount on Aurora's 2026 Open Dates

1/23/2026 - 20% Discount on Aurora's 2026 Open Dates

1/10/2026 - Special Offers and Discounts for 2026 Barge Cruises

1/4/2026 - Cruise Highlights for Nymphea's Brittany Barge Cruise

1/1/2026 - Happy New Year

Solo Travelers - "No Single Supplement" Barge Cruises

solo traveler - special offer

Dreaming of getting away by yourself on a solo escape through the picturesque canals and countryside of Europe? If you are a solo traveler, now's your chance to indulge in a luxury barge cruise without the single supplement charge.

This no single supplement offer is available for a limited time on select dates for 2026 aboard the following hotel barges:

  • La Belle Epoque - Northern Burgundy, France
    March 29 - April 4 : $7,090 (value season)
    April 12-18 : $7,090 (value season)
    April 19-25 : $7,090 (value season)
  • L'Impressionniste - Southern Burgundy, France
    April 5-11 : $7,090 (value season)
    April 12-18: : $7,090 (value season)
  • L'Art de Vivre - Northern Burgundy, France
    April 19-25 : $6,250 (value season)
    June 14-20 : $7,250
  • Anjodi - Canal du Midi, France
    April 26 - May 2 : $7,250
    June 28 - July 4 : $7,250
    July 12-18 : $6,250 (value season)
  • Renaissance - Upper Loire and Western Burgundy, France
    March 29 - April 4 : $9,390 (value season)
  • Scottish Highlander - Scottish Highlands, Scotland
    April 5 - 11 : $6,350 (value season)
  • Spirit of Scotland - Scottish Highlands, Scotland
    April 12-18 : $6,850 (value season)
  • La Bella Vita - Venice & Lagoon, Po Valley, Italy
    April 26 - May 2 : $6,350
    May 17-23 : $6,350
    June 14-20 : $6,350

Whether you're discovering the vineyards of Burgundy, the sun-drenched Canal du Midi, the majestic highlands of Scotland, or the romantic waterways of Venice, this is your moment to travel solo in style.

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Posted: February 3, 2026

20% Discount on Aurora's Remaining 2026 Open Dates

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Hotel Barge Aurora - Maximum of 8 guests - Holland & France

The luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is currently offering a 20% discount on ALL remaining open dates in 2026 for cruises in The Netherlands & France.

Springtime in Holland

A spring barge cruise along the Dutch canals is a great way to explore the area and get off of the beaten track. Famous for windmills, tulips, pottery, and cheese, the Netherlands also boasts a vibrant artistic and cultural heritage.

Current Availability: 2026 Dutch Tulip Cruises

  • April 5-11 - HOLLAND
    4 cabins open for charter or as cabin week (2 guest minimum to guarantee the cruise)
  • April 26-May 2 - HOLLAND
    3 cabins open, 1 booked
  • May 10-24 - 14-NIGHT 3-COUNTRY CRUISE – Holland-Belgium-France
    2 cabins open, 2 booked

Summer & Autumn

Aurora has two itineraries for France during the Summer/Autumn barging season:

Plus two 12-night, 2-Country Cruises in August:

  • August 2-14 : Paris France to Bruges Belgium
  • August 16-28 : Bruges Belgium to Paris France

End of Season Repositioning Cruise

  • 14-Night, 3-Country France-Belgium-Holland Cruise
    October 11-25

2026 Pricing

Hotel Barge Aurora is currently offering a 20% discount on 2026 rates for both private charters and cabin cruise weeks.

Requirement to guarantee a cabin cruise week:

  • for a standard 6-night cruise: 1-cabin minimum
  • for longer, two and three-country cruises: 2-cabin minimum

Learn more

View Aurora's online brochure for more information, such as:

Welcome, Barge Facts, Cuisine, Itineraries, Photos, Video, Rates & Dates.

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No question is too big or too small. Whether you're curious, exploring ideas, or just want a little advice, Bob & Sheila are here to help.

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Posted: January 23, 2026

Happy 2026 from Paradise Connections!

In 2026, we are looking forward to planning another (or perhaps your first) wonderful and unforgettable cruising experience.

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Special Offers for 2026 Barge Cruises

We would like to draw your attention to some fabulous barge cruise discounts now available for the spring and summer months in France, England, Scotland, and Italy. These special offers include attractive discounts on both private charters and cabin bookings available on a range of dates spanning much of the 2026 season, providing excellent value and flexibility.

In addition, there are also some very appealing "no single supplement" offers available on a variety of barges and departure dates - an ideal opportunity for solo travelers.

To take advantage of these special offers, a deposit is required by February 16, 2026.

View Special Offers HERE

Create Unforgettable Memories

Our hotel barges cruise the smaller rivers and canals that are often inaccessible to larger vessels, offering a unique and intimate cruising experience. Whether you cruise with like-minded travelers on an individual cabin booking or choose to privately charter a barge with family and friends with shared interests – you're sure to feel right at home.

Got a Question? Ask Away!

No question is too big or too small. Whether you're curious, exploring ideas, or just want a little advice, Bob & Sheila at BargeCharters.com are here to help.

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Posted: January 10, 2026

Happy New Year 2026

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Wishing every day of your new year to be filled with good health, success, prosperity, and joy.

Posted: January 1, 2026

 

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