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5 Times A European Hotel Barge Cruise Is Better Than A River Cruise

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👁️ 132K views📅 6 years ago⏱️ 10:05
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the first and one of the most important reasons for choosing a barge over a river cruise in Europe is pace

a barge cruise could be a really good alternative because barges largely as they go on canals will go to more out-of-the-way places

I had a great time on my barge cruise and it really over my eyes to an alternative and different way of traveling

Creator's Tips & Advice

Choose a barge cruise for a slower, more relaxing pace
Opt for a barge if you prefer intimate social experiences with fewer people
Consider a barge to see off-the-beaten-path destinations in Europe

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

limited choice in dining and excursionsAccept set menus and single daily excursions for a more relaxed experience
small, functional cabinsUse public areas for relaxation, as cabins are compact and practical

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhen is a European hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise?
QWhat types of travelers would prefer a barge cruise over a river cruise?

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YouTube Video Description

Is a hotel barge cruise better than a river cruise in Europe? I explore 5 times, and types of travellers, where a European barge hotel cruise is likely to be the best way to cruise through Europe. River cruising in Europe has become very popular, but less travellers know there is an alternative way to cruise the European Waterways - hotel barges that cruise the canals and rivers of Europe. Discover if they are a better option for your European vacation Note: I travelled as a guest of CroisiEurope on a 6-night French cruise on their Deborah hotel barge along the Yonne and Seine from Sens to Paris. The cost of the cabin would have been £2043 / $2500 per person sharing. CroisiEurope had no input on the content or opinions expressed in this video. ** Buy my Cruise T-shirts: http://bit.ly/TFTStore ** USA cruisers get great cruise deals CRUISEDIRECT.COM: http://bit.ly/TFTBookCruise ** UK Cruisers get great cruise deals with CRUISE.CO.UK: http://bit.ly/BookCruiseUK Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers aims to help you make more of your precious travel time and money on land and when cruising the oceans or rivers of the world. To help you, in every video I draw on my first-hand tips and advice from travelling every month for over 20 years and 60+ cruises. Follow Tips For Travellers on: - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/garybembridge - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge #EuropeanBargeCruise #HotelBargeCruise #RiverCruiseTips