The addition of the new barge to the canal cruises represented by Europeanbarging offers a comprehensive choice for those looking at alternate vacationing options.

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/28/2017 -- For many years Europeans have enjoyed the relaxing vacation that a canal cruise offers. Now more Americans are making the trip across the Atlantic to enjoy the intimate waterways and local color that barge cruises offer. France is the most popular destination. For 2016, Europeanbarging will add a new French barge to those they already represent.

The new barge is a sister ship to the Jeanine which came out in 2013, the Madeleine, the Anne Marie and the Raymonde, all which came out in 2014.

The Deborah, will travel an unprecedented route on the Briare Canal, between Burgundy and the Loire Valley. Itinerary: Briare - Lere - Menetreol- Sous-Sancerre – Chapelle Montlinard - Marseilles-Les-Aubigny- Nevers.

Sites will include the private town and gardens of Apremont - designated one of the most beautiful villages in France; visit to the Fontmorigny Abbey, a privately-owned French historical monument; discover the village of Briare by a small mini train and enjoy a wine tasting in Pouilly-sur-Loire.

For more information about these cruises, http://www.europeanbarging.com/Barges/barge_cruises.htm

All the barges accommodate 24 passengers and include local excursions, regional wines served with meals and an open bar. There are also bicycles on board for independent cycling. Rates run between $2,358 and $2,895 per person, on these 24 passenger barges.

There is an extensive waterway network across the country of France, covering nearly 5,000 miles. Much of that consists of canals that were constructed centuries ago for trade and transport. The barges of today explore different regions of the country in a slow, intimate, and relaxed fashion. These cruises offer the convenience of an all-inclusive vacation and customized adventure.

In addition to adding the new barges and itineraries, Europeanbarging has announced special rates for this inaugural year.

For more information: jan@europeanbarging.com / 888-869-7907

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Europeanbarging Presents a Danube Wine Cruise From March 27 to April 3, 2017

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/25/2016 -- Europeanbarging, a Texas based company offering barge and river cruises in Europe, today announced a SPECIAL DISCOUNT of $1500 per cabin on a Danube Wine Cruise for its clients, slated for early spring, starting from March 27 to April 3, 2017. Rates start at $1749 per person.

The cruise, scheduled on the new AMA Serena ship will be hosted by the owners of Messina Hof Winery - Paul and Merrill Bonarrigo, who will offer several tastings and discussions on their wines and winery, as well as wine making. A pairing of their wines will be offered with a special Amawaterways gourmet meal. In addition to the multiple included excursions offered in each port, there will be many wine themed excursions as well.

Framed by rolling hillsides, lush vineyards, and medieval castles, the Danube River has captivated musicians, artists and poets throughout the centuries. Travel to legendary destinations on your cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen. Explore a 2,000 year-old city, savor Wachau Valley wines, and experience the timeless beauty and fascinating history of Budapest and Vienna. Featured stops include: Budapest - Bratislava - Vienna - Duernstein - Melk - Linz - Passau - Vilshofen.

Messina Hof is the most awarded and renowned Texas wine in national and international competitions. In a community steeped in tradition, Messina Hof Winery & Resort holds its own with a 200-year history of award-winning wines. Although the winery itself was officially established with the first vintage release in 1983, the rich wine heritage of Winemaker Paul Bonarrigo dates back six generations to Messina, Sicily. Merrill Bonarrigo's family originates from Hof, Germany. Together they have pioneered the Texas wine industry in creating premium wines of distinction and a landmark wine country destination.

About Europeanbarging
Europeanbarging was founded in 1998 and specializes in European barge and river cruise products. Located in Texas, Europeanbarging is an ARC accredited company. AmaWaterways, the only cruise line that has the privileged of being inducted into La Chaine des Rotisseurs, one of the world most prestigious culinary organizations, leading the way in the cruise industry as one of the most innovative food and wine experiences both on-board and on-shore.

For more information contact Europeanbarging at: 888-869-7907 or http://www.europeanbarging.com.

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Receive 20% discount on the November 4, 2016 departure as well as receive a FREE pre cruise hotel stay in central Paris.

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/11/2016 -- Europeanbarging is offering a special reduction and FREE Paris hotel night stay on their November 4, 2016 Amawaterways Seine River Cruise with a full day excursion offered to the Normandy beaches.

Visiting the Normandy region from a river cruise is a more convenient and less stressful way to visit the area. You have the added benefit of additional excursions - Monet's Giverney gardens, the seaport city of Honfleur, Rouen, the US Sector or the Canadian Sector of the Beaches, as well as Napoleon Bonaparte's home.

"A cruise on the Seine River is a great cruise itinerary for any cruiser, with the added bonus of the history of WWII and earlier Roman times, famous scenery painted by great impressionist artists as well as wine enthusiasts." says Jan Baumgartner of Europeanbarging.

As Amawaterways offers multiple included excursions in most ports (at no additional costs), there is a tour for most every interest - including independent and escorted bicycle touring in addition to the Normandy Beach excursion.

Discounted rates for the Seine River Cruise, start as low as $2,798 per person for a 7 night cruise when booked through Europeanbarging, departing Nov 4 - 11, 2016. Book by May 30th and receive 1 pre night hotel stay in central Paris before the cruise. If guests would like to extend their trip in Paris, Amawaterways offers a 2 night post hotel stay in Paris including breakfast daily and a city tour for $600 per person. Otherwise, Europeanbarging can assist in putting together a land tour of interest for guest. For more information: 888-869-7907 http://www.europeanbarging.com/AMA/AMAPARPAR.htm

About European Barging
European Barging was founded in 1998 and specializes in European barge and river cruise products. They represent the majority of European companies which sell these products. They have products which include premium river and barge cruises, casual bicycle and barge cruises, as well as small ship cruising.

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Europeanbarging Presents a new cruise ship on the Elbe River of Germany starting in 2016

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/04/2016 -- Europeanbarging, a Texas based cruise company offering barge and river cruises in Europe, today announced a new river cruise itinerary on the Elbe River in Germany starting in the spring of 2016.

The cruise, is scheduled on the brand new 80 passenger Croisi Europe Elbe Princess river cruise ship. Europeanbarging, already has released the itinerary which will see the travelers travel between Berlin Germany and Prague Czech Republic along the Elbe River. The 9 day cruise itinerary features 2 nights in Berlin seeing the sites, then 4 nights cruising to Prague (or visa versa) and spending 2 nights visiting the sites of Prague. Cruise ports include Magdeburg, Lutherstadt Wittenburg, Meissen, Dresden, Bad Schandan and Litomerice.

"The interest in this new itinerary was so great that most of the year has already sold out, leaving a couple of dates in September and October 2016 available to reserve. Bookings for 2017 will start in February 2016." Jan Baumgartner, Europeanbarging

The Elbe Princess is a 80 passenger paddleboat and sister ship to the Loire Princess that debuted in 2015. With her flat bottom and low draft, as well as small passenger count, she will be able to cruise the Elbe River for a longer season than the other ships that cruise the Elbe River. The paddle wheels are located at the back of the ship and the upper deck features 23 twin cabins with French Doors plus 1 accessible cabin and the main deck features 16 cabins with a window .

This is a bi-lingual ship that is both English and French and features an international cruise host on-board. Rates start at $2300 - $2875 per person and include the cruise, all meals including beverages of alcoholic and non-alcoholic as well as free Wi-Fi.

About Europeanbarging
Europeanbarging was founded in 1998 and specializes in European barge and river cruise products. Located in Texas, Europeanbarging is an ARC accredited company.

For more information, visit http://www.europeanbarging.com.

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“Europeanbarging has a few select cabins available on a 5 day Venice cruise during Carnival. With rates starting at $999 per person including taxes and excursions, this cruise is affordable accommodations to experience Carnival in Venice,” said Jan Baumgartner of Europeanbarging.

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/28/2015 -- The short, 5 night river cruise begins in Venice where passengers overnight the first night with the possibility to explore Venice and Carnival on their own. Day 2 begins with a visit of Doges Palace and then to the islands of Murano and Burano. Day 3 features two unique tours - a visit to see how gondolas are hand crafted and to visit a shop specializing in the crafting of the masks found all around Venice and used at Carnival time. Followed by time to enjoy Venice on your own in the afternoon. Day 4 features a cruise to Chioggia with visits of the town, the pilgrimage town of Padua and the Santo basilica. Returning to Venice in the early evening.

Travelers will cruise aboard the Michelangelo, CroisiEuropes' 158-passenger vessel complete with comfortable staterooms, onboard entertainment, Internet/WiFi access, a beverage package that offers Unlimited complimentary onboard beverages, including beer, fine wine, spirits, mineral bottled water, soft drinks specialty coffees and tea as well as fine meals prepared by French chefs.

After a long absence, the Carnival returned to operate in 1979. The Italian government decided to bring back the history and culture of Venice, and sought to use the traditional Carnival as the centerpiece of their efforts. Today, approximately 3 million visitors come to Venice every year for Carnivals. One of the most important events is the contest for the best mask, placed at the last weekend of the Carnival. A jury of international costume and fashion designers votes for "La Maschera piu bella".

Venetian carnival masks have always been a main feature of the Venetian carnival. Traditionally people were allowed to wear them between the festival of Santo Stefano and the start of the carnival season and midnight of Shrove Tuesday. They have always been around Venice. Mask makers (mascherari) enjoyed a special position in society, with their own laws and their own guild. Venetian masks can be made in leather, porcelain or with the original glass technique. The original masks were rather simple in design, decoration, and often had a symbolic and practical function. Nowadays, most of them are made with the application of gesso and gold leaf and are all hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate.

Europeanbarging is also offering a discounted rate for the February 11th departure starting at $749 per person. Both dates reflect a discount off the regular rates.

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Europeanbarging announces its 2014 schedule of River Cruises in Portugal. These cruises feature the Douro River. Our newest ship is the 30 passenger Spirit of Chartwell.

Spring, TX -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2014 -- The Spirit of Chartwell river barge is a premier luxury cruising vessel that combines the old world elegance of rich hard-woods and furnishings with modern amenities like climate controlled rooms and spacious fully equipped cabins. Very recently designed and refurbished for, and used by, Her Majesty The Queen's 2012 Diamond Jubilee, the Spirit of Chartwell offers select travelers a cruise experience worthy of its Royal Heritage. Available stateroom configurations include fourteen rooms on the lower deck containing twin beds and one queen bedded suite on the upper deck. The luxury Spirit of Chartwell river barge also features large picture windows throughout, a sun deck, and covered dining area on the sun deck. The outstanding crew to passenger ratio is excellent with 20 crew for the 30 passengers.

We offer a few select dates for individual bookings, while primarily the Spirit of Chartwell is chartered out for small groups and family gatherings.

Among the ports of call we visit on our Portugal river cruises:
- Porto, is the second-largest city in Portugal, after Lisbon, and one of the major urban areas in Southern Europe
- Regua, features terraced lands along the Douro River, with vineyards growing: the municipality was recognized as the International City of Vineyards and Wine in 1988
- Barca d'Alva, is the last Portuguese village along the Douro, and is less than 2km from the Spanish border. Overlooked by mountains on all sides, and on a placid bend in the Rio Douro
- Pinhao, a village situated on the right bank of the Douro River, is the center of the Port Wine geographical status and is located in the area classified by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage

Our packages are all-inclusive, and we have special offers and discount packages that make traveling with us even more attractive. For our 4 night April 23rd departure we are offering 10% off the regular rate and including a post hotel stay in Porto or Lisbon with the price.

About Europeanbarging
Europeanbarging has fifteen years of experience matching travelers with their dream river cruise vacations. The company is Airlines Reporting Corporation accredited and represents many of the luxury river cruise yacht and barge operators in Europe. Europeanbarging specializes in up-scale three to twenty-one day river cruises touring thirteen countries throughout all Europe.

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