European Waterways is tapping into the immersive travel trend by introducing a new range of Active Experience Cruises that deliver an expanded range of activities to guests aboard its barges.

Luxury barge operator European Waterways will acquire Ireland’s only luxury hotel barge the Shannon Princess with the deal representing a significant expansion of its fleet.

European Waterways has expanded its Ultra Deluxe barge category by adding two double-decker hotel vessels to its fleet, with a capacity of up to eight passengers and a crew of five.

European Waterways is bringing back its popular Opera Cruise in Venice, available to groups who charter the company’s La Bella Vita luxury hotel barge during July and August 2022.

APT has introduced small group barge holidays in the United Kingdom in 2020. Magna Carta is a unique floating hotel proposition for travellers and can be shared by up to eight guests in four spacious suites. Guests are accompanied by a crew and onboard chef.