Back to School, Forward to Adventure: Plan Your Next 2026 Cruise Holiday Now!

The aqueduct called Pont du Gétin taking the canal over the river Allier

As September arrives and routines return, there’s no better moment to start planning your next escape. Back to school isn’t just for the kids. It’s the perfect time for you to look ahead and secure your dream holiday on Europe’s most beautiful waterways. Why Start Planning Your Holiday Now? With the busy summer season winding…

Too hot to handle!

The current heatwave in Europe is dominating the media, but we have even hotter news!This week, we have a range of offers with savings of up to 30% on self-drive boats and up to 25% on hotel barge cruises for this season.To beat the heat, why not hire an air-conditioned self-drive boat… Or step aboard…

NEW 2025 cruise catalogue!

It’s time to plan your next trip! Please download and enjoy our new 2025 Hotels Afloat catalogue. Inside, you will find a selection of hotel barges and self-drive boats, ideal for the perfect vacation. Inside, you’ll find examples of some of Hotels Afloat’s canal and river cruises, with links and QR codes to all the pages on our website.…