Destinations

Boat & barge cruise destinations

Canal and river waterway holidays

Hotels Afloat has selected the most stunning European destinations for your inland waterways vacation, and a wide range of self-drive rental boats and luxury charter barges for you to consider. Our team will be happy to help you find which best suits your needs. You can cruise on European canals or rivers, or even a combination of the two. There's no better way to relax and unwind than on the waterways of Europe.

France

Cruises in France

Germany

Cruises in Germany

Holland

Cruises in Holland

Ireland

Cruises in Ireland

Scotland

Cruises in Scotland

Belgium

Cruises in Belgium

Italy

Cruises in Italy

England

Cruises in England

Portugal

Cruises in Portugal

Canada

Cruises in Canada

Hungary

Cruises in Hungary

Select from one of eleven countries:  Italy, Holland, Hungary, Germany, Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, England, Portugal, France & Canada, each defined by its unique character, history and culture.


We'd be delighted to help you discover the ideal cruise holiday from our range of more than 400 potential itineraries.

  • Bespoke vacations
  • Personal, detailed and expert advice

The waterways, with facts, figures and history of the canals and rivers.

Various river and canal maps of the waterways in France