Our top destinations

France
France
Germany
Germany
the Netherlands
the Netherlands

Newest river cruises

Enchanting discovery cruise along Canal du Midi
Rental from
$3,000
Per night
Upper Seine cruise, 6 nights
Rental from
$1,717
Per night

Upper Seine cruise, 6 nights

France, Évry 6 Sleeps, (New river cruise)

14 day Western Front Battlefield cruise + ANZAC
Rental from
$1,251
Per night
Upper Loire cruise
Rental from
$1,804
Per night

Upper Loire cruise

France, Montargis 6 Sleeps, (New river cruise)

Recent reviews

3 to 6-night all-inclusive intimate cruise on the Canal du Midi

Dear Michel and Jean François, thank you so much for the wonderful days we enjoyed on board of your barge in the company of Jung the dalmatian. It was an unforgettable experience sailing on le Canal du Midi with the beautiful landscapes, the locks, the wonderful sicilien and french cuisine... ”

Herman & Veronique, the Netherlands

Herman & Veronique, the Netherlands

3 to 6-night all-inclusive intimate cruise on the Canal du Midi

Jean François, Michel and Jung, your barge is so charming! Good food, good company, lovely weather. Adventures on the canal, with food and wine, and visits to Minerve and Carcassonne with Gwen were very informative. We will recommend you. Thank you. ”

Alison and Billy, England

Alison and Billy, England

3 to 6-nigh all-inclusive discovery cruise on the Canal du Midi! Experience Occitanie region and traditions in a unique way!

I hope the course of the rest of my life is like the Canal du Midi with Finn and Emily. You two made a beautiful experience more so. May your lives be filled with red poppies and Noilly Prat Amber. Merci Beaucoup  ”

Judy, the United States

Judy, the United States

3 to 6-nigh all-inclusive discovery cruise on the Canal du Midi! Experience Occitanie region and traditions in a unique way!

The gods of good luck were with us when we happened upon your website. We had anticipated so much after making reservations. Giddy with excitement we started to cruise only to have this trip exceed our expectations.  Only to top that was the warmth, personalities, and hospitality of our hosts... ”

JR

JR

4 to 6-night all-inclusive wine tasting cruise through the Burgundy vineyards and villages

From Iowa to the the barge crew - many thanks for a wonderful week. The tours and quiet cruising times were just what we liked. Thanks for the extra efforts to take us places new and so interesting. See you next year. ”

Jane & Casey, the United States

Jane & Casey, the United States

7 to 14-night half or full board cruise and discovery of the historical Paris to Bruges route

We all had a wonderful time and memories of a lifetime. Anytime you talk about a trip with friends, they ask a lot of the usual questions. What did you see, did it cost a lot, how was the weather, etc. However, one friend asked only two rather simple questions... ”

Marty and Carol, the United States

Marty and Carol, the United States

Share your barge and river cruise with the world for free on Bookarivertrip.com, the global one-stop-shop for worldwide river trips & barge  cruises.

"This platform is built from the love for cruising the rivers on beautiful barges and wanting to share this unique experience. Before managing 'Book a river trip', I was active as a riverboat owner myself. I also listed my own cruise on this nice platform." Marc, manager at Bookarivertrip.com

 

Advertise your river cruise

Book a river cruise and make your holiday unforgettable!

We believe that where you stay and what you do is part of your holiday experience, not just the destination. We are proud to share our unique selection of boats, ships, barges and yachts with you. They can be booked to make river cruises with a duration of a few days to 1 or 2 weeks. Each and every one of the barges and cruises we offer are unique and will surely contribute to an unforgettable holiday.


The options are endless. Ever thought of a river barge cruise in France, Germany or Holland? Each of these countries offers a wide variety of suitable river cruises. All taking place in some of the most beautiful and environmentally rich regions of these countries. Experiencing your holiday from the water, on your floating hotel, is nothing like anything you've ever done before.


Discover our river barge cruises in France

Pick your holiday destination region, book a river cruise and be welcome aboard! If you have any questions, special requests or need some customization, our personal cruise manager will help you directly. Your wishes are our pleasure.

River cruises Canal-du-Midi River cruises in the Burgundy Region


Why book with us?

We are specialized in river cruises and we offer the widest selection of amazing riverboat rentals around the world. At Bookarivertrip.com you're sure to find the largest variety of hand-picked river holiday cruises.

From wonderfully renovated traditional ships to the most modern and newly built barges. Each owner put together one or more cruise options. These will bring you to a new place every day. Discover the country’s countryside and historic cities while sleeping in the comfort of a very luxurious riverboat, or floating hotel.

Paying for your holiday is done via this website and is very simple and 100% safe. We offer a wide variety of payment methods per country. Furthermore, customer care is of paramount importance to us! That is why you will have one of our specialists available to customize your trip, answer your questions and make sure that what you want to book is what you will get. Only the best is enough.


Sailor Taylor Service

Choosing the right cruise can be quite a challenge, as it is something you probably haven't done that often before. Therefore, we offer our Sailor Taylor Service: tell us your needs and we will send you a handpicked selection of options.

 Just send a message through our contact form and share your requirements with us: which dates, how many guests and the type of holiday you want to have (romantic, foody, cultural, adventurous, you name it!).

We look forward to find you the best river cruise possible for your next trip!


Some of our characteristics that make us different

* Really great support before, during and after your stay.
* We know river cruises (we ourselves live on riverboats) and love to share our experience.
* Pay in 2 terms, most owners offer a 36-64% payment scheme.
* Booking is easy, safe and simple - a great way to start your cruising holiday.
* Custom advise with our 'Sailor Taylor' service.


Thank you for your trust in us!
And wherever you go: we wish you an unforgettable cruise down the river!

Marc manager of book a river trip

Captain Marc

Manager Bookarivertrip.com

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Barge river cruise down the Ile de France, Champagne or Brie regions

Barge river cruise down the Ile de France, Champagne or Brie regions

Enjoy a river cruise through the Paris, Champagne or Brie regions on board one of our beautiful barges It seems as though the whole of France was built according to its wonderful network of rivers. Experience this first hand in romance and style with an incredible cruise down one of her many waterways. As you leisurely float down these rivers, take in the picturesque scenery, the scrumptious food and wines, all while getting exclusive insights on the rich history of France. There are many rivers in France, with even more possible cruise routes to choose from. Below are just a few of the highlights of what you can experience on a luxury, multi-day cruise in the Ile de France & Paris, Champagne and Grand Est regions in France. Possible barging Itineraries Ile de France region - Seine River:  Paris – Les Andelys, Rouen, Honfleur, Caudebe-en-Caux, Vernon, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine Our fabulous cruise along the Seine starts and ends in the City of Lights, join us, and celebrate all

First online booking platform to accept cryptocurrency payments

First online booking platform to accept cryptocurrency payments

Book Your river cruise with Crypto: Bookarivertrip.com Integrates BitPay We’re thrilled to announce that guests can now pay for their river cruise stay on Bookarivertrip.com with cryptocurrency. Thanks to our partnership with BitPay, you can confirm and pay your booking in seconds using digital assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP, Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and popular stablecoins like USDC. BitPay instantly converts your crypto into local currency for the host, so everyone enjoys a smooth, worry-free transaction. Why Crypto Payments Make Sense for You as Traveler? Faster International Transactions Traditional cross-border payments can take days. Crypto settles almost instantly, letting you lock in your dream river cruise without delay. Lower Fees Credit-card surcharges and foreign-transaction fees add up. Crypto network fees are typically a fraction of those costs, and BitPay’s processing fees are lower than most card processors. Enhanced Privacy and Secur

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