What is the difference between a barge and a river cruise ship?
• Generally, barges accommodate 4 to 24 passengers, and cover just 30 to 50 miles in a week. Barges move so slowly that passengers can step off the barge, walk or bike into town, and catch up with the barge again. The cuisine and local wines are usually of high quality, but entertainment is minimal. In comparison, Trafalgar River Cruise ships typically carry 100 to 138 guests, and are much more like a floating hotel with a restaurant, lounge, library, fitness center, and entertainment in the evening. River cruise ships sail at a faster speed, and call at one or several countries in a week, stopping in the heart of cities.
