Travel Agents and Tour Operators Welcome!

Dear Travel Professional,


Thank you for contacting us about a barge cruise for your clients. We would be delighted to work with you and understand the importance of protecting your client/agent relationship.

Why book your barge cruise through us?


  • Your clients’ interests, comfort, enjoyment and budget are important to us. We want them to have the best barge vacation possible, and come back to tell you about it.
  • We only book barge cruise vacations, and are committed to providing you with our best service. 
  • We have specialized in barge cruises and French travel since 1988. We know the barges, canals and sights. My husband, Jack, and I owned and operated two charter barges for 8 years and have cruised the canals and rivers many times. Another 7 years was spent organizing and leading tours throughout France. 
  • We love France and barging, and want you to benefit from our knowledge and experience.
  • The cost to your client is the same if you book directly with the barge or through a recognized booking agent like ourselves. With an agent, you receive independent advice as to which barge works best for your clients’ interests and budget.
  • We can help with your pre and post cruise activities too.

As part of the booking, you will receive:


  • Trip Preparation Kit with travel tips
  • Recommended Paris hotels & restaurants
  • Suggested Reading List
  • Suggested Packing List and more

For travel agents:

Commissions are payable to agents with an IATA or TRUE number.

For tour operators:

We are happy to work with you to organize your charter barge cruise, and offer incentives for the tour organizer on many of the barges.

Instant Availability

The barge owners send updated schedules to us regularly giving us instant availability for most barges.

Ease of Booking

Once your client has selected their barge cruise, we place an option on the week they want for 7-10 days. We then email you the booking form which can be completed then faxed or mailed to us with the deposit, either by check or credit card authorization. We accept credit cards for most bookings.

We’re Available

Located in Central Oregon, our office hours are 10 am – 6 pm, PST, Monday through Saturday. You are welcome to call us anytime on our tollfree number, 1-888-264-3983.

Thank you for your interest in barge cruising. We look forward to working with you to select and book the right barge cruise for your client.

Beth Hanson, Owner
CanalBargeCruises.com