A cargo barge being hauled out of the sea for maintenance. Using a slipway system, the vessel is pulled by winches and guided by bulldozers — a precise and powerful process that takes her safely from sea to shore. Every movement here reflects the strength of engineering and the skill of shipyard workers. ⚙️⚓ #shipyard #barge #engineering #maritimelife #shiprepair #vesselmaintenance #sailorrider #merchantnavy #lifeatsea | Sailor Rider

A luxury hotel barge cruise is a very special way of exploring many of the glorious inland waterways of Europe, particularly those that larger river cruisers just cannot reach. Find out more here: https://www.europeanwaterways.com/ | European Waterways

Our 6-night all-inclusive luxury hotel barge cruises offer world-class gastronomy, private and often exclusive daily excursions; picture-perfect countryside and making friends for life as you journey with like-minded travelers. | European Waterways