Welcome to European Waterways' honeymoon cruise barge charter programme with a choice of three romantic destinations, namely Venice Italy, the Loire Valley in France and the Scottish Highlands.

Three of the more intimate vessels in the European Waterways fleet will be configured for an exclusive two-person honeymoon cruise charter. Couples have use of the best double suite and will enjoy fine onboard dining by candlelight after champagne cocktails, with one evening meal ashore at the best table in a Michelin-starred restaurant. Cruises include special features such as a serenaded gondola ride, balloon trip or luxury loch-side picnic with piper in discreet attendance. Daily excursions are tailored and can sometimes be made by bicycle or horse-drawn carriage. .

The Venice honeymoon cruise in Italy onboard La Dolce Vita includes arrival by high-speed water taxi, secluded anchorages by remote lagoon islands and a trip up the River Brenta to Padua, the setting of two of Shakespeare's plays. There is also time for cappuccinos in St Mark's Square and 10 Bellini cocktails at the famous Harry's Bar.

The Scottish Highlands trip offers spectacular inland waterway scenery with the honeymoon cruise on Scottish Highlander in Scotland. Finding dramatic anchorages such as Urqhuart Castle on mysterious Loch Ness, guests can wander the heather-clad shores with only sheep for company or relax onboard with a "wee dram" of single malt whisky.

The Loire Valley honeymoon cruise in France with its fairytale chateaux and tranquil vineyards sees the Nymphea moor in picturesque settings by centuries-old watermills or under weeping willows.

The programme is offered at US$15,000 for a seven day charter, which can be booked all season..