Barging in Europe
One of five ideas for Summer in Europe, at Travel With Kids. 

Barges, River Cruises, Yachts
Net links, from About's guide for Europe for Visitors.

Barge Broker
"Luxury Hotel Barge Experience" in France. Select either self-drive barge tours, or fully-catered barge tours. 

Barging in Europe
  This company has a barge tour, and also "barge skipper training", and a book geared to those who want to buy a barge. 

Barge Trips: Do-it-Yourself
Get advice from this article at at the Smarter Living website.

European Waterways
Canal and river cruises in France, Ireland, England, Holland -- with gourmet cuisine on "your floating country inn."

Fenwick and Lang
This company offers do-it-yourself barging in several countries, at  reasonable prices-- read more at Arthur Frommers Budget Travel website.

Holland Bike and Boat
Children are welcome at this modestly-priced tour bike tour company based in the UK.