Travel with Amateur Traveler · Saturday, July 11, 2026
On the 'Renaissance' barge, the cabins are situated below the waterline, with portholes that cannot be opened while cruising because they are just above the water level. This design is to ensure the boat fits within the canal's dimensions.
“I think there was one time in the trip we heard it drag a little on the bottom. So your cabins are basically the floor of your cabin is below the water line. You can't open the portholes in your cabin while you're cruising because they're just above the water line.”