Our Favorite River Cruises to France in 2025

Top 18 France River Cruises for 2025 - 2026

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Top 7 Seine River Cruises

Trip Name	From	Next Departure	Summary
MS Botticelli	$694	Jul 25, 2025	Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Seine Valley on board the warm atmosphere of the MS Botticelli. Built in 2004, the MS Botticelli has a capacity for 151 passengers and provides the amenities and comfort for a unique Europe river cruise experience. 0
MS Amadante	$4,139	Jun 14, 2025	Launched in 2008, the MS Amadante is part of the newest, state-of-the-art fleet of river cruise vessels in Europe. 0
MS Amalyra	$4,149	Jun 10, 2025	MS Amalyra was launched in 2008 and is part of Europe's most modern fleet of river cruise vessels. 0
Scenic Gem	$11,390	Jun 19, 2025	Scenic Gem sails the beautiful Seine River. Enjoy private butler service, spacious suites, a wealth of dining options, including L'Amour fine dining restaurant. Attentively designed to negotiate the magical waters of the Seine, Scenic Gem has set a new precedent in luxury river travel since being built in 2014. 0
MS Renoir	$735	Jun 20, 2025	MS Renoir was built in 1999 and refurbished in 2018. Her renovations made her an ideal vessel for sailing the rivers and waterways of France, specifically the Seine, for while she was designed. 0
Avalon Tapestry II	$4,009	Jun 24, 2025	The Avalon Tapestry II is a true haven on the river - two full decks of Panorama Suites with Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. 0
S.S. Joie de Vivre	$4,199	Jun 15, 2025	Travel aboard the luxurious 128-passenger S.S. Joie de Vivre, while cruising along the waterways of Seine River, and enjoy the ship's original artwork, antiques and design inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties. 0

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Cruising The Rivers and Waterways of France

From cosmopolitan Paris to the glamorous coastal French Riviera to the ancient and beautiful borderlands with Germany, the rivers and waterways of France wind through all corners of this country and offer excellent opportunities for classic European river cruises.

Seine River- Embark in Paris en route to the cliffs and beaches of Normandy. Along this historic cruise, you will pass through the quaint towns of Giverny, Les Andelys, Honfleur, Duclair and Jumièges, where you'll see the birthplace of impressionism along with royal châteaux.
Rhine River - Cruise into the scenic heart of Europe from the French city of Strasbourg on the border with Germany. From here, your cruise will take you through a land of sweeping green valleys, castles, and traditional cuisine, passing through Germany, Switzerland, and Amsterdam.
Rhone & Saone Rivers - There's no better river for wine lovers to cruise than the Rhone, originating high in the Swiss Alps and eventually joining the Saone at Lyon to flow into the Mediterranean. On these relaxed-pace river cruises, the smells of lavender and savory flavors of wine highlight the itinerary.
Bordeaux - Get a taste of the old-fashioned way of life and sample some of France's best vintages cruising the Gironde, Dordogne, and Garonne Rivers from Bordeaux visiting Pauillac, Macon, Cadillac, Saint-Émilion and Libourne and Bourg. These are great cruises for active travelers hoping to hike and bike along the way!
Moselle River - The romantic Moselle river winds through forested landscapes that reveal castles, quaint villages and terraced hillsides as it makes its way from the Vosges mountains, through French wine country, along the border of Luxembourg and thorough Germany where it flows into the Rhine River at Koblenz.
French Mediterranean - Take a luxurious Mediterranean cruise along the sun-kissed and celebrity filled beaches of the coast and explore Nice, Cannes, or St Tropez where you can embark on an unforgettable cruise of the French Riviera, just like the rich and famous have done for centuries, since British monarchs came to these shores to escape the cold northern winters!
Corsica - Join us on a cruise to Corsica, a breathtaking island in the center of the Mediterranean between France and Italy that has a unique culture combing both French and Italian characteristics.