France is in the midst of a booming economy with the 2024 Paris Olympics. There must be many people who want to go to Paris after seeing the beautiful cityscape on TV. Here we will introduce some recommended river cruises for those new to France.
As the name suggests, a river cruise is a boat trip that travels up and down a river instead of the ocean. However, when people hear the word "cruise," many of them may have the impression that it is a long-term, expensive, celebrity trip on a luxury liner.
Nowadays, there are many different styles of cruises. There are also a few-day cruise plans that you can use in the middle of a trip, and many of them are reasonably priced.
Unlike the ocean, there are hardly any waves on a river cruise, and since the land is close by, you can always see the people in the city and the beautiful streetscape from the boat, which is very uplifting.
The Seine River flowing through the city of Rouen. @shutterstock
The river cruise we will introduce this time is the luxurious "Paris and Normandy Seine River Cruise Paris - Paris 6 Days" plan, which departs and returns from Paris and takes you down the Seine River to visit the beautiful towns of the Normandy region.
Starting in Paris, the tour will take you through Les Andelys, Honfleur, Duclair, Rouen and Paris. Of course, the tour will stop at major cities, allowing you to disembark and explore the towns and cities.
This plan allows you to fully enjoy the charm of Normandy, including its beautiful coastline, scenic rural landscapes, historic towns, and Gothic churches.
The streetscape of Honfleur, located at the mouth of the Seine in northern France. @Stephane Pfleger
The town of Les Andelys seen from the Seine. @Grégory Gérault
Croisy Europe, which operates the cruise, is Europe's largest river cruise company, founded in 1976. It offers a wide range of cruises on Europe's major rivers and canals, including the Danube, Rhine and Seine, and is popular with tourists from all over the world.
Reservations in Japan are handled by the official Japanese sales agent, J-Va Cruises, so you can rest assured that you can get advice in Japanese.
The ships used for river cruises are equipped with restaurants and lounge bars, where you can enjoy French cuisine prepared by top chefs and a wide selection of wines. Of course, the rooms are also comfortable. The elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with showers, TVs, and Wi-Fi, so you can spend your time conveniently just like staying in a hotel in the city.
The ship's restaurant. Enjoying a meal with a beautiful view is a special experience. @Denis-Merck
On board, you can enjoy authentic French cuisine made with locally sourced produce. @Christian Creutz
The "Paris and Normandy Seine River Cruise Paris to Paris 6 Days" will take place on different cruise ships depending on the date - the "Botticelli," "Seine Princess," and "Renoir" - but you can be sure that each ship will escort you on a luxurious and elegant journey.
Please feel free to contact Jaybaruz for more details about the plan.
Paris and Normandy Seine River Cruise Paris to Paris 6 Days
[Price] From € 999 (cheapest)
[Nights] 5 nights, 6 days
*Included in the price.
・Cruise accommodation fee (price per person for two people sharing one room)
・Meals on board (including gala dinner)
- Drinks on board (including alcohol, excluding vintage brands)
・Onboard Wi-Fi
・Free shore excursions (free tours are noted in the schedule)
Shore Excursion Headset
・Onboard activities
・All port charges
・Travel assistance and emergency return home insurance
*Not included in the price.
・Paid shore excursions (listed as "optional" in the schedule)
Meals and drinks during shore excursions (some shore excursions include meals and drinks. If this is the case, this will be noted in the shore excursion information and the cost of those meals and drinks will be included in the shore excursion price)
Personal expenses
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