Sail the legendary Seine River on this 5-day France cruise. Begin in Paris, the City of Lights, and make your way through the Les Andelys Valley, Rouen, Duclair, and more. Explore the fascinating and historical sites of Versailles, the Place du Vieux Marché, and the famed beaches of Normandy on optional guided tours. Fall in love with the Seine as you admire the small villages which line its shores, followed by the magnificent architecture of its larger cities. As picturesque as they come, this small ship cruise is sure to delight.
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Arrive in Paris and settle into your cabin between 6 and 7 PM. Meet the crew during a welcome cocktail reception, then head to the dining room for dinner as she ship begins cruising the Seine for a tour of Paris by night. Enjoy the wonderful views of the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais, Orangerie, the Louvre museum, the Notre Dame cathedral, and more.
Day 2: Paris / Les Andelys
Spend the morning cruising the Seine and pass the fururistic quarters of la Defense, which dominates the river with its striking combination of glass and concrete architecture. Enjoy lunch on board before stopping in Conflans Sainte Honorine. Take the opportunity to leave on an optional sightseeing tour to the Versailles palace (please note that reservations must be made in advance. Versailles is not open on Mondays). Should you visit on a Monday, visit the Malmaison castle, which is, without a doubt, the most handsome and complete achievement of 17th century French art. Return to the ship in Mantes la Jolie before continuing your cruise towards Vernon.
Day 3: Les Andelys / Rouen / Duclair
Spend the morning and early afternoon sailing the Seine as you cruise towards Rouen. Upon arrival, enjoy an optional guided tour Normandy's former capital, visiting the cathedral, historic quarters, and the Place du Vieux Marché where Joan of Arc was burned alive at the stake. Return to the ship and sail on to Caudebec-en-Caux, arriving in the evening.
Day 4: Duclair / Honfleur
Arrive in Honfleur in the morning. Join an optional sightseeing tour of the town and visit its old port, which remains as it did in the 17th century. Examine the unusual architecture of the area and admire the church of St Catherine, which was built in the shape of a ship by local carpenters. Enjoy lunch on board, then journey to Deauville on the Côte Fleurie. During the second half of the 19th century, Deauville became the hotspot for well to do Parisians and film stars from all over the world. Among its many attractions are the luxury hotels right along the sea front, the casino, marina, horse-racing track, and beachside huts. Alternatively, take a guided full-day tour (lunch included) to the beaches of Normandy (Please book in advance, as there is a minimum of 30 participants). Depart by car to reach Pointe du Hoc, passing the towns of Omaha Beach, Coleville sur Mer and its American cemetery. Stop in Arromanches after lunch to watch the film The Price of Liberty before returning to the ship for dinner and a last stroll around the old port.
Day 5: Honfleur
Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking the ship in the morning. Continue onwards for your independent travels.
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Main Deck-Cat A
34 cabins (31 double, 3 single) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, and in-suite safe. Cabin size: 86 sq. ft.
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Main Deck- Cat B
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Main Deck- Cat C
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Upper Deck-Cat A
19 cabins (19 double, 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, and in-suite safe. Cabin size: 86 sq. ft.
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Upper Deck-Cat B
equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, and in-suite safe. Cabin size: 86 sq. ft.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 30%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
