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Browse the top ships visiting French Riviera during 2026-2027 below. These small ships have been hand selected to provide an excellent experience onboard with world class service and extraordinary activities during the day exploring French Riviera. Some of the most popular destinations visited on these small ship itineraries are Nice, St Tropez, and Toulon. The most popular things to do while on a small ship cruise to French Riviera are Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Sailing, and Wine Tasting. Not sure which ship is the best match for you to explore French Riviera? Contact one of Adventure Life's French Riviera small ship cruise experts for advice on selecting the perfect ship and planning the perfect trip to French Riviera.

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Douglas Mawson
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MV Douglas Mawson

Introducing the Douglas Mawson, Aurora Expeditions' latest small ship for global exploration. With sustainability features and luxurious amenities, it accommodates up to 154 adventurers, offering unique itineraries including East Antarctica and Subantarctic Islands explorations.
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Star Flyer/Star Clipper Exterior
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Star Clipper

Star Clipper is a 170-passenger vessel designed to provide a unique traveling experience unlike any other cruise vacation. Step aboard and discover a new age of sailing, where the traditions of the past are happily married to the comforts and amenities of the present day.
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Royal Clipper exterior
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Royal Clipper

The Royal Clipper is the largest full-rigged sailing ship in the world, carrying just 227 privileged guests aboard. She offers the ultimate tall ship sailing experience, balancing the grandeur, adventure, and tradition of sailing with the superb service, amenities, and accommodations of the finest modern yacht. .
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Le Dumont-d'Urville Ship
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Le Dumont-d'Urville

Discover a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel aboard this glamorous limited-capacity yacht with environmentally-friendly equipment. Le Dumont-d'Urville features elegantly designed cabins, spacious suites with windows, and lounge areas opening to the outside, offering a unique cruising experience.
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Star Clipper Exterior
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Star Flyer

The Star Flyer is a stylish vessel designed to accommodate 170 passengers in an intimate and comfortable atmosphere. This true clipper ship reflects its proud heritage in every inch of its polished brass and gleaming brightwork. The décor of Star Flyer is reminiscent of the grand age of sail with spacious accommodations and expansive teak decks.
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World Traveller
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World Traveller

The World Traveller combines a signature style of relaxed luxury, highly personalized service, and destination immersion with a distinct and timeless Italian design inspired by La Dolce Vita. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails. Journey to Antarctica and beyond.
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Sakara at Sea
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Emerald Sakara

Emerald Cruises brings our award-winning reputation and service to the world's oceans and coastlines as we introduce Luxury yacht cruising on our brand new, innovative superyachts, custom-designed to allow unique access to the fascinating ports and harbors only small yachts can reach.
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Le Champlain
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Le Champlain

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Le Boreal

A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of blending French service and sophistication with Italian engineering. Emphasizing the planet's polar regions as well as Latin America, Easter Island and Polynesia, Le Boreal gives passengers the feeling they are on a private yacht and give them access to harbors and coves that large cruise ships can't access.
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Scenic Eclipse
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Scenic Eclipse II

The latest addition to the Discovery Yacht fleet, Scenic Eclipse II, stands proudly as a sister ship to Scenic Eclipse. It boasts enhanced wellness experiences at the luxurious Senses Spa, a stunning new Sky Bar, and a refreshing Vitality pool on Deck 10. This remarkable vessel explores the captivating southern hemisphere, including the uncharted territories of East Antarctica, Australia, the South Pacific, and Asia.
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Emerald Liberté

Emerald Liberté offers its 136-passengers a sophisticated experience while sailing the Rhône and Saône Rivers. The suites, staterooms and public spaces are set across four beautifully-appointed decks, providing an endless scope for relaxation and enjoyment whilst cruising. Utilize the world-class facilities and amenities on board, such as the sun deck, heated pool, bar, lounge, and authentic fine dining experience.
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Le Bougainville

Experience a luxurious setting where the main focus is of authenticity and passion for travel. Le Bougainville is an environmentally-friendly 184-passenger ship that sails across the stunning blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea, offering her guests a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy, and comfort.
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