10 Best Paris Cruises & Tours for 2018

Touring on Seine river in Paris with sunset

Celebrate New Year and discover Paris and relax or explore as you wish, by visiting museums, shopping, or strolling along the streets and avenues. Paris simply abounds with fine buildings, monuments, and museums. Enjoy meals on board, then set off on guided tours to get to the City of Lights.

Wander the stretching Champs de Elysees as you tour Paris

Prestigious Christmas Eve in Paris & The Canal Saint Martin

Paris Roundtrip
4 Days from $1,000

Celebrate Christmas and discover Paris and relax or explore as you wish, by visiting museums, shopping, or strolling along the streets and avenues. Paris simply abounds with fine buildings, monuments, and museums. Enjoy meals on board, then set off on guided tours to get to the the City of Lights.

Take a ride on the ferris wheel or take a stroll through the Christmas Market

Christmas Magic in Paris

4 Days from $865

Join MS Raymonde on its 4-day sailing cruise in Paris in celebration of Christmas! This magical and romantic cruise will take you to the beautiful streets where bright lights and decorations bring out the best of Christmas.

The Valley of the Seine

5 Days from $1,424

Sail the beautiful Seine Valley on this unique 5-day cruise. Board the comfortable MS Renoir in Paris and head to Honfleur, making stops in Les Andelys, Rouen, and Duclair before heading back to the City of Lights. Experience the culture, art, and traditions of France by traveling to its small towns and vibrant cities.

The Valley of the Seine

5 Days from $1,387

On this 5-day river cruise, board the MS Seine Princess to explore the legendary attractions of Paris and head towards the coast at Honfleur. You'll visit a number of charming little villages that are typical of the region as you sail across the magnificent landscapes around Les Andelys, Rouen, and Duclair before heading back to Paris.

The Valley of the Seine

5 Days from $1,414

Explore picturesque France on this 5-day cruise through the Seine Valley aboard the MS Botticelli. Admire beautiful Les Andelys as you journey from Paris to the coast. Optional excursions introduce you to Hornfleur, Duclair, and Rouen, where you will marvel at the passing scenery of historic France before arriving back to the modern city of Paris.

Paris & Normandy

10 Days from $3,859

Embark the MS Amalyra for an 8-day cruise of the Seine River, followed by two relaxing nights in Paris. Along the way, see the natural landscapes that first inspired the impressionist movement at Honfleur, Vernon, and Rouen. Spend time at the haunting yet beautiful beaches of Normandy and visit Château Gaillard in Les Andelys.

The Seine Valley

Paris Roundtrip
8 Days from $2,474

Discover the banks of the Seine River and its shore towns and villages on this 8-day cruise starting and ending in Paris. Board the MS Seine Princess for a true exploration of the wooded river banks and chalk cliffs as you journey through a superb valley whose changing light has inspired countless painters and poets of all ages.

The Finest and Most Picturesque Ports of Call in the Seine Valley

6 Days from $1,833

Explore the waterways of Northern France on this 6-day cruise aboard the MS Seine Princess. Begin and end in glamorous Paris, and enjoy daily stops in Les Andelys, Duclair, Rouen and the charming French harbor of Honfleur, where the impressionist movement was born.

The Finest and Most Picturesque Ports of Call in the Seine Valley

6 Days from $1,833

Discover the charm of the Seine Valley on this 6-day voyage aboard the MS Renoir visiting Honfleur, the Normandy Beaches, Rouen and more. Departing from modern & marvelous Paris, you'll have chances to see the sites of Les Andelys and Duclair and the mix of modern buildings & society with the reflection of France's medieval past.

Best Luxury Seine River Cruises from Paris

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Trip Name	From	Days	Level	Summary
Paris & Normandy	$3859	10	Relaxed	Embark the MS Amalyra for an 8-day cruise of the Seine River, followed by two relaxing nights in Paris. Along the way, see the natural landscapes …
Taste of Bordeaux	$5019	13	Relaxed	After two nights in romantic Paris, embark on an enchanting 8-day round-trip cruise from Bordeaux aboard the MS Amadolce, ending with two nights in …
Paris & Normandy - Cruise Only	$2999	8	Relaxed	Embark the MS Amalyra for an 8-day luxury river cruise along France's beautiful Seine River, exploring the haunting but beautiful beaches of …
Europe's Rivers & Castles - From Prague to Paris	$4839	13	Relaxed	Embark the MS Amadante to enjoy some of Europe's most enchanting landscapes on this 9-day expedition from Prague to Paris, spending three nights in …
Rhine & Moselle Splendors	$5479	15	Relaxed	This unique 15-day cruise starts with 3 nights in Paris, followed by a 7-night Luxembourg to Basel cruise aboard the MS Amadante, two nights in …
Colors of Provence	$5189	14	Relaxed	Spend 3 nights in the charming city of Paris, then travel by high-speed TGV train to Lyon and embark upon an enchanting cruise through Provence. Take …
Champagne Cruise	$8200	7	Relaxed	Spoil yourself on a 7-day cruise through the region of Champagne while aboard La Nouvelle Etoile. Visit Chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte, a large private …

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Whether visiting the beautiful countryside or enjoying the vibrant cities, you are sure to find a region of France that will encourage you to return again and again. The Mediterranean coast, ever-fashionable Paris, and the traditional towns of the Seine River highlight this exciting country.

What to see & do in Paris, France
Paris alone offers a whirlwind experience for travelers enthusiastic to get to know the flavor of Europe. Seamlessly combining age-old architecture with modern buildings, the culture of Europe truly comes alive in this buzzing metropolitan city. The Seine River runs right through the center of town and is the starting and ending point for many of our France cruises. While in Paris, be sure to see:

The Eiffel Tower – probably the most recognizable & iconic monument in France and a romantic symbol of France's bold future.
Notre Dame Cathedral – visible from the Seine River and a hallmark of medieval architecture.
L'Arc de Triomphe – the most well known of all triumphal arches that reflects the city's unity.
The Louvre Museum – This is the biggest art museum in the world, with more than 35,000 works of art throughout.

After spending some time in Paris, your cruise will depart for other smaller, charming destinations along the Seine, like Poissy, Mantes-la-Jolie, Vernon, Rouen, and Honfleur, where you will see where the impressionist movement was born and the hauntingly tranquil beaches of Normandy.