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Browse the top ships visiting France 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 France. Some of the most popular destinations visited on these small ship itineraries are Strasbourg, Nice, Paris, Calvi, and Lyon. The most popular things to do while on a small ship cruise to France are Village Visits, Wine Tasting, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits, and Biking. Not sure which ship is the best match for you to explore France? Contact one of Adventure Life's France small ship cruise experts for advice on selecting the perfect ship and planning the perfect trip to France.

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MS Amadante

Launched in 2008, the MS Amadante is part of the newest, state-of-the-art fleet of river cruise vessels in Europe.
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S.S. Catherine
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S.S. Catherine

Walk the lands that inspired famous artists like Van Gogh, Cézanne and Gauguin with the 159-passenger S.S. Catherine cruising along the waterways of Saone and Rhone Rivers and enjoy a culinary-focused French cruise.
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Scenic Diamond
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Scenic Diamond

Scenic Diamond boasts all luxury trappings, as well as a handful of new and innovative features. From the vitality pool and updated wellness area to the bespoke cooking suite, guests can enjoy a raft of extravagant features when cruising along French waterways aboard Scenic Diamond.
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Sea Cloud II

The Sea Cloud II is a legendary windjammer comparable to her sister ship, the Sea Cloud. Featuring her own unique character, the Sea Cloud II combines the high standards expected of a 5-star cruise ship with the unique atmosphere of a romantic tall ship.
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Sail along the Rhine aboard the MS Amakristina
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MS Amakristina

The Amakristina is the sister ship to the Amaviola and Amastella, and features the most advanced design of any river cruise vessel currently in operation. Built in 2017, this spacious ship provides you a once-in-a-lifetime experience along the waterways of Europe.
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Viking River Cruises
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Viking River Cruises

Viking ships showcase innovative engineering, streamlined Scandinavian design, and understated elegance. Thoughtfully engineered to get you closer to your destination, they provide unprecedented levels of comfort, including spacious staterooms with full-size verandas, the largest suites, and al fresco dining.
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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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Scenic Sapphire

Scenic Sapphire boasts all luxury amenities, as well as a handful of new and innovative features. From the vitality pool and updated wellness area to the bespoke cooking suite, guests can enjoy a raft of extravagant features when cruising along French waterways aboard Scenic Sapphire.
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Sea Cloud Spirit
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Sea Cloud Spirit

Sea Cloud Spirit is a modern and elegant windjammer with occupancy for 136 guests and a crew of 85. It gives you an amazing opportunity of traveling with a high comfort level and enjoying the best panorama views.
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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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Scenic Gem

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.
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Sail across France aboard the Panache
from $7,690
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Panache

The Panache is a classic Dutch barge that offers a spacious size unusual on a hotel vessel. Her well-designed interior and contemporary style makes it the perfect ship to appreciate the very best of the region, passing storybook villages along the way, visiting places such as Strasbourg, admiring their Baroque and Romanesque architecture.
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MS Amalucia

Sister ship to the award-winning AmaLea and AmaKristina, the elegant 156-passenger AmaLucia will be a warm, inviting ship offering plenty of space for guests to unwind when she debuts in 2021.
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MS Amaserena

Making its debut in 2015, the AmaSerena features the most advanced designs in river cruise vessels. This 164-passenger ship boasts spacious staterooms with exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, heated pool and more!
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Star Clipper Exterior
from $1,710
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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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Greg Mortimer
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Greg Mortimer

With only 132 passengers on board, Greg Mortimer reimagines Arctic expedition, tropical, and European cruises for the future. Modern, comfortable, and designed with guests in mind, this ship represents a significant increase in sailing capability.
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MS Amadolce

Launched in 2009, the MS Amadolce is part of the newest, state-of-the-art fleet of river cruise vessels in Europe.
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Avalon Tapestry II
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Avalon Tapestry II

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.
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