Best French Riverboats & Small Ships

Discover the magic of France aboard MS Danièle. The CroisiEurope canal barge cruises through the waters of Burgundy, delivering utmost comfort to first-time cruisers and frequent travelers alike.

The newly renovated Scenic Pearl features four decks including a Sun Deck, Diamond Deck, Sapphire Deck, and Jewel Deck, each of which is home to a number of suites and cabins and a handful of luxury public spaces and dining venues ? including Crystal Dining, Riverview Terrace, Portobellos and the Panorama Lounge Bar.

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.

Launched in 2009, the AmaDolce is part of the newest, state-of-the-art fleet of river cruise vessels in Europe.

Cruising Europe’s beautiful rivers with grace, Avalon Tranquility II is a captivating vessel that launched in 2015. Discover gorgeous Panorama Suites, fantastic cuisine, and unforgettable excursions of Avalon’s celebrated Suite Ships.

Gliding down Europe's great rivers, the luxury river cruise ship AmaVenita is reminiscent of a classic ocean yacht. This elegantly appointed vessel offers guests refreshing twin-balcony staterooms, exquisite locally sourced cuisine, a heated pool, and a fleet of complimentary bikes for exploring ashore.

Launched in 2025, Connect is a modern European river ship designed for immersive journeys through Germany, France, The Netherlands, and beyond. This 120-guest vessel blends innovative sustainability with elegant comfort, offering a refined, regionally connected cruising experience.

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.

The 8-passenger Anjodi Yacht carries guests through the picturesque countryside of France. Elegant cabins are cleverly-designed featuring hardwood paneling and brass portholes to view the spectacular sceneries along Canal Mu Didi and the rustic towns by the shore.

Experience the traditional ambiance of a hotel barge aboard Athos, a rustic and elegant ship that accommodates 10 passengers as you travel along Canal Du Midi. Relax and enjoy the amenities and the service offered by the friendly and professional crew of the ship.

Formerly a cargo ship that carried logs, La Belle Epoque has been transformed into a deluxe hotel barge. With the capacity for 12 passengers, La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and her welcoming features include a wood-paneled saloon/dining room with bespoke, hand-built seating and a spacious sun deck with spa pool.

Cruise France’s beautiful Burgundy region aboard 12-passenger L’Impressionniste, designed for traveling on canal barges in France. Originally constructed in 1960, the luxury hotel barge now whisks guests away on a memorable cruise full of wine tasting, castle tours, and regional delicacies.