Best French Riverboats & Small Ships

Experience a private and relaxing voyage on L'Art de Vivre, a luxurious 8-passenger hotel barge that was built in England during World War One as a supply vessel to the Allied troops. Cruise through Burgundy and the Canal du Nivernais while falling in love with the beauty of this region with its charming villages and centuries-old history.

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.

The Renaissance is a deluxe barge with an exclusive capacity for 8 guests. Perfectly designed for a luxury cruise through France's oldest canal and through its enchanting countryside, allowing her passengers to taste some of the authentic French lifestyles!

Embark on a luxurious river cruise aboard the Avalon Artistry II, an Avalon Waterways Suite Ship famed for spacious staterooms, panoramic views, and unique river tours in Europe and Asia.

Avalon Waterways introduced the Avalon Vista in the spring of 2012. The 166-passenger ship is almost identical to the Avalon Panorama and offers cruises on the Danube River.

Built with the highest standard of comfort the Enchanté offers a stylish onboard ambiance that is perfect for enjoying a cruise through historical and beautiful regions of France. This spacious, double-decker hotel barge accommodates 8 passengers and has everything you are looking for to make your sailing adventure unforgettable.

Finesse is a luxurious hotel barge with an exclusive capacity for 8 passengers. Its modern design offers her guests a delightful and magical cruise around Southern Burgundy, one of France's most authentic destinations. Admire vineyards and charming canalside villages during your cruise.

Kir Royale, a former World War II landing craft turned luxury hotel barge, offers an elegant cruise through the scenic Champagne region. With spacious suites, a stylish saloon, sun decks, and private wine tastings, it’s the perfect way to explore Champagne’s vineyards, history, and culture.

The S.S. Elisabeth is a luxurious European river cruise ship sailing from Basel to Amsterdam, Nuremberg to Frankfurt, and Basel to Cologne. Launching in 2025, she features spacious suites, elegant design, and upscale amenities for an unforgettable journey through Europe’s scenic waterways.

Travel aboard the 152-passenger S.S. Antoinette, a rare pearl on the Rhine River, and capture the moment of seeing Germany on one side and France on the other, while enjoying the sites from the Sun Deck.

Travel aboard the luxurious 128-passenger S.S. Joie de Vivre, while cruising along the waterways of Seine River, and enjoy the ship's original artwork, antiques and design inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties.