France Small Ship Cruises

Embark on this 11-day cruise across the Mediterranean from Nice to Valletta aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Explore Corsica’s charming ports, Sicily’s historical treasures, and the natural beauty of the Aeolian Islands. Visit iconic landmarks like the Calvi Citadel, Portofino’s harbor, and Lipari’s obsidian quarries.

Sail on this 8-day Western Mediterranean cruise from Civitavecchia to Nice aboard Emerald Sakara. Explore Corsica’s Calvi, Tuscany’s Livorno and Marina di Carrara, the UNESCO-listed town of Porto Venere, the coastal gems of Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, and the glamorous cities of Monte Carlo and Nice.

Explore the French and Italian Rivieras on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bougainville. Visit UNESCO sites and cultural landmarks in Port Vendres, Marseille, Nice, Portofino, Porto Venere, and Livorno. Enjoy expert-guided excursions from Carcassonne’s medieval fortress to Pisa’s Leaning Tower, experiencing the art, history, and coastal landscapes of the Mediterranean.

Cruise the Italian coast on this 8-day trip from Nice. Stop in Livorno, Elba, Alghero, Porto Cervo, Porto Santo Stefano, and La Spezia. Explore old towns, enjoy wine tasting in Tuscany, visit Napoleon’s home, relax on quiet beaches, and tour the Cinque Terre or Portofino. Return to Nice with lasting views, local flavors, and rich coastal charm.

On this 12-day Portugal to Ireland cruise aboard Scenic Eclipse, explore five nations along the Atlantic Coast. Visit Lisbon, Vigo, Ferrol, Aviles, and Bilbao with its Guggenheim Museum. Continue to San Sebastian, Bordeaux’s vineyards, Concarneau’s walled town, the Isles of Scilly, and finish in Dublin.

Embark on a 9-day Mediterranean cruise from Barcelona to Nice aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville. Visit Palma de Mallorca's stunning coves, and explore Mahon’s historic charm. See Sardinia’s medieval town of Alghero, followed by the scenic beaches of Ile-Rousse in Corsica. Discover Napoleon’s legacy in Portoferraio and more.

Set sail on a 17-day cruise from Naples to Lisbon aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Mediterranean's rich culinary heritage. Experience local gastronomy and culture while visiting historic sites, traditional villages, and renowned wineries.

Set sail on a 12-day Italy cruise aboard Sea Cloud II. Starting in Livorno this cruise takes you through historic cities, scenic beaches, and cultural landmarks across Tuscany, Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily.

Set sail on a 13-day Tyrrhenian Sea to the Adriatic cruise aboard Le Boreal. Explore Nice, Bonifacio, Lipari, Taormina, Dubrovnik, Split, Rovinj, and Piran. Walk historic centers, enjoy coastal views, and discover local cultures. Relax with onboard amenities during scenic sea days before ending in Venice.

Set sail on a 10-day Le Champlain cruise along France, Spain, and Portugal's coasts, starting in London and exploring historic sites like Caen's castle and Normandy's Omaha Beach. Visit Saint-Malo, Bilbao, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, and end in Lisbon, experiencing stunning architecture, rich history, and cultural landmarks.

Set sail on a 10-day Europe's Western Shores cruise from Lisbon to London aboard Le Bellot. Explore Porto, Vigo, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Bilbao, Saint-Malo, and Caen, with enriching cultural visits, UNESCO landmarks, and refined onboard experiences between ports.

Experience the thrill of spectacular adventures along the enchanting coastlines and captivating islands of Greece, Turkey, Croatia, Italy, France, and Spain on an unforgettable 8-day cruise aboard the luxurious Emerald Sakara.