Top France Cruise Ships

The Avalon Poetry II, launched in spring 2014, offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting along the Rhine, Main, and Danube Rivers.

This sleek, expertly designed 88-metre-long and 56-metre-high three-master is one of the most majestic yachts in the world. In an age when everything is becoming computer controlled, it shines the spotlight back on the more manual, skilful art of sailing, combined with comfort, elegance, exclusivity and sustainability.

The MS Symphonie is a comfortable and friendly ship that sails on the romantic Rhine and the enchanting blue Danube. It includes pleasant facilities such as a lounge bar and dance floor, restaurant, gift shop, and spacious sun deck. The capacity for 162 passengers allows a warm and convivial atmosphere on board.

Discover the famous Bordeaux wine regions of France on the newly refurbished 124-passenger S.S. Bon Voyage, designed to immerse guests in French culture, art, wine and lovers of all things French.

The S.S. Victoria, sister ship to the S.S. Elisabeth, brings contemporary luxury to the 2024 European fleet, featuring the largest suites on Europe's rivers.

Measuring 443 feet in length and carrying just 163 passengers, the luxury vessel, Scenic Crystal marries space and intimacy with a sense of exclusivity not regularly found on Europe’s waters. Couple this with a 1:3 crew to passenger ratio and guests can expect attentive service from the minute they step aboard these illustrious river cruise liners.

The World Traveller combines a signature style of relaxed luxury, highly personalized service, and destination immersion with a distinct and timeless Italian design inspired by La Dolce Vita. This ship can cater to up to 198 guests with refined accommodations, globally inspired gourmet dining and premium cocktails. Journey to Antarctica and beyond.

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.

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.

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.

Watch gorgeous landscapes pass by as you comfortably cruise along the Rhine River aboard the MS Gérard Schmitter, a European ship built in 2012 with the capacity for 176 passengers.

The MS Rhone Princess is a comfortable and friendly ship that sails on the Rhone River. Designed to accommodate 138 passengers in 69 cabins, the ship is an oasis of comfort as you sail the rivers of Europe. The ship offers a lounge and bar with dance floor, bar, spacious dining room, large sundeck with deckchairs, and a gift shop.

The Nymphea is a 6-passanger converted Dutch barge that travels through France's enchanting Loire Valley. Nymphea's shallow draft makes her the ideal vessel for navigating the beautiful River Cher. Very few other vessels are able to cruise this magical waterway.

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!

Marvel at the beauty of Danube River on an Avalon Envision cruise. An impressive addition to the Avalon Waterways Suite Ship fleet, this river cruise ship has 67 luxury accommodations for up to 164 passengers exploring Europe.

Immerse yourself in the hearth of European culture on board the intimate and comfortable 96-passenger MS Loire Princesse. Discover a rich palette of colors in the magnificent landscapes around the Loire River, and enjoy the amenities offered by the ship's professional and friendly crew.