Seine River Tours & Trips

33 Seine River trips. Tours from 10 tour companies. 6 reviews. 2/5 avg rating.

33 Trips match your criteria (1 - 20 shown)

Active & Discovery on the Seine with 2 Nights in Saint-Malo and excursion to Mont St. Michel (Southbound)
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Giverny, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Transfer to Caen, visit of Abbaye aux Dames; continue to Saint Malo
  • Guided walking tour; choice of local products tasting with visit to Dol-de-Bretagne or local product tasting with bike tour
  • Excursion to Mont St. Michel, Abbey visit; transfer to Le Havre; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of Le Havre sightseeing, or visit to the Palais Bénédictine in Fécamp or guided bike tour
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound)
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Guided tour
  • Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Bordeaux, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
  • Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
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Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Grand France (Southbound)
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
  • Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux with 2 Nights in French Riviera
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Bordeaux, Dijon, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Guided tour
  • Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Paris to Normandy with 3 Nights in London
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Giverny, London, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk or guided hike in Les Andelys ; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
  • Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera & 3 Nights in London (Northbound)
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, London, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen, Vienne

Highlights

  • Welcome to France
  • Guided tour
  • Transfer to the ship; onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheatre, or painting workshop, or walk with your Adventure Host
  • Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Grand France with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Southbound)
4.7/5 Excellent
100+ reviews
River Cruise
Why we love them
They combine the assurance of working with a large cruise operator with the warmth and personal service of a boutique provider.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Very Easy

Visits

Arles, Avignon, Burgundy, Dijon, Giverny, Lyon, Nice, Normandy, Paris, Rouen

Highlights

  • Onboard welcome reception
  • Choice of excursions to Giverny or Bizy Castle or walk with your Adventure Host; choice of guided walk, or guided hike in Les Andelys; onboard crêpe tasting and Pastry Demonstration
  • Choice of excursion along the “Normandy Abbeys Route” or bike with your Adventure Host
  • Choice of full-day excursions to Normandy landing beaches or Normandy excursion
  • Choice of guided sightseeing, see the Astronomical Clock and visit the cathedral or bike tour
Show more

Themes

Cultural, 50 Plus, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"My husband and I traveled to Europe last October with 2 other couples for the Amsterdam to Basel Rhine River cruise. We also booked an extra day in Amsterdam and a 2 day extension to Lucerne. We had never heard of Avalon River cruises and didn't know anyone that had traveled with them, but really feel like we "lucked out" when we chose them for our cruise. After our experience, I can't recommend Avalon highly enough. This cruise line was the perfect balance of offering luxury while still being reasonably priced. Our ship (The View) was just lovely, the rooms (and bathrrooms!) so spacious, beds comfortable, the floor to ceiling windows fantastic, and the food delicious to eye AND palate, the staff helpful and professional, the included excursions informative and enjoyable and the optional available excursions unique and varied. (We loved the excurion to the Maginot Line.) It was the trip of a lifetime. I hope that we have the opportunity to cruise with Avalon again."

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Seine River Reviews & Ratings

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Amit Mangal

Mar 2020

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Misbehaving in travel Star tour UK

I've traveled with my family in "06 Days - Best of Europe without Disney". We stayed in Novotel Hotels & Resorts, 91120 Palaiseau France. My daughter and I was m...

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Dhingli

Feb 2020

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Worst tour I ever took

Star tours was the worst tour I ever took! The bus was so cramped, they packed the whole bus and hardly any leg room! The guide for a European tour was horrible, no...

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Bev H

Oct 2015

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Excellent!

We went on the My Way Best of Euope 14 day tour last month. Excellent tour. So much to see!!! We loved it!! I would highly recommend it if you are an independent tra...

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MmSch92

Apr 2024

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Beware using this Company

Great hotel and flexible about extending my flight, as I am attending a wedding outside of Paris. They would call back and email pretty promptly. However, BEWARE the...

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Victoria

Sep 2017

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Lesson learned: Never travel through EF College Break Again.

I had to cancel my one week trip because of an unexpected stay in the hospital that made me unable to travel. After straightening everything out with my credit card ...

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Seine River Tour Selection Trips

  • May through September is the most popular (and expensive) season on the Seine (September often offers the most pleasant weather with fewer crowds).
  • CroisiEurope, a French-based river cruise line, is now marketing to North Americans with English-speaking crews, so for a complete French experience, check out their offerings.
  • To judge the best value as opposed to just the lowest price, watch for how many “extras” are included in the base rate – port excursions, alcohol, balcony cabins, airport transfers in Paris -- that could add to the cost.
  • For maximum privacy and comfort, consider splurging on a balcony cabin, where you can relax and watch the changing Seine riverside tableau pass by.
  • If you want a French wine country cruise, look farther south in France to rivers that run through Burgundy or Bordeaux.
  • Some cruise lines combine Seine cruises with voyages through the Burgundy wine country (the Saône and Rhône rivers), making for a two-week cruise with a connecting bus ride.

Additional details

You will find that many Seine river cruises are offered as day tours. If you are looking for a longer cruise, be sure to look at the itinerary carefully so you know what the itinerary entails.

Alternatively, many longer Seine cruises are included on longer trips - rather than existing as a stand alone cruise.

If you are planning to take a Seine river cruise in 2019, be sure to book early. Seine river cruises usually stop in Normandy, which is expected to be very busy during 2019 with visitors paying their respects and observing the 75th anniversary of the D-Day Landings during World War II. 

What is the weather like?

Seine River cruises are offered year round, and while the weather conditions are mostly predictable, you can expect the odd rainstorm any month of the year. So come prepared!

Weather along the Seine is generally very hot during the summer - with some relief from river breezes. In the winter, expect a chill in the air and maybe even a snow flurry or two.

As with many travel destinations around the world, the shoulder seasons are some of the most pleasant times to visit the Seine. Not just for the weather, but for the beautiful colors along the shore - fall oranges and reds, and bright spring greens and pinks.

Although winter cruises along the Seine hold a special charm as the European Christmas spirit permeates from small villages to the cities.


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