CroisiEurope
French-family river cruising — broadest European coverage, best value
Founded in Strasbourg in 1976 and still family-owned, CroisiEurope runs Europe's largest river cruise fleet — 50+ ships across the Rhine, Danube, Loire, Rhône, Saône, Garonne, Gironde, Dordogne, Seine, Douro, Volga, Mekong, Chobe and more. Excellent value with classic French dining, generally lower-priced than AmaWaterways / Scenic at similar quality.
Where CroisiEurope sails from
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Why a CroisiEurope voyage?
Six reasons we recommend this line to the right kind of traveller.
Largest river-cruise fleet in Europe
CroisiEurope operates more river ships than any other European line — 50+ vessels — meaning more departure dates, more itineraries, and more access to less-cruised rivers (Loire, Garonne, Dordogne, Gironde, Volga).
Classic French dining included
French-trained chefs, regional French menus that follow the river you're sailing, drinks included with all meals. The cuisine is genuinely French — soups, terrines, regional mains, cheese course, dessert — and a defining part of the experience.
Strong value proposition
CroisiEurope is generally priced 15-25% below AmaWaterways, Avalon or Scenic for comparable river itineraries. Quality is good (not luxury); the proposition is honest value rather than premium positioning.
Loire, Garonne, Dordogne — French rivers only CroisiEurope does
The Loire (with the châteaux country), the Garonne and Dordogne (Bordeaux wine region), the Gironde estuary — these are CroisiEurope's near-exclusive territory in commercial river cruising. Unique itineraries from the home country line.
Might not be for you if…
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where CroisiEurope might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
You want luxury inclusions and top-tier décor
CroisiEurope is value-positioned, not luxury. Cabins are functional, ships are clean and well-kept but not designer-led. For luxury river, look at Scenic, Uniworld or Riverside.
You want a US-style experience
CroisiEurope is French through-and-through — French dining, French wine, French staff, French way of cruising. Most guests are French; English is available but is not the default. If you want US-tilted river cruising, AmaWaterways or Uniworld.
You want included drinks all day
Drinks with meals are included; outside-meal bar drinks are paid extras (or available via package). For full all-day all-inclusive, Scenic.
Meet the CroisiEurope ships
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What you actually do all day
What's included in your fare
Every CroisiEurope fare bakes these in.
All meals + drinks with meals
French regional cuisine, wine and beer at lunch and dinner
Open-bar in lounge before/after dinner
House wine, beer, soft drinks (not premium spirits)
Daily excursions
Included on most itineraries; some are package upgrades
Entertainment programme
Daily themed evenings, local performers
Good to know
Quick answers about CroisiEurope
Is CroisiEurope English-language?
How does the value compare?
Loire and Bordeaux river cruises — exclusive to CroisiEurope?
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