When will dates for cruises in 2026 be available?

We're excited to share that there's a delightful adventure called "The Loire Valley, a Royal Legacy (port-to-port cruise)" scheduled for 2026! This 5-day journey, offered by the same great operator, CroisiEurope River Cruises, begins and ends in the charming city of Nantes. The adventure promises a royal experience as you sail through 7 magnificent destinations. It is set to be available in March, July, August, October, and November of 2026. Could you please let us know your preferred month and date for this adventure, as well as your preferred cabin type? Once we have these details, we'll be happy to provide you with a tailored quote.

The Loire Valley, a Royal legacy

5 days

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Start and end in Nantes

4.3

463 traveler reviews

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Operator: CroisiEurope River Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 96
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail
- Onboard entertainment
Landmarks
Nantes
Saint-Nazaire
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard entertainment
- Evening dancing
Optional Activities
- Tour of Saint-Nazaire - CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion (includes Escal'Atlantic museum and Saint-Nazaire shipyard visit)
- Helicopter ride - Loire Valley aerial tour - DISCOVERY excursion
Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
Day 3
Ancenis - Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard entertainment
Optional Activities
- Muscadet Wine Route and Clisson medieval town tour - CLASSIC excursion
- Helicopter ride over the Loire Valley - DISCOVERY excursion
Landmarks
Ancenis
Clisson
Muscadet Wine Route
Loire Valley
Day 4
Loire Valley Châteaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in Villandry), Dinner (Gala dinner)
Included Activities
- Château d'Azay-le-Rideau visit
- Château de Villandry gardens stroll
- Château de Villandry visit
- Onboard entertainment
Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Villandry
Villandry Gardens
Day 5
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast)
Landmarks
Nantes

Landmarks
Nantes
Saint-Nazaire

Landmarks
Escal'Atlantic
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard

Landmarks
Ancenis
Clisson
Muscadet Wine Route
Loire Valley

Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Villandry
Villandry Gardens

Landmarks
Nantes

What's Included

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Guide
Meals
Additional Services
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(463 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

88%

When river cruising was a privilege for the wealthy, CroisiEurope developed...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

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CroisiEurope River Cruises Ship

MS Loire Princesse
This ultra modern boat cruise has been built in 2014 and it features an impressive contemporary design inside and out, with large ceiling… Read more
Built
2015
Guests
96
Length
80m
Width
11m
Staterooms
48
Electricity
220v
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Reviews from other tours by CroisiEurope River Cruises

Tour Operator
4.3

Tony
January 7th, 2026
4
Food excellent, staff good, entertainment good but restricted by long service time of meals; by the time meal was...
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Stephen
November 3rd, 2025
4
generally food and accomodations were average to good. tiny cabins with separate beds and small bathroom/shower stall.
Philip
December 31st, 2025
4
Overall the facilities on board the La Belle de Cadix were excellent. It was a shame that we did not move from...
Overall the facilities on board the La Belle de Cadix were excellent. It was a shame that we did not move from Seville until theThursday… 3 days as a floating hotel was not ideal, but our time on board during this time was relaxed and comfortable . Thefood on board was excellent, but 3 courses at lunch and then same again for dinner was too much. A light buffet would have been more suitable and other guests we spoke too felt the same. The crew and staff were excellent. Very professional and appropriately friendly.Show more

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14 Jul, 2026
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18 Jul, 2026
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9 Aug, 2026
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13 Aug, 2026
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17 Aug, 2026
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22 Aug, 2026
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26 Aug, 2026
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1 Nov, 2026
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5 Nov, 2026
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5 Nov, 2026
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9 Nov, 2026
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16 Mar, 2027
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20 Mar, 2027
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20 Mar, 2027
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24 Mar, 2027
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28 Mar, 2027
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28 Mar, 2027
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1 Apr, 2027
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5 Apr, 2027
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