Royal New Year cruise on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

6 days

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Start and end in Nantes

4.3

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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 - 160
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Nantes to Saint-Nazaire
Meals
Dinner
Included Activities
- Welcome cocktail with captain and crew
Landmarks
Nantes
Saint-Nazaire
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire to Nantes
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Saint-Nazaire shipyard
Landmarks
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard
Day 3
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Tour of Nantes
- Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
- Excursion to Muscadet region with stop at Cassemichère Château
Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Cassemichère Château
Day 4
Châteaux of the Loire Valley
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (New Year's Eve dinner with wine)
Included Activities
- Full-day excursion to Châteaux of the Loire Valley
- Visit to Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
- Wine tasting at Chinon
- Visit to Château de Chinon
Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Chinon
Day 5
Angers to Nantes
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Angers
Landmarks
Angers
Day 6
Nantes
Meals
Breakfast (Final buffet breakfast on board)
Landmarks
Nantes

Landmarks
Nantes
Saint-Nazaire

Landmarks
Saint-Nazaire Shipyard

Landmarks
Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
Cassemichère Château

Landmarks
Château d'Azay-le-Rideau
Château de Chinon

Landmarks
Angers

Landmarks
Nantes

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What's Not Included

Flights
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

CroisiEurope River Cruises

4.3

(463 reviews)

Number of tours

554

Age Range

1 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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

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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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From Monday
28 Dec, 2026
To Saturday
2 Jan, 2027
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28 Dec, 2027
To Sunday
2 Jan, 2028
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Tour ID: 95317

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- For any tour departing before July 8th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 8th, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with CroisiEurope River Cruises. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 120 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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Royal New Year cruise on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)

Itinerary

Nantes to Saint-Nazaire

Included Activities

Saint-Nazaire to Nantes

Optional Activities

Nantes

Optional Activities

Châteaux of the Loire Valley

Included Activities

Angers to Nantes

Optional Activities

Nantes

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