From the Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples (port-to-port cruise)

From the Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples (port-to-port cruise)

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$3556

From the Mekong Delta to the Angkor Temples (port-to-port cruise)

11 Days Starting in Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Angkor

Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City, Chợ Gạo, Sa Déc, Châu Đốc, Phnom Penh, Kampong Chhnang, Siem Reap, Angkor

Tour operator:

CroisiEurope Cruises

Ship Name:

RV Indochine II

Ship Capacity:

62

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

River Cruise

From: $3556

NB: Prices correct on 05-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

This tour is no longer available, please see similar tours below or send an enquiry

Tour Overview

From the heights of the Himalayas to the southern coasts of the South China Sea, winding over 2,700 miles, the Mekong is much more than just irrigation for Indochinaeverywhere it flows, it fascinates men and shapes their lives. Come take an expedition on this grand and plentiful water snake, from Ho Chi Minh City, still largely influenced by the French colonial days, to Phnom Penh, then Tonle Sap river, following the footsteps of Henri Mouhot. Our meditative trip takes you along the Mekong River on board a ship combining charm and colonial-style comfort.

Highlights

  • Discover 3 historical cities: Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap

  • Crossing through the splendid Cho Gao canal

  • Visit 5 major temples in Angkor

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Ho Chi Minh City

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Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included: Dinner

Included excursion: tour of the city, its hectic market and the Thien Hau temple. You'll then be transferred to our ship. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll spend the night on the ship.

Romantically referred to by the French as the Pearl of the Orient, Ho Chi Minh City today is a super-charged city of sensory overload. Motorbikes zoom day and night along the wide boulevards, through the narrow back alleys and past vendors pushing handcarts hawking goods of all descriptions. Still called Saigon by most residents, this is Vietnam's largest city and the engine driving the country's current economic resurgence, but despite its frenetic pace, it's a friendlier place than Hanoi and locals will tell you the food—simple, tasty, and incorporating many fresh herbs—is infinitely better than in the capital.This is a city full of surprises. The madness of the city's traffic—witness the oddball things that are transported on the back of motorcycles—is countered by tranquil pagodas, peaceful parks, quirky coffee shops, and whole neighborhoods hidden down tiny alleyways, although some of these quiet spots can be difficult to track down. Life in Ho Chi Minh City is lived in public: on the back of motorcycles, on the sidewalks, and in the parks. Even when its residents are at home, they're still on display. With many living rooms opening onto the street, grandmothers napping, babies being rocked, and food being prepared, are all in full view of passersby.Icons of the past endure in the midst of the city’s headlong rush into capitalism. The Hotel Continental, immortalized in Graham Greene's The Quiet American, continues to stand on the corner of old Indochina's most famous thoroughfare, the rue Catinat, known to American G.I.s during the Vietnam War as Tu Do (Freedom) Street and renamed Dong Khoi (Uprising) Street by the Communists. The city still has its ornate opera house and its old French city hall, the Hôtel de Ville. The broad colonial boulevards leading to the Saigon River and the gracious stucco villas are other remnants of the French colonial presence. Grisly reminders of the more recent past can be seen at the city's war-related museums. Residents, however, prefer to look forward rather than back and are often perplexed by tourists' fascination with a war that ended 40 years ago.The Chinese influence on the country is still very much in evidence in the Cholon district, the city's Chinatown, but the modern office towers and international hotels that mark the skyline symbolize Vietnam's fixation on the future.




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Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh Citychợ Gạo

Location: Chợ Gạo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chợ Gạo

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Day 2 : Ho Chi Minh Citychợ Gạo

Location: Chợ Gạo

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chợ Gạo

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Day 3 : Chợ Gạosa Déc

Location: Sa Déc

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sa Déc

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Day 3 : Chợ Gạosa Déc

Location: Sa Déc

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Sa Déc

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Day 4 : Sa Décchâu Đốc

Location: Châu Đốc

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Châu Đốc

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Day 4 : Sa Décchâu Đốc

Location: Châu Đốc

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Châu Đốc

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Day 5 : Châu Đốcphnom Penh

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Location: Phnom Penh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.




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Day 5 : Châu Đốcphnom Penh

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Location: Phnom Penh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.




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Day 6 : Phnom Penh

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Location: Phnom Penh

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Full-day included excursion: - The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda - The National Museum - The Tuol Svay Prey School, a former detention, torture, and execution center run by the Khmer Rouge during the civil war We'll return to the ship and enjoy a performance of classical Khmer dancing and music. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please. We'll spend the night on board.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia’s busy capital, sits at the junction of the Mekong and Tonlé Sap rivers. It was a hub for both the Khmer Empire and French colonialists. On its walkable riverfront, lined with parks, restaurants and bars, are the ornate Royal Palace, Silver Pagoda and the National Museum, displaying artifacts from around the country. At the city’s heart is the massive, art deco Central Market.




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Day 7 : Phnom Penhkampong Chhnang

Location: Kampong Chhnang

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kampong Chhnang

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Day 7 : Phnom Penhkampong Chhnang

Location: Kampong Chhnang

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Kampong Chhnang

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Day 8 : Kampong Chhnangtonlé Sapsiem Reap

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Location: Siem Reap

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Siem Reap

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Day 8 : Kampong Chhnangtonlé Sapsiem Reap

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Location: Siem Reap

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Siem Reap

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Day 8 : Kampong Chhnangtonlé Sapsiem Reap

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Location: Siem Reap

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Siem Reap

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Day 9 : Siem Reapangkor

Location: Angkor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Angkor

Day 9 : Siem Reapangkor

Location: Angkor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Angkor

Ship Details

RV Indochine II

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The RV Indochine II cruises on the Mekong, along a legendary river with enchanted stopovers, between classified sites, centuries-old traditions and culinary delights of Vietnam and Cambodia. The promise of an exotic and authentic adventure, dotted with colours, scents and flavours.

The RV Indochine II is an intimate-sized Premium ship built in 2017. It measures 65 meters long by 13 meters wide and can accommodate 62 passengers in 31 spacious, comfortable and bright cabins spread over two decks. All cabins have a private balcony, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. Entirely made of exotic wood panelling, its style perfectly combines colonial and contemporary influences, charm and comfort, elegance and refinement. The restaurant is located on the main deck, offering a delicate cuisine in a warm and friendly atmosphere where large picture windows allow guests to fully enjoy the view. Also on the main deck is the reception and a massage salon, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, guests can enjoy the swimming pool and a spacious lounge / bar.

Ship Name:

RV Indochine II

Adults Only Areas:

no kids

Ship Children Facilities:

none

Ship Nursery:

none

Smoking Areas:

some

Ship Size:

boutique

Ship Class:

5 Anchors Class

Ship Style:

premium

Ship Type:

river

Ship Kind:

Riverboat

Ship Currency:

EUR

Ship Language:

en

Ship Capacity:

62

Ship Crew Count:

31

Number of Decks:

3

Number of Cabins:

31

Number of Large Cabins:

0

Ship Launch Year:

2017

Ship Gross Tonnage:

900

Ship Length (Meters):

65 M

Ship Width (Meters):

13 M

Ship Speed (Knots):

12 Kn

Main Deck

RestaurantReceptionKitchenDouble CabinsShop

Sun Deck

PoolLounge/barWheelhouseCovered Terrace

Upper Deck

Double CabinsDouble Cabins with Mini Terrace

Cabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.

Upper Deck Cabin

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck with sliding glass door and a balcony, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.AmenitiesCabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.Conveniences: All cabins are exterior-facing and equipped with two low beds that can be joined together, large storage space and TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, dresser. Toiletries are available for your use. Onboard Wi-Fi.

Main Deck Twin Room with 1 Spare Bed

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck with sliding glass door and a balcony, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.AmenitiesCabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.Conveniences: All cabins are exterior-facing and equipped with two low beds that can be joined together, large storage space and TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, dresser. Toiletries are available for your use. Onboard Wi-Fi.

Cabin (Grade 2PL_FAM 2PL_PP 2PL_PS 2PL_PST 2PS_FAM )

Cabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.Conveniences: All cabins are exterior-facing and equipped with two low beds that can be joigned together, large storage space and TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, dresser. Toiletries are available for your use. Onboard Wi-Fi.

Upper Deck Cabin with Small Terrace

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds, private balcony, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck with sliding glass door and a mini-terrace, it offers a great view of the landscapes.AmenitiesCabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.Conveniences: All cabins are exterior-facing and equipped with two low beds that can be joined together, large storage space and TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, dresser. Toiletries are available for your use. Onboard Wi-Fi.

Main Deck Cabin with 2 Beds

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with sliding glass door and a balcony, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.AmenitiesCabins are spacious and comfortable, with plenty of light (22,5 m²) including a private balcony (4 m²). Cabins 201, 202, 221 and 224 come with 6 m² mini-terraces.Conveniences: All cabins are exterior-facing and equipped with two low beds that can be joined together, large storage space and TV, private bathroom with shower, air-conditioning, safe, hairdryer, dresser. Toiletries are available for your use. Onboard Wi-Fi.

Restaurant

Located on the Main Deck. (complimentary)

Onboard amenities: Restaurant, large lounge/bar, sun deck with pool and bar, laundry services, massages, books and games, lectures, round table, onboard entertainment. Several films describing the culture and history of Asia and Indochina will be presented.

Lounge Bar

Located on the Sun Deck

Sun Deck

Located on the Sun Deck

Excursions

We offer on all our cruises numerous and surprising excursions. You may prefer to stay aboard our cruise ships and enjoy the tranquillity, but we have an extensive range of excursions we offer that are great ways to discover each country in detail. (All excursions are optional)Always with the help of our guides, you will visit tremendous cities, picturesque landscapes, and great activities with our bike rides, scenic tours, tastings, whole days visits or evenings out to appreciate the cities by night.To offer you the best experience, we offer classic or discovery excursion packages, the latter offering atypical tours, original themes or even helicopter flights.Below, and by destination, take a look at the sumptuous tours you could do during your cruise in the most beautiful countries in the world, be that in Europe or beyond.

Please note: There are no children's facilities onboard.

There is a large swimming pool on the sun deck, and a small but luxurious spa offering massages on the upper deck.

Pool

Located on the Sun Deck

Spa

More information coming soon

Tipping habits vary according to the country and culture. At CroisiEurope, tips are collected globally at the end of the trip and shared equally among all the crew members.

This attention from our passengers allows us to show that they have appreciated the quality of the services and the attention that was given to them during the cruise, at all levels.

How much should I leave? A tip of between £5 and £10 per day and per person is an average, but each passenger is free to give what he or she wishes. An envelope is left in your cabin during your last evening on board. Put it in the box provided for this purpose at the ship's reception desk when you disembark.

Special Dietary Requirements

Please inform us at the time of your booking whether you require a special diet or suffer from allergies. Our cook will offer you a fully adapted and tasty menu.

Age Restrictions

Minors of under 18 years of age are not permitted to travel on board unaccompanied. They must be accompanied by parents or adults of more than 18 years of age. No alcoholic beverages shall be served to minors on board. Proof of the customer's age may be requested by the ship's personnel.

Babies on board: bring your own equipment

Due to space constraints, our ships do not have "baby" equipment on board.If you are travelling with an infant or baby, please be sure to bring the necessary supplies and equipment, such as a travel cot, a pushchair, a child carrier, nappies, etc.For children over 1 year old, remember to book age-appropriate menus at the time of booking. For your comfort, we can warm baby bottles and food for your children.

Dietary Requirements

Please advise the reservation agent at time of booking of any special dietary requirements you may have and they will make every effort to accommodate your request.  

Disabled Facilities

You must report any disability requiring special assistance while on a CroisiEurope itinerary to CroisiEurope at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motor coaches are equipped to comply with European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motor coaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Only our 3-deck ships have elevators (which cannot service the sun deck). CroisiEurope will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants or other independent suppliers. We regret that we cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motor coaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travellers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well-being.CroisiEurope welcomes passengers with reduced mobility and endeavors to facilitate their access to both the facilities on board and on the available excursions. Before booking, our company requires passengers with reduced mobility to mention their specific needs to their travel agent, so that they can be offered the most suitable ship.People with reduced mobility or have trouble getting around can benefit from adapted cabins on some of the boats in our fleet.Please note that our three-deck ships have lifts allowing direct access to various bridges, as well as the dining room, lounges and toilets suitable for reduced mobility people.Our ships with 2 decks, meanwhile, are well thought-out in terms of layout, so common facilities (restaurant, lounge bar, reception) on one level: the main deck, which also has cabins.Some of our excursions can cause difficulties for people with reduced mobility (walking for several hours, destabilising floor coverings, elevation, etc.), participation in some excursions and travel is subject to the sufficient mobility of the passenger.With the help of http://www.specialneedsatsea.com/ we may be able to arrange further assistance on request.Please contact your travel agent for any additional information.

Dress Code

During the day, you will be more comfortable in a casual outfit.We advise you to bring clothes that are not very wrinkled, or that can easily be transported after ironing at your house, because there are no ironing facilities on board our fleet.Remember to dress according to the weather, the season and the environment of your cruise: light suits and swimsuits for warm weather; sweater or jacket for cooler weather; sweatshirt, rain gear and small umbrella.Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes in your suitcase. They will be very useful during our excursions!Regarding dinners, cocktails and galas, it is advisable to dress up a little more without the need, for gentlemen, necessarily to wear a jacket and tie.Finally, on any excursion, when you visit places of worship, make sure to opt for an appropriate outfit, neither too light nor too undressed, so as not to be prohibited entry.

Languages on Board

The official languages ??on board our ships are French and English.Our team members and tour guides speak English fluently. They also speak other major European languages, such as German, Italian and Spanish.Indeed, CroisiEurope has more than 19 different nationalities among its employees (French, Germans, Austrians, Hungarians, Spaniards, Italians, Portuguese, Filipinos ...)On board, menus, information about the cruise, shore excursions, and important messages are communicated in French and in English. They may also be advertised in another language, depending on the nationality of the passengers on board.

Medical Facilities

There is no nurse or doctor on board the boats of our fleet. In the event of an emergency, the purser will contact the nearest hospital or medical service, the boat will make stop-over so that medical care can be provided as quickly as possible to the person.A defibrillator is available on board each boat. On board, at least two people hold the Lifeguard Rescuer at Work certificate and have been trained to use this device.If you are worried about a health problem, please consult your doctor before going on your cruise and undergo a complete check-up. We remain at your disposal in case of emergency.Finally, do not forget to bring any medication packaged in their labeled boxes) and the corresponding prescriptions. Have them renewed if necessary before your departure.

Personal Expenses

The prices of our cruises are "all included on board", they include full board, drinks served with meals and at the bar (read the detail under heading "Package stay on board").You are responsible for any personal expenses outside the boat, during excursions, purchases in our shop, or drinks that you choose from our special wine list and at the bar.How to pay on board?CroisiEurope only accepts euros on board the boats. We do not accept sterling, US dollars or any other currency. We do not accept travelers checks on board. Make sure you get euros before boarding, which will allow you to pay for all your purchases.CroisiEurope accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. You may wish to contact your bank or the company that issued your credit card to warn them that you are departing on holiday.

Persons with reduced mobility: adapted cabins

CroisiEurope welcomes passengers with reduced mobility and strives to facilitate their access to the places of conviviality on board and to the suggested excursions. Before making a reservation, our company invites you to mention your specific needs to one of our agents, so that we can offer you the most suitable boat.People with reduced mobility or with mobility difficulties can benefit from adapted cabins on some of the boats in our fleet.Please note that our three-deck boats have elevators that provide access to the different decks, as well as to the dining room, the lounge and the toilets adapted to people with reduced mobility.Our two-deck boats, on the other hand, are designed in terms of layout so that the common facilities (restaurant, lounge-bar, reception) are all on one level: the main deck, which also has cabins.Some of our excursions may cause difficulties for people with reduced mobility (walking for several hours, unsteady ground surfaces, unevenness, ...), participation in the excursions as well as the trip is subject to the passenger's sufficient mobility.We invite you to contact your CroisiEurope agent or your usual travel agency for further information.

Safety on board

All our ships (except the African Dream) are certified Bureau Veritas.Life jackets and life buoy are located in your cabins as well as on the sun deck.During the presentation of the crew, all safety instructions will be provided.Animals are not accepted on board.

Smoking Policy

For safety reasons, it is forbidden to smoke on board any of our fleet , as it is a closed environment. However, smokers are invited to go to the sun deck, where ashtrays are provided.

Taking Care of Our Environment

CroisiEurope’s longstanding environmental position focuses on nature as our most valuable asset.We consider ourselves pioneers in our field, as our commitment to protecting the environment goes above and beyond our legal obligations. We are continually reflecting on how we can expand our green efforts.After conclusive tests carried out on the Seine River with our partner AS Energy, our ships now use GTL fuel. Gas-to-Liquid fuels combust more uniformly and result in lower emissions.Here are other environmental initiatives we would like to share with you:Installation of water-saving devices on our ships that reduce freshwater consumption by 35% and, as a consequence, the amount of wastewater produced.Installation of on-board water fountains that filter public water and transform it into quality drinking water, saving 23 tons of plastic per year.Installation of wastewater evacuation systems on our entire fleet that are emptied into wastewater treatment facilities or urban sewer systems during ports of call.Installation of a wastewater recipient connected directly to the city sewer system at the CroisiEurope dock.All of our ship engines (Green Ship Label) respect the strictest European standards against pollution to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The latest onboard technology helps limit fuel consumption when cruising.We have insulated the ventilation in our engine rooms to reduce noise pollution.At ports, we systematically connect to power supply terminals (Powerlock connectors) whenever possible, and for our own docks, we are investing in these newer installations. In addition, most of our ships are equipped with energy-efficient electrical devices.In winter, our ships are moored at river ports with electrical terminals that power the vessels, which helps reduce noise and pollution.In Paris, we are providing excursions on electric buses that are quieter and pollute less, to everyone’s advantage.For the replacement of bath towels, we are trying to raise our passengers’ awareness using written messages and announcements.CroisiEurope follows the criteria outlined by Imprim’Vert in regards to environmentally friendly printing. All of the documents printed at our company is done so with vegetable-based inks on unbleached paper.All of our waste is sorted and compacted on board before being recycled.All food waste and biowaste are collected and converted into biogas by specialised companies.Used engine oil is collected and transformed by onshore specialists.We use biodegradable and environmentally friendly cleaning products.Exterior paints contain no pollutants.Plastic straws and cups have been replaced by biodegradable paper.Our company is affiliated with E2F, Entreprises Fluviales de France which brings together players in our sector to orchestrate collective actions regarding the immense challenges that lie ahead.

Wi-Fi

All the company's European fleet are equipped with free Wi-Fi for passengers. This internet connection is available in all lounges / bars and receptions. The Wi-Fi is free to use.For passengers who do not have computer equipment, we have equipped each boat (except those on the Volga, Mekong, and Africa) with a touch pad that can be lent to them when needed.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom

  • Meals

    All meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day. Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail

  • Welcome cocktail, gala dinner and onboard entertainment

  • Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)

  • Headsets for Excursions

  • Free Wi-Fi onboard

  • All Port Fees

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

  • Cancellation and baggage insurance

  • Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers

  • Optional excursions (must be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency)

  • Personal expenses

  • Transfers/travel to and from departure/arrival points

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Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No.

  • What Excursion Packages do you offer?

    It is possible to choose between two excursion formulas according to the tastes and desires: the "classic package" or the "discovery" package". In the discovery package all the excursions are brand new and give a different and more energized point of view on the proposed destinations. If the classics are rather "piano", the dynamics are "allegro" with unusual visits. These excursions although sportier still remain accessible to the greatest number of passengers. However, all discoveries are customizable. Each passenger is free to choose one or the other formula when booking before or during the cruise and can mix "classic" and "discovery" for the excursions ‘à la carte’ only.

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    No.

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tipping habits vary from country and culture. At CroisiEurope, they are collected centrally in a box at reception at the end of the stay and shared equally between all members of the crew. This token from our passengers shows that they appreciated the quality of the services and the attention they received during the cruise at all levels. How much should I leave? A tip between £5 and £10 per day per person is an average, but each passenger is, of course, free to give what they want. An envelope is deposited for this purpose in your cabin during your last evening on board. Slip it in the box provided for this purpose at the reception before disembarking

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes and as a truly family friendly river cruise company, we offer special deals during summer time for children. Depending on the itinerary, the cruise is either free for kids or we offer a special discount. Family cruising has never been so easy!

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    All you need to know about the smooth running of your cruise is listed in your 'Travel Logbook', which you will receive before your cruise departure. It will be sent directly to you by email or by post before leaving.

  • Personal expenses

    The prices of our cruises are "all included on board", they include full board, drinks served with meals and at the bar (read the detail under heading "Package stay on board"). You are responsible for any personal expenses outside the boat, during excursions, purchases in our shop, or drinks that you choose from our special wine list and at the bar. How to pay on board? CroisiEurope only accepts euros on board the boats. We do not accept sterling, US dollars or any other currency. We do not accept travelers checks on board. Make sure you get euros before boarding, which will allow you to pay for all your purchases. CroisiEurope accepts American Express, Visa and MasterCard. You may wish to contact your bank or the company that issued your credit card to warn them that you are departing on holiday.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    CroisiEurope’s longstanding environmental position focuses on nature as our most valuable asset. We consider ourselves pioneers in our field, as our commitment to protecting the environment goes above and beyond our legal obligations. We are continually reflecting on how we can expand our green efforts.

  • Dress Code

    During the day, you will be more comfortable in a casual outfit. We advise you to bring clothes that are not very wrinkled, or that can easily be transported after ironing at your house, because there are no ironing facilities on board our fleet. Remember to dress according to the weather, the season and the environment of your cruise: light suits and swimsuits for warm weather; sweater or jacket for cooler weather; sweatshirt, rain gear and small umbrella. Do not forget to bring comfortable walking shoes in your suitcase. They will be very useful during our excursions! Regarding dinners, cocktails and galas, it is advisable to dress up a little more without the need, for gentlemen, necessarily to wear a jacket and tie. Finally, on any excursion, when you visit places of worship, make sure to opt for an appropriate outfit, neither too light nor too undressed, so as not to be prohibited entry.

  • Embarkation / disembarkation

    Boarding and check-in on the ship is indicated on your boarding pass provided in your travel log. We ask that you respect this schedule. The ship itself is held to respect the schedules of navigation envisaged for the route, in order to respect the program of navigation throughout the cruise. If you arrive earlier in the day, you can generally leave most of your luggage on board our ships. Your agent can also inform our ships that you will be arriving earlier, when booking. At the end of the cruise, the landing is usually scheduled for 9:00 am for all passengers. In the event that we are responsible for your transfer to the airport, we will ensure that you arrive in time for your flight and connections.

  • Your 'Travel Logbook'

    All you need to know about the smooth running of your cruise is listed in your travel logbook, which you will receive before your cruise departure. It will be sent directly to you by email or by post before leaving. It will contain the following information: The port of embarkation / disembarkation; A voucher for airport / port / airport transfers if these have been booked through us; Boarding tickets to be handed in when you arrive on board; Any exchange vouchers (pre and post-routing, hotel nights, ...); Luggage tags; A presentation of the cruise programme; Useful information about the cruise; The list of proposed excursions.

  • Languages spoken on board

    Official languages on board : French and English.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Missing your departure - this can happen for various reasons: a missed alarm call, a transport strike, an accident on the road, delays train or plane ... In this case, we ask you to notify us as soon as possible by calling the telephone numbers in your travel logbook. We will endeavour to do what is necessary to help you arrive safely.

  • Tips

    Tipping habits vary from country and culture. At CroisiEurope, they are collected centrally in a box at reception at the end of the stay and shared equally between all members of the crew. This token from our passengers shows that they appreciated the quality of the services and the attention they received during the cruise at all levels. How much should I leave? A tip between £5 and £10 per day per person is an average, but each passenger is, of course, free to give what they want. An envelope is deposited for this purpose in your cabin during your last evening on board. Slip it in the box provided for this purpose at the reception before disembarking.

Reviews of this operator

htrowland  

Great tours and food! Exceptional customer service

17-Jun-2022

As a female solo traveller, I especially appreciated CroisiEurope's summer special waiving single supplements. I am non-EU national, and very much enjoyed the international clientele . My flight arrived later than the prescribed boarding time, the crew had my cabin ready, and held dinner. Both land side New York office and the onboard crew were very welcoming, and most attention to detail. Special recognition to Charina, my reservation agent, and Daniel the ship's purser. The vessel's decor is very discreet, comfortable, and relaxing -- no neon, casino, etc. The elegance one would expect from a French company. The land tours were very comprehensive, in comfortable coaches, with sufficient rest stops. Lunches ashore were included, as appropriate. As advertised, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages were included. In-town shopping was available, but not forced. In all, a delightful experience. I look forward to another voyage with CroisiEurope. The company offers so many unique intineraries, it may be difficult to select.

QRB4539  

Wonderful Ship and Crew

09-Jul-2019

I was on a University Alumni cruise that was organized by AHI on the Douro river in Portugal.. All the passengers were Alumni of different universities, about 85 or so. Many were seasoned travelers. Having been on 3 other river cruises I am familiar with the format. The Amalia Rodrigues was very new, clean and immaculate. And very comfortable. The rooms are small but there was a place for everything. You don't spend that much time in them. The bathroom was nice. The food was quite good. The crew was fabulous and bent over backward to accommodate various requests. All were very kind and helpful. The CD Ricardo was a master in his job - energetic, always informative and funny. He is a real asset to CroisiEurope. Having never before sailed with CroisiEurope I would now consider sailing with them. I understand that we were on a somewhat "special" sailing but if the crew and CD are indicative of the caliber of people at CroisiEurope I would sail with them again.

Jean from Alexandria  

The Beautiful Renoir

24-May-2019

We had a wonderful trip on the beautiful Renoir. We chose this trip because we wanted to do a one way on the Seine, ending in Paris. We started in Honfleur where we had time to explore the city and a coach trip to We were extremely happy with our room and loved that we could keep our sliding glass window cracked open for fresh air at night. The bed was very comfortable and the cleaning staff kept our room and bath room clean and supplied. The entire crew, but especially the gals at the front desk, really was pleasant and never tired of answering our questions. They knew everything that was happening and we felt like we were in extremely good hands. The captain did a great job making sure that we were safe and that we met the schedule. What expertise taking the boat under the bridges in Paris! The excursions for the most part were very good. The boat tour in Paris was par excellence and so glad we were able to do that! The Paris Cabaret show was another highlight for us. The meals were presented well, they were hot and tasty. The dining crew worked really hard and they were always so pleasant and willing to go the extra mile to make sure our dining experience was a good one. We loved the breakfast buffet and the 2 lunch buffets. Because we prefer mainly vegetables, that really worked for us. We wish that every lunch was a buffet!!! Dinners were a little heavy for us and we had to substitute the red meats with fish or chicken. But most of the other people looked like they were really enjoying the menu. We so enjoyed our English speaking table mates, really helped us to communicate at dinner. We would do this trip again in a heartbeat!

Brian Grace  

Budapest to Amsterdam 31 May 2019

31-May-2020

We were 4 New Zealanders and we chose this cruise because it was 18 days and at a reasonable price. The cabin was not huge but nicely decorated, clean and a good shower and had a large window. The bed was very comfortable. The Victor Hugo had very recently been refurbished. The food, wine and drinks were fantastic. The meals were amazing Staff were great and the announcement were in French and English. We had a little hiccup with our excursions but that was an error with their NZ agent and was soon rectified. Unfortunately when we were to leave Regensburg a Viking Ship smashed a lock gate which prevented all boats going any further. Because we were to go to Amsterdam on our cruise, Croisi arranged for us to go by minibus to Strasbourg and join another ship the Gerard Schmitter which then completed our cruise to Amsterdam. We were 4 days short of our cruise so Croisi put us up in a hotel all meals included with wine, and we had a guide for 4 days to show us all the sights of Amsterdam which was fantastic. We would definitely do another cruise with this company and hope to in the near future.

Bronx resident  

A memorable four nights on the Seine - Le Havre to Paris

30-Sep-2021

We had never been on a European river cruise before and chose this one for its brevity, just four nights. We were very happy with our choice and heartily recommend Croisieurope to travelers seeking affordable luxury plus top-flight service. The Renoir was refurbished to a very high standard in 2018 and it shows—comfortable beds, a ship-shape bathroom, lots of clever storage, individual climate control, big picture windows that open to let in fresh air. From the moment we arrived on board, the staff handled everything with professionalism and aplomb. The food in the restaurant (three meals a day with wine) was generous and truly delicious, and the shore excursions were all excellent: Honfleur, Deauville, a noted Calvados estate, Rouen, and Versailles. In each location we had a different guide, all bilingual and well-versed in the particular site's history. We really didn't have to to do anything except show up each day! What a treat. The Seine scenery was gorgeous and the boat was extremely comfortable—we loved that we could stay in our cabin, relax on various decks, or attend onboard activities, including a lively dance performance by a Normandy folk troupe. Even though we were the only English speakers on the cruise, the bilingual staff were always on hand to help us, and the other passengers (mostly French with a few Belgians/Swiss) were friendly and tolerant of our basic French. After our final night sleeping aboard the boat on Quai de Grenelle in Paris, we were rather sad to depart the beautiful Renoir.

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  • Low Deposit

    CroisiEurope Cruises requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of croisieurope cruises charges.

    Up to 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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