8 Reasons to Love CroisiEurope River Cruises
Affordable, Authentic, and So French - Why CroisiEurope Stands Out on the Rivers
CroisiEurope - Europe’s Best-Value River Cruise Line
CroisiEurope’s La Belle de Cadix moored in Seville
French flavour, fair prices and fascinating routes — CroisiEurope blends value with variety, sailing rivers from the Douro to the Mekong on everything from canal barges to sleek river ships.
If you love the idea of river cruising but not the high-end price tag, CroisiEurope could be your perfect match.
This family-run French line sails more rivers, canals and lakes than almost anyone else, combining authentic regional experiences with all-inclusive comfort and impressive value.
Here are eight reasons CroisiEurope deserves a place on your travel wish list.
1. Excellent Value for Money
Drinks are included in CroisiEurope’s fares.
CroisiEurope’s fares include meals, drinks with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi and port taxes, often at prices far lower than luxury rivals, plus a range of included excursions.
It’s an ideal choice for travellers who want a European river cruise that feels indulgent without straining the budget.
2. Unrivalled Range of Itineraries
The Douro is just one of over 50 waterways that CroisiEurope sails
The line sails over 50 waterways worldwide - from classic routes on the Rhine, Danube and Seine to rarer gems such as the Douro in Portugal, the Loire in France, and Spain’s Guadalquivir and Guadiana rivers.
Beyond Europe, ships explore the Mekong, Nile, Ganges and Lake Kariba, offering true global scope.
3. A Fleet with Character
CroisiEurope’s Anne-Marie Barge. Image: CroisiEurope
No cookie-cutter ships here. CroisiEurope operates everything from 180-passenger river vessels to tiny hotel barges carrying just a dozen guests.
Each is purpose-built for its route - paddle-wheelers on the Loire, ocean/river hybrids on the Guadalquivir, shallow-draft ships for the Elbe, and locally styled boats on the Mekong.
4. French Cuisine with a Local Twist
Expect classic French dishes paired with regional ingredients and wines. Menus reflect the area you’re cruising - Loire Valley cheeses, Portuguese seafood, Alsatian tarts - all freshly prepared onboard.
Meals are sociable, unpretentious and full of French flair and the set-menus have something to suit every palate.
5. Unique Canal and Barge Voyages
CroisiEurope’s intimate canal cruises
For something slower, try one of CroisiEurope’s intimate canal cruises through Burgundy, Champagne or Alsace.
With as few as 11 guests, these floating boutique hotels glide through vineyard landscapes and tiny locks, mooring right in village centres.
6. Worldwide Reach, Local Spirit
Explore the Mekong River with CroisiEurope
Though proudly French, CroisiEurope’s adventurous spirit stretches far beyond Europe.
From Vietnam and Cambodia’s Mekong to Africa’s Lake Kariba, itineraries mix comfort with cultural immersion - ideal for travellers seeking a gentler kind of adventure.
7. Friendly, Relaxed Atmosphere
Life onboard is smart-casual and sociable. You’ll meet fellow guests over a glass of wine in the bar, and at your regular seating at dinner.
The smaller ship sizes create a community feel, while still leaving space for quiet moments and river views.
8. Easy Access from the UK
Fly-cruise from major European Cities
Most departures begin in major European cities like Paris, Porto, Strasbourg, Lyon, Vienna and Budapest - all easy to reach by train or short flight.
With embarkation often in the city centre, your holiday starts the moment you step aboard.
CroisiEurope Special Offers 2026
Here are some examples of value cruises with CroisiEurope next year:
3 Night/4 Day Rhine Culinary Delights Cruise £636 pp
5 Day Strasbourg / Mainau & Lake Constance short break £911
6 day Trans-European crossing £1,154
7 days Stralsund to Berlin (Havel, Oder & Baltic Islands) £1,373
⚓ The Lowdown
CroisiEurope isn’t chasing luxury - it’s offering authentic, affordable river cruising with French soul.
Expect characterful ships, imaginative routes and a down-to-earth atmosphere that makes every voyage feel like discovering Europe the relaxed way.