Our Wonderful CroisiEurope “Meandering Seine” Cruise
For our 40th anniversary my wife & I just did a CroisiEurope 6 night cruise in northern France. Our first cruise ever. We’ve lived abroad [outside the U.S.] for 15 years. I’m a 20+ year 1K with United. We can be picky travelers. But, our cruise was absolutely lovely. We’re already looking for our Croisi cruise for next year. Some finer ...
This barge hotel cruise on and along the Marne river was absolutely fantastic! It is by far the most relaxing way to travel I've ever experienced. Plenty of on board activities from which to choose during the cruising portion. Interesting daily excursions to learn of the local history, observe a different way of life and take in all that France has to offer.
The crew were very attentive and ...
Summary over a cruise on the Haute Seine and Yonne on a barge.
As seasoned cruisers, knowing well all aspects of cruising on seas and rivers, we had no experience about traveling on a barge in a canal. It was also time to overcome this lack.
A number of companies offer this kind of cruising on barge with 8 to 16 passengers, however very often at exorbitant prices. Luckily, we discovered that ...
This cruise was a convenient short cruise out of Paris. The ship was clean, well maintained and attractive. The lounge and sun deck had ample space for socializing and viewing the scenery.
The food choices were limited to chef's choice rather than a full menu at lunch and dinner, but what was served was delicious, plated in a lovely fashion and served with excellent service. Dietary ...
We chose this 3 night barge cruise to enhance our vacation experience while visiting Paris for a week, and we were not disappointed. Thanks to a very attentive crew and pleasant accomodations on the river barge "RAYMONDE", we were treated to an emersive experience in Parisian culture and city life. The barge was initially docked at the base of the Eiffel Tower when we boarded on day 1. We stayed ...
I truly was not expecting much when I climbed aboard the barge but I was in for such a surprise. The food was 5 star worthy, the crew looked after every need any of us had. It was such a relaxing trip with beautiful views of Paris. Cabins are very small but honestly you are only in it to sleep. Going through the canals of Paris was truly a unique trip. The excursions that were planned for us ...
Our group embarkation was a breeze granted the barge only holds 22 passengers! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to the entire group. I sailed with 11 others. Here is what you can expect:
- Intimate, small boutique feel barge. Brand new and stylish. Ideal for family reunions and girlfriend getaways.
- Great food - locally sourced and cooked daily. Our chef was just ...
Review of CroisiEurope Bottecelli 7 night cruise from Paris to Honfleur and return to Paris.
Ship was docked in the heart of Paris just about a 10 minute walk from the Eiffle Tower. I arrived at around 4.30 which was too early to check in (usually 6.00 pm). However by 5 many passengers were arriving and the purser began checking everyone in. At check in passengers were allocated dining tables ...
We absolutely loved this cruise! Although older, the ship was comfortable, well-maintained and clean. It fits 150 passengers making it a little more intimate. We had a lower cabin because we booked very late but found it comfortable and well organized with a good sized window in it although we did not spend a lot of time in our room. After I booked the cruise, I found out this CroisiEurope ...
We have traveled four continents and 13 countries so far. Some more than once. My wife is a Horticulteralist, I am a Real Estate executive, and an elected (Port Commissioner) official. We traveled from Seattle (USA) by way of Reykjavik to Paris. We spent 3 days, 2 nights at a hotel in Kilometre zero when we arrived in Paris. Perfect location to start and finish each day.
Once onboard, we ...