Our expectations for our cruise on the Rhone were high, but to our surprise Avalon exceeded these expectations consistently. The Poetry II provided superb accommodations in the Room 308 Royal Suite. Housekeeping ...

Sail Date October 2019

Rickfrederick

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Ship had nothing to do on it!

Viking Jupiter

France

We booked this cruise because of ratings. We did fibd out the ratings are only taken from Con de Naste magazine or whatever. The excursions were too short and a debacle. This ship had 0 and I mean 0 ...

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Sail Date February 2019

KRFarmer

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Small, intimate and enchanting

Royal Clipper

France

We just returned from a Cannes to Cannes cruise which stopped at ports in Italy, Corsica and Sardinia with excursions to Pisa and Mt. Carbonne in Elba among other offerings. This was our 1st Clipper cruise but ...

Sail Date October 2017

hookpilot

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

A Magical Week Aboard Panache

Panache

France

This is our third barge we've been aboard with European Waterways. Each barge was very different, but the experience, service and cuisine were superb! It was especially fun to meet Florian and Judith again after our ...

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Sail Date August 2017

Pyer

15 Reviews Written

64 Helpful Votes

First river cruise

Stella

France

We took advantage of a special offer via Imagine Cruising a company we use and trust for this river cruise.We arrived at Lyon and boarded quickly and were very pleased at our cabin which was spotless and very ...

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Sail Date August 2017

bathqueen

1 Review Written

18 Helpful Votes

Good food, nice ship but a bit elderly

Saga Sapphire

France

We wanted a short cruise just to try it out - and without kids squawking so we chose Saga. Saga supplies door to door transport - very poor on the way there with a bad driver who nearly got us involved in a major ...

Sail Date August 2017

rpanderson

1 Review Written

9 Helpful Votes

Lovely Loire

Loire Princesse

France

This river cruise exceeded our expectation. We participated in all the "optional" excursions which added greatly to our enjoyment. It would not have been the same trip without them. All were interesting and for ...

Sail Date May 2017

CounsellorMD

1 Review Written

10 Helpful Votes

France, German-Style

Stella

France

I knew that Arosa is German owned and operated when I booked the cruise. I did not realize the extent to which that would matter until too late. But's let begin with the positive. The room was stylish, very ...

Sail Date September 2015

High Society

1 Review Written

12 Helpful Votes

Mini cruise Fred Olsen

Balmoral

France

Short break. Old ship but friendly and very clean Adapted cabin Well positioned Close to lift.. Twin beds . Bed next to window very cold. Impossible to sleep even with extra quilts and heating full on plus ...

Sail Date October 2016

ferne5510

2 Reviews Written

6 Helpful Votes

French River Cruise Lyon to Avignon

Viking Heimdal

France

This was our second cruise with Viking. The first one was Budapest to Amsterdam which we enjoyed so much we decided to book this one. It was a lovely cruise through the French wine region. Our only negative was ...

Sail Date August 2016

Buckeyemom82

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Great Cruise, But Maybe a LIttle Too Young

Viking Rolf

France

Definitely a top-notch cruise ship and cruise line. The pros included friendliness of all staff, ports and scenery (the light presentation at Rouen cathedral at night is a must-see!). Aquavit Terrace for dining in ...

Sail Date August 2016

Russ Eitel

1 Review Written

Friendly efficient service! Great food. Relaxing vacation.

Viking Forseti

France

This was a last minute trip for my wife's 70th birthday. We loved the ship, food, service, and met many delightful people. Bordeaux is a lovely region of France, and we learned a lot about wine making and tasting. ...

Sail Date August 2016

Divebaz

1 Review Written

2 Helpful Votes

Joigny to Paris on barge Raymonde

Raymonde

France

We booked this cruise through great rail journeys. We had originally booked to go through champagne region, but a couple of weeks before they contacted us and said we couldn't go because of lock maintenance. We ...

Sail Date September 2016

chris the oldie

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Cruising from Bordeaux in luxury for fine wine and dining

Scenic Diamond

France

We chose this cruise to travel with friends who had been with Scenic previously. We travelled by Eurostar and TGV to Bordeaux, which was fine but only just made it to Paris Montparnasse as the cross-Paris timing ...

Sail Date September 2016

gongerbeer

2 Reviews Written

2 Helpful Votes

Your clothes need room at the waist

Scenic Sapphire

France

This was the year of the great French roast, Paris at 35ºC and similar to that all the cruise long. The payback was clear blue skies, no rain and great photos.The ship was 100% full, hence the service levels in the ...

Sail Date August 2016

Dachimneyman

1 Review Written

5 Helpful Votes

We saw a lot of river cruse ships on the river...Scenic looks the best.

Scenic Sapphire

France

The name of this cruise is "Spectacular South of France". This cruise spends most evenings in ports large and small. The first night is is in Paris, which is not on the river cruised; Saone and Rhone rivers. We ...

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Sail Date July 2016

UltimateHedonist

1 Review Written

3 Helpful Votes

The ultimate in luxury

Belmond Alouette

France

Absolutely outstanding in every respect. This was our first experience on a hotel barge, and we could not have been more pleased. Deluxe 2 cabin hotel barge run by Belmond. Cabins are spacious with luxury ...

Sail Date July 2016

BeaumontRoad

1 Review Written

16 Helpful Votes

Classic Cruising.

Marco Polo

France

A fabulous 4night cruise on the iconic Marco Polo. I loved this ships art deco interior and it reminded me of an episode of my favourite Hercule Poorly series! Unable to disembark at the Isles of Scilly due to ...

Sail Date March 2016

Lyle Tracy

2 Reviews Written

5 Helpful Votes

Retiring the Neptune just in time

Viking Neptune

France

My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our trip along the Seine up to Normandy--at least until the Norovirus started hitting the passengers. I estimate that 10-25% of the passengers got sick at some point and their was ...

Sail Date October 2015

lamone

1 Review Written

4 Helpful Votes

Informing arriving guests of active gastroenteritis infection

Viking Buri

France

Boarded Viking Buri 9/27/15 from Chalon France for Portraits of Southern France 8 day cruise. Checked in, welcomed, and then unpacked in our stateroom. Later we reviewed the cruise materials. Read a notice: ...

Sail Date September 2015

Cindy Deik

1 Review Written

1 Helpful Vote

A Dream Fulfilled

Viking Neptune

France

This trip was for me a check on a long held item on my bucket list. I have been to France, Paris and the area just north of the Pirineos, before. But, as a former history teacher, there was a great desire to sail ...

Sail Date April 2015

Chasie

1 Review Written

Too Big, or Not Enough Staff

Anthem of the Seas

France

11.15am - Joined a queue to get on which was over 100 yards long. "Computer glitch sir". 11.55am - got on board. Tried to log on to my pre-paid unlimited internet package with my iPhone. Error! "Computer glitch sir, ...

Sail Date August 2015

JennyFireEngine

1 Review Written

A Once in a Lifetime Experience

Anthem of the Seas

France

We were travelling for a surprise birthday party for our relative which was held on board the cruiser. The ship was exceptional, furnishings and decoration throughout the ship was first class with every detail ...

Sail Date August 2015

Croger

1 Review Written

What a wonderful cruise

Viking Hermod

France

It appears only negative comments are showing up for this cruise. But....... We just got home from the Portraits of Southern France cruise with a three day extension in Paris and had a wonderful time! ...

Sail Date July 2015

Temreguy

1 Review Written

Chalon-sur-Saone to Avignon

Viking Hermod

France

The Hermod is only a year old and is in beautiful condition and very well maintained by the staff. It is simply gorgeous. The public areas are very well appointed. The dining room suffers from a low, hard ceiling ...

Sail Date July 2015