christmas on the loire (port-to-port cruise)
location22december:nantes - 23december:nantes - Saint - Nazaire - 24december:saint - Ancenis - 25december:ancenis - Chalonnes - Sur - Loire - Angers - 26december:chalonnes - Thechâteauxoftheloirevalley - Nantes - 27december:nantes
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
Christmas on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
FromAUD $2,053
94% of travelers recommend this experience

Not sure? You can cancel your reservation within 24 hours of booking for a full refund

Cruise snapshot

Duration
6 days
Trip code
NLO_PP
Operator
CroisiEurope Cruises

Overview

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built. Discover the magic of the Chateaux of the Loire and visit Nantes and its historical treasures. You will have the option to attend the Christmas Mass in Ancenis and celebrate Christmas on the Loire in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

Highlights

  • Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
  • Exclusive to CroisiEurope: Celebrate Christmas on the Loire
  • Nantes(1), historic capital of Brittany
  • INCLUDED: Tour of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Chinon
  • Tour of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Chinon
  • Midnight Mass in Ancenis(2-3)
  • Christmas present
  • Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)
  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

What's Included



    Itinerary



    Shore Excursions

    Packack
    excursions - 2024

    We'll pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. We'll travel to La Chapelle Heulin and stop at the Château Cassemichère (or similar site). This exceptional site invites you to discover its history-filled vineyards, visit its cellars and taste* the dry, light, fruity and aromatic wine. We'll continue towards Clisson, a charming medieval city with 15th century vestiges and a slight Italian feel.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    • *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
    EXC_NMUSCA

    Pre-paid: $125

    On-board: $139

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    We'll pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. We'll travel to La Chapelle Heulin and stop at the Château Cassemichère (or similar site). This exceptional site invites you to discover its history-filled vineyards, visit its cellars and taste* the dry, light, fruity and aromatic wine. We'll continue towards Clisson, a charming medieval city with 15th century vestiges and a slight Italian feel.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    • *Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
    EXC_NMUSCA

    Pre-paid: $130

    On-board: $144

    Packack
    excursions - 2024

    We'll begin our visit with the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Then we'll continue on to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and well-renowned in Europe. Once the birthplace of the most outstanding French transatlantic liners, today it is the construction site for elegant cruise ships. While following a tour especially designed to better understand the complexity of constructing these truly modern floating palaces, you'll discover the immensity of this site (267 acres), the stunning logistics, and the advanced technology required to build the ships.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • This excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard.
    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NNAZAI

    Pre-paid: $130

    On-board: $0

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    We'll begin our visit with the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience. Then we'll continue on to the Saint-Nazaire shipyard, one of the largest and well-renowned in Europe. Once the birthplace of the most outstanding French transatlantic liners, today it is the construction site for elegant cruise ships. While following a tour especially designed to better understand the complexity of constructing these truly modern floating palaces, you'll discover the immensity of this site (267 acres), the stunning logistics, and the advanced technology required to build the ships.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • This excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to book the excursion and gain access to the shipyard.
    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NNAZAI

    Pre-paid: $133

    On-board: $0

    Packack
    excursions - 2024

    Angers was the capital of the historical Anjou province and is distinguished not only by its legacy, but also by its modern nature. Angers, particularly rich during the Renaissance, was home to the House of Plantagenet.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NANGER

    Pre-paid: $83

    On-board: $91

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    Angers was the capital of the historical Anjou province and is distinguished not only by its legacy, but also by its modern nature. Angers, particularly rich during the Renaissance, was home to the House of Plantagenet.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NANGER

    Pre-paid: $83

    On-board: $91

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    Angers was the capital of the historical Anjou province and is distinguished not only by its legacy, but also by its modern nature. Angers, particularly rich during the Renaissance, was home to the House of Plantagenet.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NANGER

    Pre-paid: $86

    On-board: $95

    Packack
    excursions - 2024

    You'll discover the small streets of the medieval Bouffay quarter and the beautiful Flamboyant-style Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. We'll visit the île Feydeau and its exceptional buildings dating back to the 18th century, and then on to the quays. After, you'll discover the shopping districts created in the 18th century around the Théâtre Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye. We'll continue our tour to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. The last castle before the river reaches the ocean, this Breton monument with its outstanding 15th to 17th century buildings will transport you back in time.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NNANTE

    Pre-paid: $135

    On-board: $151

    Packack
    excursions - 2025

    You'll discover the small streets of the medieval Bouffay quarter and the beautiful Flamboyant-style Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul. We'll visit the île Feydeau and its exceptional buildings dating back to the 18th century, and then on to the quays. After, you'll discover the shopping districts created in the 18th century around the Théâtre Graslin and the Passage Pommeraye. We'll continue our tour to the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. The last castle before the river reaches the ocean, this Breton monument with its outstanding 15th to 17th century buildings will transport you back in time.

    PLEASE NOTE

    • The order of the visits can change.
    • Times are approximate.
    EXC_NNANTE

    Pre-paid: $139

    On-board: $154



    Availability

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Most Popular Cruise

    Discover Amazing Cruises



















































    ;

    Find An Agent