Join us for a magical cruise along the Loire for an unforgettable New Year's Eve! Discover the many Chateaux of the Loire, Nantes and its historical treasures, or Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II ship was built.
Your Ship
MS Loire Princesse
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The design of this ship is exclusive to CroisiEurope since it is the first French ship to sail on the Loire, the last "wild river" in France. Built in 2015 in Saint-Nazaire, its specificity lies in its side paddle wheels and shallow-draft. The noble burgundy and pearly colors mingle with copper elements, which give a prestigious
96 guests · 48 cabins · 3 decks · built 2015
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Loire.
Day 1
Nantes
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.Navigation to Saint-Nazaire
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire / Nantes
In the morning, optional excursion: Saint-Nazaire, a city by the sea (this excursion must be booked in advance through your travel agency. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to gain access to the shipyard.)Return on board for lunch. In the afternoon, cruise towards Nantes.
Day 3
Nantes / Ancenis
This morning, join us for an optional tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Join us on an optional excursion to the Muscadet region with a stop off at the Cassemichre Chteau (or similar site).
Day 4
Ancenis / Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Join us on a offered full-day excursion to the Chteaux of the Loire Valley. We'll leave by coach for the Chteau d'Azay-le-Rideau, built on a small island in the middle of the Indre River. We'll continue on to Chinon where we'll enjoy a wine tasting*. After lunch, we'll visit the Chteau de Chinon. We'll return to the ship (the coach transfer time is estimated at approximately 4 hours round trip.) Tonight is our special New Year's Eve dinner and evening.
Day 5
Chalonnes-sur-Loire / Nantes
Join us on an optional excursion to Angers. We'll return on board in Chalonnes-sur-Loire and spend the afternoon cruising towards Nantes. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 6
Nantes
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 09:00 a.m. End of our services.
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Royal New Year cruise on the Loire (port-to-port cruise)
31 January 2020 