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.
What's Included
Return Flights from the UK
Small Cabin Bag
Hold Luggage
Full Board Cruise
Alcohol and Soft Drinks during Bar hours
Captain's Welcome Evening
Gala Dinner
Free Wi-Fi
Accommodation & Facilities
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 in Nantes at 5:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.Navigation to Saint-Nazaire
Day 2
Nantes
This morning, join us on an optional excursion to Saint-Nazaire and the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience (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.)Afternoon sailing. Enjoy an animated evening on the theme of Christmas.
Day 2
Saint-Nazaire
Day 3
Ancenis
The morning join us for an optional tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. Join us for an optional excursion to the Muscadet region. We'll pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. We'll return to the ship to enjoy our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Ancenis(2-3).
Day 4
Ancenis
Join us on a offered full-day excursion to the Chteaux of the Loire Valley, first visiting the Chteau d'Azay-le-Rideau before continuing on to Chinon, where you'll discover an ancient underground quarry that has been transformed into a wine cellar. We'll finish up our tour with a wine tasting*. After lunch, we'll visit the Chteau de Chinon. (The coach transfer time is estimated at approximately 4 hours round trip.)We'll return on board in Chalonnes-sur-Loire.
Day 4
Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Day 5
Chalonnes-sur-Loire
Join us for an optional excursion to Angers.We'll return on board for dinner and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 5
Nantes
Day 6
Nantes
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
31 January 2020 
