CroisiEurope · MS Loire Princesse

Christmas on the Loire

Nantes Saint-Nazaire Ancenis Chalonnes-sur-Loire Nantes

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£1,529 pp

Flights from London Gatwick, hold luggage, cruise and transfers

Save £62 pp against booking direct

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Ship: MS Loire Princesse
Length: 5 nights
Sailings: 1 date
Dining: All Inclusive
Flights from: London Gatwick

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What's included

Not included

Travel insurance
Shore excursions
Personal expenses

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Best price Tue 22 Dec returns Sun 27 Dec 2026 5 nights MS Loire PrincesseRound trip Nantes £1,529 per person Choose this date ›

Your route

9 calls over 6 days

Where the ship ties up, and for how long.

Ports on the river the ship sails. Coastlines, borders and rivers from Natural Earth.

Day	Port	Country	Arrive	Depart
Day 1	Nantes	France	Embark	—
Day 2	Nantes	France	14:00	14:00
Day 2	Saint-Nazaire	France	18:30	18:00
Day 3	Ancenis	France	13:00	—
Day 4	Ancenis	France	06:00	06:00
Day 4	Chalonnes-sur-Loire	France	12:00	—
Day 5	Chalonnes-sur-Loire	France	09:00	09:00
Day 5	Nantes	France	14:00	—
Day 6	Nantes	France	09:00	Disembark

On board

Your ship

MS Loire Princesse

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

About this cruise

Loire

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire (6) 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.