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Seine River Cruise 2023

There is no better way to spend your vacation time in 2023 than on a boat down the stunning Seine River. A sail along the Seine seems like a peaceful way to view some of Europe's most historic cities. The Seine River springs from picturesque Burgundy, France near the town of Dijon, flowing through Paris and into the English Channel at Le Havre and Honfleur. The river inspired many of the masterpieces of French impressionism and served as a critical battleground for world wars.

Seine River

Seine River CruiseSeine river cruise, at first glance, seems like a wonderfully tranquil way to see some of the most historic towns and cities in this part of Europe. The Seine River with a length of 780 km, is second longest river in France. Seine River rises in the Cote d'Or region of Burgundy near Dijon, flowing through Paris and Rouen where snakes its way through magnificent Norman countryside before joining the English Channel at Le Havre. A cruise along the Seine River represents one of the Europe's great travel experiences and oportunity to explore vibrancy of Paris and cultural gems of northern France with stops in Conflans, Vernon, Les Andelys, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux and Honfleur. Most Seine river cruises operate between April and October, but the most popular time to plan a Seine River cruise is during the summer months from June-August.

Departure port on Seine River

The most common starting points for the Seine River river itinerary are Honfleur, Le Havre, and Paris. As you cruise along the Seine, you will have the opportunity to see some of the most picturesque landscapes and towns in Europe.

Stops on a Seine River cruise

The Seine passes through and France. Passengers on a Seine River cruise will have the unique opportunity to learn about and participate in a wide variety of local customs, traditions, and pastimes. On a Seine River cruise, major ports like Beaches of Normandy, Caudebec, Caudebec-en-Caux, Chateau du Taillis, Chateau Gaillard, Conflans, Duclair, Giverny, Honfleur, La Roche-Guyon, Le Havre, Le Pecq, Les Andelys, Louvre, Mantes-la-Jolie, Melun, Paris, Paris La Defense, Paris Montmartre, Paris Rungis, Poissy, Rouen, Paris Saint Germain-des-Pres, Vernon, Versailles, are frequently visited, but there are also some lesser-known ports that are not any less intriguing than the more well-known ones.

Cruise Lines on Seine River

Embark on an unforgettable adventure on a luxury river cruise on the Danube in 2023. Danube river cruises are offered by a number of cruise lines, such as A-ROSA River Cruises, Amadeus River Cruises, AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, CroisiEurope River Cruises, Tauck River Cruises, Uniworld River Cruises, and Viking River Cruises. Every river cruise line has its own range of prices as well as its own level of included amenities.

Length of Seine cruises

In 2023, Seine river cruises range from 4 to 22 days. You can choose between 4-day, 5-day, 6-day, 7-day, 8-day, 10-day, 15-day, and 22-day, depending on the length of your holiday.

The best time of year for a Seine river cruises

The Seine season for river cruising generally runs from March through December. However, the months of late spring (April–May) and early fall (September–October) are considered to be the finest times to take a Seine river cruise. In the end, it all depends on the time of year you choose to explore the banks of the Seine. You will find a Seine river cruise in October 2023, November 2023, and December 2023. River cruising offers a unique and relaxing way to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful destinations, so any month you choose, you won't go wrong.

2023 Seine River Cruise Schedule

Find out more about the Seine river cruises that depart from Avignon, Bordeaux, Honfleur, Le Havre, Paris, Port St. Louis, and other European cities in 2023.

Viking Rhone 15-day route

15-day Rhone River Cruise from Avignon

Viking Longship Delling, Viking

Date: October 10, 2023

Ports of Call: Avignon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Paris, La Roche-Guyon, Rouen, Beaches of Normandy, Les Andelys, Le Pecq, Paris; View Itinerary

Date: October 17, 2023

Ports of Call: Paris, Paris, La Roche-Guyon, Rouen, Beaches of Normandy, Les Andelys, Le Pecq, Paris, Lyon, Lyon, Vienne, Tournon, Arles, Avignon, Avignon; View Itinerary

Uniworld Seine 15-day route

15-day Seine River Cruise from Avignon

S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Catherine, Uniworld

Date: October 15, 2023

Ports of Call: Avignon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Macon, Lyon, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris; View Itinerary

Uniworld Seine 15-day route

15-day Seine River Cruise from Paris

S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Catherine, Uniworld

Date: October 15, 2023

Ports of Call: Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Lyon, Macon, Lyon, Tournon, Viviers, Avignon, Arles, Avignon; View Itinerary

Viking Seine 15-day route

15-day Seine River Cruise from Avignon

Viking Longship Heimdal, Viking

Date: October 17, 2023

Ports of Call: Avignon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon, Lyon, Lyon, Paris, La Roche-Guyon, Rouen, Beaches of Normandy, Les Andelys, Le Pecq, Paris; View Itinerary

Uniworld Dordogne 15-day route

15-day Dordogne River Cruise from Bordeaux

S.S. Joie de Vivre & S.S. Bon Voyage, Uniworld

Date: October 8, 2023

Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Blaye, Medoc, Cadillac, Saint-Emilion, Libourne, Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Vernon, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Beaches of Normandy, Versailles, Paris, Paris; View Itinerary