CroisiEurope is debuting paddlewheel cruising on the Seine River for the first time in 2026, launching two itineraries aboard the MS R.E. Waydelich L.J. This is entirely new ground, an innovative approach to French waterway exploration that combines traditional paddlewheel charm with modern cruise amenities.
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The 5-night Little Gems of the Seine operates as a round-trip journey from Paris, running from March through Nov. 2026. This itinerary features stops in Melun, Saint-Mammes, Corbeil-Essonnes and La Roche-Guyon. Your clients can visit the Chateau de Fontainebleau, a former residence of French royalty, as well as the Ile de la Cite in central Paris. The cruise includes time in Giverny to explore Claude Monet’s gardens and La Roche-Guyon, recognized among France’s most beautiful villages, where a historic chateau sits between the Seine and chalk cliffs. Pricing includes all meals, beverages, Wi-Fi, port fees and repatriation insurance.
The 7-night “The History of France from Paris to Normandy” cruise operates from April to Sept. 2026, also departing round-trip from Paris. This extended itinerary covers Melun, Mantes-La-Jolie, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen and La Roche-Guyon. Highlights include the estates of Versailles and Fontainebleau, Monet’s Giverny gardens,and the MuseoSeine navigation history museum. The route extends to Norman villages and historic cities, providing comprehensive coverage of French heritage sites along the Seine corridor. This cruise starts at $2,398 per person with identical inclusions.
The MS R.E. Waydelich L.J., built in 2018, measures 333 feet in length and accommodates only 81 guests across 42 cabins. The vessel features a main restaurant, a panoramic lounge bar with a dance floor and a spacious sun deck. With 25 crew members providing service, the ship maintains modern safety equipment, including radar systems and GPS navigation, while preserving authentic paddlewheel operation. All cabins include en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning, satellite television and personal safes, with accessibility options available for guests with reduced mobility.
For more information, visit croisieuroperivercruises.com.
