Introduction to The Valley of the Seine

On board your 4 star cruise you will get the opportunity to explore medieval towns, rural villages and scenic ports. You will find yourself staying in the heart of beautiful Paris, Rouen and Vernon. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere as you cruise gently along the river Seine. Experience the tranquility and unspoiled nature of this magnificent river on what is sure to be a Citiescapes cruise to remember.

Itinerary

DAY 1. PARIS

On arrival in Paris you will be transferred to Quai de Bercy for boarding. Settling into your cabin between 18h and 19h. The crew will be introduced to you during the welcome cocktail. You will then take your place in the restaurant for your first dinner on board, during which (depending on the water level) you will be able to admire the most wonderful locations of Paris by night. Shimmering in a thousand and one lights, Paris exercises an almost magical power of attraction. We will glide silently past the Eiffel Tower, the Grand Palais, the Orangerie, the Louvre and Notre-Dame Cathedral which dominates the Ile de la Cité. The first day is particularly rich in new sights and sounds.

DAY 2. PARIS – LES ANDELYS – ROUEN

You will wake up to the sound of music. You will then head for the dining room for breakfast, which will be followed by an aerobics session. Morning’s cruising, passing through a number of locks and towns such as Conflans Ste Honorine, Vernon. At around 11h, get together in the lounge for games and aperitifs. Lunch during the cruise. Arrival in Andelys around 13h30. Departure by coach for the optional visit to the Chateau of Vascoeuil. During this time, the boat will sail to Rouen where we will join it at around 18h. Dinner on board. In the evening, optional guided tour of the old city by night on foot, the former capital of Normandy, the historic neighbourhoods, the Place du Marché where Joan of Arc was burnt at the stake. Back to the boat. Around midnight, departure of the cruise for Honfleur.

DAY 3. ROUEN – HONFLEUR

Breakfast on board. Arrival in Honfleur depending on the tides. The morning will be devoted to the optional guided tour of the town on foot, with its fishing port, its picturesque streets with their old houses, the salt lofts and Saint Catherine’s church, built entirely of wood. (NB: the order of the excursions may be modified depending on our arrival time). Back to the boat for lunch. In the afternoon, optional excursion to the Côte Fleurie, Trouville, Deauville, tour of a distillery where the famous Calvados is made. Back on board around 18h. Dinner. We will then cast off to leave the port of Honfleur. We will be passing under the superb Pont de Normandie before heading up the Seine.

DAY 4. HONFLEUR – CAUDEBEC EN CAUX – VERNON

Breakfast during the cruise. Aerobics session in the company of our hostess. Lunch on board. Afternoon’s sailing. A “guinguette” on board to relive the atmosphere “of Sundays on the banks of the Marne”. Passing through locks and beautiful landscapes, and also through the town of Conflans Ste Honorine, the boatmen’s capital. Dinner and gala evening.

DAY 5. PARIS

Breakfast on board. At 10h, this magnificent cruise will come to an end. You will be picked up from the port and brought back to the airport for your return flight to Dublin

Price inclusions

• Flight Dublin to Charles de Gaulle
• Airport transfer to the port
• 4 nights accommodation onboard in a lower deck cabin
• Full Board basis
• Welcome Cocktail
• Gala evening
• Return transfer from port to airport
• Services of a representative
• Flight Charles de Gaulle to Dublin
• Taxes and charges of €105

Booking remarks

• Inclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
• Non refundable or transferable booking deposit €100 per person
• Full payment due on confirmation
• 2% surcharge if balance is paid by credit or charge card
• Optional Insurance €25 (conditions apply)
• Upper deck cabin supplement €122 per cabin
• Single cabin supplement €141
• Drinks onboard not included.
• Prices are correct at time of going to press, flight supplements may apply depending on availability of negotiated airfares

Accommodation details

River Cruiser

WELCOME ONBOARD…

Our crew will welcome you when you come aboard and will accompany you to your cabin. A welcome drink will be served in the lounge bar when the crew is introduced. We will also give you full information on the cruise and present the various excursions which punctuate the journey at our ports of call.

Host(ess)

This person is present throughout the cruise. S/he will organise pre-meal games, the evenings and the aerobics sessions, and will provide you with information on the places we travel through. S/he will accompany you on your “exploratory” walks in certain towns. We call upon local guides, however, during excursions and tours.

Entertainment

Apart from the various ports of call which punctuate your cruise, a certain number of events and entertainments will be available depending on the duration of your cruise: pre-meal games, aerobics, evening with the crew, gala evening, dancing.

Shop

Here you will find postcards, stamps, souvenirs and practical items.

Cabins

All of our cabins have a large picture window and are air conditioned. They are fitted with a bathroom with shower, washbasin and WC. Bath towels are provided. For your comfort, they also have satellite television, radio, a hairdryer and a safe. Depending on the boat, our cabins have twin beds, a double bed or 2 beds which can be separated. The voltage on board is 220V. A telephone allows you to call other cabins, reach reception or programme your wake-up call, but you cannot call or be called from outside the boat.

Do not forget to leave your keys at reception at the end of your cruise.

Drinks Card

Aboard our boats, your drinks purchases (during meals and at the bar) are made using drinks cards worth € 15 or € 50. These can be purchased at the bar during the cruise. When you order drinks, the value of your order is ticked off. At the end of the cruise, any value remaining on the card will be refunded.

Captain

This person is responsible for navigation and the crew (sailors, helmsmen). In the event of climatic variation, the captain alone is entitled to decide to modify the itinerary of the cruise. He will also allow you to visit the bridge.

Purser

This person is responsible for catering and accommodation aboard the boat. In a sense, he is the boat’s conductor and is in direct relation with the passengers. Efficient and discreet, he will be ever-present and helpful during your cruise.

Excursions

The excursions offered are optional. If you did not book them when booking your cruise, you may do so on board (find out about all of the excursions offered on this river at the end of this document).

Smoking / Non Smoking

The entire boat is no smoking (cabin, dining room, corridors, reception, etc. The lounge bar is the only place where a distinction is made between smoking and no smoking areas.

Doctor

There is no doctor on board. If needed, the Purser will contact the closest medical service.

Sun Deck

The ideal place to enjoy the fresh air and a wonderful view of the landscape. It is laid out with armchairs and deck chairs provided free of charge.

Tipping

Tipping is left to the discretion of the customer.

Reception

Reception is manned every day, morning and afternoon (except on boarding and disembarkation days). You will be informed of this on board.

Dates and Prices

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