Paris Mini Cruise

A captivating tour of beguiling Paris, when the holiday season takes over the city and transforms it into a bright festival of lights and delights. Christmas markets spring up everywhere on streets decorated to the nines for the festive season.

Wednesday 9th – Saturday 12th December 2026

Tour Price £610.00
Single supplement: £160.00 Upper deck supplement: £72.00

o Three nights full board

o All meals whilst on board the ship

o Buffet breakfast

o Drinks included on board

o Gala dinner and evening

o Welcome cocktail

o Panoramic coach tour of Paris

o Guided tour of Montmatre

o Return ferry crossings

o All coach travel

WED  We head to Dover this morning, where we board the ferry for the crossing to Calais. We then continue our journey to Paris, with comfort stops en route, and board our ‘floating hotel’ at its mooring point near the Eiffel Tower. After comfortably settling into your cabin, the ship‘s crew will be introduced to you at a welcome cocktail reception. Enjoy a traditional evening of entertainment with a “Titi Parisien” theme. 

THU  Today we take a panoramic tour by coach of France’s capital bringing you to the must-see historical monuments and the famous large department stores such as Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann. Each year since 1909, famous decorators show off their talents at Paris’ largest department stores. Voyage through the magic surrounding Christmas with animated figures in captivating settings. Your tour guide will explain the fascinating history of these large department stores and their magnificent art deco embellishments, which have themselves become must-see sites in the city. Their architectural features – combining art nouveau, contemporary, and art deco styles – are considered museum-level masterpieces. Enjoy an afternoon on your own exploring the magnificent metropolis and taking in the holiday atmosphere. Browse the boutiques to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to La Defense (water level permitting) whilst we enjoy our dinner on board.

FRI  Experience a guided tour of old-time Montmartre and a stroll through its charming Christmas market today. The Sacré-Coeur Basilica provides a breathtaking view of the city, and Montmartre, with its cobblestone streets, sidewalk cafés, and cabarets, is authentic Paris straight out of the 19th century. In December, the Place des Abbesses transforms into a marvellous Christmas market decked out with lights and decorations to the highest degree. French holiday fare and treats abound! Enjoy some free time in the afternoon. Maybe ascend the Eiffel Tower, shop at the Galeries Lafayette Haussmann, stroll through the Trocadéro, or visit Les Invalides. This evening we set out on a night-time cruise (water level permitting) to see the city’s beautiful monuments bathed in superb lights, one after the other. 

SAT  We disembark after breakfast, board our coach and head back to the port at Calais for our ferry crossing. We aim to arrive back home in the early evening.