City Escapes: The Seine

• Day 1 Paris

  PARIS - EMBARKATION. Settle into your City Escapes river cruise in the heart of Paris. Meet your crew, explore nearby cafés, and take a short riverside stroll. You’ll appreciate the easy start, familiar comforts on board and flexible choices ashore that set the tone for longer port stays.

• Day 2 Paris

  PARIS. Choose how you want to experience Paris today. In the morning, join a small‑group city tour that highlights the city’s medieval past or explore the city by bike. In the afternoon, dive into the world of the Impressionists at the Marmottan Monet Museum, enjoy a guided shopping experience or craft a classic dish with a local chef aboard your ship.

• Day 3 Le Havre

  SCENIC CRUISING – LE HAVRE. Watch the Seine open toward the Channel as countryside scenes unfold from your stateroom or the Sun Deck. This day is ideal for relaxing, photographing river life and enjoying your ship’s amenities, with crew on hand for tips and suggestions tailored to your interests.

  Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed the development plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Their construction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005. 

• Day 4 Le Havre

  LE HAVRE – NORMANDY BEACHES – HONFLEUR. Walk the U.S. Landing Beaches with a knowledgeable guide or wander Honfleur’s timbered harborside lanes, complete with tastings of local cider and Pommeau, a delightful apple-based aperitif. Later today, you can explore Le Havre’s architecture on a tour led by a local guide.

  Le Havre, founded by King Francis I of France in 1517, is located inUpper Normandy on the north bank of the mouth of the River Seine, which isconsidered the most frequented waterway in the world. Its port is ranked thesecond largest in France. The city was originally built on marshland andmudflats that were drained in the 1500’s. During WWII most of Le Havre wasdestroyed by Allied bombing raids. Post war rebuilding of the city followed thedevelopment plans of the well-known Belgian architect Auguste Perre. Thereconstruction was so unique that the entire city was listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site in 2005. 

• Day 5 Rouen

  ROUEN. Experience Rouen on foot, by bike or through your taste buds with one of three morning experience options. In the afternoon, discover the tranquil elegance of Bonnemare Castle and its poplar-lined gardens, or visit Rouen’s Museum of Fine Arts, which features an extensive collection of pieces from the 15th century to present day. In the evening, you’ll be treated to a special onshore dinner at La Couronne, one of the oldest restaurants in France.

• Day 6 Rouen

  ROUEN. Discover more of Rouen this morning through hands‑on moments at a Norman pastry workshop or as you explore Musee de la Corderie Vallois. In the afternoon, step into an immersive Jeanne d'Arc experience that brings the true story to life.

• Day 7 Paris

  PARIS. Return toward Paris as the river widens into familiar city views. A private boat experience this evening invites you to enjoy the Seine from a more intimate vantage point, taking in bridges, landmarks and the rest of the City of Light.

• Day 8 Paris

  PARIS – DISEMBARKATION. Say goodbye to your crew and fellow travelers as you disembark in Paris.

City Escapes: The Seine Itinerary