2026 France River Cruise Offers

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Super Savings - Summer Cruise Savings 2026

Save up to $1,800 per person*
Book and pay in full on selected France river cruise tours departing in July and August 2026 and save up to $1,800pp*! If booking is within 10 months prior to departure, must pay in full within 30 days of booking. Limited availability until sold out.


Super Savings 2026

Save up to $1,250 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected France river cruise tours during all months except July and August 2026 and save up to $1,250pp*! If booking is within 10 months prior to departure, must pay in full within 30 days of booking. Limited availability until sold out. 

Classic Savings 2026

Save up to $500 per person*

Book and pay deposit by 30 May 2026 prior to departure on selected France river cruise tours and save up to $500pp*!

Friendly Benefits

Save up to $250 per person* when 5 to 9 Travel Companions book together on the same Emerald Cruises Europe River Cruise holiday. Can be combined with Super Savings, Classic Savings, Super Earlybird and Earlybird offers, giving you even more value on your journey. Must book and pay deposit by 30 May 2026. 

Best Airfares of the Day

We have access to the latest offers from the best airlines. Ask about our discounted airfares when you book. You can even use your Super Earlybird and Earlybirds Savings towards our discounted flights*.

2027 France River Cruise Offers

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Bonus Super Earlybird Offers

Save up to $2,000 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected France river cruise tours in February, March, July, August and November 2027 and save up to $2,000pp*! Must book and pay in full within 10 months prior to departure. Limited availability, until sold out. 

Super Earlybird Offers

Save up to $1,250 per person*

Book and pay in full on selected France  river cruise tours in April, May, June, September, October and December 2027 and save up to $1,250pp*! Must book and pay in full within 10 months prior to departure. Limited availability, until sold out. 

Earlybird Offers

Save up to $500 per person*

Book and pay deposit by 17 October 2026 prior to departure on selected France river cruise tours and save up to $500pp*!


Solo Travellers Offers

The freedom of choice is what makes a solo cruise so exhilarating, and choosing a destination that resonates with you is key. Take a look at our most popular solo travel itineraries for inspiration.
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Seasonal river cruising

Sail through Europe’s stunning landscapes and experience the unique beauty of each season along the riverbanks.
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Our most popular France River Cruises

Lyon to Nice

8 Days

SEASON: 2026

Sensations of Lyon & Provence

Discover the magic of France by river

From
NZD
$4,905*
Lyon to Nice

11 Days

SEASON: 2026

Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Nice

Discover the magic of France by river

From
NZD
$6,320*
Nice to Paris

10 Days

SEASON: 2026

Autumn Sensations of Lyon and Provence & Paris

From
NZD
$6,250*
Paris

8 Days

SEASON: 2027

Sensations of the Seine & Normandy

A northern France river cruise where every step tells a story

From
NZD
$5,595*
Nice to Geneva

12 Days

SEASON: 2026

Sensations of Lyon and Provence with Swiss Mountains

From
NZD
$8,390*
Nice to Porto

15 Days

SEASON: 2026

Discover the Rivers of France & Portugal

From
NZD
$14,055*

*Terms & Conditions

 

Super Savings - Summer Cruise Savings 2026: Save up to $1,800 per person twin share is based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon and Provence river cruise (EFRC) August sailing in a D Category Stateroom. To receive Super Savings offer, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure or if booked within 10 months of departure, must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with on voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits.  

Super Savings 2026: Save up to $1,250 per person twin share is based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon and Provence river cruise (EFRC) December sailings in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Super Savings offer, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure or if booked within 10 months of departure, must be paid in full within 30 days of booking. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits. 

Classic Savings 2026: Save up to $500 per person twin share is based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence (EFRC) December sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Classic Savings offer, cruise must be booked and deposited by 30 May 2026. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits. 

Friendly Benefits: Friendly Benefits: based on 5-9 people one and must book at the same time and travel together on the same departure date. Can be combined with Super Savings, Classic Savings, Super Earlybird and Earlybird offers. Not combinable with any other group discounts. To secure offers & cabin/seat a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000 per person per cruise/tour must be paid within 7 days of booking. 
 
Bonus Super Earlybird 2027: Save up to $2,000 per person twin share based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence (EFRC) November departure in a C Category Suite. Offer is only available on selected France river cruises on February, March, July, August and November 207 departures in a C Category Suite or higher level suite. To receive Bonus Super Earlybird offers, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offers is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher of Loyalty benefits. 

Super Earlybird 2027: Save up to $1,250 per person twin share based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence December departure in an E Category Stateroom. Offer is only available on selected France river cruises on April, May, June, September, October and December 2027 departures. To receive Super Earlybird offers, cruise must be paid in full 10 months prior to departure. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offers is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher of Loyalty benefits. 

Earlybird 2027: Save up to $1,000 per person twin share is based on 8 Day Sensations of Lyon & Provence December sailing in an E Category Stateroom. To receive Classic Savings offer, cruise must be booked and deposited by 17 October 2026. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the full fare will apply. Offer is combinable with one voucher per person including Welcome Home Voucher, Information Session Voucher or Loyalty benefits. 

Savings and offers: To secure offers & cabin/seat a non-refundable booking deposit of $1,000 per person per cruise/tour must be paid within 30 days of making a booking. Information and availability correct at 02/03/26 and are subject to change. Offers can be updated or withdrawn at any time. Emerald Cruises & Tours (a division of Scenic Tours Pty Ltd). NZN 9 249 038 484 117.

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