CroisiEurope, Europe's largest river cruise company, launches its 2021 season with new itineraries on the Rhône and Saône rivers, as well as exclusive cruises for Spanish guests on the Rhine, Danube, and Loire Valley castles, in addition to its already impressive selection of European river cruises. A wide range of all-inclusive options are available, allowing guests to enjoy delicious French cuisine with drinks included with meals and at the bar, along with free Wi-Fi on board. The 2021 season also includes ocean cruises aboard La Belle des Océans with an itinerary to the Canary Islands.
Among the new features of river cruises, we can highlight:
New routes
A spectacular 6-day tour of the Rhône Valley, visiting Lyon, Chavannay, the Pilat Massif, Avignon, Arles, the Alpilles, Viviers, the Ardèche Gorges, Vienne, and Lyon. A cruise through landscapes of incomparable beauty, which also offers guided hikes with an official mountain guide for the more active.
An exceptional 5-day cruise along the Saône River , departing from and returning to Lyon, visiting Lyon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, and Belleville-sur-Saône. This cruise is specially designed for wine lovers, including tastings of the region's finest wines.
From Berlin to Hamburg, discovering the Hanseatic Cities, a 7-day cruise aboard a 5-anchor ship. A journey through time to discover the Hanseatic cities and experience the charm of two of Germany's largest cities, as well as the rich culture of these cities with their typical Elbe River architecture, visiting iconic landmarks such as:
- Berlin, the young capital that for a long time illustrated the division of the world into two blocs;
- Potsdam, also discovering the idyllic charm of Havel's lakes;
- Brandenburg and Magdeburg, with their enchanting cultural and architectural diversity;
- Wolfsburg, home to the world's most visited museum dedicated to the history of the automobile;
- Lüneburg, one of the richest cities in Germany during the Middle Ages;
- Lübeck, nicknamed the "Queen of the Hanseatic League", named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its patrician houses and numerous red brick Gothic monuments;
- And Hamburg, Germany's second largest city, with great maritime charm and plenty of life both day and night.
Cruises exclusively for Spaniards
A complete 9-day Rhine cruise. From Amsterdam to Basel, a history-rich cruise to discover iconic monuments, the historic center of the tulip region, or stroll through Arnhem's open-air museum. Includes visits to Mainz, Breisach, Basel, and Koblenz – Departures August 5 and 21
The Essential Danube 8-Day Cruise. A unique Danube cruise to discover the abundant treasures of Austria and Hungary, and admire the colorful, fairytale-like streets of Bratislava. Includes four excursions: Dürnstein, Bratislava, Budapest's covered market, and Esztergom with its basilica. Departures: July 26, August 9, and August 23.
8-Day Cruise to Paris, the Loire Valley Castles, and the Secrets of Normandy. Sail along the Seine, discovering the history, landscapes, and culture surrounding this legendary river. The itinerary includes visits to the cities of Paris, Honfleur, and Rouen, a medieval and spiritual town steeped in the charm of its past. Explore the Alabaster Coast, with the option to visit the Loire Valley castles or the D-Day landing beaches. Departures: July 26 and August 7
Ocean cruises aboard the Belle des Océans
For the 2021 season, the company offers wonderful maritime itineraries aboard its new and luxurious ship, La Belle des Océans. With a capacity for 120 passengers, it offers 60 spacious suites with views, 9 of which have private balconies, allowing passengers to enjoy the beautiful views and landscapes in a truly special way. The cruise, "The Sweetness of an Eternal Spring," will sail through the Canary Islands, visiting black sand beaches, lush forests, rugged cliffs, and colonial cities. Departing from Lanzarote, it includes stops at the following islands:
- Lanzarote, visiting Timanfaya National Park, the Islote de Hilario, the Salinas del Janubio or the Valle de La Geria, enjoying a tasting of wines such as Malvasía and Canarian cheeses; as well as following in the footsteps of César Manrique, in places such as the Jameos del Agua cave, the Mirador del Río and the house of César Manrique.
- Gran Canaria, with the historic center of Vegueta, the House of Christopher Columbus, the Bandama crater, Teror or Arucas, among other charming places on an island shaped like a shell and with great contrasts.
- La Gomera, with the Garajonay Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hermigua, Las Rosas, Angulo, the Agando rocks and attending a demonstration of the "Silbo" language.
- La Palma, with the Church of Notre Dame des Neiges, Mazo, the San Antonio volcano or the Silk Museum.
- El Hierro, with treasures like Valverde, the Jinama viewpoint, Frontera or the ecomuseum of the typical giant lizards.
- Tenerife, with the Teide National Park or the wonderful Puerto de la Cruz.
This wonderful tour of the Canary Islands is all-inclusive, with drinks at meals and in the bar, as well as Wi-Fi available on board and entertainment during the cruise.
