Skip to content
World Travellers RiccartonWorld Travellers Riccarton
  • Destinations
    • Search by Travel Provider
    • Africa
    • Arctic / Antarctica
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South America
    • South Pacific
    • The Middle East
    • UK & Europe
    • USA/Canada/Hawaii
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Meet Our Consultants
  • Blog
  • Business Travel
  • Make a Payment
  • Shop
    • Rental Cars – Driveaway
    • 12 Months Interest Free Travel
    • Book Your Holiday With American Express Membership Rewards
  • Contact

France at its Finest from the Champagne Region to Paris (port-to-port cruise)

  • TOUR DESCRIPTION
  • Itinerary
  • Dates & Prices
  • Enquire Now
  • Travel Insurance by Allianz

Tour Description

Great Solo Traveller Prices – Premium Ship: Single Supplement only $2,710
CroisiCruise: ECP_AIPP
7 Days
 
Paris(2) | Epernay | Dormans | Château-Thierry | Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux | Meaux | Lagny-Sur-Marne | Paris
 
From Epernay to Paris, cruise on the majestic Marne canal lined with cities full of character. You will discover charming and timeless Paris and its famous monuments, but also Reims, the City of Art and History, home to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the Notre-Dame Cathedral. Do not miss out on Hautvillers and its beautiful surrounding vineyards.
 
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
  • Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
  • All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
  • Drinks included : With meals
  • Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
  • Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
  • EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
  • Reims
  • Hautvillers, birthplace of Champagne
  • Champagne tasting
  • The Treasure Museum of the Hotel-Dieu in Château Thierry
  • Meaux, with its historic and gastronomic heritage
  • Paris, a new and original visit of the capital city
  • Itinerary
  • Important Information

Day 1: Paris(2) – Epernay

Possible transfer from Paris by coach to join the ship in Epernay(2). Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

(2) Transfer on request at an additional charge.

Day 2: Epernay – Dormans

This mornig set off by coach for an excursion to Reims. There will be a guided tour of the historic center and its cathedral. Return on board the ship with the afternoon spent sailing to Dormans, reaching it in the evening.

Day 3: Dormans – Château Thierry

Join an excursion along the famous Champagne route. Set out on a discovery tour of the village of Hautvilliers, birthplace of Champagne. Visit a major Champagne house followed by a tasting of champagne. Return on board and cruise to Château Thierry, through the beautiful Marne canal landscapes, reaching your destination in the beginning of the evening.

Day 4: Châeau Thierry – Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux

This morning you will visit the Treasure Museum of the Hôtel-Dieu in Château-Thierry(1).
After strolling through the narrow streets of the old town, lined with 17th- and 18th-century townhouses, visit the Treasure Museum of the Hôtel-Dieu. This institution was once a place of refuge where the poor, pilgrims, elderly, and sick were welcomed. They were housed, fed, washed, and cared for by the Augustinian sisters. Today, the museum displays more than 1,300 works of art and showcases 700 years of history. The Treasure of the Hôtel-Dieu will transport you beyond time. A unique treasure in the land of Jean de La Fontaine. Your visit will conclude with a guided champagne tasting. Afterwards, return on board and cruise to Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux, reaching it during the evening.

(1) In the event of exceptional closures or private events, this visit will be replaced by a guided tour of Château-Thierry followed by a champagne tasting.

Day 5: Saint-Jean-Les-Deux-Jumeaux – Meaux – Lagny-Sur-Marne

This morning you will cruise to Meaux. In the afternoon, set out on a guided tour of this charming town, followed by a tasting of the famous Brie de Meaux cheese. Return on board in Lagny-sur-Marne.

Day 6: Lagny-Sur-Marne – Paris

Early this morning, you will start cruising towards Paris, arriving in the afternoon. Set out for an excursion through the major sites of the capital. Join an original walk along the prettiest covered walkways in Paris, allowing you to travel back through time and history around the Palais Royal. Return on board. Tonight is a gala dinner and evening.

Day 7: Paris

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
  • Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
  • Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
  • Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
  • Excursions mentioned in the program
  • Welcome cocktail
  • Gala dinner
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees

EXCLUSIONS:

  • Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Personal expenses

For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

View the MS Deborah
Enquire About This Itinerary
View the CroisiEurope Collection

Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.

Priced From:

$ 4298pp *

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Variants

31/07/2025 (Premium) Ms Deborah / Main Deck - 2 Beds / Classic
$4298
  • 31/07/2025 (Premium) Ms Deborah
  • Main Deck - 2 Beds
  • Classic
03/06/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah / Main Deck - 2 Beds / Classic
$5950
  • 03/06/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah
  • Main Deck - 2 Beds
  • Classic
21/10/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah / Main Deck - 2 Beds / Classic
$5950
  • 21/10/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah
  • Main Deck - 2 Beds
  • Classic
21/10/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah / Upper Deck Double Bed - Handicaped Cabin / Classic
$5950
  • 21/10/2026 (Premium) Ms Deborah
  • Upper Deck Double Bed - Handicaped Cabin
  • Classic
×

Enquire Now

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

×

Book an Appointment

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

World Travellers Riccarton is 100% owned and operated by Kiwis who belong to the fastest growing travel cooperative in New Zealand. We’re more than just a travel agency, we are well established travel professionals, dedicated to providing outstanding service to world travellers just like you. Think of us as your personal travel concierge – at no extra cost!

Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy

[email protected]

03 341 0170 / 0800 30 30 80

47 Mandeville Street Riccarton, Christchurch 8011

Monday-Friday 9am - 5pm

Website Designed & Developed by Verum

Website Designed & Developed by Verum Digital
Copyright 2025 © World Travellers Riccarton
Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy
  • Destinations
    • Search by Travel Provider
    • Africa
    • Arctic / Antarctica
    • Asia
    • Australia
    • New Zealand
    • South America
    • South Pacific
    • The Middle East
    • UK & Europe
    • USA/Canada/Hawaii
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Meet Our Consultants
  • Blog
  • Business Travel
  • Make a Payment
  • Shop
    • Rental Cars – Driveaway
    • 12 Months Interest Free Travel
    • Book Your Holiday With American Express Membership Rewards
  • Contact