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NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE - ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES

Enjoy a magical cruise along the Loire and discover medieval castles and the Escal'Atlantic. Explore Saint-Nazaire where you can admire the shipyard where the Queen Mary II was built. Discover the magic of the Chateaux of the Loire and visit Nantes and its historical treasures. You will have the option to attend the Christmas Mass in Ancenis and celebrate Christmas on the Loire in a friendly and festive atmosphere.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
  • Exclusive to CroisiEurope: Celebrate Christmas on the Loire
  • Nantes(1), historic capital of Brittany
  • INCLUDED:
    • Tour of the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau and the Château de Chinon
  • Midnight Mass in Ancenis(2-3)
  • Christmas present
  • Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)
All inclusive on board

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

Route

Discover your itinerary day by day
22 December: NANTES

Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Nantes at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.

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D1
23 December: NANTES - SAINT-NAZAIRE

Join us for an optional tour of Nantes and the Castle of the Dukes of Brittany. This afternoon, join us on an optional excursion to Saint-Nazaire and the Escal'Atlantic, which ingeniously retraces the history of Norman and French ocean liners through a unique experience (Only on pre-booking before departure. Each passenger will be asked to produce a valid passport in order to gain access to the shipyard). Enjoy an animated evening on the theme of Christmas.

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D2
Ship is cruising
24 December: SAINT-NAZAIRE - ANCENIS

The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for an optional excursion to the Muscadet region. We'll pass through several villages that are testimony to the strong winegrowing identity in the region. We'll return to the ship to enjoy our festive Christmas Eve dinner on board. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Ancenis(2-3).

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25 December: ANCENIS - CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - Angers

We'll spend this morning cruising towards Chalonnes-sur-Loire. Once we arrive, join us for an optional excursion to Angers. We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

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26 December: CHALONNES-SUR-LOIRE - The Châteaux of the Loire Valley - NANTES

Join us on a full-day excursion to the Châteaux of the Loire Valley, first visiting the Château d'Azay-le-Rideau before continuing on to Chinon, where you'll discover an ancient underground quarry that has been transformed into a wine cellar. We'll finish up our tour with a wine tasting*. After lunch, we'll visit the Château de Chinon. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

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D5
Ship at dock
27 December: NANTES

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

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D6
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  • Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%

Ships

Several ships available for this cruise

Shore Excursions

No shore excursion on the non listed days
Mandatory information
FormalitiesSome administrative formalities to take into account in order to prepare your trip

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary. The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call; the order of the visits may be subject to change. The order of the visits can change.

(1) Optional excursions.

(2) Midnight Mass will be held in French and may take place at another location depending on availability.

(3) Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (€25 per person to be booked and paid for on board).

*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.