ms France

The 2001-built MS France cruises on the Seine River in France’s Champagne wine region. Most itineraries depart from Paris City and Honfleur, with some roundtrips from Rouen. This riverboat operates on the Seine together with CroisiEurope’s ships Botticelli, Renoir, and Seine Princess.

In 2021, the vessel (ENI number 1823029) changed its flag state/registry from France (MMSI 227696890) to Luxembourg (MMSI 253242505).

Decks and cabins

CroisiEurope’s MS France has a total of 78 passenger staterooms (all outside/Riverview) in eight categories.

Main Deck cabins include 44 doubles, 4 triples, 1 single, and 1 suite.

Upper Deck cabins include 26 doubles and 2 accessible cabins.

All staterooms are equally sized (130 ft² / 12 m²), including 1 suite, 1 single, and 2 accessible cabins designed for guests with reduced mobility.

Main Deck staterooms feature Riverview windows (non-opening), while Upper Deck cabins have French balconies with slide-opening windows.

Each cabin includes a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower), satellite TV, radio, phone (for internal calls only), hairdryer, electronic safe (in the closet), and individually controlled air conditioning.

The ship has three decks, two of which are dedicated to passenger cabins.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard amenities include a lounge with dance floor and bar, a dining room restaurant, a sundeck relaxation area with loungers and deckchairs, a library, a gift shop, as well as complimentary bicycles and free Wi-Fi Internet access.

Seine River cruise itinerary

MS France’s Seine River itineraries explore Normandy (Champagne wine region, also known as “Champany”) between Paris and Honfleur. CroisiEurope offers gourmet dining onboard, along with themed food and wine tasting events, allowing guests to savor regional cuisine and wines along the route. Typical tours and excursions include:

• Honfleur – guided tour, Alabaster Coast (walking tour), Cote Fleurie (Calvados tasting), Normandy beaches (Omaha Beach, Colleville-sur-Mer cemetery)
• Rouen (overnight stay) – Boucles de la Seine park (walking tour), Caudebec-en-Caux, Sainte-Gertrude Valley, Barre-y-Va Chapel (hiking), Saint-Wandrille Abbey, Jumièges ruins, Saint-Pierre Church
• Les Andelys – Martainville Château tour
• Vernon (overnight stay) – bus transfer to Duclair (walking tour), Rouen (guided tour), Giverny (Claude Monet Foundation)
• Duclair – Abbey Trail guided tour (Saint-Wandrille, Jumièges ruins)
• Mantes-la-Jolie (Paris western suburbs) – Notre-Dame Church, Château de Malmaison (guided tour)
• Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
• Paris – guided city tour

MS France cruise fares are per person based on double occupancy and are indicative of CroisiEurope’s pricing. Actual rates may vary depending on promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope’s France cruises include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner), while shore excursions are optional and available at an additional cost.

The MS France cruises on the Seine River from Paris on a round-trip itinerary. The CroisiEurope fleet also includes the Seine riverboats Botticelli, Renoir, and Seine Princess.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Founded in 1976, this premium river cruise line manages all aspects of its operations—from ship design and construction to cuisine and onboard hotel services. CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest river cruise companies.

CroisiEurope river cruise fares include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer with lunch and dinner year-round). During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line offers cruise deals with unlimited drinks included. However, unlike most other river cruise lines, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

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