Loire Princesse : Our cruise deals 2025 - 2026

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MS Loire Princesse is a paddle steamer operated by the French river cruise company CroisiEurope . It sails on the Loire from Nantes to offer its passengers all the secrets of the wild river.

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Loire Princesse

Itinerary : Nantes, Saint Nazaire, Nantes, Ancenis, Chalonnes sur loire, Ancenis, Nantes

CroisiEurope
Loire Princesse
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Loire Princesse

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Loire Princesse

5 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nantes

8/9/2026

from

US$1,792

On-board meals included

Other ports of embarkation:

Nantes

Other departures:

14 Nov 2025

16-20-28 Mar 2026

14 Jul 2026

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Itinerary : Nantes, Saint Nazaire, Nantes, Ancenis, Chalonnes sur loire, Ancenis, Nantes

CroisiEurope
Loire Princesse
On-board meals included
Loire Princesse

18 other departures

Loire Princesse

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nantes

4/25/2026

from

US$2,125

On-board meals included

Other departures:

30 Apr 2026

20-25-30 May 2026

19-24-29 Jun 2026

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Itinerary : Nantes, Saint Nazaire, Ancenis, Chalonnes sur loire, Nantes

CroisiEurope
Loire Princesse
On-board meals included
Loire Princesse

Loire Princesse

6 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Nantes

12/22/2025

from

US$2,424

On-board meals included
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Itinerary : Vannes, Nantes, Saint Nazaire, Nantes, Ancenis, Chalonnes sur loire, Ancenis, Nantes

CroisiEurope
Loire Princesse
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Loire Princesse

4 other departures

Loire Princesse

8 d

Ocean view Stateroom

Vannes

8/24/2026

from

US$2,982

On-board meals included

Other departures:

28 Apr 2026

28 May 2026

27 Jun 2026

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Learn more about Loire Princesse

 

1-The ship

Launched in November 2014 by the STX France shipyards in Saint-Nazaire, the MS Loire Princesse is 88.8 meters long and 15 meters wide. Its spaces are organized on 2 decks which accommodate 48 cabins allowing the boarding of 96 passengers.

 

The quality of the facilities of the MS Loire Princesse and the very top-of-the-range service offered on board have earned it the award of five anchors (river navigation stars).

 

2-Adult activities and entertainment

The MS Loire Princesse offers 5 to 8 day cruises on the Loire. A gentle journey to the heart of historical gems and through the unspoiled landscapes of the last great wild river in France.

 

The MS Loire Princesse has been designed to allow its passengers to enjoy the view wherever they are on board. At the very top of the ship, the sun deck allows you to combine relaxation and contemplation between two stops. The latter give rise to excursions to the most beautiful sites in the region. The opportunity to discover the heritage, but also the art of living in Pays-de-Loire.

 

From morning to night, passengers will find something to relax and have fun on board. From the morning gymnastics session organized on the sun deck to the entertainment and parties organized in the evening, the river cruise knows how to have fun.

 

Located at the very rear of the upper deck, the lounge-bar brings passengers together in conviviality for aperitifs, games and dance evenings organized for them.

 

Passengers will be able to admire the paddle wheel mechanism imagined 500 years ago by Leonardo da Vinci at the reception level.

 

3-Restaurants, bars and lounges

Aft of the main deck, the restaurant of the MS Loire Princesse welcomes guests in a room equipped with large bay windows. French gastronomy is savored to the rhythm of the landscapes that slowly pass along the banks. Refined dishes can be accompanied by wines selected by Serge Dubs, best sommelier in the world, for CroisiEurope.

 

The lounge bar offers passengers moments of relaxation during the day and festive moments in the evening. This chic space is organized around a beautiful dance floor for dancing until the end of the night.

 

4-Accommodation

The 45 cabins of the MS Loire Princesse are spread over the main deck and the upper deck. The first accommodates 18 double cabins with high window while the second offers 30 double cabins including 1 PMR with panoramic sliding window and terrace.

 

Each cabin is fully equipped. Their guests will find there: reversible air conditioning, a television, an internal telephone, a safe, 220 V sockets, free Wi-Fi, a bathroom with WC, a hair dryer, shower products and towels.

 

5-Environmental protection

CroisiEurope is today one of the most active companies in terms of environmental protection. The modern technology applied to the operation of the paddle wheels of the MS Loire Princesse meets the most recent environmental protection standards.

Ship Details

Commissioning:

2015


Nb of passengers:

96


Nb crew members:

25


Width:

11 m


Length:

80 m


Speed:

15 Knots