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For a holiday season experience that will truly take your breath away, embark on a luxury cruise on the Seine during Advent. It should come as no surprise that the City of Lights pulls out all the stops during the Season of Lights, yet Paris still manages to astonish locals and visitors alike with its festive displays. As we venture into the countryside, we’ll visit festively decorated chateaux, enjoy plentiful shopping opportunities, and even explore a few French Christmas markets.
All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners
Captain's Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, specialty coffee and tea, soft drinks, and mineral water
Accommodations
7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the alluring S.S. Joie de Vivre
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites on the cruise have handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, custom cotton sateen sheets and European duvets, and a menu of pillow options
Free Wi-Fi
Excursions
6 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts
State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio-headset system on all excursions
Brompton G-Line Bicycles and Nordic Walking sticks available for independent exploration
Experiences
1 country: France
2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Services of an experienced Uniworld Cruise Manager
Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
Gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager) are included during the cruise/tour
Cultural enrichment, including captivating onboard local entertainment
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you have arranged a Uniworld arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2 | Paris
Embrace the holiday spirit as we ferry you around the best Christmas markets of Paris, where you’ll find delicious seasonal goodies and some excellent gifting opportunities waiting for you. Later, you’re in for a real treat: a private welcome to a beautiful château.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Private Reception at Château de Vaux le Vicomte & Parisian Holiday Magic
Day 3 | Paris, Mantes-la-Jolie (Versailles)
How did France’s rulers live over the centuries? Step into the private rooms of the Palace of Versailles, the lavish palace built by the Sun King, to find out.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Versailles Palace Secret Apartments
Day 4 | Rouen
Walk in the footsteps of greatness in Normandy’s medieval capital, a city with a historic quarter that remains amazingly intact. From the cathedral Monet painted dozens of times to the cross marking the spot where Joan of Arc was martyred, Rouen is a treasure trove for the culturally curious.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Rouen Christmas Market
Cathedral Choir
Day 5 | Caudebec-en-Caux
The Seine-Maritime is a breath of fresh air. An idyllic department tucked away between the Seine and France’s northwestern coastline, this area is replete with historic towns, seaports, and locals who are passionate about keeping the traditions of France alive.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Palais Benedictine Visit
Day 6 | Vernon, La Roche-Guyon
Fall even deeper in love with the Normandy countryside today. In addition to a visit Château de La Roche-Guyon, you can spend your day sipping on farm-fresh Normandy cider.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
From Orchard to Glass - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience
Private Reception at Château de La Roche-Guyon
Day 7 | Paris
Today is all about the glamour that makes Paris Paris, honour Parisian shopping culture with a walking tour of the city’s famous seasonal window displays, complete with a visit to the opera house.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Included excursions designed to enhance your journey
Nights Out: Festive Lights of Paris
Paris Opera & the Haussmann Displays
Day 8 | Paris (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If you have arranged a Uniworld departure transfer, you will be transferred to Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
More departures available November - December 2026-2028.
*Advertised price is based on sole occupancy in a Classic stateroom on 2 December 2026 departure, correct as of 22 July 2026. Offer is valid for a limited time only and is subject to availability.
Booking terms and conditions apply.
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Term and conditions apply: All pricing subject to change and availability. Advertised prices are per person twin share unless stated otherwise. Offers may be withdrawn at any time. Itineraries are subject to change. Booking Conditions and Phil Hoffmann Travel Schedule of Professionalism* applies. Please speak to your Phil Hoffmann Travel Consultant for more information.
