Paris Afloat
An amazing floating hotel moored close to the Eiffel Tower which includes evening entertainment and FULL BOARD meals
An amazing floating hotel moored close to the Eiffel Tower which includes evening entertainment and FULL BOARD meals
If you think it’s too expensive to stay in a good quality hotel in the centre of Paris think again! – We have secured this amazing floating hotel moored close to the Eiffel Tower which includes comfortable accommodation in cosy well equipped cabins with large windows giving wonderful river views. Just like other cruises there is entertainment provided in the evening and an amazing array of FULL BOARD meals included.
France’s romantic capital city has something for everyone and its popularity seems everlasting – it is the perfect late season destination. During this short-break you will easily discover the magic of the city for yourself, it is just impossible to avoid being swept up by the bright lights and glamour! From the world famous sights of the Eiffel Tower, the Arc de Triomphe, and Notre Dame Cathedral, to sedately cruising down the Seine, or the breathtaking treasures of the Louvre – Paris cannot fail to impress!
NOTE: We have provisional allocations for this tour during 2025 and the details are shown here. HOWEVER we shall NOT be able to accept any bookings until the release of our main 2025 holiday brochure which is due early August 2024. PLEASE do not ask us to reserve places before that time as we can not do so (and a refusal may offend).
Itinerary
Day 1 - Morning departure from Dorset for midday Eurotunnel crossing to Calais. Drive on to Central Paris for 18:00 boarding the ship. A Captains cocktail and welcome from the host before you enjoy dinner in the restaurant. Later you can socialise in the lounge and meet your fellow guests while taking in a "Titi Parisien" evening entertainment.
Day 2 - A local guide will join us on the coach for a panoramic tour of the legendary sights of this beautiful and magical city - tell us the facts and figures, history and stories. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is free to make your own discoveries - a 15 minute walk along the Seine gets you to the Eiffel Tower, just about as story-book perfect as you could imagine. After dinner there will be music and dancing into the night. Subject to the river *water level we may also cruise to the ultra-modern district of La Defense.
Day 3 - With the local guide we drive to Old Montmartre with its pavement cafes, artists and winding streets - The Basilica of Sacre-Coeur has a surprising Byzantine style. This tour includes some walking. Return to the ship for lunch. The afternoon is again free. Maybe visit the nearby Trocadero Gardens, hit the shops, or simply relax on the ship. A Gala dinner this evening with cabaret entertainment, during which the ship will undertake a "Paris by Night" cruise (*subject to river water level) where you will float through the beautifully illuminated city - simply breathtaking!
Day 4 - After breakfast disembark the ship and head homewards via afternoon Eurotunnel crossing. Return to Dorset by early evening.
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
CROISIEUROPE MS Botticelli
An elegant and stylish vessel providing 75 well serviced cabins accommodating a maximum of 150 guests – you will certainly notice the individual attention of such a small venue. The cabins are all equipped with twin beds (not bunks), private shower & toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, 220v power socket (for your travel kettle or shaver) and safe. They also have individual heating/air-conditioning and wifi is available on-board. There is a lounge bar with dance floor and your FULL BOARD meals are taken in the spacious dining room while enjoying river views. There are only 2 decks but no lift so you will need to cope with one flight of stairs. CroisieEurope may substitute an identical vessel from one of its excellent fleet.
TOUR PRICE 2024: £525.00 Per Person (Main Deck Cabin) - SOLD OUT!
Upgrade to Upper Deck Cabin: £90.00 Per Person
TOUR PRICE 2025: £549.00 Per Person (Main Deck Cabin) - Bookings open August 2024 NOT BEFORE!
Upgrade to Upper Deck Cabin: £90.00 Per Person
Price Includes: All coach travel, Return Channel crossings, 3 nights cabin accommodation, Full board meals (from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on Day 4), On-board entertainment, 2 x Evening cruises*, Welcome cocktail, Local guide services.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address |
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| Beaminster Area | Convenient local point in Beaminster to be advised |
| Blandford Area | Convenient local point in Blandford to be advised |
| Bournemouth Area | Convenient point in Bournemouth to be advised |
| Branksome Area | Convenient point in Branksome to be advised |
| Bridport Area | Convenient local point in Bridport to be advised |
| Britannia Inn | Britannia Inn, Fortuneswell, Portland |
| Charlestown | The Alexandra Inn, Chickerell Road, Charlestown |
| Chickerell | Bluebird Garage, Chickerell Road |
| Corfe Castle | Convenient point in Corfe Castle to be advised |
| Courtlands | Portland, Courtlands bus stop |
| Dorchester South Station | Dorchester South Station bus stop |
| Dorchester TOT | Top O'Town Car Park (by cafe), Dorchester |
| Easton | Easton Square, Portland |
| Ferndown Area | Convenient local point in Ferndown to be advised |
| Foords Corner | Foords Corner bus stop, Wyke Regis |
| Jestys Avenue | Bus stop end of Jestys Avenue on Littlemoor Road |
| Littlemead | Broadwey, Littlemead bus stop (Swan Inn) |
| Lodmoor Hill | Lodmoor Hill Bus Stop (near Post Office) |
| Lyme Regis | Convenient local point in Lyme Regis to be advised |
| Lyndale bus stop | Wyke Regis, Lyndale Bus Stop |
| Nottington | Broadwey, Nottington Corner bus stop |
| Other Points in Dorset | Phone us to discuss a convenient pick up. |
| Poole Area | Convenient local point in Poole to be advised |
| Poundbury QMSE | Poundbury Queen Mother Square bus stop (Coach heading into Dorchester) |
| Radipole | Spa Hotel bus stop, Radipole |
| Redlands | Redlands, Opposite Garage |
| Ringwood Area | Convenient local point in Ringwood to be advised |
| Rodwell | Rodwell Traffic Lights, Rodwell Rd/Rodwell Ave |
| Sgt Bunn | St Bunn Bakery, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| Sherborne Area | Convenient local point in Sherborne to be advised |
| Southwell | Portland, Southwell, Opposite Eight Kings Inn |
| St Edmunds Church | St Edmunds Church, Lanehouse Rocks Road |
| St Johns Church | Weymouth, St Johns Church, outside Dentist |
| St Nicholas Church | St Nicholas Church, Buxton Road, Weymouth |
| Sturminster Newton Area | Convenient point in Stur. Newton to be advised |
| Swanage Area | Convenient local point in Swanage to be advised |
| To be advised | To be advised - Approx. 2 weeks before travel |
| Upton Area | Convenient local point in Upton to be advised |
| Victoria Square | Victoria Square bus stop, Portland |
| Wareham Area | Convenient local point in Wareham to be advised |
| Westwey Road | Westwey Rd, Magistrates Court, Weymouth |
| Weymouth Bluebird | Weymouth, Outside Bluebird Office, K1 bus stop |
| Wimborne Area | Convenient local point in Wimborne to be advised |
| Wool Area | Convenient local point in Wool to be advised |
| Wyke Smuggler | Smugglers Inn, Wyke Regis |
| Yeovil Area | Convenient local point in Yeovil to be advised |
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