Your Dreams Are Our Destinations Europe.

The word conjures visions of fine cuisine, gorgeous landscapes, quaint villages, exotic cities, and treasures of art and architecture. River cruising in Europe is an experience like no other: elegant, intimate, and unforgettable. Join CroisiEurope for one of the best river cruises in Europe, and experience the sunlit vineyards and olive orchards of Italy, the glittering night-lit bridges of Paris, and the ancient castles and forts of Spain. Europe is waiting for you.
Forty year ago, our founder, Gérard Schmitter, brought CroisiEurope to life through his trailblazing spirit.Today the Schmitter family continue that legacy. Since 1976 CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and we are Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. Imagine gliding past quaint villages, ancient hillside castles and stone forts, past sun-drenched olive groves and vineyards, snow-capped mountains and thundering gorges. CroisiEurope takes you away for so much less, but we still include it all.We are able to do this because we are an independent, family-owned business, and we take care of everything.
European countries have long been in the forefront of eco-friendly practices, and CroisiEurope is proud to have been a pioneer in this field since well before these practices became standard. Amenities, comfort and friendly serviceCroisiEurope’s boats are spacious, bright and clean. Passenger capacity varies from 100 to 180 people, depending on the boat's design.

Europe's Largest River Cruise Line

Since 1976 CroisiEurope has pioneered river cruising on the most beautiful waterways in Europe, and we are Europe’s largest and most experienced river cruise line. When you sail with us, you can relax and know that you will be well taken care of.
We have been privileged to take more than 200,000 passengers to the lands of their dreams, for the times of their lives. Our fleet of 45 company-owned ships and 5 chartered vessels, will take you to your choice of dazzling riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium — to the romantic Rhine Valley, the Rhône and Saône, the Seine, the beautiful blue Danube, the Douro Valley, Venice, and more — where you can explore and enjoy local food, wine, history, art and culture.  

We have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff of almost 1,000 people, whose conviviality, attentiveness and professionalism ensures that your voyage will be comfortable and pleasurable. Our staff and crews speak English, and many of them speak other major European languages as well. So you’ll be in the heart of European culture and charm, but you’ll always be able to find someone who understands you. All our vessels are fully inspected on a regular basis, and are consistently renovated and upgraded to keep pace with safety standards as well as the needs of our customers. Our entire fleet is certified compliant with VERITAS global standards, a guarantee of safety and quality. CroisiEurope’s headquarters is situated at the crossroads of Europe, in Strasbourg, France, near the banks of the Rhine. This historic, forward-thinking city is the perfect home us: we’re grounded in the past, and excited about the future. We’re an independent, family-owned business — so even though we’re the biggest and most experienced, we’re still small and friendly. We understand the personal touch.  

Come aboard! We can’t wait to show you the sights of Europe.

River Cruising: The Difference

Imagine gliding past quaint villages, ancient hillside castles and stone forts; past sun-drenched olive groves and vineyards, snow-capped mountains and thundering gorges; under glittering night-lit bridges in exotic cities. Imagine eating first-class French cuisine while floating on a sparkling river, watching the gorgeous landscape pass by. Envision your ship docking in the heart of a beautiful, historic European city:  its treasures of art, music, food, culture, and history await your leisurely exploration.  

This is river cruising.

Our trips offer you the opportunity to intimately experience the culture of a region or a country, and to visit some of Europe’s most dazzling cities and towns — in France, Spain, Italy, Germany or Belgium — in ease and comfort.  Our ship will be your floating hotel: small enough to moor at a town or city port, but large enough to provide you every amenity. The capacity of just 100 to 200 passengers allows a warm and convivial atmosphere on board, as well as the opportunity for quiet privacy and independence. The pace of our river cruises is relaxed and tranquil; the scenery is gorgeous and changes moment to moment. And river cruising is smooth, so there’s no need to worry about seasickness. Unpack your bags, and relax and enjoy the trip.  

Come sail with CroisiEurope, and discover why river cruising is the new way to travel.