Your cruise is designed to be stress-free, with nearly everything included:

• 7 nights aboard a luxurious Emerald Cruises Star-Ship
• 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
• Airport transfers at both ends of your journey
• Guided walking tours in Vernon, Rouen, and Honfleur
• Special experiences:

  • Historic Normandy: Allied Landing Sites Tour
  • Oyster Tasting in Honfleur
  • Local Cider Farm Visit in Les Andelys
  • Visit to Chateau Guyon and Gardens
• Platinum Drink Package Included (Special for this cruise!)
• All port charges, tips, gratuities, and the services of an experienced Cruise Director

✔ History lovers and lifelong learners
✔ Couples seeking meaningful travel
✔ Mature travelers who appreciate thoughtful pacing
✔ Travelers interested in WWII history and cultural heritage
✔ Those who value guided experiences paired with free time

This is not a “check-the-box” tour.

As your travel advisor and host, I’ve selected this itinerary for its balance of history, culture, and comfort. Group space allows for a smoother planning process and personalized support before, during, and after the journey.

You’ll enjoy:

• A thoughtfully paced itinerary designed for immersion
• Centrally located river ports near historic sites
• Expert-guided excursions that bring history to life
• The ease of traveling with a small group of like-minded travelers

For an alcohol-free beverage, take your choice of soft drinks, juices, mocktails, and non-alcoholic bottled beers. For beer lovers, enjoy a range of draft beers by the glass and a selection of bottled beers - and for wine connoisseurs, sample our white and red house wines or sparkling wine and Prosecco by the glass, or a selection of bottled wines^. You’ll also have a choice of house-brand spirits, cocktails, and mixed drinks to enjoy.

^Red and white wine – bottles priced below $25 only
Wines and spirits from Chairman’s List not included in drinks packages

Relax in comfort aboard your Emerald Star-Ship, designed with sleek style and plenty of room to enjoy the views. From spacious cabins with panoramic windows to elegant dining and lounge areas, every detail is tailored for relaxation and celebration. Unpack once, settle in, and let the spirit of the season come to you as you glide from one charming French town to the next.

A limited number of Owner’s One-Bedroom Suites are available on each Star-Ship, making them our most exclusive suites. A separate living room and bedroom area offers a greater amount of space and a walk-in wardrobe provides ample storage room.

Suite inclusions

• Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
• Separate bedroom and lounge area
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• Pillow menu
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Walk-in wardrobe
• Complimentary in-suite mini- bar, restocked daily with wine, beer and soft drinks
• Complimentary Nespresso machine
• Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
• Four items of laundry per day
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Use of an iPad
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Grand Balcony Suites come with an outdoor private balcony area, complete with open-air system. A pillow menu ensures you have the best night’s sleep possible, and a continental breakfast can be delivered to your room on request.

Suite Inclusions

• Outdoor private balcony with open-air system
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• Pillow menu
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary Nespresso machine
• Continental breakfast, pre-dinner canapés and after-dinner sweet treats served in your suite
• Two items of laundry per day
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

These chic suites are perfect for viewing the scenery pass by. Our innovative all-weather balcony system allows the floor-to-ceiling window to drop down electronically and an indoor decked area allows you to enjoy the sights in all their glory.

Suite Inclusions

• Indoor balcony with open-air system
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Staterooms boast a spacious layout when it comes to European small ship river cruising. A picture window provides plenty of natural light, and your en-suite bathroom will be fully stocked with luxurious ESPA toiletries.

Inclusions

• Picture window
• Queen-size or twin hotel-style beds
• En-suite bathroom with shower, indulgent toiletries, hair dryer, on-board complimentary bathrobes and slippers
• Mini-bar available at own expense
• Complimentary water, restocked daily
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Flat screen TV and infotainment system
• Individual climate control
• Personal safe
• Umbrella
• Telephone
• Walking sticks

Planning a journey like this requires more than booking a cruise.

I specialize in thoughtfully designed European travel and river cruising, and I’m here to guide you through every step — from choosing the right itinerary to preparing for the experience itself.

Traveling with me means:

• Personalized guidance and honest advice
• Advocacy before, during, and after your trip
• No call centers or guesswork
• A partner invested in your experience, not just the booking

Group space for this Normandy river cruise is limited, and this itinerary tends to resonate with travelers who value depth, history, and meaningful experiences.

If Normandy has been on your heart — or if you’re curious whether river cruising is right for you — I’d love to start the conversation.