Uniworld Boutique River Cruises announces the newest addition to its popular Holiday Collection for the 2025 season: the brand-new ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ itinerary along the Seine. The seven-night holiday-themed journey will set sail roundtrip from Paris aboard the S.S. Joie de Vivre, taking guests to the French countryside during the most magical time of the year. During the cruise, guests will enjoy exclusive visits to decorated châteaux, festive French Christmas markets, private cultural tours and curated shopping experiences.
The ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ sailing begins in Paris, where guests will then travel to Versailles for a private tour, including access to secret apartments typically closed to the public. The sailing will stop in various cities throughout the French countryside, with itinerary highlights including a walking tour of Rouen, home to Monet’s studio; a visit to the Normandy Cider Farm; a private choral performance in Rouen Cathedral; and a ‘MAKE TRAVEL MATTER’ experience with a local family working to preserve a traditional style of broom weaving. Other standouts include a private reception at Château de Bizy and an exclusive Uniworld-only event at Château le Vaux le Vicomte, the inspiration for Versailles. No holiday-themed itinerary is complete without visits to Europe’s iconic Christmas Markets, and Uniworld guests will explore various markets in Paris and the countryside where they can sample vin chaud (French mulled wine) and browse Christmas decorations, regional produce and specialties from all over the country.
Guests will call the S.S. Joie de Vivre home for the week, designed to bring French culture and 20th-century Parisian design to life via antiques, original artwork and distinctive accents. This Super Ship can accommodate up to 128 guests and includes a spa and wellness center, bar and entertainment venue, Parisian-style ‘sidewalk café’ and a show kitchen, where guests can pre-book a time to prepare a seven-course meal under the guidance of Uniworld’s chef. For this special holiday sailing, guests can look forward to festive decor, cuisine and drinks onboard the ship, creating an idyllic Christmas ambiance. Like all Uniworld cruises, this sailing is inclusive of all meals, beverages and excursions outside of Masterpiece Collection options.
“The holidays are such a special time for families and loved ones to come together, and France is truly one of the most spectacular backdrops for a festive getaway,” says Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld. “For the 2025 season, we’re thrilled for guests to experience this new addition to our Holiday Collection. It’s a fresh way to experience this magical season aboard a decked-out floating boutique hotel that immerses guests in French holiday traditions.”
The itinerary will have four departures in both 2025 and 2026, beginning in November to coincide with the holiday season and starts from £4,499 per person.
The ‘Magical Parisian Holiday’ sailing joins a growing list of new offerings for 2025, including six additional European itineraries, themed voyages such as the ‘Women-Only Cruise,’ the inaugural sailing of the S.S. Elisabeth and more.
To learn more visit: https://www.uniworld.com/river-cruise/france/magical-parisian-holiday.