Saône River Cruises - discover the charm of France

The Saône River Cruise offers a blend of culture, nature, relaxation in an area unspoilt by tourism. There is something suitable for everyone, whatever your interests. Sign up for the unforgettable experience of a Saône River Cruise...

The Saône River Cruise - where it takes place and when to go

The Saône runs for around 480 kilometres through eastern France. It rises in the Vosges mountains at Vioménil, passing through the French départements of Vosges, Haute- Saône, Côte-d'Or, Saône-et-Loire and Rhône before flowing into the Rhône at Lyon. The best time for a Saône River Cruise is in the months of June to September.

Saône River Cruises - cities and tourist attractions

The biggest city in the wine-growing area of Burgundy, Chalon-sur-Saône, is on the programme of the Saône River Cruise. Its imposing cathedral of St Vincent, built mainly between the 12th and 15 centuries, and the especially well preserved old city are well worth a visit.

The charming city of Mâcon is also on the itinerary. Founded in the third century BC, it boasts an idyllic location in the middle of the Mâconnais winegrowing district.Of great interest is the electrical museum located there, and the Musee municipal des Ursulines, which takes its visitors on a journey from the Stone Age to the present day.

If your Saône River Cruise should happen to take you to France's third largest city, Lyon, you will be able to admire the medieval old town, which was declared a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1998. The impressive highlights of the city include the Opéra national de Lyon, an architectural masterpiece. In the magnificent "Parc de la Tête d'or", on the other hand, you will be able to enjoy moments of peace and quiet.

If you are visiting the romantic little town of Tournus you shouldn't miss the opportunity to visit the 11th century church of Saint Philibert.The numerous shops and boutiques of the quaint Rue République positively invite you to stroll in for a shopping spree.

Die The Saône River Cruise - a multifaceted journey

Breathtaking mountain ranges, lush greenery and picturesque hillside vineyards - the Saône River Cruise is a multifaceted experience. It's up to you to discover the charm of France, her cultural treasures and history. Welcome on board!

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Travel dates	Evaluation	Cabin	Type of cruise	Description
Travel dates: Sep 30, 2023	Evaluation: 3.9 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Gut	Read
Travel dates: Jul 29, 2023	Evaluation: 4.7 / 5	Cabin: Outside	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Wir können diese Reise nur empfehlen.	Read
Travel dates: Oct 27, 2022	Evaluation: 2.6 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Man soll eine Reise nicht nur auf Grund der schlechten Gastronomie beurteilen, wir sind nicht [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Jun 25, 2022	Evaluation: 2.9 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Schöne Landschaften und Städte (ausg. Port-Saint-Louis), die mit einer guten Planung gut selber zu [...] Read more	Read
Travel dates: Apr 21, 2018	Evaluation: 4.6 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple	Description: Sehr schöne Reise.	Read
Travel dates: Oct 1, 2025	Evaluation: 4.7 / 5	Cabin: Outside	Away on a trip: Friends		Read
Travel dates: Sep 24, 2025	Evaluation: 3.2 / 5	Cabin: Outside	Away on a trip: Couple		Read
Travel dates: Sep 17, 2025	Evaluation: 4.4 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple		Read
Travel dates: Sep 10, 2025	Evaluation: 4.0 / 5	Cabin: Outside	Away on a trip: Couple		Read
Travel dates: Aug 13, 2025	Evaluation: 4.8 / 5	Cabin: Balcony	Away on a trip: Couple		Read

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An overview of the complete Saône cruise offerings

Date	Ship	Duration	Routes	Price
Date: Mar 19, 2026 - Mar 26, 2026	Ship: AmaCello (AmaWaterways)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Dijon (France) - Lyon (France)	p.P. from CHF 3,672 To the offers
Date: Mar 26, 2026 - Apr 2, 2026	Ship: AmaCello (AmaWaterways)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Lyon (France) - Dijon (France)	p.P. from CHF 3,648 To the offers
Date: Apr 16, 2026 - Apr 23, 2026	Ship: AmaCello (AmaWaterways)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Dijon (France) - Lyon (France)	p.P. from CHF 6,179 To the offers
Date: Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026	Ship: Excellence Rhône (Excellence)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Frankreich) - Avignon (France)	p.P. from CHF 2,245 To the offers
Date: Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026	Ship: AmaCello (AmaWaterways)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Lyon (France) - Dijon (France)	p.P. from CHF 6,179 To the offers
Date: Apr 25, 2026 - May 2, 2026	Ship: Excellence Rhône (Excellence)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Avignon (France) - Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Frankreich)	p.P. from CHF 2,300 To the offers
Date: May 2, 2026 - May 9, 2026	Ship: Excellence Rhône (Excellence)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Frankreich) - Avignon (France)	p.P. from CHF 2,300 To the offers
Date: May 9, 2026 - May 16, 2026	Ship: Excellence Rhône (Excellence)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Avignon (France) - Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Frankreich)	p.P. from CHF 2,300 To the offers
Date: May 14, 2026 - May 21, 2026	Ship: AmaCello (AmaWaterways)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Dijon (France) - Lyon (France)	p.P. from CHF 5,128 To the offers
Date: May 16, 2026 - May 23, 2026	Ship: Excellence Rhône (Excellence)	Duration: 8 days	Routes: Saint-Jean-de-Losne (Frankreich) - Avignon (France)	p.P. from CHF 2,610 To the offers