CroisiEurope

What CroisiEurope does

CroisiEurope is a French family-owned cruise operator founded in 1976 and headquartered in Strasbourg, with operational support offices in Paris, Ho Chi Minh City, and Phnom Penh. The company self-positions as the N°1 European river cruise operator and operates a fleet of approximately 50 vessels spanning four categories: European river boats, French canal barges (6 boats, 22-passenger capacity), Mediterranean coastal ships, and a 5-vessel owned long-haul fleet on the Mekong. Across these assets, CroisiEurope runs 170+ itineraries in 38 countries covering European rivers (Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine, Elbe), French canals, Mediterranean coastal routes, and long-distance expeditions to the Mekong, Nile, Ganges, Zambezi, and Amazon. Flagship hardware includes the 5-anchor RV Indochine II (62-passenger, built 2017) and the 4-anchor RV Toum Tiou II on the Mekong, plus the newly announced MS R.E. Waydelich on the Seine for 2026.

The core product is an all-inclusive cruise package that bundles accommodation, full-board meals, beverages at meals and at the bar, included excursions with audio headsets and multilingual guides, onboard entertainment, Wi-Fi, insurance, and port taxes into a single per-person price. Pricing ranges from approximately €604 per person on entry-level European river cruises to €5,904 on long-haul Mekong itineraries; family (CroisiFamille) and solo traveler pricing are offered as demand-stimulation levers. Complementary revenue streams include optional excursion packages, premium beverages and boutique items, group charters and full boat privatization, and pre/post-cruise hotel and transfer services.

Distribution is hybrid: direct-to-consumer online booking and call center (Strasbourg, +33(0)388 762 199) coexist with a global travel agent network served through B2B portals (pro-export.croisieurope.com and the CroisiTek photothèque), a dedicated US website (croisieuroperivercruises.com), and active trade show presence at IFTM and FITUR Cruises. A wholly owned US subsidiary, CroisiEurope America Corp, supported North American wholesale activity from 2017 until December 31, 2025, when it lost USTOA active membership due to a business model change but retained associate status. Operating headcount is in the 1,001-5,000 band; annual passenger volume is approximately 200,000; revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

CroisiEurope

Legal name

CroisiEurope

Website

https://croisieurope.travel

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CroisiEurope is a private French family-owned river and coastal cruise operator founded in 1976, running 50 vessels across 170+ itineraries in 38 countries and serving roughly 200,000 leisure passengers annually under an all-inclusive pricing model via direct booking and a global travel agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

River and coastal cruise vacations

NAICS

Deep Sea Passenger Transportation (483112), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721), Coastal and Great Lakes Passenger Transportation (483114), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury River Cruise Operators (THAEACAA)

Keywords

• River cruise operator
• European river cruises
• Canal barge cruises
• Coastal Mediterranean cruises
• All-inclusive cruise vacations

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Cruise Package Sales: All-inclusive cruise packages comprising accommodation, full board meals, beverages during meals and at bar, excursions, entertainment, Wi-Fi, insurance, and port taxes. Pricing varies by itinerary, cabin category, season, and passenger type. Revenue generated from per-person booking fees across 170+ itineraries.
2. Optional Excursions and Add-ons: Additional revenue from optional excursion packages, premium wine and beverage selections, onboard boutique purchases, and optional insurance upgrades beyond the base package.
3. Group Charters and Privatization: Special rates and services for group bookings and complete boat privatization for corporate events, family reunions, or private celebrations.
4. Pre/Post Cruise Services: Hotel accommodations, transfers, and transportation arrangements offered at negotiated rates for passengers before or after their cruise.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

CroisiEurope operates an owned fleet of 50 river, canal barge, and coastal vessels running 170 all-inclusive cruise itineraries across 38 countries, including European rivers (Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Seine), French canals, Mediterranean coastal routes, and long-haul expeditions on the Mekong, Nile, Ganges, Zambezi, and Amazon. Each cruise package bundles accommodation, full board meals, beverages with meals and at the bar, multilingual guided excursions, entertainment, Wi-Fi, insurance, and port taxes.

Product overview

CroisiEurope is Europe's leading river cruise operator, offering a diversified portfolio of cruise products across four main categories: (1) European River Cruises on major waterways like the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and Seine; (2) Canal Barge Cruises through France's historic canal network; (3) Coastal/Maritime Cruises in the Mediterranean; and (4) Long-Distance Expedition Cruises to Asia (Mekong, Ganges), Africa (Nile, Zambezi), and South America (Amazon). The company operates a fleet of 50 vessels categorized into river, canal barge, coastal, and long-distance fleets, with flagship vessels including the 5-anchor RV Indochine II and 4-anchor RV Toum Tiou II on the Mekong. Products are complemented by themed cruise experiences (family, gastronomy, hiking, Christmas markets) and loyalty programs (CroisiClub). All-inclusive pricing covers meals, beverages, excursions, and gratuities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CroisiClub: Loyalty program for cruise passengers
• CroisiFamille
• CroisiTek
• CroisiLive

Products and services

• European River Cruises All-inclusive cruise itineraries on European rivers including the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Elbe, and Po, covering France, Central, Southern, Northern, and trans-European routes with cabins, meals, excursions, and insurance bundled.
• Canal Barge Cruises (France) Intimate barge cruises through France's historic canal network including Alsace (Marne-Rhine), Belgium, Burgundy, Champagne, Île-de-France, Provence, and Oise canals, operating with a 22-passenger barge fleet on small waterways.
• Coastal Mediterranean Cruises Maritime cruise itineraries across Mediterranean coastlines including Corsica, the Balearic Islands, Malta, Greece, Sicily, Naples/Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre/Sardinia, Spain/Morocco, and the Canary Islands.
• Mekong Cruises (Vietnam & Cambodia) Long-haul expedition cruises on the Mekong River between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap, including Phnom Penh, Tonlé Sap, and Angkor temples, operated via CroisiEurope's owned 5-vessel fleet including RV Indochine II and RV Toum Tiou II.
• Nile Cruises (Egypt) Expedition cruises on Egypt's Nile River featuring visits to ancient temples, pharaonic sites, and archaeological wonders with all-inclusive excursions and onboard accommodations.
• Ganges Cruises (India) Long-haul cruises on India's sacred Ganges River exploring religious sites and cultural heritage with all-inclusive cruise package features.
• Amazon Cruises (Brazil) Expedition cruises through the Brazilian Amazon rainforest featuring wildlife encounters and jungle exploration, with a new chapter announced for 2027.
• Southern Africa Safari Cruises (Zambezi) Combined safari and cruise packages in Southern Africa covering South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Zimbabwe with river and land-based components for wildlife and landscape experiences.
• Solar Eclipse 2026 Cruise (Andalusia) Specialty cruise product in Andalusia along the Guadalquivir river timed to the 2026 total solar eclipse, including traditional Andalusian gastronomy and flamenco experiences with excursions.
• Mekong Adventure Itineraries 2026 New 2026 Mekong itineraries combining adventure activities such as kayaking, cycling, and village visits with the classic must-see sites between Vietnam and Cambodia.
• MS R.E. Waydelich (Seine river vessel) New Seine river cruise vessel in the CroisiEurope fleet, scheduled for inauguration on the Seine in 2026 as part of the company's French river fleet expansion.
• CroisiClub Loyalty Program Loyalty program offering exclusive benefits and offers to repeat CroisiEurope cruisers as part of the company's broader cruise product offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000 passengers served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IFEMA MADRIDcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026IFEMA MADRID organizes FITUR Cruises in collaboration with Cruceroadicto.com, of which CroisiEurope is an active participant. FITUR Cruises is the leading platform for the cruise industry within the International Tourism Trade Fair, celebrating its fifth anniversary.
• Cruceroadicto.comcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Cruceroadicto.com partners with IFEMA MADRID to organize FITUR Cruises and the Cruceroadicto Awards, recognizing best cruise lines as voted by the Spanish-speaking traveler community. CroisiEurope participates in this ecosystem of recognition.
• USTOA (United States Tour Operator Association)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 31 December 2025CroisiEurope America Corp lost active USTOA membership effective December 31, 2025, because its business model no longer qualified as a wholesale tour operator in the U.S. The company retains Associate Membership and continues participating in USTOA events. CroisiEurope had been a member since 2017.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Emerald Cruises: Emerald Cruises operates European river cruises and Southeast Asia yacht-style river cruises on the Mekong, directly competing with CroisiEurope's premium river and Mekong segments with similar all-inclusive pricing structures.
• AmaWaterways: AmaWaterways is a premium river cruise line operating in Europe, Asia (Mekong), and Africa (Nile, Zambezi), directly competing with CroisiEurope on all-inclusive river cruise itineraries and overlapping on long-haul destinations like the Mekong.
• Riviera Travel: Riviera Travel is a UK-based river and ocean cruise operator offering European river itineraries (Rhine, Danube, Rhône) that directly overlap with CroisiEurope's core European river cruise offerings.
• Avalon Waterways: Avalon Waterways is a major European river cruise competitor offering similar all-inclusive packages across the Rhine, Danube, Rhône, and other rivers, and is part of the Globus family of brands with strong travel agent distribution.
• Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Uniworld is a luxury boutique river cruise line operating European rivers and the Mekong, with a similar all-inclusive premium model and overlapping itineraries that compete for the same affluent leisure travelers as CroisiEurope.
• Viking River Cruises (Viking Cruises): Viking is the world's largest river cruise operator and a direct competitor to CroisiEurope in European river cruising, with significant overlap on Rhine, Danube, and other major European rivers as well as expansion into ocean and expedition cruises.
• Ponant: Ponant is a French-flagged luxury cruise operator offering Mediterranean coastal and expedition itineraries that directly compete with CroisiEurope's coastal and long-haul expedition segments, including similar Adriatic and Mediterranean routes.
• Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours: Scenic operates luxury river cruises across Europe and Southeast Asia (Mekong), as well as ocean cruises, directly overlapping with CroisiEurope on European rivers and Mekong itineraries with similar all-inclusive offerings.
• Tauck: Tauck operates European river cruises and global small-ship cruises, overlapping with CroisiEurope on Rhine, Danube, and Seine itineraries with comparable all-inclusive premium service and included excursions.

Emerging players

• Hurtigruten: Hurtigruten operates expedition cruises globally including the Galapagos, Antarctica, and Norwegian coast, overlapping with CroisiEurope's expedition segments (Amazon, Nile) and competing for similar experiential travel customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Croisieurope
• Xx.com/Croisieurope

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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