What different cabin options are available?

There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,178/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,083/night on average.

What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along France?

There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to France, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Southampton, England, La Rochelle, France, Bilbao, Spain, La Coruna, Spain, Cherbourg, France, Southampton, England.

France Cruises: Find the Best Cruises to France in 2026

1 Night Grand Voyage Cruise

MSC Virtuosa

2026-04-19 - 2026-04-20

1 night

Le Havre (Paris), France - Southampton, England

$40/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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1 Night Ocean Cruises Cruise

Costa Favolosa

2026-04-01 - 2026-04-02

1 night

Marseille, France - Savona (Genoa), Italy

$62/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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1 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Opera

2026-05-03 - 2026-05-04

1 night

Genoa, Italy - Marseille, France

$69/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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1 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise

Costa Toscana

2026-03-14 - 2026-03-15

1 night

Marseille, France - Barcelona, Spain

$86/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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1 Night Mini Cruises Cruise

Costa Fascinosa

2026-04-07 - 2026-04-08

1 night

Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France

$106/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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1 Night Mediterranean Cruise

MSC Fantasia

2026-04-11 - 2026-04-12

1 night

Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France

$109/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Musica

2026-04-20 - 2026-04-22

2 nights

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Genoa, Italy - Marseille, France

$119/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Grand Voyage Cruise

MSC Virtuosa

2026-04-17 - 2026-04-20

3 nights

Hamburg, Germany - At sea - Le Havre (Paris), France - Southampton, England

$138/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Mediterranean Cruise

MSC Fantasia

2026-04-11 - 2026-04-13

2 nights

Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France - Genoa, Italy

$139/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Mini Cruises Cruise

Costa Pacifica

2026-03-29 - 2026-03-31

2 nights

Marseille, France - Savona (Genoa), Italy - Marseille, France

$204/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Mediterranean - Western Cruise

MSC Opera

2026-05-03 - 2026-05-06

3 nights

Genoa, Italy - Marseille, France - At sea - Malaga, Spain

$209/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Europe - Northern Cruise

MSC Preziosa

2027-04-22 - 2027-04-25

3 nights

Le Havre (Paris), France - Southampton, England - At sea - Hamburg, Germany

$229/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Ocean Cruises Cruise

Costa Favolosa

2026-03-31 - 2026-04-02

2 nights

Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France - Savona (Genoa), Italy

$245/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Mediterranean Cruise

MSC Seaview

2026-04-28 - 2026-05-01

3 nights

Genoa, Italy - At sea - Barcelona, Spain - Marseille, France

$279/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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2 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise

Costa Favolosa

2026-04-01 - 2026-04-03

2 nights

Marseille, France - Savona (Genoa), Italy - Marseille, France

$284/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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3 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise

Costa Fascinosa

2026-09-17 - 2026-09-20

3 nights

Naples, Italy - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Ajaccio, Corsica, France - Savona (Genoa), Italy

$347/person

Excluding taxes & port fees

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KAYAK’s Insights for Cruises to France

Discover seasonal trends, ideal booking windows, and other data-driven tips to plan your cruise to France with confidence

What is the cheapest month to take a cruise to France?

October is the cheapest month to sail to France for cruises with an itinerary of between 4 and 8 port stops.

What is the most popular cruise line operator for France sailings?

The 3 most popular operators operating sailings to France are; MSC Cruises, Costa, and Norwegian.

What is the cheapest cruise line to sail with to France?

MSC Cruises is the cheapest out of all of the cruise lines that offer France cruises with an average cost of $673 for a 4 port itinerary. For an 8 port itinerary, the cheapest cruise line is Costa with an average cost of $1,420.

What is the cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise to France?

The cheapest day of the week to depart on a cruise with between 4 and 8 port stops is Thursday.

What’s the most popular departure point for sailings to France?

The most popular departure point for France cruise is Barcelona, Spain. The next most popular is Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy.

How many stops do people usually make on a France cruise?

Generally, cruises with between 4 and 8 ports are the most popular. For passengers on cruises to France, most passengers book a cruise with 4 stops.

What are the most popular cruise ships that sail to France?

The most popular cruise ship from all cruises to France is Costa Toscana.

Low season	High season	Average price (weeknight)	Average price (weekend night)
December	June	$1,312	$1,317
Cheapest month to sail with an average 24% drop in price.	Most expensive month to sail with an average 26% rise in price.	Average weeknight departure price.	Average weekend departure price.

What different cabin options are available?
There are a total of 4 different cabin options; Balcony, inside, oceanview and suite. The most expensive of these is suite at an average price of $2,178/night. The cheapest is inside which costs $1,083/night on average.
What is the most popular itinerary for a cruise along France?
There are a range of options and experiences on offer for your next cruise to France, depending on factors like how many regions you’d like to visit, and how many times you’d like to port compared to being at sea. The most popular itinerary among KAYAK users was the route; Southampton, England, La Rochelle, France, Bilbao, Spain, La Coruna, Spain, Cherbourg, France, Southampton, England.

Try to book around 1 day in advance for the best chance at a below average price.
Barcelona, Spain is the most popular departure port for all route types taking in a cruise around France.
If you're looking to get the most out of France cruise and not miss out, most KAYAK users book a 7 days itinerary.