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If you’re a cruiser looking for something other than the typical “tropical” or European vacation, then consider booking a cruise that departs from Nantes! This fun and unique port city is unlike any you’ve visited before. Where else can you ride a giant mechanical elephant, tour a biscuit museum, and ride a steampunk carousel reminiscent of Jules Verne’s imagination? Discover fascinating museums, iconic landmarks, shopping centers, gardens, and numerous attractions dedicated to former resident Jules Verne. Nantes is a fairly walkable city and public transportation is available in the form of tram and taxi if needed. Plus, you don’t want to miss out on the delicious local cuisine (cheese stuffed garlic bread, anyone?). If you are taking a cruise from Nantes, you might consider spending an additional night in town to ensure you get to experience the true magic of this city. A great time to visit Nantes is between April and September, when you can enjoy the most pleasant weather for exploring.

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Destinations for Cruises to Nantes

The following cruise destinations can be visited on a cruise that includes Nantes. Select a destination to view the upcoming cruises that are available:

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Cruise Lines with Cruises to Nantes

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Luxury Cruise Lines

When the finest cruise vacation is your top priority, this is the place to start.

On a luxury cruise line, guests experience highly personalized service, a more intimate (and usually formal) onboard experience, gourmet cuisine, well-appointed accommodations, and fantastic amenities. Many of these brands have smaller ships, allowing them to reach ports of call that the larger ships can't, which results in unique itineraries.

All of these brands feature a version of all-inclusive pricing, and some of them have ships with all-suite accommodations. Although these cruise lines are usually more expensive than the rest, they also provide their guests with so much more, resulting in a fantastic value when considering all that's included.

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Specialty Cruise Lines

These cruise lines offer a truly unique vacation experience, with a wide range of possible amenities and itineraries. Some are expedition cruise lines, others have sailing yachts or are coastal ships.

On these types of cruise lines, there's usually a focus on a specific destination or theme. Itineraries are usually very destination intensive, aided by the fact that they're able to reach many ports of call that larger ships can't.

Expedition cruise lines are a great fit for adventure-seeking travelers, featuring exciting destinations like the Galapagos Islands, Antarctica, and the Norwegian coast. During the cruise, there will usually be plenty of interesting lectures given by experts on the destination being visited. Often, shore excursions are included in the cost of the cruise. In fact, some of these cruise lines have all-inclusive pricing. There's a definite focus on the ship's surrounding scenery, as well as opportunities to view wildlife in their natural habitat. Small, but comfortable, ships are commonplace here, with anywhere from basic to very luxurious public spaces, cuisine, and accommodations (depending on the cruise line and ship).

Sailing Yachts, sail-assisted motor ships, offer a really unique vacation experience. Accommodations and cuisine on these intimate vessels can be anywhere from good to fantastic, depending on the cruise line. Destinations offered by these cruise lines may include the Caribbean, Europe, Panama Canal, Tahiti, and Costa Rica.

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River Cruise Lines

Becoming more and more popular, a river cruise is an immerse and destination-focused vacation experience, on a small and luxurious vessel.

River cruises sail through the inland waterways of some of the world's most interesting vacation destinations (i.e. Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America), and provide their guests with a greater opportunity to spend time visiting more unique ports of call than a traditional cruise typically would.

Because the destination is the star of a river cruise, (typically guided) shore excursions are included at no additional charge by many River cruise lines. There are usually many interesting lectures given during the cruise, by experts on the history and culture of the region being visited.

Among the famous rivers that one may take a river cruise on are the Rhine, Mississippi, Seine, Danube, Mekong, Nile, Yangtze, Amazon and Douro.

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Deluxe Cruise Lines

These cruise lines fit (quality and, usually, price-wise) somewhere in between Premium and Luxury cruise lines.

A country club casual atmosphere can be expected on these lines, as can be elegant accommodations and gourmet cuisine. These cruise lines are a great option for adults looking for a upscale, yet laid back, vacation.

Unique itineraries are often available on these cruise lines, as their small-to-mid-sized ships can visit ports of call that large ones can't get to.

The pricing on Azamara Club Cruises includes select beverages and pre-paid gratuities, while the pricing of Viking Ocean Cruises includes shore excursions and select beverages.

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  • Ships: 3 (198 Guests)
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  • Ships: 46 (16 - 226 Guests)
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  • Ships: 8 (684 - 1,250 Guests)
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Things to do near Nantes

These are just a few of the more popular tourist attractions in Nantes, along with a brief description:

♦ Machines of the Isle of Nantes

Located on the site of former shipyards, the Machines of the Isle of Nantes is an artistic creation meant to represent the wonder of imagination and fantasy. Among the exhibits are The Great Elephant (a giant mechanical elephant that you can ride on), the Marine Worlds Carousel (an interactive, three-story carousel designed to represent the ocean), the Heron Tree (a giant climbing tree), and the Machine Gallery (where you can learn about how the machinery works). This is a wonderful family activity, and it can also be enjoyed by couples, friends, and groups of all kinds.

♦ Passage Pommeraye

It’s easy to shop until you drop in Nantes. Passage Pommeraye is a narrow glass-covered passageway where you can browse multiple levels of boutiques and storefronts. Discover an eclectic array of items for sale, such as shoes, housewares, and more. Even if you don’t plan on shopping, Passage Pommeraye is still worth a visit to admire its beautiful architecture. Many describe walking through this area as a way to step back in time and take in some of the city’s history.

♦ Chateau de Goulaine

Having once served as a castle, this stunning chateau is now an icon of French architecture and grandeur. When visiting Chateau de Goulaine, you can explore its beautiful courtyard and gardens, as well as tour the LU Biscuit Museum. Guided tours of the castle will provide you with local insights and stories before sampling some palate-pleasing wine and biscuits!

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