ADULT
€ 38
KID
(-15 years old)
€ 19
FAMILY
(2 adults + 2 children)
€ 95
DURATION
1:30 PM.
Saturdays May 2, June 27, July 11 and August 29, 2026 ( see availability )

Theme Cruises

A 1.5-hour boat trip on the Loire River for a unique experience

 

Upcoming releases:

Saturday, May 2nd at 9:45 am: Storytelling and singing cruise with L'Echappée Anjouée! Guillaume will offer you the opportunity to take the time to discover the landscapes of the Loire and will tell you stories suitable for a family audience and sing you catchy verses. 

• Saturday, June 27 at 11am: Musical cruise with Fred Godart and his accordion! Author of the Loire Hymn, he will take us into his poetic and Loire-based universe, in the lineage of the great names of French song.

• Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m.: Rum tasting cruise with La Marque Noire, a local rum distillery (Andard - 49). Adrien will be there with his infused rums to teach you more about the production method and the secrets of this precious beverage! Sales possible on board after the cruise.

• Saturday, August 29 at 8 a.m.: introductory and advanced photography cruise with Angibaud Photo (Saumur). Gérald will begin by teaching you the basic techniques of Loire River photography and wildlife photography. Then, during a practical session, he will give you individual tips to help you improve your photography skills. A photo contest will then be organized among the participants of this cruise! Participants must bring their own camera on the cruise.

Prices

Adult : € 38
Child (under 15 years old): € 19
Family Pass (2 adults + 2 children): 95€
Baby (under 3 years old): Free
+ booking fee

Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Departure guaranteed if 18 people are registered.

What to wear?

• Outdoor activities: remember to bring warm or rain gear.
• The conditions are rustic. There are no toilets on board.

What is included

  • 1 hour 30 minutes of sailing supervised by a pilot and a deckhand-guide

Indications

• Please arrive 15 minutes before departure.
• Boarding point on the quay at the foot of the Saumur theatre.
• The Loire is a wild river. Depending on weather and navigation conditions, the captain may modify or postpone the cruise. 
• For the photography cruise, you will need to bring your own camera.

Start
Quai Lucien Gautier in Saumur
Boarding
15 minutes before departure
Comfort
No toilet on board / Bring warm clothing
Tickets
Online or at the Docks de la Loire in Saumur