CroisiEurope revealed record results on 15 October 2025, celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 with strong bookings and new products including a premium Amazon ship launching 27 January 2026 and a fourth Seine vessel.
International markets account for over 50pc of activity, with focus on Europe, North America, and South Asia. Growth targets include combining cruises and adding event-based itineraries, alongside adapting to air logistics from Lyon, Paris, Vienna, and Budapest.
The French flavour permeates communication, gastronomy, and atmosphere, with river cruises noted as more ecological than ocean ships. Challenges include climate change impacts on water levels and wind, addressed through operational expertise.
Growth includes combined cruises and event-based itineraries from Lyon, Paris, Vienna, and Budapest.
Operational expertise addresses climate change impacts on water levels and wind.
Michel Grimm shared: “For two years, we have been seeing our best results ever. River cruise ships are much more ecological compared to ocean cruise ships.”