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Me and The Magic Group Trip 2026!

Seine River Cruise 2026: Paris & Normandy

September 10-17, 2026
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7-night Seine River cruise with AMA Waterways

Join Amanda Bauner and the Me and the Magic community on a 7-night Seine River cruise with AMA Waterways, round-trip from Paris, France!

Dates: September 10-17, 2026
Ports of Call:
Les Andelys, Le Havre (Normandy, Honfleur), Rouen, Caudebec-En-Caux, Vernon (Giverny), Paris

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Onboard the AmaLyra

8 main dining room

Dining

Savor exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.

With fewer passengers on board, guests can enjoy the luxury of space — the public areas, like lounges and restaurants, are never overcrowded.

9 lounge

Observation Lounge and Nightlife

Sit back and watch the river float by… View iconic landmarks….Sip a cocktail …. Enjoy traditional French music, A local quartet or modern piano favorites, an eclectic schedule of entertainment awaits you on board the ship.

10 sundeck

Sundeck

Enjoy the whirlpool on the Sun Deck as you pass by centuries-old castles, charming villages and other breathtaking scenery.

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What's Included?

  • Accommodations: Relax in your luxurious stateroom aboard the AMA Waterways AmaLyra.
  • Meals: Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner each day on the cruise, plus tapas and afternoon tea delights, and unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner. Also included are soft drinks, juices and specialty coffees. Each evening, enjoy the Sip and Sail evening cocktail hour before dinner. One evening on the cruise, you’ll have the opportunity to partake in the Chef’s Table dining experience.
  • Guided Excursions: Select from a variety of shore excursions at each port, often with different choices for the morning and afternoon.
  • Onboard Amenities: For your convenience, there is bottled water in your stateroom. Stay healthy with wellness activities and with the onboard fitness center.
  • Activities and Entertainment: Delight in various onboard activities and entertainment, including live music.
  • Taxes and Fees: All taxes and fees are included in the prices.
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies)
  • Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library, and English language TV stations
  • Desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily
  • Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land packages
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun-deck whirlpool and walking track
  • Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
  • Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner,
  • Captain’s Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
  • Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Bike tours and hikes
  • Special interest tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways

Optional Add-Ons:

  • Pre paid staff gratuities $144 per person.
  • Airport Transfers may be purchased.
  • Airfare – with deviation from the cruise sail dates and without deviation.
  • Travel Insurance – cost based on the total amount of your cruise.

Please note:
Deposits of $400 per person are required at the time of booking and are non-refundable. Final payment date for this cruise is June 5, 2026.

Reserve your stateroom now on this Seine River cruise with Amanda Bauner and the Me and the Magic community. Space is limited, and there are savings for booking early (see pricing info below).
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Itinerary

Thursday, September 10 - Thursday, September 18, 2026
  • Day 1

    Thu., Sep. 10, 2026

    Paris

    3 amalyra reception stairs

    Welcome aboard the AmaLyra, your home while sailing the Seine. Enjoy sailing through Paris as the ship departs that afternoon. Meet your cruise mates at the Welcome cocktail hour and at our Welcome dinner together in the Main Restaurant.

  • Day 2

    Fri., Sep. 11, 2026

    Les Andelys

    4 seine lyra ext les andelys

    After breakfast onboard, choose a morning tour of Château Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart. For a more active adventure, hike there from the Seine. Or join a guided bike tour through the charming town of Les Andelys. Then set sail along the meandering Seine, where you’ll enjoy lunch and dinner onboard.

  • Day 3

    Sat., Sep. 12, 2026

    Le Havre

    Enjoy breakfast onboard, then set out on an excursion to explore the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. In the afternoon, choose a city tour of the UNESCO-designated Le Havre or take a bike tour through Le Havre. Enjoy dinner onboard.

  • Day 4

    Sun., Sep. 13, 2026

    Le Havre

    5 normandy beach

    After breakfast, experience the Normandy region with a variety of excursions. Visit either the American sector or the Canadian and British sectors of the Normandy Landing Beaches, including cemeteries and WWII museums. Or choose a full-day excursion to the Pays d’Auge region, known for its apple cider, Calvados, and pommeau. Or explore the Seine Museum in Caudebec-en-Caux. Enjoy dinner onboard.

     
  • Day 5

    Mon., Sep. 14, 2026

    Rouen

    After breakfast, enjoy medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and the Great Clock. Or go to the “Tastes of Normandy” tour and enjoy regional chocolate, Norman cheese, and cider. Or venture out on a guided bike tour of the area. Then visit Bonnemare Castle, a 16-th century architectural treasure. Enjoy dinner onboard.

  • Day 6

    Tue., Sep. 15, 2026

    Vernon

    6 giverny

    After breakfast and scenic cruising around Vernon, choose from three excursions. Visit Giverny, Claude Monet’s famous home and gardens that inspired many of his works of art. Or enjoy an escorted tour of the regal 18th-century Château de Bizy, inspired by the opulence of Versailles. Or enjoy a guided bike tour of the beautiful Giverny countryside. End the day with dinner onboard with our group.

  • Day 7

    Wed., Sep. 16, 2026

    Paris

    7 amalyra exterior paris

    After breakfast onboard, choose between visiting Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Olse, the last home of artist Vincent Van Gogh; or enjoy a tour of the Château Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. If you’re feeling active choose a guided bike tour through the streets of Paris. In the afternoon, board a modern river boat for a cruise underneath Paris’ ornate bridges. Enjoy panoramic views of Paris’ iconic buildings and monuments, includ

  • Day 8

    Thu., Sep. 17, 2026

    Paris

    After one final group breakfast, disembark and bid farewell to Paris, or continue your vacation on your own.

Stateroom Categories

11 amalyra standardcabin

Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin.

Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Decks: Violin Deck
Total cruise price: $13,596 for 2 guests
Total cruise price: $10,197 for 1 guest

Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello Deck.

Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Decks: Violin Deck, Cello Deck
Total cruise price: $13,396 for 2 guests
Total cruise price: $10,047 for 1 guest

Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello.

Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Decks: Violin Deck, Cello Deck
Total cruise price: $12,796 for 2 guests
Total cruise price: $9,597 for 1 guest

Size 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano.

Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Decks: Piano Deck
Total cruise price: $10,396 for 2 guests
Total cruise price: $6,747 for 1 guest

Book early and save!

Our friends at MEI-Travel are graciously offering the following benefits to the first few people who book this amazing cruise:

  • 5% discount off your cruise fare.
  • Reduced deposit of $200 per person.

Add more experiences with Amanda and the Me and the Magic group in Paris before our cruise!

  • Tuesday, September 8th: Arrive at our hotel and enjoy a welcome reception. Meet our AMA Waterways Cruise Manager, who will be our guide for this pre-cruise time in Paris.
  • Wednesday, September 9th: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included), and then embark on a guided excursion, with free time later in the day.
  • Thursday, September 10th: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel (included), then a morning excursion. Afterwards, we’ll be provided with a convenient transfer (included) to the AmaLyra to start our Seine River cruise!

Our hotel will be the Renaissance Paris Le Parc Trocadero Hotel (or similar).

Excursions include Montmartre, including the Sacré-Coeur Basilica (aka the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris); and Atelier des Lumières.

Pre-Cruise Optional Add-On Pricing:

  • Double occupancy price is $1,080 per person.
  • Single occupancy price is $ 1,520.
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