When River Cruising Meets Cycling: Boat Bike Tours on the Oise River
This Dutch company offers unique itineraries combining hotel barge cruising with daily bike rides
Cruising the Oise: From the Swiss Ruby’s First Voyage to Tomorrow’s Route to Amsterdam
Between 2017 and 2018, the river cruise ship SWISS RUBY, now renamed VIVA RUBY, made history as the first cruise vessel to navigate the Oise River, linking Saint-Mammès to Compiègne. Measuring 85 meters long, equipped with 40 outside cabins for up to 80 passengers, it marked a pioneering moment for tourism in the region.
🔗 VIVA RUBY – VIVA Cruises
Onboard: a cozy and refined atmosphere, panoramic lounge, flexible dining hours, library, sundeck… all tailored for an intimate, culturally rich cruise experience. This first-of-its-kind gentle navigation through the Impressionist landscapes of the Oise Valley offered guests an unforgettable immersion in a territory steeped in history and art.
“Cruising through Auvers-sur-Oise felt like stepping into a living Van Gogh painting. A rare and moving experience.”
— Claire M., Swiss Ruby passenger (2018)
Stops in Auvers-sur-Oise, the Château de Chantilly, Royaumont Abbey, and the Château de Compiègne revealed the Oise Valley as an exceptional cultural and natural cruise destination.
🚀 Looking Ahead: The Seine–North Europe Canal in 2033
This retrospective isn’t just nostalgic—it’s a glimpse into the future. With the scheduled opening of the Seine–North Europe Canal in 2033, the Oise Valley will become a key link in a major inland waterway connecting Paris to Amsterdam. This future infrastructure will accommodate larger cruise vessels, making it possible to connect major European cities and regions along a unified, navigable axis.
🔗 Learn more about the canal project
Oise River Side: A
Catalyst for Growth and Investment
The Oise River Side collective brings together the riverside communities of the Oise to act as a driving force for river tourism development. Our mission is clear:
To support cruise operators and tourism companies, facilitate their establishment, coordinate infrastructure and offerings, and help make the Oise Valley a model destination for sustainable river tourism.
Are you a project leader, cruise company, or investor interested in developing along one of Europe’s most promising waterways?
Join us and become part of this exciting journey.
📩 Let’s shape the future of river tourism together: contact us
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Oise River Side: 2024 Review and Heading Towards 2030!
The Oise River Side collective recently held its 2024 action review meeting. Allowing us to assess our progress and, look ahead with a strong ambition: make the Oise Valley an essential destination for river tourism.
