Voyages E.Leclerc, a French travel agency, sells cruises from several lines (notably MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, CFC and CroisiEurope) on its voyages.leclerc website and through its network of agencies: it acts as a distributor, and the cruise remains operated by the line or organizer shown on the offer. To know whether an offer is a good one, compare it with the same cruise (same ship, same date, same cabin category) elsewhere, looking at the total price and the cancellation terms rather than just the headline price.
This page describes what we found on the official site on 5 October 2026 (offers, terms and conditions of sale) and the points to check before you book. Offers and prices change constantly: always refer to the website or an agency at the time of booking. Note that this is a French agency: its prices are in euros and its terms of sale follow French law, so some of the rules below may not apply to you as a US or UK traveler.
Key points before booking a cruise with E.Leclerc Voyages
- Offer: sea, coastal and river cruises, which can be filtered by destination, departure port, month and ship.
- Prices shown: « from » prices, per person, generally based on two people in the cheapest cabin.
- No right of withdrawal once the travel contract is accepted; cancellation fees depend on the offer.
- Payment: a deposit may be possible for a departure more than 40 days away, balance due 40 days before departure.
- Insurance: not included, to be taken out at the time of booking.
- Extra costs: onboard service charges, drinks, excursions, transport to the port, depending on the offer.
What the Voyages E.Leclerc site offers for cruises
The cruise section sorts offers into three families: sea, coastal and river cruises. A search engine lets you filter by destination, departure port, departure month and ship. The page highlights a « Croisières à prix E.Leclerc » selection, offers flagged « Offre choc » or « Notre sélection », and pages for each line (Costa Cruises, MSC Cruises, CFC, CroisiEurope).
These are the headline prices shown by main area on the day we looked:
| Area | Headline price shown | Example of an offer seen |
|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean | From €215 | 2-night mini-cruise on the MSC Magnifica from Marseille |
| France | From €250 | Coastal and river cruises |
| Egypt | From €457 | Nile cruises, with or without visits included |
| Caribbean and the French West Indies | From €744 | Departures in January 2027 |
| Northern Europe and fjords | From €1,185 | — |
| South America | From €6,139 | — |
You can book online or at one of the network’s agencies (250, according to the site). The booking is attached to an agency chosen at the time of booking, which handles follow-up. The terms and conditions state that no special request can be taken into account for a booking made on the Internet: for a specific need (accessible cabin, special diet, cabin next to another family’s), it is better to go through an agency.
Distributor, organizer, cruise line: who does what?
When you book a cruise through a distributor, several parties are involved:
- the cruise line, which operates the ship and sets its own rules on board (service charges, entry requirements, policy for minors);
- the organizer of the trip, which may be the line itself or a tour operator that adds flights, transfers or a stay on land;
- the travel agency, which sells the product, takes the payment and follows the booking.
For change and cancellation fees, the Voyages E.Leclerc terms and conditions refer to the offer’s description or to the organizer’s special conditions. The same cruise can therefore have different terms depending on whether it is sold on its own, with a flight or in a wider package.
The same cruise is often available from several sellers, including directly from the line. MSC Cruises, for example, commits to matching a lower price found with one of its approved distributors for the same cruise and cabin, within 48 hours of an option placed with it: a sign that comparing sales channels is worthwhile.
How to compare two cruise offers
To compare fairly, line up the product first, then the total price, then the terms.
| What to check | Why |
|---|---|
| Ship, date, length, itinerary | The same line offers several ships and dates with very different prices |
| Cabin category and fare type | A « guaranteed » cabin (number assigned by the line) costs less than a cabin you choose |
| Onboard service charges | Included in some offers (€12 per night per adult on the MSC Magnifica offer consulted), charged on board in others (Costa onboard stay package of €11, then €12 from 1 December 2026) |
| Port taxes | On the MSC offer consulted, included for adults but not for under-18s |
| Drinks and excursions | « Drinks included » packages or optional excursions depending on the offers |
| Transport to the port | Flight, transfers or a train or car journey, parking |
| Booking or agency fees | The terms provide that any intervention fees appear on the invoice and the contract |
| Cancellation terms | Amounts and deadlines vary by organizer |
Make this comparison using the offer’s detailed sheet (the « included / not included » sections and the terms), not the price tile on the home page. To cut your budget, see also our guide to budget cruises.
Points to watch in the terms of sale
This is what the Voyages E.Leclerc general terms and conditions of sale, consulted on 5 October 2026, provide. They may change; only the version you accept when you book is binding.
No right of withdrawal
In line with the French Consumer Code, the customer has no right of withdrawal after accepting the travel contract. The customer can, however, terminate the contract by paying cancellation fees.
Cancellation and change fees
The fees are those stated in the offer’s description or, failing that, in the organizer’s conditions, with a minimum of €38 per person. The full price can be charged, in particular for a change made 40 days or less before departure. Any request to cancel or change must be made in writing to the chosen agency, by a means that provides an acknowledgment of receipt.
Deposit and balance
Depending on the offer, a deposit may be offered for a booking made more than 40 days before departure; the balance is then debited automatically from the bank card 40 days before departure. Payment in three or four installments by bank card is offered with a financial partner: it is a credit solution, subject to approval. Holiday vouchers (chèques-vacances, a French scheme) are not refunded on cancellation but converted into a credit note.
Transfer of the contract
The contract can be transferred to a person who meets the same conditions, by informing the agency no later than 7 days before departure; the customer and the transferee remain liable for the balance and the transfer fees.
Changes by the organizer
If an essential element of the trip is changed before departure, the customer can accept the change or terminate the contract at no cost. With no reply within 7 days, the customer is deemed to have accepted.
Entry requirements
The terms remind travelers that they must hold the documents required by each country of call. The information given when ordering concerns French citizens only: if you are a US or UK citizen, check the entry requirements for each country on your itinerary (see our country guides) before you book.
Travel insurance: decide when you book
The prices shown include no insurance. The Voyages E.Leclerc terms state that insurance must be taken out at the same time as you register for the trip, that it is not refundable if the trip is cancelled, and that you can give it up at no cost within 30 days if you can show earlier cover for the same risks.
Before adding insurance, check the cover you already have (bank card, assistance contract) to avoid duplication, assess your needs, check that the destination is covered and read the exclusions. For a cruise, check in particular whether it covers care on board, medical evacuation from the ship and catching up with the ship after a flight delay.
Your rights if the cruise is sold as a package
When the cruise is sold with other services (flight, hotel) as a package, the European package travel rules apply. These are EU rules, so they matter if you buy from an EU-based seller such as Voyages E.Leclerc; check which rules apply where you live and where you buy. According to the official EU portal « Your Europe »:
- you can terminate the contract before departure, and the organizer may deduct a reasonable amount from the refund;
- in the event of a natural disaster or a serious safety problem at the destination affecting the package, you can cancel at no cost;
- if the price rises by more than 8%, you can terminate at no cost;
- you can transfer the package to another person, for a fee that does not exceed the actual costs;
- you are protected if the organizer becomes insolvent (refund and repatriation).
Where to book a cruise: Leclerc, the cruise line or an agency?
| Channel | Strengths | Limits |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line’s website or call center | Access to all cabin categories and to the line’s own offers | One line at a time |
| Online travel agency | Comparison of several lines, flight + cruise combinations | Terms vary by seller |
| Physical agency (network or independent) | Advice, special requests, a contact if there is a problem | Opening hours, possible booking fees |
Whichever channel you use, keep a copy of the offer as displayed at the time of booking (screenshot, quote) and of the contract: it is your reference in case of a disagreement. To choose the cruise itself, see our guide to choosing a cruise.
Also read: our guides to Costa Cruises, Mediterranean cruises and Nile cruises.
Frequently asked questions
Does E.Leclerc Voyages organize its own cruises?
No: according to what is shown on its site, Voyages E.Leclerc distributes cruises from lines such as MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises, CFC or CroisiEurope. The line operates the ship; the organizer and its terms are stated in the offer.
Can you cancel a cruise booked with E.Leclerc Voyages?
Yes, but with no right of withdrawal: cancelling incurs the fees set by the offer or the organizer, with a minimum of €38 per person according to the general terms consulted in October 2026, and up to the full price 40 days or less before departure.
Are tips included in cruises sold by E.Leclerc Voyages?
It depends on the offer: one MSC offer consulted included the hotel service charges, while the Costa offers consulted listed the onboard stay package as not included. Read the « included / not included » section of each sheet.
Can you pay for a cruise in installments with E.Leclerc Voyages?
The general terms mention payment in 3 or 4 installments by bank card with a financial partner, subject to approval, as well as a deposit for bookings made more than 40 days before departure.
Is it cheaper to book a cruise through an agency or directly with the line?
There is no rule: the same cruise can be offered at similar prices by several sellers. Compare the total price (service charges, taxes, transport, booking fees) and the cancellation terms for the same cabin on the same date.
What is the best website for booking a cruise?
There is no single one. The cruise line’s website gives access to all its cabins and offers; an online agency or a distributor like Voyages E.Leclerc lets you compare several lines; a physical agency gives you a contact person. Compare the same cruise (ship, date, cabin) on total price and cancellation terms.
Our sources
- Voyages E.Leclerc: cruise page, last-minute page, MSC Magnifica and Costa offer sheets, general terms and conditions of sale, consulted on 5 October 2026.
- MSC Cruises: « Price match guarantee » page, consulted on 5 October 2026.
- EU portal « Your Europe »: package travel.
- Our methodology
Updated October 2026.