Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) is a new French cruise company founded by Clément Mousset and Cédric Rivoire-Perrochat, with the aim of offering a high-quality cruise experience with a French identity. The company began operations in February 2023 with the ship Renaissance, previously known as Maasdam of Holland America Line. The ship underwent a significant refurbishment at a cost of 30 million euros at the Damen shipyard in Brest, France.