MS Douce France
- Built
- 1997 (refurbished 2017)
- Guests
- 106
- Length
- 110m
- Width
- 11.4m
- Staterooms
- 55
- Electricity
- 220v
- Country Regions
- Bavaria, Alsace & Lorraine, Northern France,
Vienna Budapest Prague
Ship Overview
MS Douce France is one of the CroisiEurope’s fleet ship, while also being the perfect sailing vessel for a Rhine river cruise - the four-star recognition speaks for itself. Although, this 2-deck cruising ship has been built in 1997, it has been completely refurbished by 2011, reaching a capacity of hosting no less than 160 passengers. 23 crew members making you feel like home on this 110 m long and 11.4 m wide ship, 79 cabins and a beautiful spacious deck to enjoy the European sun are just the beginning of a great adventure on the board of MS Douce France, one of the best Rhine river cruise ships.
- A spacious deck equipped with plenty of seats for guests to soak in the sun.
- A relaxing lounge bar equipped with a dance floor.
- The bar where you can sip a drink in a newly found company.
- The main restaurant which includes an inviting dining area where guests can enjoy their meals in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
- An originally designed gift shop which offers authentic souvenirs for friends and families.
- The library which provides exciting and varied genres that will appeal to anyone’s taste.
- Central heating
- Air conditioning system
- 220 V electricity
- Wifi available on board, in exchange for a fee
- Radiophone
- Games preceding dinners and post-dinner dances
- Background live music ensured by local artists
- The Upper Deck holds 28 cabins (23 twins, 5 doubles)
- The Main Deck holds 51 cabins (36 twins, 8 doubles, 4 triple cabins, 2 singles and 1 suite).
Reviews
- ILIlene4.0 - GoodWritten on October 21st, 2024
- WNWerner4.0 - GoodWritten on October 19th, 2024
- Igor2.0 - Rather poorWritten on October 16th, 2024CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewDear Mr. Ermakov, Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience. Please be assured that we take the situation very seriously and will be responding directly to your travel agency with further details. We greatly appreciate your understanding and patience as we address the situation. Kind regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
- AAnonymous2.0 - Rather poorWritten on October 16th, 2024
- PMPaul5.0 - ExcellentWritten on August 27th, 2024
- HVHendrik4.0 - GoodWritten on July 30th, 2024
- Sophie4.0 - GoodWritten on July 20th, 2024
- EBEmma5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 17th, 2024
- Reint J.2.0 - Rather poorWritten on July 17th, 2024
- Laurel4.0 - GoodWritten on July 11th, 2024
Staterooms / Suites
- Upper Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category A) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Single Bed - Single Cabin Category A) (102 ft²)
- Upper Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category B) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Single Bed - Single Cabin Category B) (102 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Large Bed - PRM Cabin Category B) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (Suite - 3 Single Beds - Category B) (253 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category A) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category B) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (Suite - 1 Large Bed - Category B) (167 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category C) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (1 Single Bed - Category C) (102 ft²)
Features
• French balcony with sliding windows
• TV
• Telephone (for internal calls only)
• Safe
• Independent air-conditioning
• Electricity 220V
• Wi-Fi
• Bathroom with shower and toilet
• Hair dryer
• Selection of bath products
• Towels
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship
Dining
- Carefully designed menus invite you to experience the exquisite French gastronomy
- Croisi’s chefs have worked along Michelin-starred giants such as Marc Haeberlin and Paul Bocuse
- Alain Bohn, Croisi’s head chef, is a member of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, a 50 years old association including no more than 250 chefs worldwide
- Enjoy a self-served breakfast buffet abundant in pastries, cold cuts, eggs, various sausage varieties, fresh fruit and yogurt or jams and jellies; quench your thirst with fresh fruit juices and a warm cup of tea or coffee
- Delight yourself with 3 course lunch and dinner menus cooked using only the freshest of ingredients
- Your meals will be paired with excellent complimentary wines
- All lunch and dinner meals are served at fixed times and in a single seating for all passengers
- Croisi provides free beverages on all cruises including mineral water, fruit juice, coffee, tea, beer or house wine
- Some cruises include an open bar, but for those that don’t, travelers can purchase a €30 drink card that will cover beverages served at the bar; any amount of money remaining on your card will be reimbursed at the end of the cruise
- Premium vintage wines, as well as champagne are available at an additional charge on all cruises
MS Douce France Tours
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) 6 daysStarts PassauEnds Budapest$1,218
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,510
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$999
- From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise) (24 destinations) 9 daysStarts BaselEnds AmsterdamSold Out
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (4 destinations) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,511 $1,380-9%
- Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts AntwerpEnds Amsterdam$739
- Alsace: land of tradition and gastronomy (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$693
- Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) (17 destinations) 13 daysStarts BudapestEnds Strasbourg$2,281
- Holland and the Romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) (21 destinations) 6 daysStarts AmsterdamEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- The Beautiful Blue Danube 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$2,827 $1,979-30%
- Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,444
- Summer fun on the danube (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds NurembergSold Out
- An Unforgettable Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise) 9 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds ViennaSold Out
- Christmas markets in Alsace (port-to-port) - DOUCE FRANCE 4 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts AntwerpEnds Amsterdam$870
- Alsace: land of tradition and gastronomy (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Christmas markets in Alsace - DOUCE FRANCE 4 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- From the Heart of Alsace to Summits in the Swiss Alps (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,510
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (6 destinations) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,103
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE (12 destinations) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 6 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$2,015
- Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise) (23 destinations) 13 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Budapest$2,854
- Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) (19 destinations) 13 daysStarts BudapestEnds Strasbourg$2,745
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (9 destinations) 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,922
- Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 7 daysStarts AmsterdamEnds Strasbourg$1,735