MS Belvedere

Former names: Avalon Poetry, Select Belvedere

MS Belvedere last position

MS Belvedere last location was at Europe Inland (coordinates 48.23666 N / 14.50666 E) cruising en route to LINZ. The AIS position was reported 3 days ago.

All Itineraries Current Position

Current itinerary of MS Belvedere

MS Belvedere current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Danube, themed as "Easter". Prices start from USD 1242 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 25 Mar, 2024 and ends on 01 Apr, 2024.

Date / TimePort
25 Mar 17:00    Departing from Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels
26 Mar    Wachau Valley, Austria
26 Mar 06:00 - 12:00    Ybbs an der Donau, Austria
26 Mar 20:30 - 27 Mar 19:00    Vienna, Wien, Austria
28 Mar 12:00 - 29 Mar 14:00    Budapest, Hungary
30 Mar 08:00 - 14:00    Bratislava, Slovakia
31 Mar 07:30 - 13:30    Melk, Austria
01 Apr 07:30    Arriving in Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels

Specifications of MS Belvedere

Year of build2005  /  Age: 19
Flag state Switzerland
BuilderNobiskrug Superyachts (Rendsburg, Germany)
Building costEUR 15 million
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)127 m / 417 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Gross Tonnage5000 gt
Passengers176 - 180
Crew40
Decks4
Cabins88
Decks with cabins3
Former namesAvalon Poetry, Select Belvedere
OwnerKD Cruise Services Ltd (Limassol, Cyprus)
OperatorNicko River Cruises, Select Voyages

MS Belvedere Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 25 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1242
2024 Apr 01 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1512
2024 Apr 08 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $917
2024 Apr 15 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $917
2024 May 06 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1350
2024 May 13 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Jun 03 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Jun 10 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Jul 01 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2024 Jul 08 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2024 Jul 15 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2024 Jul 22 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2024 Aug 05 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2024 Aug 12 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1350
2024 Aug 19 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2024 Aug 26 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2024 Sep 02 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2024 Sep 23 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1350
2024 Sep 30 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Oct 21 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2024 Oct 28 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $971
2024 Nov 29 4 days, round-trip Danube Nuremberg $409
2024 Dec 03 4 days, round-trip Danube Nuremberg $463
2024 Dec 07 4 days, round-trip Danube Nuremberg $463
2024 Dec 11 4 days, round-trip Danube Nuremberg $463
2024 Dec 15 4 days, round-trip Danube Nuremberg $453
2024 Dec 19 7 days, one-way from Nuremberg to Frankfurt am Main Nuremberg $809
2024 Dec 26 7 days, round-trip Main Frankfurt am Main $1080

MS Belvedere Review

Review of MS Belvedere

The 2005-built (as Avalon Poetry) MS Belvedere ship cruises on Danube River. The vessel is the last of 6 almost identical riverboats initially owned by Premicon AG and constructed by Nobiskrug Superyachts in Rendsburg (Germany). Premicon's limited partnership was ~EUR 8 million, while the investment from private investors was around EUR 7 million.

In 2018, Premicon AG sold the vessel to KD Cruise Services Ltd (Limassol Cyprus-based, fully-owned subsidiary company of KD Line via Koln Duesseldorfer German Rheinschiffahrt GmbH / part of Viking Cruises). The boat is currently chartered by Select Voyages and renamed for the charter period to "Select Belvedere". Its previous charterer was the UK-based company CMV River Cruises (brand of Cruise & Maritime Voyages UK).

In 2019, the vessel (ENI number 9948010) was renamed to Select Belvedere. Boat's flag-state was changed from Malta (MMSI 256421000, registered in Valletta) to Switzerland (MMSI 269057650, registered in Basel).

Cabins

MS Belvedere offers generously-sized, airy and light cabins. On the Rhine and Danube decks, two panoramic windows overlook the French balcony and invite passengers to enjoy their moments of calm. On ship's Moselle deck, the extra-large portholes feature wonderful views of the river landscapes.

MS Belvedere cruise ship

Shipboard facilities

Belvedere cruise ship has many things to win guests over, such as culinary delights in its onboard restaurant and an expansive sun deck. Wireless internet connection provided on the whole liner means passengers can send holiday greetings to family and friends from anywhere along the river. In the inviting and cozy spa area, they can use a sauna, jacuzzi, and loungers for absolute relaxation. State-of-the-art cardio machines are found in the fitness room to improve stamina.

The ship's reading lounge and library are the best places to retreat and read in peace. MS Belvedere's onboard language is English. The Program Director, Tour Escort, tour guides and key staff all speak English.

The Belvedere ship was one of all three time-chartered by CMV-chartered riverboats operating in Europe (together with Bellejour).

CMV river cruise itinerary on MS Belvedere

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) operated the riverboat under a charter. CMV Danube cruisetours offered itineraries linking 10x EU countries and 3x metro cities. The route featured unparalleled riverside scenery and major cultural and historical sites and attractions.

  • The 8-day "Majestic Danube" is a roundtrip Passau itinerary. Prices start from USD 1900 pp (all-inclusive cruise deals).
  • Deals are inclusive of all beverages (all day, not just wine and beer during lunch and dinner), 4 guided city tours and all onboard gratuities.

Next are listed the call ports of the "Majestic Danube" itinerary.

  1. Passau (Germany) - boarding at 3 pm, departure at 5 pm
  2. Melk (Austria) - arrival 8 am, departure 12 pm (tour: Melk Abbey)
  3. Vienna (Austria) - arrival 7 am, overnight stay, departure 6 pm (tours: Straus-Mozart Concert or Vienna by Night/tour with Wine Tavern Visit, plus Vienna city tour)
  4. Budapest (Hungary) - arrival 11 am, overnight stay, departure 12:30 pm (tours: Budapest city tour / Afternoon, Budapest at Night tour)
  5. Bratislava (Slovakia) - arrival 6:30 am, departure 4 pm (tour: Bratislava city tour / Morning)
  6. Durnstein (Germany) - arrival 3 am, departure 12 pm (tour: City Tour / Morning)
  7. Passau (Germany) - arrival at 7:30 am, disembarkation between 9-10 am

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