MS Antonio Bellucci

MS Antonio Bellucci cruise ship is owned and operated by Feenstra Rijn Lijn (Feenstra Rhine Line) and is frequently chartered by Thurgau Travel, a Switzerland-based travel company. This premium riverboat sails on the Moselle, Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers.

Like all Feenstra vessels, Antonio Bellucci is Netherlands-flagged and registered in Maasbracht, Holland.

River Cruise Itineraries

MS Bellucci mainly operates one-way cruises departing from Amsterdam (Netherlands), Basel (Switzerland), and Passau (Germany). Cruise fares include all transfers to and from the ship (by air, coach, or train/Eurostar). Danube River itineraries connect three homeports — Passau, Budapest (Hungary), and Bucharest (Romania, via Port Giurgiu) — and include passage through the Iron Gate (Serbia–Romania) and Danube Delta cruising to the Black Sea.

Feenstra Rijn Lijn, a Dutch cruise tour company, operates a fleet of 13 riverboats, 9 of which serve exclusively the Netherlands market. The company offers roundtrip itineraries through the inland waterways of Holland and Belgium, ranging from 6 to 14 days. German river cruises are available on the Moselle, Saar, Rhine, Danube, and Neckar rivers, with durations from 3 to 14 days. Shorter mini-cruises on the Moselle and Saar include ports in Luxembourg. Themed itineraries feature Autumn (Fall Foliage), Food & Wine, Music, Christmas Markets, Christmas, and New Year voyages.

Thurgau Travel’s itineraries on MS Bellucci include:

• 3-day Basel–Breisach–Kehl/Strasbourg–Basel
• 8-day Amsterdam–Gouda–Rotterdam–Kinderdijk–Dusseldorf–Koblenz–Rudesheim–Speyer–Basel
• 8-day Passau–Vienna–Budapest–Bratislava–Durnstein–Passau
• 9-day Basel–Cochem–Luxembourg City–Trier–Bernkastel-Kues–Cochem–Koblenz–Kehl/Strasbourg–Basel
• 9-day Basel–Kehl/Strasbourg–Cologne–Rotterdam–Amsterdam–Dusseldorf–Koblenz–Baden-Baden–Basel
• 9-day Passau–Regensburg–Nuremberg–Wurzburg–Wertheim–Kehl/Strasbourg–Basel
• 15-day Basel–Nijmegen–Maastricht–Antwerp–Ghent–Middelburg–Amsterdam–Kampen–Hoorn–Cologne–Kehl/Strasbourg–Basel

Cabins

All MS Bellucci staterooms are outside-facing and equipped with individually controlled air conditioning and central heating (thermostat-controlled). Standard amenities include an en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity with marble countertop, WC, glass shower, hairdryer, towels), wall-mounted flat-screen TV (satellite reception, real-time bow camera views, ship information channel), direct-dial phone, wardrobe, electronic safe (in the closet), Queen-size double bed (convertible to twins), wall-mounted reading lamps, two-drawer bedside cabinets, and a mirrored dressing table with stool.

All cabins are double-occupancy (2-bed), measure 15 m² (160 ft²), and are located across three decks (Main, Middle, and Upper). Cabins on the Main Deck feature non-opening riverside windows (1.25 x 0.6 m, located near the ceiling at water level), while all cabins on the Middle and Upper Decks have French balconies with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to railings (false balconies). The seating area in these cabins includes a coffee table and two comfortable chairs, except for certain midship and aft French Balcony staterooms that do not have additional seating. A bedside table is available between separated twin beds.

The ship’s single Suite (Upper Deck) offers upgraded amenities, including a double-sink vanity in the bathroom, a sofa, and a non-convertible King-size bed. It is larger, measuring 32 m² (345 ft²). Main Deck cabins are smaller (13 m² / 140 ft²) and have no seating area.

Shipboard Facilities

The spacious Sun Deck is equipped with 4-seat tables and deckchairs, a large aft whirlpool (2.5 m in diameter), sunbathing areas, shaded seating (four retractable awnings), and a fore-located alfresco area with 4-seat tables. An opening glass roof (SkyLight) partially covers the Panorama Salon located below on the Upper Deck. The Main Deck houses the Gym (starboard side, with modern fitness equipment) and the Sauna Room (port side). Crew and staff cabins, along with the engine and propulsion rooms, are located aft on this deck.

The ship’s main public areas are located on the Upper Deck (Lobby Deck) and feature wall-to-wall panoramic windows. The forward Panorama Salon (Bar Lounge) offers comfortable seating, a large dance floor, and a full-service bar. This lounge also hosts the ship’s enrichment program, including daily itinerary briefings, themed lectures, media presentations, live music, and evening dance parties.

The aft-located Café (Captain’s Corner) on the Upper Deck serves as a specialty coffee bar and doubles as a library. The midship lobby area includes the Gift Shop (selling souvenirs) and the Reception Desk (24-hour guest services). Passenger embarkation and debarkation take place through two entrances located here.

One passenger elevator connects the Middle and Upper Decks, while the Main and Sun Decks are accessible only via stairs.

The Panorama Restaurant, located forward on the Middle Deck, is the ship’s main dining venue, offering full seating capacity and floor-to-ceiling windows. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style, featuring a wide selection of Continental and English breakfast items and a three-course lunch menu. Dinner is a four-course, waiter-served meal including a starter, soup, main course (meat or fish, with vegetarian options upon request), and dessert. Once per cruise, a formal five-course Captain’s Dinner is held. Complimentary morning and afternoon tea and coffee are available in the Café, Panorama Restaurant, and Sun Deck seating area, while light snacks are offered in the evenings.

Feenstra cruise fares include full service, with complimentary tea and coffee served regularly throughout the day. Bar drinks and shore excursions are not included. Feenstra Rhine Line applies no hidden port fees or surcharges. Onboard languages are German and English, and the currency is the Euro (EUR). Cashier services are available at the Reception Desk.