MS Bolero

Former name: MS Gracioso

MS Bolero current position

MS Bolero current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 48.31880 N / 14.31343 E) cruising en route to LINZ. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of MS Bolero

MS Bolero current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Danube, themed as "Christmas". Prices start from USD 809 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 21 Dec, 2024 and ends on 28 Dec, 2024.

Date / TimePort
21 Dec 16:00    Departing from Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels
22 Dec 12:30 - 23 Dec 19:00    Vienna, Wien, Austria
24 Dec 08:00 - 14:30    Esztergom, Hungary
24 Dec 18:30 - 25 Dec 18:30    Budapest, Hungary
26 Dec 12:00 - 19:00    Bratislava, Slovakia
27 Dec    Wachau Valley, Austria
27 Dec 12:00 - 15:30    Melk, Austria
28 Dec 09:00    Arriving in Passau, Germany Bavaria hotels

Specifications of MS Bolero

Year of build2003  /  Age: 21
Flag state Switzerland
BuilderHDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (Rendsburg, Germany)
Speed13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph
Length (LOA)127 m / 417 ft
Beam (width)11 m / 36 ft
Passengers180
Crew40
Decks4
Cabins90
Decks with cabins3
Last Refurbishment2019
Sister-shipsMS Maxima, MS Viktoria
Former namesMS Gracioso
OwnerPremicon AG
OperatorNicko River Cruises

MS Bolero Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Dec 21 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $809
2024 Dec 28 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau
2025 Mar 17 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $971
2025 Mar 24 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $971
2025 Mar 31 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $971
2025 Apr 07 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1999
2025 Apr 21 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1080
2025 Apr 28 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2025 May 05 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2025 May 19 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2025 May 26 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Jun 02 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2593
2025 Jun 16 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Jun 23 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Jun 30 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2593
2025 Jul 14 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2025 Jul 28 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2025 Aug 11 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2025 Aug 25 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Sep 01 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Sep 08 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1296
2025 Sep 15 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1188
2025 Sep 22 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $2485
2025 Oct 06 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1080
2025 Oct 13 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1080
2025 Oct 20 14 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1999
2025 Dec 21 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $863
2025 Dec 28 7 days, round-trip Danube Passau $1080

MS Bolero Review

Review of MS Bolero

The 2003-built MS Bolero cruise ship was constructed by HDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (shipbuilding company in Rendsburg Germany) and launched under the name "MS Gracioso". The boat's sisterships are MS Maxima (2003) and MS Viktoria (2004). Currently, the riverboat is owned by the Munich-based company Premicon AG (owner of KD Cruises / Koln-Dusseldorfer Deutsche Rheinschiffahrt) and operated under charter by the Stuttgart-based cruisetour company Nicko Cruises (fully-owned subsidiary of Mystic Cruises).

For Nicko Cruises, MS Bolero operates itineraries on Danube River (14-day itinerary goes to Danube Delta and Black Sea), with roundtrip departures from homeport Passau Germany. These itineraries visit port cities in the following countries - Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria.

MS Bolero river cruise ship

In 2019, the vessel (ENI number 09948004) had its flag-state changed from Malta (MMSI 256409000, registered in Valletta) to Switzerland (MMSI 269057624) and is now registered in Basel.

MS Bolero Nicko Cruises deals are inclusive of all onboard meals (breakfast buffet, waiter-served lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee with cake, midnight snacks), Welcome Cocktail party, Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner, onboard entertainment, ship tour, port taxes. Cruisetour deals don't include flights, transfers, excursions, insurance, gratuities, beverages, personal expenses.

Decks and Cabins

MS Bolero staterooms (90 total, for 180 passengers) are on 3 decks (out of 4). All cabins are outside, equally-sized (16 m2 / 170 ft2) and equipped with modern amenities like 2 lower beds (twins convertible to a Queen-size double bed), bedside tables, wardrobe, mirrored dressing table (writing desk with armchair), en-suite bathroom (shower, WC-toilet, washbasin/mirrored single-sink vanity), hairdryer, LCDTV (satellite reception), radio, mini-bar/refrigerator, electronic safe box (in the closet), phone (intercom / onboard only), individually controlled air-conditioning.

Main Deck cabins are with 2 lower beds (twins convertible to double bed) and 1 large Porthole window (non-opening, rounded).

All Middle and Upper decks cabins (62 total) are French Balcony staterooms with floor-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a railing (false balcony). Upper Deck cabins are with either 2 lower beds (1 twin, 1 sofabed) or 1 double bed (1,5 x 2 m) with 2 mattresses.

On request, some cabins can be booked as Triples (by adding a foldaway bed).

Shipboard amenities

MS Bolero ship has a midship-located Dining Room Restaurant (Upper Deck) with floor-ceiling windows, single-seating capacity and open-seating arrangement. Dining Room menu includes both traditional dishes (itinerary-based on visited countries) and international cuisine specialties. Fine wines and gourmet delicacies are also offered. The culinary highlight of each voyage is the Gala Dinner held here, with an exquisite menu and ice parade.

Also on Upper Deck (forward) is the Bar Lounge with floor-ceiling windows, comfortable seating (3-seat round tables with chairs), grand piano (live performances by resident pianist) and a full-service Bar. Onboard entertainment includes daily live music performances, cooking demonstrations, quiz games, bingo, crew show, themed dance nights, enrichment lectures and media presentations (related to the cruisetour itinerary's destinations, ports, excursions). Adjacent to the Lounge are Tour Office (Cruise Director, excursions information and booking) and Library (books, playing cards, board games),

On Upper Deck forward-portside and midship-starboard are located two Outdoor Promenades (Lido terraces) accessible to passengers.

On Middle Deck is the Lobby area with two ship entrances, small seating area, Reception Desk (24-hour guest services and assistance) and Boutique (Gift Shop). Three staircases connect all decks, including a sweeping staircase in the Atrium (covered with SkyLight/glass-roof). Forward on Middle Deck is the wellness complex, consisting of Fitness (small Gym Room), Sauna Room, Spa Relax Room (with a large round window, Jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub, relaxation beds).

MS Bolero river cruise ship

Sun Deck has retractable Awnings (shaded seating areas with 4-seat tables and chairs, full bar service), SkyLight (glass-roof cover over the Atrium / Lobby) and a midship sunbathing area furnished with padded loungers and deckchairs.

The riverboat has no Hair Salon (hairdresser and barber services), Spa (massage room), Lift (passenger elevator), deck games area (Giant Chess, Shuffleboard, Putting Green/Mini-Golf), Swimming Pool. Sundeck's wheelhouse, all railings and awnings are retractable to allow passing under low bridges.

The company Nicko Cruises offers on MS Bolero optional shore excursions (not included in cruisetour fares) in each of the visited ports. Land tours include sightseeing tours, city walks, cycling tours, bus travel to nearby tourist destinations. On all guided shore excursions are provided complimentary portable audio headsets.

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