MS Bolero
Former name: MS Gracioso
Cruise line
Nicko Cruises (Mystic Cruises)
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.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent 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 / Time | Port |
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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 build | 2003 / Age: 21 |
Flag state | Switzerland |
Builder | HDW-Nobiskrug GmbH (Rendsburg, Germany) |
Speed | 13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph |
Length (LOA) | 127 m / 417 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Passengers | 180 |
Crew | 40 |
Decks | 4 |
Cabins | 90 |
Decks with cabins | 3 |
Last Refurbishment | 2019 |
Sister-ships | MS Maxima, MS Viktoria |
Former names | MS Gracioso |
Owner | Premicon AG |
Operator | Nicko River Cruises |
MS Bolero Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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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.
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).
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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