MS Excellence Rhone

The MS Excellence Rhone cruise ship was launched in 2006. The riverboat is owned by Swiss Excellence River Cruise GmbH (Basel), a subsidiary of the German travel company Twerenbold Reisen, and operated by Excellence Flussreisen (travel brand) through Reisebüro Mittelthurgau AG (marketing and sales). The vessel operates exclusively in France on itineraries along the Saône and Rhône rivers.

The ship features 71 comfortable staterooms and suites, accommodating up to 142 passengers. All accommodations are tastefully furnished and equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar, telephone, adjustable air conditioning, safe, and hairdryer. Window Staterooms have two portholes, while both categories of French Balcony Staterooms offer floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. The ship’s Owner’s Suites include an additional sitting area and a French Balcony with a floor-to-ceiling glass window.

The Excellence Rhone is among the few European river cruise ships featuring step-out balconies. There are two Private Balcony Mini Suites, both located aft on the Upper Deck.

The spacious Sun Deck offers an open-air relaxation area and a glass-enclosed Sky Lounge with panoramic views. Additional facilities include a second lounge and bar, a dining room, and a library. An elevator connects the Middle and Upper decks. There is no beauty salon or fitness center onboard.

Entertainment options include quiz games, themed dance nights (often with live music), and enrichment activities such as language lessons and lectures on folklore or regional history related to the cruise itinerary.

Dining onboard features a balanced breakfast buffet, afternoon pastries with coffee and tea, and a selection of European dishes for lunch and dinner. The attentive crew and professional tour guides ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience. The large Sun Deck is equipped with a putting green, sun loungers, and shaded seating areas.

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