MS Heidelberg

MS Heidelberg cruise ship was built in 2004 in Tangermünde, Germany. The riverboat is owned by the Portuguese company AAA (a family-owned financial holding) and operated under charter by its subsidiary Nicko Tours, a Stuttgart-based cruise tour company. MS Heidelberg sails primarily on the Rhine River with roundtrip departures from Frankfurt am Main, as well as on Danube itineraries roundtrip from Passau.

Cabins

MS Heidelberg has a total of 56 cabins accommodating up to 110 passengers. Standard cabins are French Balcony staterooms measuring 18 m² (194 ft²). Single cabins measure 13 m² (140 ft²), while double cabins on the Main Deck are also 18 m². All accommodations are equipped with two lower beds, bedside tables, a wardrobe, writing desk with chair, small table with two chairs, and an en-suite bathroom (shower, WC, wash basin). Additional amenities include a hairdryer, flat-screen TV (satellite reception), electronic safe (in the closet), onboard intercom phone, and centrally controlled air conditioning.

Main Deck cabins feature non-opening windows and two lower beds (one foldaway and one sofabed), providing extra space during the day. Single cabins are fitted with French Balconies.

All Middle and Upper Deck cabins are French Balcony staterooms with floor-to-ceiling glass doors opening to a railing (false balcony). Some staterooms feature a French Bed (slightly smaller than a double), while others have a full double bed (Queen size 1.6 x 2 m).

Shipboard amenities

The fore-located Dining Room Restaurant (on the Middle Deck) features floor-to-ceiling windows, single-seating capacity, and an open seating arrangement. The menu offers both traditional dishes inspired by the regions visited and international cuisine specialties. Fine wines and gourmet delicacies are also available. The culinary highlight of each voyage is the Gala Dinner, featuring an exquisite menu and the traditional ice parade.

Also on the Middle Deck is the Lobby area with Reception Desk (24-hour guest services), Tour Office (for excursion information and bookings), Gift Shop, and Hair Salon (hairdresser and barber services). Two staircases connect all decks. The ship has no passenger elevator, swimming pool, or Jacuzzi.

The Main Deck houses the wellness complex, which includes a Fitness Room, Spa (massage/treatment room), Sauna, Steam Room, and Relaxation Room. The wheelhouse, railings, and awnings are retractable to allow safe passage under low bridges.

The Sun Deck features retractable awnings, shaded seating areas with four-seat tables and chairs, and full bar service. Aft, there is a games area with a Giant Chess Set and Putting Green/Mini-Golf, while the midship section serves as a sunbathing area furnished with loungers and deckchairs.

The fore-located Bar Lounge (on the Upper Deck) has floor-to-ceiling windows, comfortable seating (large sofas with square tables and small round tables with armchairs), a grand piano, and a full-service bar. The adjacent Library is furnished with leather couches and armchairs. Onboard entertainment includes daily live music, cooking demonstrations, quiz games, bingo, crew shows, themed dance nights, enrichment lectures, and media presentations related to the cruise itinerary and visited destinations.

The cruise line offers optional shore excursions (not included in the cruise fare) in each visited port. These include sightseeing tours, city walks, cycling trips, and coach excursions to nearby attractions. All guided tours are equipped with complimentary portable audio headsets.

MS Heidelberg cruise packages include all onboard meals (breakfast buffet, waiter-served lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee with cake, and midnight snacks), Welcome Cocktail, Welcome Dinner, Gala Dinner, onboard entertainment, ship tour, and port taxes. Cruise fares do not include flights, transfers, excursions, insurance, gratuities, beverages, or personal expenses.

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