MS Monarch Queen

The 2016-built (as River Voyager) cruise ship Monarch Queen entered service in March 2016. The 176-passenger riverboat has 4 decks and 92 cabins, 71% of which have French balconies. The boat is currently chartered by the tour company "Gate 1 Travel". 

The vessel Monarch Queen (ENI number 2336621) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057748) and registered in Basel. River Voyager was Germany-flagged (MMSI 211708520, registered in Cologne) and operated by Vantage Explorations.

River Voyager was christened in Basel on April 3, 2016, by godmother Maria Chaves (a longtime employee of Vantage Travel Service Inc. The special event was also attended by Henry Lewis (the company's CEO) and his wife.

All passenger accommodations have twin beds (except the 8 single cabins), phones, electronic safes, hairdryers, bathrobes, slippers, complimentary L'Occitane bath products / toiletries, free bottled water (replenished daily), smart HDTVs (infotainment system / Internet, satellite reception, channels include CNN, Weather Channel, Discovery Channel, music programs, ship info channel, 100+ movies-on-demand).

This charming riverboat features one sitting, open seating meals in the main dining room - Bourbon Street Bistro.

The alternative dining option is The Cotton Club, which means guests never encounter a wait for a table.

Sightseeing tours are included in the fare. Each River Voyager cruise is accompanied by program directors with local expertise.

The Cultural Connections program offers in-depth experiences in each visited country through special meals, lectures, receptions, home visits, performances and local activities.

Passengers are provided with free headphones for each excursion in order to hear the guide clearly.

Complimentary wireless Internet access is provided anywhere onboard.

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