MS Rigoletto
MS Rigoletto Review and Specifications
Specifications of MS Rigoletto
Year built | 1987 / Age : 32 |
Flag state | Netherlands |
Builder | Royal IHC Merwede Shipyards (Kinderdijk, Holland) |
Owner | Premicon Rhein Donau Flussschiffahrts GmbH |
Operator | Transocean Kreuzfahrten (Germany), SijFa Cruises (Holland) |
Speed | 12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph |
Length (LOA) | 105 m / 344 ft |
Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
Passengers | 120 |
Crew | 30 |
Decks | 3 |
Cabins | 60 |
Decks with cabins | 2 |
Last Refurbishment | 2003 |
Review of MS Rigoletto
MS Rigoletto cruise ship is an elegant 4-star riverboat, which in 2003 entered drydock and was reconstructed / extended from 95 to 105 m, as well as extensively refurbished. Currently, the ship is owned by the German corporation Premicon AG (via the subsidiary Premicon Rhein Donau Flussschiffahrts GmbH) and operated under charter by the companies Transocean Kreuzfahrten (Germany) and SijFa Cruises (Holland). Its SijFa fleetmates are MS Carmen and MS Verdi.
On Upper Deck is located Salon (bar-lounge). On Main Deck is the Restaurant. It offers buffet-style breakfast. 3-course lunch and 4-course dinner with a choice of main course served with complimentary beverages (local beers, house wines, soft drinks). Price-inclusive are also Afternoon Tea service, late-night snacks, 24-hour coffee station, daily program scheduled activities and onboard entertanments (music parties, trivia games, lectures, crew show).
MS Rigoletto cabins are arranged over 2 decks. They all offer as standard amenities en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer, bath products), twin beds (convertible to sofas during the day), individual air-conditioning, large windows, flat TV.
Ship's passengers often stop for a game of giant chess on ms Rigoletto's sun deck, or sit back on the loungers and watch the views pass by. Other onboard facilities include a small library and shop.
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