Madeleine barge
Cruise line
CroisiEurope
Madeleine barge last position
The last location of Madeleine barge is in Europe Inland (coordinates 48.59833 N / 7.76666 E) cruising The AIS position was last reported 1 week ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Madeleine barge
Madeleine barge current cruise is а 3 days, round-trip Enchanting Christmas Markets along Alsatian Canals . Prices start from USD 892 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on December 3, 2025 and ends on December 6, 2025.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 03 Dec 18:00 - 06 Dec 09:00 | Arriving in Colmar, France hotels |
Specifications of Madeleine barge
| Year of build | 2014 / Age: 11 |
| Flag state | France |
| Builder | CroisiEurope Shipyard (Strasbourg, France) |
| Class | hotel barge |
| Speed | 9 kn / 17 km/h / 10 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 39 m / 128 ft |
| Beam (width) | 5 m / 16 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 300 gt |
| Passengers | 24 |
| Crew | 5 |
| Decks | 3 |
| Cabins | 12 |
| Decks with cabins | 2 |
| Owner | CroisiEurope |
| Operator | CroisiEurope Barge Cruises |
Madeleine barge Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Oct 02 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2564 |
| 2025 Dec 03 | 3 days, round-trip Enchanting Christmas Markets along Alsatian Canals | Colmar | $892 |
| 2026 Mar 26 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2640 |
| 2026 Apr 02 | 6 days, round-trip A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2640 |
| 2026 Apr 09 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2640 |
| 2026 Apr 23 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2640 |
| 2026 Jul 23 | 6 days, round-trip A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Jul 30 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Aug 06 | 6 days, round-trip A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Aug 13 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Aug 20 | 6 days, round-trip A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Oct 22 | 6 days, one-way from Kehl-Strasbourg to Lagarde-Moselle | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
| 2026 Oct 29 | 6 days, round-trip A Charming Cruise through Lorraine and Alsace and along the Marne-Rhine Canal | Kehl-Strasbourg | $2669 |
Madeleine barge Review
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The Madeleine barge cruises on the Marne-Rhine Canal (northwest France) through the Alsace region, with departures from Strasbourg and Lagarde. These one-way itineraries are operated only during the summer months.
MS Madeleine is owned by CroisiEurope and operates French canal cruises together with her fleetmates (luxury hotel barges) Anne Marie, Daniele, Deborah, Jeanine, and Raymonde.
Cabins
The CroisiEurope hotel barge Madeleine has 12 passenger cabins (each 97 ft² / 9 m²) with picture windows. All cabins feature a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower), flat-screen TV, radio, phone (internal calls only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individual air conditioning.
Shipboard facilities
Onboard facilities include a lounge with bar, a restaurant, a sundeck relaxation area with loungers and parasols, a barbecue corner, a prow-located Jacuzzi, complimentary bicycles, and free Wi-Fi Internet.
The Marne-Rhine Canal itinerary follows the Strasbourg–Lagarde route, passing through the countryside of Zorn Valley and the Vosges Mountains. Guests enjoy gourmet dining, as well as organized food and wine tastings featuring local specialties. Optional shore excursions include:
- Guided tour of Strasbourg
- Alsace nature reserve
- Artzwiller engineering site
- Wingersheim hiking tour
- Château de Hohbarr (guided tour with food and wine tasting)
- Lutzelbourg Castle tour
- Guided tour of Sarrebourg
MS Madeleine barge cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are indicative and may vary depending on promotions, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope barge cruises in France include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner). However, shore excursions are optional and charged separately.
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- CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Founded in 1976, this premium line manages every aspect of its operations, from ship design and construction to cuisine and hotel services. Today, CroisiEurope is one of the largest cruise operators in Europe.
- CroisiEurope river cruise packages include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer with lunch and dinner year-round). During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line offers unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise operators, CroisiEurope charges extra for shore excursions.
- The barge Madeleine operates cruises on the Marne-Rhine Canal in northeastern France. The itinerary includes stops at picturesque villages where guests can sample local wines and traditional French specialties.
- In addition to Madeleine, CroisiEurope also owns and operates several other French cruise barges, including Anne Marie, Daniele, Deborah, Jeanine, and Raymonde.
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