ms Beethoven

MS Beethoven operates cruises on the Danube River (departing from Vienna, Austria) and the Rhine River (departing from Strasbourg, France, and Antwerp, Belgium). Combined Rhine–Main–Danube itineraries also offer departures from Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

This riverboat shares the same design and cabin layout as the CroisiEurope ship L'Europe.

Cabins

MS Beethoven has a total of 90 Riverview cabins (including one wheelchair-accessible cabin) in three categories, distributed across three passenger decks: Main Deck (21 double cabins), Middle Deck (26 double cabins and one accessible cabin), and Upper Deck (42 double cabins). Main Deck cabins feature Riverview porthole windows (non-opening). Middle Deck cabins have large picture windows (also non-opening), while Upper Deck cabins are equipped with French balconies (slide-opening windows). Each stateroom includes a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower), satellite TV, radio, phone (for internal calls only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Shipboard Facilities

Onboard amenities include a lounge with a dance floor and bar, the Beethoven Restaurant (main dining room), a Sun Deck relaxation area with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs, a gift shop, library, elevator, and Wi-Fi access. CroisiEurope’s signature gourmet dining, complemented by themed food and wine tastings, allows guests to enjoy authentic regional cuisine and fine European wines along the cruise routes.

MS Beethoven’s Danube and Rhine River itineraries explore picturesque towns and river ports across Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Hungary, and Slovakia. In December, special “Christmas Market” cruises are offered with roundtrip departures from Strasbourg, France.

MS Beethoven cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and are indicative of CroisiEurope’s general pricing. Final rates may vary depending on travel agency promotions, seasonal discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope cruises on the Danube and Rhine are all-inclusive of beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer served with lunch and dinner), while shore excursions and tours are optional and available at an additional cost.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Established in 1976, this premium river cruise line manages every aspect of its operations — from vessel design and construction to onboard cuisine and hotel services. Today, CroisiEurope ranks among Europe’s largest and most respected river cruise operators.

CroisiEurope’s river cruise fares include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer served with lunch and dinner year-round). During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line offers an unlimited drinks package covering a wide selection of beverages. However, unlike most river cruise companies, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

Other vessels from the same class include L’Europe (with an identical design and cabin layout), Cyrano de Bergerac, Gerard Schmitter, Vivaldi, and the Portugal-based ships Fernao de Magalhaes, Gil Eanes, Infante Don Henrique, and Vasco de Gama.

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