ms Douce France

MS Douce France cruises on the Rhine River (in Germany and the Netherlands), departing from Strasbourg (France) on round-trip itineraries, as well as one-way voyages departing from Antwerp (Belgium) and Amsterdam (the Netherlands).

Note: In 2017, the vessel underwent a major drydock refurbishment and upgrade, after which she was renamed “MS Douce France II.” During the reconstruction, the number of cabins was reduced from 79 to 62, lowering the ship’s passenger capacity from 160 to 116.

Cabins

MS Douce France offers a total of 62 passenger cabins (each 108 ft² / 10 m²), including 2 suites, 4 single cabins, 55 double cabins, and 1 wheelchair-accessible cabin. Before the 2017 refit, the vessel had 1 suite, 4 triple cabins, and 2 single cabins. Main Deck cabins feature porthole windows (non-opening), while Upper Deck cabins have large picture windows (also non-opening). Each stateroom includes a private bathroom (WC, sink, and shower cubicle), flat-screen TV (satellite reception), radio, phone (for internal calls), hairdryer, electronic safe, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Shipboard Facilities

Onboard amenities include a lounge with a dance floor and bar, a restaurant (Douce France Restaurant), a sundeck with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs, a gift shop, and a library. Complimentary bicycles and free Wi-Fi Internet are also available. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining, paired with organized themed tours featuring local food and wine tastings, allows guests to experience regional cuisine and fine European wines along the cruise routes.

• MS Douce France operates European itineraries (on the Moselle, Main, and Rhine rivers) ranging from 4 to 7 days, visiting towns and cities in Germany, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.
• France Christmas Market cruises in Strasbourg are offered during the December holidays. This 3-day itinerary includes inner-city canal cruising, sightseeing, and Christmas shopping opportunities.

MS Douce France cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are indicative of CroisiEurope rates and may vary depending on booking promotions, discounts, group rates, or last-minute offers. CroisiEurope Rhine cruises include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, as well as wine and beer with lunch and dinner), while shore excursions are optional and available at an additional cost.

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 onboard cuisine and hospitality services. Today, CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest 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 packages that include unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise companies, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

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