ms Elbe Princesse II

French river cruise line CroisiEurope launched the Elbe Princesse 2 cruise ship in 2018 as the company’s third paddlewheel-powered riverboat. Construction of the 90-passenger vessel began with a steel-cutting ceremony held in Saint-Nazaire (STX France) on December 8, 2016, following a four-month design phase.

The new vessel was commissioned to expand the company’s capacity on routes between Berlin and Prague on the Elbe and Vltava rivers, following the introduction of the paddlewheel ships Loire Princesse (2015) and Elbe Princesse (2016). Each vessel features a shallow hull draft, specially designed to meet the navigational requirements of these rivers. The ship is powered by two stern paddlewheels.

The newbuild was delivered in February 2018. The ship sails exclusively on the Elbe River, offering itineraries between Berlin and Prague, with ports of call including Potsdam, Lutherstadt Wittenberg, the gardens at Sanssouci Palace, Meissen, and Litomerice.

Cabins

The ship features 45 outward-facing staterooms, all with French balconies on the Upper Deck. Each cabin includes a private bathroom (with WC, sink, and shower cabin), satellite TV, radio, phone (internal calls only), dressing table, hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air conditioning.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard amenities include a panoramic lounge with a dance floor and bar, a restaurant with patio terrace, a sun deck with loungers and deckchairs, a gift shop, library, and complimentary Wi-Fi and bicycles. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining program, combined with themed excursions featuring local food and wine tastings, allows guests aboard the Elbe Princesse 2 to experience regional cuisine and fine French wines along the cruise route.

MS Elbe Princesse II cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy, and serve as indicative CroisiEurope France pricing. Final rates may vary depending on travel agency promotions, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute offers. CroisiEurope cruises in France are all-inclusive of beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer at lunch and dinner), while shore excursions and tours are optional and available at an additional cost.