ms Leonard de Vinci

The 2003-built MS Leonard de Vinci cruise ship sails on the Moselle, Rhine, and Saar rivers in Germany, departing from the homeports of Strasbourg-Kehl (Germany) and Saarbrücken (Germany).

In 2021, the vessel (ENI number 1823119) changed its flag state and registry from France (MMSI 226001170) to Luxembourg (MMSI 253242507).

Decks and cabins

CroisiEurope’s MS Leonard de Vinci offers 72 passenger staterooms (each measuring 130 ft² / 12 m²) in four categories.

Main Deck accommodations include 45 double cabins, 3 single cabins, and 1 suite, all featuring riverview porthole windows (non-opening).

Upper Deck accommodations include 23 double cabins with large picture windows (also non-opening).

Each stateroom features a private bathroom (with WC, sink, and shower cabin), satellite TV, radio, phone (internal calls only), hairdryer, electronic safe box (in the closet), and individually controlled air conditioning.

The ship has three decks, two of which are dedicated to passenger cabins.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard amenities include a spacious lounge with a dance floor and its own bar, a dining room (Leonard de Vinci Restaurant), and a sundeck with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs. Additional facilities include a gift shop, library, complimentary bicycles, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. CroisiEurope’s signature gourmet dining, paired with themed food and wine tasting excursions, allows guests to experience authentic regional cuisine and fine European wines along the cruise routes.

• The MS Leonard de Vinci’s Rhine and Moselle river itineraries visit small towns and river port cities in France (Strasbourg) and Germany.
• German destinations along the Moselle River include Trier, Bernkastel-Kues, Cochem, and Koblenz.
• On the Saar River, the ship calls at Saarburg and Saarbrücken.

MS Leonard de Vinci cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. These indicative CroisiEurope rates may vary depending on booking conditions, travel agency promotions, special offers, group rates, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope cruises on the Rhine and Moselle are all-inclusive of beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner). However, shore excursions and tours are optional and available at an additional cost.

The Leonard de Vinci cruise ship operates on the Rhine River in Europe.

CroisiEurope, the ship’s operator, is a family-owned company based in Strasbourg, France. Founded in 1976, this premium cruise line manages every aspect of its operations—from vessel design and construction to onboard cuisine and hotel services. CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest and most established river cruise companies.

CroisiEurope 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. Unlike many other river cruise companies, however, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

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