ms Michelangelo

MS Michelangelo cruises on the Po River and through the Venetian Lagoon (Italy), departing from her homeport in Venice, Italy.

Cabins

The riverboat offers 78 passenger cabins (each measuring 129 ft² / 12 m²) in four categories, including 1 suite, 2 single, and 4 double-bed cabins. Main Deck staterooms (27 doubles) have small, non-opening Riverview windows, while Upper Deck cabins (44 doubles, 2 singles, and 1 suite) feature large picture windows. The ship has no French balconies (no slide-opening windows). Cabin amenities include a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower), satellite LCD TV, radio, phone (internal calls only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Shipboard facilities

Onboard facilities include a lounge with a dance floor and bar, the Michelangelo Restaurant, a sundeck with loungers and deckchairs, a gift shop, and a library. Complimentary bicycles and free Wi-Fi are available. The Michelangelo operates Po River cruise itineraries departing from Venice (“Venezia”).

CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining experience enhances every voyage. Guests can enjoy refined French and Italian-inspired cuisine paired with local wines. Organized tours and themed food-and-wine tasting events allow passengers to discover authentic regional flavors along the route. The ship’s 3-day Venice cruises feature inner-city canal cruising with sightseeing and shopping opportunities.

CroisiEurope Po River cruise itineraries

Typical itineraries and excursions along the Michelangelo’s Po River cruises include:

• Venice (Day 1) – 6 pm embarkation at St Basilio (San Basilio) or Marittima quay, overnight stay
• Venice (Day 2) – cruising the Venetian Lagoon (Bay of the Adriatic Sea), midday return for lunch, optional canal boat tour to Burano, guided tour to Murano Island (optional), overnight stay
• Venice (Day 3) – optional guided city tour (Palazzo Ducale and Piazza San Marco), onboard lunch, free afternoon, overnight stay
• Venice (Day 4) – cruising across the Bay of Venice to Chioggia (morning arrival, free time ashore); optional Padua tour (returning to the ship in Venice), Gala Dinner onboard, overnight stay
• Venice (Day 5) – disembarkation (exact terminal announced onboard)

The extended 6-day “Po Delta” cruise itinerary offers additional excursions:

• Day 2 – optional bus tour to Padua (rejoining the ship in Taglio di Po for dinner) or transfer to Sottomarina (free afternoon, rejoining the ship in Taglio di Po around 7 pm)
• Day 3 – arrival in Polesella, guided tour of Ferrara, bus tour to Verona, reboarding in Polesella, cruising to Taglio di Po (overnight stay)
• Day 4 – Taglio di Po, bus tour to Chioggia (with a stop in Adria), afternoon cruise to Venice, optional tour of Palazzo Ducale and Piazza San Marco, free time, overnight stay
• Day 5 – Venice, free time or optional gondola cruise (bookable onboard), Lagoon cruise to Mazzorbo, optional afternoon excursion to Murano and Burano islands, Gala Dinner onboard, overnight stay
• Day 6 – Venice, disembarkation at 9 am

MS Michelangelo cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and serve as indicative CroisiEurope rates. Final fares may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute discounts. CroisiEurope cruises in Italy include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with meals), while optional shore excursions are charged separately.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Founded in 1976, this premium cruise line manages every aspect of its operations—from ship design and construction to onboard cuisine and hospitality services. Today, CroisiEurope ranks among the largest river cruise operators in Europe.

CroisiEurope river cruise fares include soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner year-round. During Europe’s high season (April through October), select itineraries offer unlimited drinks. However, unlike many other river cruise lines, CroisiEurope charges an additional fee for shore excursions.

The Michelangelo ship cruises on Italy’s Po River, operating roundtrip itineraries from Venice (Venezia). It is the only CroisiEurope ship based in Italy. Another major European operator sailing in the country is Uniworld, whose River Countess (SS La Venezia) offers departures from Venice, Rome, and Milan.

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