ms Mona Lisa

The MS Mona Lisa cruise ship sails on the Rhine River, departing from homeport Kehl-Strasbourg (Germany–France). In spring, “Tulip Time” cruises in Holland and Belgium (on Dutch waterways and the Scheldt River) depart from Amsterdam, Holland, and Antwerp, Belgium. During summer, the ship cruises on the Elbe River (Germany), departing from homeport Berlin.

Cabins

The CroisiEurope MS Mona Lisa features 49 passenger cabins (each measuring 75 ft² / 7 m²) in three categories, including 5 doubles and 44 twins. Main Deck cabins (29 doubles) have Riverview porthole windows (non-opening), while Upper Deck cabins (20 doubles) feature large picture windows (also non-opening). Each stateroom includes a private bathroom (toilet, sink, shower), satellite TV, radio, internal phone, hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Shipboard Facilities

Onboard amenities include a lounge with a dance floor and bar, a dining room (Mona Lisa Restaurant), and a sundeck relaxation area with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs. Additional facilities include a gift shop, library, complimentary bicycles, and free Wi-Fi Internet access. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining and organized shore tours with themed food and wine tastings allow guests to enjoy local cuisine and fine European wines along the cruise routes.

• MS Mona Lisa’s Rhine and Elbe River itineraries visit charming towns and river ports in France (Strasbourg), Belgium (Antwerp), the Netherlands (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Sneek, Groningen), and various destinations across Germany.
• Summer departures from Berlin and Hamburg include cruising on the Spree and Havel rivers in Germany, passing through the federal states of Berlin, Brandenburg, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and Saxony.
• France Christmas Market river cruises in Strasbourg are offered during the December holidays. These 3-day itineraries include inner-city canal cruising with options for sightseeing and Christmas shopping.

MS Mona Lisa cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy. These rates are indicative of CroisiEurope’s pricing and may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope cruises on the Rhine and Elbe rivers include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer with lunch and dinner). Shore excursions, however, are optional and available at an additional cost.

The Mona Lisa cruise ship sails on the Danube and Rhine rivers in Europe.

A sister ship from the same class with similar itineraries is the CroisiEurope vessel MS Victor Hugo.

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. Today, CroisiEurope is among 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 company also offers packages with unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise lines, CroisiEurope charges extra for shore excursions.

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