ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
Former name: Rhone Princess
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current position
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current location is at Europe Inland (coordinates 45.06856 N / 4.83772 E) cruising The AIS position was reported 2 hours ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionSpecifications of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
| Year built | 2001 / Age: 21 |
| Flag state | France |
| Builder | CroisiEurope Shipyard (Strasbourg, France) |
| Speed | 9 kn / 17 kph / 10 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 110 m / 361 ft |
| Beam (width) | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Gross Tonnage | 1500 gt |
| Passengers | 69 - 138 |
| Crew | 20 |
| Decks | 3 |
| Cabins | 69 |
| Decks with cabins | 2 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2011 |
| Former names | Rhone Princess |
| Owner | CroisiEurope |
| Operator | CroisiEurope River Cruises |
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Jun 26 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $933 |
| 2022 Jul 08 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $911 |
| 2022 Jul 14 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1129 |
| 2022 Jul 20 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $848 |
| 2022 Jul 25 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $941 |
| 2022 Jul 29 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $848 |
| 2022 Aug 09 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1439 |
| 2022 Aug 09 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1088 |
| 2022 Aug 15 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1088 |
| 2022 Aug 21 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $1214 |
| 2022 Sep 04 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhne between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuses Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED | Lyon | $1543 |
| 2022 Sep 10 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1196 |
| 2022 Sep 16 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1196 |
| 2022 Sep 22 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $841 |
| 2022 Sep 26 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhne between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuses Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED | Lyon | $1282 |
| 2022 Oct 02 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1439 |
| 2022 Oct 02 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1196 |
| 2022 Oct 08 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1196 |
| 2022 Oct 14 | 4 days, round-trip The Valleys of the Rhne and Sane Gastronomy and vineyards | Lyon | $1021 |
| 2022 Oct 18 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $873 |
| 2022 Oct 23 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhne between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with a dinner at Paul Bocuses Abbaye de Collonges Restaurant OFFERED | Lyon | $1107 |
| 2022 Nov 13 | 4 days, one-way from Lyon to Belleville-sur-Saone | Lyon | $721 |
| 2022 Dec 28 | 4 days, round-trip Provenal New Years Eve in the Rhne Valley | Lyon | $1063 |
| 2023 Mar 31 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $750 |
| 2023 Apr 10 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $750 |
| 2023 Apr 14 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1044 |
| 2023 Apr 20 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1044 |
| 2023 Apr 26 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $907 |
| 2023 May 07 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $902 |
| 2023 May 11 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $1069 |
| 2023 May 28 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $873 |
| 2023 Jun 07 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $873 |
| 2023 Jun 16 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $902 |
| 2023 Jun 20 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1492 |
| 2023 Jun 20 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1244 |
| 2023 Jul 14 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $1025 |
| 2023 Jul 31 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $797 |
| 2023 Aug 10 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $1025 |
| 2023 Aug 27 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $797 |
| 2023 Sep 23 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1244 |
| 2023 Sep 23 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1492 |
| 2023 Sep 29 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1244 |
| 2023 Oct 11 | 4 days, round-trip The Magic of the Provenal Rhne and the Camargue | Lyon | $873 |
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine Review
Review of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
MS Princesse d’Aquitaine ship cruises on Rhone, Dordogne and Garonne rivers in France, leaving out of homeport Bordeaux. Itineraries also include the Gironde Estuary. This riverboat (fka "MS Rhone Princess") also cruises on Gironde River - together with the CroisiEurope ship Cyrano de Bergerac.
Cabins
The riverboat has 69 passenger cabins (equally sized at 140 ft2 / 13 m2) in 5 grades, including 1 suite. Main Deck staterooms (42 double with picture windows, 1 Suite) are with Riverview picture windows (non-opening). Upper Deck cabins (26 double) are also with non-opening picture windows. This ship has no French balconies (slide-opening windows). As for amenities, each stateroom has private bathroom (WC, sink, shower cabin), satellite TV, radio, phone (only for internal calls), hairdryer, personal safe, individual air-conditioning.
Shipboard facilities
The ship's amenities and facilities include a lounge (with its own bar and dance floor), a dining room restaurant, sundeck relaxation area (with loungers and deckchairs), gift shop, library, complimentary bicycles, and Wi-Fi Internet usage. The provided by CroisiEurope gourmet dining options on the ship, along with the organized tours with themed food and wine tastings allow guests to enjoy the local cuisine and wines along the cruise itinerary routes. The Princesse d’Aquitaine ship’s Dordogne and Garonne river cruise itineraries from Bordeaux are themed:
- "A Renowned Land of Plenty" - visits PAUILLAC - BLAYE - LIBOURNE - ST EMILION - CADILLAC
- "Nature's authentic heritage" - visits LIBOURNE (BOURG) - ST EMILION - PAUILLAC - BLAYE
- "The Gironde Estuary and the Garonne River" - visits PAUILLAC - BLAYE - LIBOURNE (BOURG) - ST EMILION
- "The Heart of the Bordeaux Vineyards" - visits PAUILLAC - LIBOURNE - ST EMILION - CADILLAC
- "Three Mighty Rivers" - visits PAUILLAC - BLAYE - LIBOURNE - SAINT-EMILION - CADILLAC
Among the tours and excursions along the Princesse d’Aquitaine ship's Bordeaux cruise itineraries are:
- Bordeaux (embarkation) - sailing on Garonne River, then on Gironde River (before the arrival in Pauillac), Medoc (red wines region, wine tasting tour)
- Gironde estuary, arrival in Blaye (guided tour, overnight stay), Corniche excursion (optional) or Bourg vineyards (hiking tour)
- Dordogne River, arrival in Libourne (Saint-Emilion excursion /optional)
- passing by Cazeau Island and Bordeaux City, arrival in Cadillac (overnight stay, guided tour, Roquetaillade Castle excursion)
- Bordeaux (overnight stay before disembarkation) - guided bus tour (city attractions)
- Libourne (overnight stay) - Saint-Laurent-des-Combes (hiking tour, wine tasting) or Saint Emilion church (excursion)
- River Garonne, passing the Cazeau Island and the Patiras Island, arrival in Pauillac (overnight stay) - St Seurinoise loop (hiking tour) or Medoc vineyards (excursion, wine tasting)
- Bordeaux (overnight stay before disembarkation) - full-day optional excursions: to Arcachon Bay or to Cognac (wine region)
MS Rhone Princess cruise prices are per person and based on double occupancy. These are only indicative CroisiEurope France cruise rates. They might be different when you book your CroisiEurope Dordogne and Garonne river cruise deals, influenced by travel agency promotions, special offers, and discounts, group travel booking or last-minute deals rates. Know, that CroisiEurope cruises in France are price-inclusive of all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soda drinks, also wine and beer at lunches and dinners), but tours and excursions ashore are optional and cost extra.
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The company CroisiEurope is family-owned and based in Strasbourg France. Established in 1976, this premium passenger shipping line operates all aspects of its river cruisetours - from vessel building (design and construction) to onboard cuisine and hotel services. CroisiEurope is among Europe's largest cruise line companies.
CroisiEurope deals are inclusive of soft drinks and alcohol (wine and beer with lunch and dinner (year-round). The line offers deals inclusive of unlimited drinks during Europe's high season (April through October) each year. However, unlike most river cruise lines, CroisiEurope charges its guests additionally for shore excursions.
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