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 45.38166 N / 4.76166 E) cruising en route to LYON. The AIS position was reported 48 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current cruise is 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence . Prices start from USD 522 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 15 Dec, 2024 and ends on 18 Dec, 2024.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 15 Dec 16:00 - 16:00 | Departing from Lyon, France hotels |
| 16 Dec 12:00 - 17 Dec 08:30 | Avignon, France |
| 17 Dec 11:30 - 16:00 | Arles, France |
| 18 Dec 13:00 - 16:00 | Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l'Hermitage, France |
| 19 Dec 03:30 | Arriving in Lyon, France hotels |
Specifications of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
| Year of build | 2001 / Age: 23 |
| Flag state | France |
| Builder | CroisiEurope Shipyard (Strasbourg, France) |
| Speed | 9 kn / 17 km/h / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Dec 07 | 2 days, round-trip The Festival of Lights in Lyon | Lyon | $527 |
| 2024 Dec 11 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $522 |
| 2024 Dec 15 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $522 |
| 2024 Dec 28 | 4 days, round-trip Provenal New Years Eve in the Rhne Valley | Lyon | $1126 |
| 2025 Apr 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 | $1211 |
| 2025 Apr 10 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1301 |
| 2025 Apr 17 | 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 | $1211 |
| 2025 May 04 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1310 |
| 2025 May 10 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1519 |
| 2025 May 17 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1139 |
| 2025 May 22 | 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 | $1401 |
| 2025 May 28 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1310 |
| 2025 May 28 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1591 |
| 2025 Jun 09 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1752 |
| 2025 Jun 21 | 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 | $1401 |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1639 |
| 2025 Jun 27 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1225 |
| 2025 Jul 09 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1401 |
| 2025 Jul 16 | 5 days, round-trip Family Club - A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1187 |
| 2025 Jul 21 | 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 | $1291 |
| 2025 Jul 27 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1188 |
| 2025 Aug 02 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1188 |
| 2025 Aug 08 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1401 |
| 2025 Aug 15 | 5 days, round-trip Family Club - A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1129 |
| 2025 Aug 26 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1591 |
| 2025 Aug 26 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1188 |
| 2025 Sep 01 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1310 |
| 2025 Sep 07 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1519 |
| 2025 Sep 25 | 6 days, one-way from Lyon to Martigues | Lyon | $1310 |
| 2025 Oct 01 | 6 days, one-way from Martigues to Lyon | Martigues | $1310 |
| 2025 Oct 07 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1519 |
| 2025 Oct 14 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1249 |
| 2025 Oct 19 | 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 | $1211 |
| 2025 Oct 25 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $968 |
| 2025 Oct 30 | 4 days, round-trip The Valleys of the Rhne and Sane Gastronomy and vineyards | Lyon | $983 |
| 2025 Nov 03 | 3 days, round-trip Fall Festival Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $689 |
| 2025 Nov 12 | 3 days, round-trip Fall Festival Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $689 |
| 2025 Dec 02 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $869 |
| 2025 Dec 07 | 2 days, round-trip The Festival of Lights in Lyon | Lyon | $541 |
| 2025 Dec 10 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $869 |
| 2025 Dec 14 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $869 |
| 2026 Mar 29 | 3 days, round-trip Fall Festival Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $717 |
| 2026 Apr 06 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1354 |
| 2026 Apr 13 | 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 | $1259 |
| 2026 Apr 24 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1354 |
| 2026 May 01 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 May 12 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1577 |
| 2026 May 19 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 May 30 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1577 |
| 2026 Jun 06 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 Jun 17 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1577 |
| 2026 Jun 24 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 Jul 05 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1458 |
| 2026 Jul 12 | 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 | $1339 |
| 2026 Jul 23 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1458 |
| 2026 Jul 30 | 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 | $1339 |
| 2026 Aug 10 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1458 |
| 2026 Aug 17 | 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 | $1339 |
| 2026 Aug 28 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1458 |
| 2026 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 Sep 15 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1577 |
| 2026 Sep 22 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 Sep 28 | 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 | $1458 |
| 2026 Oct 09 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1577 |
| 2026 Oct 21 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1354 |
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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