ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
Former name: Rhone Princess
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine Review and Specifications
Specifications of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
| Year built | 2001 / Age : 18 |
| Flag state | France |
| Builder | CroisiEurope Shipyard (Strasbourg, France) |
| Owner | CroisiEurope |
| 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 |
Current itinerary / position of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current cruise is 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue . Prices start from USD 1089 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 18 Jul, 2019 and ends on 24 Jul, 2019.
All Itineraries Current Position| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 18 Jul 16:00 | Departing from Lyon, France hotels |
| 19 Jul 14:00 | Arles, France |
| 20 Jul 04:00 - 04:00 | Arles, France |
| 20 Jul 08:00 | Avignon, France |
| 20 Jul 20:00 | Viviers-sur-Rhone, France |
| 21 Jul 08:15 - 08:15 | Viviers-sur-Rhone, France |
| 21 Jul 12:30 | La Voulte-sur-Rhone, France |
| 21 Jul 17:00 | Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l'Hermitage, France |
| 22 Jul 07:00 - 07:00 | Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l'Hermitage, France |
| 22 Jul 12:00 | Vienne, France |
| 22 Jul 19:30 | Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France |
| 23 Jul 07:00 - 07:00 | Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or, France |
| 23 Jul 08:30 | Lyon, France |
| 24 Jul 09:00 - 09:00 | Arriving in Lyon, France hotels |
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 (aka "MS Rhone Princess") operates 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.
Note: You can see the CruiseMapper's list of all river cruise ships and riverboats in the "itinerary" section of our River Cruises hub. All companies and their fleets are listed there.
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ms Princesse d'Aquitaine Itineraries
The below listed ms Princesse d'Aquitaine cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest CroisiEurope fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.
| Date | Cruise Name | Departure Port | Price from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Jul 06 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Jul 12 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Jul 18 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Jul 30 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Aug 05 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Aug 17 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1242 | |
| 2019 Aug 24 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Sep 18 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1193 | |
| 2019 Oct 06 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Oct 12 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1229 | |
| 2019 Oct 25 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue | Lyon | $1089 | |
| 2019 Dec 28 | 4 days, round-trip Provençal New Year's Eve in the Rhône Valley | Lyon | $932 | |
| 2020 Apr 02 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $945 | |
| 2020 Apr 02 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $806 | |
| 2020 Apr 08 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $797 | |
| 2020 Apr 14 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1076 | |
| 2020 Apr 21 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1085 | |
| 2020 Apr 21 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $923 | |
| 2020 Apr 27 | 6 days, round-trip | Lyon | $945 | |
| 2020 Apr 28 | 5 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between the Camargue and the Provence with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $806 | |
| 2020 May 09 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 May 09 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 May 15 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 May 15 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 May 21 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1265 | |
| 2020 Jun 03 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 Jun 03 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 Jun 09 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1247 | |
| 2020 Jun 09 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $1067 | |
| 2020 Jun 15 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1265 | |
| 2020 Jun 22 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 Jun 22 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 Jun 28 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 Jun 28 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 Jul 04 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Jul 04 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Jul 16 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Jul 16 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Jul 22 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1161 | |
| 2020 Jul 29 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Jul 29 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Aug 04 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Aug 04 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Aug 10 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Aug 10 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Aug 16 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1017 | |
| 2020 Aug 16 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $873 | |
| 2020 Aug 22 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1161 | |
| 2020 Sep 04 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 Sep 04 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 Sep 16 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $1067 | |
| 2020 Sep 16 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1247 | |
| 2020 Sep 22 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1265 | |
| 2020 Oct 11 | 6 days, round-trip All the must-see sites on the Rhône between Lyon, Provence, and the Camargue with optional dinner at Paul Bocuse's | Lyon | $1107 | |
| 2020 Oct 11 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or | Lyon | $950 | |
| 2020 Oct 17 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Saône and the Rhône Rivers | Lyon | $1076 | |
| 2020 Oct 24 | 5 days, one-way from Lyon to Tournon-sur-Rhone | Lyon | $797 |
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