ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
Former name : Rhone Princess
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current position
The current location of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine is in West Mediterranean cruising en route to LYON (GERLAND). The AIS position was last reported 59 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine current cruise is а 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley . Prices start from USD 1234 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on August 5, 2026 and ends on August 9, 2026.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 05 Aug 16:00 - 16:00 | Departing from Lyon, France hotels |
| 06 Aug 11:00 - 16:00 | Avignon, France |
| 06 Aug 21:00 - 07 Aug 08:30 | Arles, France |
| 07 Aug 12:00 - 16:00 | Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhone, France |
| 07 Aug 16:00 - 16:00 | Martigues, France |
| 07 Aug 23:30 - 08 Aug 13:00 | Arles, France |
| 08 Aug 23:00 | Viviers-sur-Rhone, France |
| 09 Aug - 16:00 | La Voulte-sur-Rhone, France |
| 09 Aug 08:00 - 08:00 | Viviers-sur-Rhone, France |
| 09 Aug 17:00 - 16:00 | Tournon-sur-Rhone, Tain-l'Hermitage, France |
| 10 Aug 02:00 | Arriving in Lyon, France hotels |
Specifications of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
| Year of build | 2001 / Age: 25 |
| 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 | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aug 05 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1234 |
| 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 | $1124 |
| 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 | $1582 |
| 2026 Oct 21 | 7 days, round-trip Discover the fabulous world of vineyards and wine, exceptional terroirs of the Rhne and Sane | Lyon | $1895 |
| 2026 Oct 28 | 3 days, round-trip Festival Cruise Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $717 |
| 2026 Nov 01 | 5 days, round-trip Lands of Provence, a sensory cruise through heritage and gourmet delights | Lyon | $594 |
| 2026 Nov 06 | 5 days, round-trip Lands of Provence, a sensory cruise through heritage and gourmet delights | Lyon | $594 |
| 2026 Nov 15 | 4 days, one-way from Lyon to Belleville-sur-Saone | Lyon | $892 |
| 2026 Nov 20 | 5 days, round-trip Lands of Provence, a sensory cruise through heritage and gourmet delights | Lyon | $594 |
| 2026 Dec 02 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $888 |
| 2026 Dec 07 | 2 days, round-trip The Festival of Lights in Lyon | Lyon | $565 |
| 2026 Dec 10 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $888 |
| 2026 Dec 21 | 4 days, round-trip Christmas along the Rhne - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments | Lyon | $1078 |
| 2026 Dec 28 | 4 days, round-trip Provenal New Years Eve in the Rhne Valley | Lyon | $1297 |
| 2027 Mar 21 | 3 days, round-trip Festival Cruise Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $778 |
| 2027 Mar 24 | 3 days, round-trip Festival Cruise Local History and Traditions on the Rhne River | Lyon | $778 |
| 2027 Apr 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 | $1477 |
| 2027 May 02 | 7 days, round-trip Cruise and Hikes The Rhne and the Sane Reveal the Richness of Their Terroirs | Lyon | $1947 |
| 2027 May 02 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1753 |
| 2027 May 25 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1700 |
| 2027 Jun 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 | $1572 |
| 2027 Jun 07 | 7 days, round-trip Art and History along the Rhne | Lyon | $1924 |
| 2027 Jun 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 | $1572 |
| 2027 Jun 25 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1700 |
| 2027 Jul 02 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1230 |
| 2027 Jul 07 | 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 | $1449 |
| 2027 Jul 13 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1572 |
| 2027 Jul 20 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1329 |
| 2027 Jul 25 | 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 | $1449 |
| 2027 Aug 07 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1230 |
| 2027 Aug 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 | $1449 |
| 2027 Aug 25 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1230 |
| 2027 Aug 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 | $1491 |
| 2027 Sep 05 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1843 |
| 2027 Sep 12 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1325 |
| 2027 Sep 23 | 7 days, round-trip From Burgundy to the Camargue along the Sane and the Rhne Rivers | Lyon | $1843 |
| 2027 Oct 05 | 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 | $1790 |
| 2027 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 | $1477 |
| 2027 Oct 29 | 5 days, round-trip A trip to admire the beautiful scenery of the Rhne valley | Lyon | $1088 |
| 2027 Nov 14 | 4 days, one-way from Lyon to Belleville-sur-Saone | Lyon | $964 |
| 2027 Dec 02 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $949 |
| 2027 Dec 07 | 2 days, round-trip The Festival of Lights in Lyon | Lyon | $599 |
| 2027 Dec 10 | 4 days, round-trip A Christmas in Provence | Lyon | $949 |
| 2027 Dec 21 | 4 days, round-trip Christmas along the Rhne - Between traditions, historical discoveries, and indulgent moments | Lyon | $1164 |
ms Princesse d'Aquitaine Review
Review of ms Princesse d'Aquitaine
MS Princesse d’Aquitaine cruises on the Rhône, Dordogne, and Garonne rivers in France, departing from her homeport in Bordeaux. Itineraries also include the Gironde Estuary. Formerly known as “MS Rhône Princess,” the riverboat also operates on the Gironde River together with the CroisiEurope ship Cyrano de Bergerac.
Cabins
The riverboat has 69 passenger cabins (all identically sized at 140 ft² / 13 m²) in 5 categories, including 1 suite. Main Deck staterooms (42 doubles plus 1 suite) feature non-opening picture windows with river views. Upper Deck cabins (26 doubles) also have non-opening picture windows. The ship has no French balconies. Each cabin includes a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower cabin), satellite TV, radio, phone (internal calls only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.
Shipboard facilities
Onboard amenities include a lounge (with bar and dance floor), a dining room restaurant, a Sun Deck with loungers and deckchairs, a gift shop, a library, complimentary bicycles, and Wi-Fi Internet access. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining—combined with organised tours featuring regional food and wine tastings—allows guests to enjoy local cuisine along the cruise routes. The ship’s Dordogne and Garonne itineraries from Bordeaux are themed:
- “A Renowned Land of Plenty” – PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE – ST EMILION – CADILLAC
- “Nature’s Authentic Heritage” – LIBOURNE (BOURG) – ST EMILION – PAUILLAC – BLAYE
- “The Gironde Estuary and the Garonne River” – PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE (BOURG) – ST EMILION
- “The Heart of the Bordeaux Vineyards” – PAUILLAC – LIBOURNE – ST EMILION – CADILLAC
- “Three Mighty Rivers” – PAUILLAC – BLAYE – LIBOURNE – SAINT-EMILION – CADILLAC
Excursions offered along MS Princesse d’Aquitaine’s Bordeaux itineraries include:
- Bordeaux (embarkation) – sailing the Garonne, then the Gironde towards Pauillac; Médoc red wine region tasting tour
- Gironde Estuary – arrival in Blaye (guided tour, overnight); Corniche Road excursion (optional) or Bourg vineyards hike
- Dordogne River – arrival in Libourne (Saint-Emilion excursion optional)
- Passing Cazeau Island and Bordeaux; arrival in Cadillac (overnight, guided tour, Roquetaillade Castle excursion)
- Bordeaux (overnight before disembarkation) – guided bus tour
- Libourne (overnight) – Saint-Laurent-des-Combes hike with wine tasting or Saint-Emilion church excursion
- Garonne River – passing Cazeau and Patiras islands; arrival in Pauillac (overnight) – St Seurinoise loop hike or Médoc vineyards wine-tasting excursion
- Bordeaux (overnight before disembarkation) – optional full-day excursions to Arcachon Bay or Cognac
MS Rhône Princess cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and serve as indicative CroisiEurope France rates. Actual fares may vary depending on travel agency promotions, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope’s French river cruises include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, wine, and beer at lunch and dinner). However, shore excursions are optional and cost extra.
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CroisiEurope is a family-owned company based in Strasbourg, France. Established in 1976, this premium passenger shipping line manages all aspects of its river cruisetours—from vessel design and construction to onboard cuisine and hotel services. CroisiEurope is among Europe’s largest river cruise operators.
CroisiEurope cruise deals include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer served with lunch and dinner year-round). During Europe’s high season (April through October), many itineraries also feature unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise companies, CroisiEurope charges separately for shore excursions.
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