ms Van Gogh

MS Van Gogh cruises on the Rhône River in Burgundy (southeastern France’s wine region), departing from the homeport of Lyon on round-trip itineraries. This riverboat operates on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France together with the CroisiEurope ships Camargue and Mistral.

Cabins

The CroisiEurope Van Gogh has 78 passenger cabins (each sized 118 ft² / 11 m²) in three categories, including 2 singles and 4 triples. Main Deck staterooms (45 doubles, 4 triples, 2 singles) have riverview windows (non-opening). Upper Deck cabins (27 doubles) feature large picture windows (also non-opening). Each stateroom includes a private bathroom (WC, sink, shower), wardrobe/closet, satellite TV, radio, telephone (internal calls only), hairdryer, personal safe, and individually controlled air-conditioning.

Shipboard facilities

The ship’s amenities and facilities include a lounge (with dance floor and bar), a dining room (Van Gogh Restaurant), a sundeck relaxation area with shaded seating, loungers, and deckchairs, a gift shop, a library, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Van Gogh’s Rhône River cruise itineraries explore southeastern France through the Burgundy wine region, departing from Lyon on round-trip routes. CroisiEurope’s gourmet dining and themed food-and-wine tasting events allow guests to experience local French dishes and regional wines throughout the voyage.

MS Van Gogh cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and serve as general guidelines for CroisiEurope’s rates. Actual fares may vary depending on travel agency promotions, special offers, discounts, group bookings, or last-minute deals. CroisiEurope cruises in France include all beverages (coffee, tea, juices, soft drinks, plus wine and beer served with lunch and dinner), while shore excursions and tours are optional and cost extra.

The Van Gogh ship cruises on the Rhône and Saône rivers in France. Its itineraries cover the Burgundy and Provence regions—famous wine-producing areas in southeastern France. Most voyages are round trips from Lyon, with additional one-way routes between Martigues and Chalon. The ship also operates one-day cruises from Avignon (round trip to Arles) and from Lyon (round trip to Viviers).

CroisiEurope also owns the Saône–Rhône riverboats Camargue and Mistral, as well as the hotel barges Anne-Marie and Jeanine.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned cruise company based in Strasbourg, France. Established in 1976, this premium line manages all aspects of its cruises—from vessel design and construction to cuisine and hotel services. Today, CroisiEurope is one of Europe’s largest river cruise operators.

CroisiEurope river cruise fares include soft drinks and alcoholic beverages (wine and beer with lunch and dinner) year-round. During Europe’s high season (April through October), the line also offers packages with unlimited drinks. However, unlike most river cruise companies, CroisiEurope charges additionally for shore excursions.

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