MS Douce France
- Built
- 1997 (refurbished 2017)
- Guests
- 106
- Length
- 110m
- Width
- 11.4m
- Staterooms
- 55
- Electricity
- 220v
- Country Regions
- Bavaria, Alsace & Lorraine, Northern France,
Vienna Budapest Prague
Ship Overview
MS Douce France is one of the CroisiEurope’s fleet ship, while also being the perfect sailing vessel for a Rhine river cruise - the four-star recognition speaks for itself. Although, this 2-deck cruising ship has been built in 1997, it has been completely refurbished by 2011, reaching a capacity of hosting no less than 160 passengers. 23 crew members making you feel like home on this 110 m long and 11.4 m wide ship, 79 cabins and a beautiful spacious deck to enjoy the European sun are just the beginning of a great adventure on the board of MS Douce France, one of the best Rhine river cruise ships.
- A spacious deck equipped with plenty of seats for guests to soak in the sun.
- A relaxing lounge bar equipped with a dance floor.
- The bar where you can sip a drink in a newly found company.
- The main restaurant which includes an inviting dining area where guests can enjoy their meals in a pleasant and relaxing atmosphere.
- An originally designed gift shop which offers authentic souvenirs for friends and families.
- The library which provides exciting and varied genres that will appeal to anyone’s taste.
- Central heating
- Air conditioning system
- 220 V electricity
- Wifi available on board, in exchange for a fee
- Radiophone
- Games preceding dinners and post-dinner dances
- Background live music ensured by local artists
- The Upper Deck holds 28 cabins (23 twins, 5 doubles)
- The Main Deck holds 51 cabins (36 twins, 8 doubles, 4 triple cabins, 2 singles and 1 suite).
Reviews
- ILIlene4.0 - GoodWritten on October 21st, 2024
- WNWerner4.0 - GoodWritten on October 19th, 2024
- PMPaul5.0 - ExcellentWritten on August 27th, 2024
- HVHendrik4.0 - GoodWritten on July 30th, 2024
- Sophie4.0 - GoodWritten on July 20th, 2024
- EBEmma5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 17th, 2024
- Reint J.2.0 - Rather poorWritten on July 17th, 2024
- Laurel4.0 - GoodWritten on July 11th, 2024
- RRRebecca5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 5th, 2024
- Eric3.0 - AverageWritten on June 18th, 2024
Staterooms / Suites
- Upper Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category A) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Single Bed - Single Cabin Category A) (102 ft²)
- Upper Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category B) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Single Bed - Single Cabin Category B) (102 ft²)
- Upper Deck (1 Large Bed - PRM Cabin Category B) (156 ft²)
- Upper Deck (Suite - 3 Single Beds - Category B) (253 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category A) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category B) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (Suite - 1 Large Bed - Category B) (167 ft²)
- Main Deck (2 Adjustable Twin Beds Category C) (156 ft²)
- Main Deck (1 Single Bed - Category C) (102 ft²)
Features
• French balcony with sliding windows
• TV
• Telephone (for internal calls only)
• Safe
• Independent air-conditioning
• Electricity 220V
• Wi-Fi
• Bathroom with shower and toilet
• Hair dryer
• Selection of bath products
• Towels
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship
Dining
- Carefully designed menus invite you to experience the exquisite French gastronomy
- Croisi’s chefs have worked along Michelin-starred giants such as Marc Haeberlin and Paul Bocuse
- Alain Bohn, Croisi’s head chef, is a member of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, a 50 years old association including no more than 250 chefs worldwide
- Enjoy a self-served breakfast buffet abundant in pastries, cold cuts, eggs, various sausage varieties, fresh fruit and yogurt or jams and jellies; quench your thirst with fresh fruit juices and a warm cup of tea or coffee
- Delight yourself with 3 course lunch and dinner menus cooked using only the freshest of ingredients
- Your meals will be paired with excellent complimentary wines
- All lunch and dinner meals are served at fixed times and in a single seating for all passengers
- Croisi provides free beverages on all cruises including mineral water, fruit juice, coffee, tea, beer or house wine
- Some cruises include an open bar, but for those that don’t, travelers can purchase a €30 drink card that will cover beverages served at the bar; any amount of money remaining on your card will be reimbursed at the end of the cruise
- Premium vintage wines, as well as champagne are available at an additional charge on all cruises
MS Douce France Tours
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (from Passau to Budapest) 6 daysStarts PassauEnds Budapest$1,219
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (8 destinations) 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,511
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,145
- From Basel to Amsterdam : The Treasures of the Celebrated Rhine River (port-to-port cruise) (24 destinations) 9 daysStarts BaselEnds AmsterdamSold Out
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (4 destinations) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,511 $1,380-9%
- Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts AntwerpEnds Amsterdam$739
- Alsace: land of tradition and gastronomy (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$694
- Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) (17 destinations) 13 daysStarts BudapestEnds Strasbourg$2,283
- Holland and the Romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) (21 destinations) 6 daysStarts AmsterdamEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- The Beautiful Blue Danube 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$2,827 $2,262-20%
- Summer fun on the danube (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts ViennaEnds NurembergSold Out
- An Unforgettable Cruise through the Heart of Europe from the Rhine to the Danube (port-to-port cruise) 9 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds ViennaSold Out
- Christmas markets in Alsace (port-to-port) - DOUCE FRANCE 4 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Springtime in Holland (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts AntwerpEnds Amsterdam$871
- Alsace: land of tradition and gastronomy (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,063
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,502
- Christmas markets in Alsace - DOUCE FRANCE 4 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds StrasbourgSold Out
- From the Heart of Alsace to Summits in the Swiss Alps (port-to-port cruise) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,511
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (6 destinations) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,105
- Christmas on the romantic Rhine, the enchantment of the Lorelei Rock (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE (12 destinations) 5 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Strasbourg$1,063
- New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 6 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$2,017
- Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise) (23 destinations) 13 daysStarts StrasbourgEnds Budapest$2,665
- Trans-European cruise from Budapest to Strasbourg (port-to-port cruise) (19 destinations) 13 daysStarts BudapestEnds Strasbourg$2,748
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) (9 destinations) 8 daysStarts ViennaEnds Vienna$1,924
- Holland and the romantic Rhine valley (port-to-port cruise) - DOUCE FRANCE 7 daysStarts AmsterdamEnds Strasbourg$1,737