MS Lafayette, 5 Night The treasures of the north through Holland and Belgium ex Amsterdam, Rivers to Brussels (Brugge), Belgium

From Amsterdam to Brussels via Rotterdam and Antwerp, cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium in search of their hidden treasures. Travel to the heart of iconic places such as Volendam, a former fishing village on the Ijsselmeer, and Zaanse Schans. Discover the many international organizations at The Hague and the breath-taking beauty of Brussels, the Belgian capital.

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship in Amsterdam at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Free evening in Amsterdam.

Day 2
In the morning, join us for the optional excursion proposed: Guided visit of Amsterdam. In the afternoon, join us for the optional excursion to Volendam and Zaanse Schans. We’ll return on board. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 3
This morning, join us for the optional excursion proposed: The Hague and its inner courtyards. In the afternoon, our ship will sail towards Rotterdam. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 4
Our ship will sail through the day. Join your onboard host/hostess for a stroll in the city. Enjoy a free evening in Antwerp.

Day 5
The morning will be spent cruising. Join us for the optional excursion proposed: Guided tour of the Belgian capital and a taste of its renowned chocolate. European and cosmopolitan, Brussels has retained its traditional character. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

Day 6
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. 

This superb Premium ship that sails on the Rhine, was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a great figure in French history and hero of the United States War of Independence. Completely renovated in 2014, the MS Lafayette is an intimatesized Premium ship, 90m long and 10m wide. It can accommodate 82 passengers, in 43 double or single cabins, spread over two decks. The size of each cabin is between 10 m2 to 15 m2, has all amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The contemporary interior is decorated in gray and sand tones, combined with mauve and lilac shades. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor and central bar. The sun deck is the ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, offering comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

CroisiEurope has a fleet of Prestige category boats with cabins, which ply the most beautiful rivers in Europe. Spacious and light, they offer a welcoming and refined setting. Accommodation capacity varies from 100 to 180 passengers depending on the boat’s design. At the cutting edge of technology, their facilities offer comfort and safety.

Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet is largely made up of recently built vessels, less than five years old, all with Veritas certification. The leading European river tour operator, our company owes its international reputation to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its recognised value for money of long standing.

Vessels are rated four-star and food is superb – as you’d expect on a French-owned cruise line, staffed by French chefs and with top French and German wines aboard. One cruise of the Rhone and Saone Rivers in France concentrates on gastronomy and traditional French cusine, visiting Collonges Abbey, renowned for its great French chef, Paul Bocuse.

CroisiEurope is a family-owned and operated firm, with brothers and sisters running different aspects of the company and keeping a close eye on all operations to ensure excellence.

River cruising offers much free fun. Wake in the morning and observe the passing riverside scenery through your cabin window – perhaps from your bed. Gaze upon village churches or a patchwork of fields sparkling in the morning sun.

CroisiEurope’s network traverses a phenomenal number of European rivers and waterways. They range from the Guadalquivir and Guadiana (flowing through Spain and Portugal respectively); the Douro in Portugal, the Po and Venice Lagoon in Italy; the Rhone in Provence, plus the Seine from Paris to the Normandy Coast. And there’s more: the Moselle, the Neckar, the Saar, the Oder, the Havel, the Baltic Sea, the Camarge, the Rhine, the Main and the mighty Danube; the Tisza and the Black Sea; the Belgian and Dutch waterways. Everything from tulip time in Holland to Christmas Markets in Germany.

Drinks included with on board meals: mineral water, house wine, beer, fruit juice, and tea or coffee.

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MS Lafayette - Main Deck

MS Lafayette - Upper Deck

MS Lafayette - Sun Deck

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Main Deck 1 Double Bed

Main deck : 29 cabins (24 double-occupancy cabins, 3 double cabins with king size beds, 2 single cabins). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.

Main Deck 1 Single Bed

Main deck : 29 cabins (24 double-occupancy cabins, 3 double cabins with king size beds, 2 single cabins). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.

Upper Deck 1 Single Bed

Upper deck : 14 cabins with large picture windows (11 double-occupancy cabins, 2 single cabins, 1 cabin for persons with disabilities). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.

Upper Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

Upper deck : 14 cabins with large picture windows (11 double-occupancy cabins, 2 single cabins, 1 cabin for persons with disabilities). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.

Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Upper deck : 14 cabins with large picture windows (11 double-occupancy cabins, 2 single cabins, 1 cabin for persons with disabilities). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.

Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds

Main deck : 29 cabins (24 double-occupancy cabins, 3 double cabins with king size beds, 2 single cabins). Conveniences : All staterooms ara outside with Large Panoramic windows on the upper deck. Twin beds (converting), generous closets, hair dryer, climate control, private bathroom with shower and bath products, flat screen Tv and radio, minibar, telephone, safe & space under the bed for suitcases storage.