MS Beethoven, 4 Night The Rhine in celebration (Port-Port) ex Strasbourg, France Return

A cruise along the romantic Rhine River—a guaranteed festive and fun time for all. Climb aboard and enjoy lunch in a medieval setting with minstrel music, experience a gourmet Rüdesheimer Kaffee in Rüdesheim, and discover lively Heidelberg and its traditional Studentenküss chocolates. And to top it all off, we’ll see a revue at the famous Royal Palace Music Hall—some even call it “Las Vegas in Alsace!” 

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, enjoy an Alsatian-themed evening with a traditional sauerkraut dinner. Our ship will begin to cruise.

Day 2
We’ll cruise the currents of the romantic Rhine Valley, passing by the cities of Worms and Mainz before arriving near Sankt Goar and the legendary rock of the Lorelei. A subject of many literary works and poems, the rock is most famously associated with the myth of a beautiful maiden who threw herself from its heights in despair, only to be transformed into a siren who lures fishermen to their deaths. We’ll arrive in Oberwesel. Included excursion: Reichenstein Castle and lunch with a medieval flair, including music from the era.(1) The oldest parts of the building suggest that the castle was built in the early 11th century, and it is a showcase of German Romanticism in the valley. We’ll return on board in Bingen and begin to cruise to Rüdesheim. The famous Drosselgasse with its numerous cafés, bars, and music awaits you. This evening, indulge in the famous Rüdesheimer Kaffee, Germany’s version of Irish Coffee. It’s on us!

Day 3
We’ll cruise up the Rhine to Mannheim. ONBOARD CONTEST.(1) This afternoon, join us for an included excursion: Heidelberg. The hills here display beautiful wooded forests topped off with the impressive red sandstone ruins of the famous castle. During this “history and delicacy” tour, your guide will bring the city to life through celebrities and figures from its pas and he will tell you their history, including that of corporate students and the famous “Studentenkuss” that you can taste. We’ll return on board the ship in Mannheim. Enjoy an evening of entertainment on board.

Day 4
We’ll arrive in Strasbourg early in the morning. Included excursion: Boat tour of Strasbourg. Join us for a tour of the city leaving from the CroisiEurope dock. We’ll begin with the Old Town and the iconic Petite France area with its canals, colorful half-timbered houses, and narrow streets. We’ll continue on to the German quarter, a very interesting urban creation composed of large open squares and broad, tree-embellished avenues. Lastly, we’ll visit the European quarter, where institutions such as the Council of Europe and the European Parliament are located. After our excursion, we’ll return on board for lunch.This afternoon’s included excursion is a show at the Royal Palace Music Hall in Kirrwiller. We’ll set out by coach for Kirrwiller and the famous Royal Palace Music Hall. Walk through the doors to one of France’s top three music halls and discover the exceptional universe within. The Royal Palace Music Hall in Kirrwiller has been welcoming some of the biggest cabaret stars from around the world since 1980. Big and small alike will love this extraordinary, fast-paced musical show. We’ll return to the ship at the end of the afternoon. Tonight is our festive gala.

Day 5
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.

Named after the famous German virtuoso, the MS Beethoven sails on the Rhine and Danube rivers. It takes cruise passengers to discover the many wonders offered by these two romantic rivers. Completely renovated in 2010, the MS Beethoven is a standard ship that measures 110m long and 11m wide and accommodates 180 passengers in 90 cabins on 3 decks. The size of a cabin is between 11.50m2 to 13m2, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The refined decoration and the elegant and friendly atmosphere are in perfect harmony with its environment. Located at the main deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where wide windows allow you to fully enjoy the panorama. Situated on the middle deck is the lounge / bar with a dance floor, while a piano-bar welcomes cruise passengers on the upper deck in a cozy atmosphere. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes.

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 Beethoven - Main Deck

MS Beethoven - Middle Deck

MS Beethoven - Upper Deck

MS Beethoven - Sun Deck

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Middle Deck Double Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a king size bed, 1 HAG cabin) HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a king size bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Middle Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a king size bed, 1 HAG cabin) HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper Deck 1 double bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Upper deck : 42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a King size bed) Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Upper deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window.
Upper deck : 42 cabins (40 twins, 2 cabins with a King size bed) Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Middle deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Middle deck : 27 cabins (24 twins, 2 cabins with a king size bed, 1 HAG cabin) HA G = cabin equipped for disabled with double bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck 2 adjustable twin beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Beds are 2 lower that can be joined to make a queen if required. They have a Floor to Ceiling window. Main deck : 21 cabins (19 twins, 2 cabins with a king size bed. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.