MS France, 5 Night The Treasures of North – Through two extraordinary countries: Belgium and The Netherlands ex Brussels (Brugge), Belgium t

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

Day 1
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. The evening is free to do as you please.

Day 2
Join us for the optional excursion proposed: Guided tour of Brussels, discover a stately historical heart between town and village. Afternoon spent cruising to Antwerp. This lively city has retained its charm with narrow streets and immense squares lined with gable houses. Stroll in the old city in the company of our onboard hostess.

Day 3
Our ship will sail towards Rotterdam. We will cruise up the Scheldt River, cross the border between Belgium and the Netherlands, and travel though the Volkerak and Kreekak locks. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

Day 4
Morning spent cruising to Utrecht. The afternoon, join us for the optional excursion proposed: Visit of The Hague and its inner courtyards. Return on board in Amsterdam. Free evening.

Day 5
Join us for the optional excursion proposed: Amsterdam. This tour will give you an overview of the many historical treasures and curiosities of the Dutch capital. A fascinating and dynamic city where the old and the modern coexist harmoniously, Amsterdam is a city rich in history, art and culture, where every street corner reserves a surprise. It is during a boat ride on the picturesque canals classified as World Heritage by Unesco that you can admire the architecture so particular with the many narrow houses with gables, the mansions of the seventeenth century, or all these magnificent bridges that span the canals and offer an extraordinary urban landscape.This afternoon, join us for the optional excursion proposed: Visit of the traditional fishing village of Volendam and the Zaanse Schans, a museum presenting Dutch crafts still produced in authentic 17th and 18th century windmills and picturesque barns. Tonight’s our gala dinner and evening.

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

Partially renovated in 2016, the ship takes on a sparkling and vintage look with its anise and chocolate colors. The houndstooth-type patterns recall the elegant outfits of ladies from the sixties. The cabins display retro photographs representing Parisian monuments. The common areas are located on the upper deck and the cabins are spread over two decks and have large windows. Do not hesitate to go to the sun deck to relax! It is furnished with armchairs and sun loungers to allow you to relax while enjoying a panoramic view of the 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 France - Main Deck

MS France - Upper Deck

MS France - Sun Deck

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Upper Deck 2 Single Bed - Reduced Mobility Cabin

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Upper deck : 28 cabins (26 twins, 2 HA cabins). HA = cabin equipped for disabled. Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck Suite 2 Single Beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 Suite). 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. Upper deck : 28 cabins (26 twins, 2 HA cabins). HA = cabin equipped for disabled. 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. Main deck : 50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 Suite). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck 3 beds

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 Suite). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Main deck 1 single bed

All cabins are fitted out to give them a maximum of space and light and feature warm colours and furnishings. Main deck : 50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin, 1 Suite). Equipments : all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.