MS Lafayette, 6 Night An Exclusive Cruise to Top Sites in Northern Europe ex Brussels (Brugge), Belgium Return

From the Belgian capital to the famous Windmills of Kinderdijk, discover the beauty of northern European cities and the authenticity found within. A cultivated mix of architecture and local cuisine. Crisscross Brussels and its medieval Grand-Place, retrace the steps of immigrants embarking to the USA during the 19th and early 20th centuries at the Red Star Line Museum in Antwerp, and visit one of the best-kept secrets in that city—the magnificent Nottebohm Room. In Ghent, you’ll come across amazing Flemish architecture revealing an unquestionable medieval heritage, and you won’t escape without enjoying a local brew, if that’s your style. Stroll the romantic streets of Bruges, taking in the fairytale-like atmosphere. Further along, learn about the years of engineering needed to complete the intriguing Delta Works. Lastly, visit one of the most iconic sites in Holland, the famous Windmills of Kinderdijk—a prime example of 1,000-year-old Dutch know-how.

Day 1
Boarding.

Day 2
Optional excursions:- CLASSIC: The must-see sites in Brussels- DISCOVERY: Brussels, the comic strip capitalOur ship will cruise to Antwerp.

Day 3
Optional excursions: – CLASSIC: Antwerp, its historic center, and the Het Steen fortress- DISCOVERY: Antwerp, the Red Star Line Museum, and Nottebohm RoomWe’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Ghent.

Day 4
Optional excursions CLASSIC/DISCOVERY : Morning: Ghent. Afternoon: Bruges. Evening at leisure.

Day 5
Morning sailing on the Ghent–Terneuzen Canal towards Veere.Optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion to the Delta Works. Our ship will cruise to Dordrecht overnight.

Day 6
Cruise to Dordrecht. Optional CLASSIC/DISCOVERY excursion: The Windmills of Kinderdijk. Afternoon and overnight cruising towards Brussels. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Day 7
Disembarkation.

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.