CroisiEurope To Welcome First Africa Ship In 2017

 

On the top of the seven ships scheduled to arrive for the 2016/2017 season, CroisiEurope plans to welcome a new luxury ship, the first in the fleet to be based in Africa

The latest new ship announcement from CroisiEurope, celebrating its 40^th anniversary in 2016, expands the cruise line’s itinerary offerings to a new continent: Africa. Sailing on the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, CroisiEurope will be welcoming a new, luxurious river cruise ship to its fleet in 2017, the eighth to be added by the end of next year. This new cruise offering will be available to book through the US call center, with prices and itinerary details to follow once available.

CroisiEurope will introduce a new, deluxe ship that will operate cruises in Southern Africa in 2017

The new ship will operate 6-day, 5-night cruise itineraries in Southern Africa for up to 16 passengers in eight exterior-facing deluxe suites with balconies, a panoramic restaurant, lounge bar and rooftop patio with pool and chaise lounges.

Following the cruise, guests will enjoy a 4-day, 3-night stay in 5-star CroisiEurope accommodations with safaris and a day at Victoria Falls. In keep with their commitment to high level of quality and value for its customers, CroisiEurope will own and operate this new ship. The company will also be the owner of two lodges included in this new itinerary.

For a complete list of CroisiEurope’s river, barge and coastal cruise itineraries, please visit http://www. croisieuroperivercruises.com/.

About CroisiEurope

Established in 1976, CroisiEurope is celebrating its 40^th anniversary as a leader in affordable European river cruising. Based in Strasbourg, France, CroisiEurope is headquartered at the epicenter of Europe with offices in Brussels, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Laussane, Madrid, London, Phnom Penh and New York. With an English-speaking crew of 700, this family owned company operates 43 vessels that sail along Europe’s most famous rivers. Passengers can choose from a variety of itineraries that explore picturesque riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium while treating guests to on-board dining menus designed by French Master Chef Alain Bohn. Today, CroisiEurope offers cruises not only in Europe but also along the Mediterranean coast, Vietnam and Cambodia.

For more information on CroisiEurope, please visit: http://www. croisieuroperivercruises.com/ or call 800 768-7232.

CroisiEurope Announces Seven New Ships For The 2016-2017 Sail Seasons

Three ships will be added to the fleet this year with an additional four coming to the Douro, Mekong, Rhine and Danube Rivers in 2017

CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest and longest operating river cruise line celebrating 40 years in 2016, is on course to add an additional seven ships to its fleet by the end of 2017. With the introduction of the much anticipated MS Elbe Princesse next month and two new barges, CroisiEurope is announcing plans to add four ships next year on the Douro, Mekong, Rhine and Danube Rivers.

The 2016 additions to CroisiEurope's fleet: MS Elbe Princesse, Deborah Barge and the Daniele Barge

3 NEW SHIPS IN 2016

On the Elbe River

The MS Elbe Princesse, an innovative paddle steamer will sail on the Elbe and the Moldau between Berlin and Prague, with stops in Magdebour, Wittenberg, Meissen, Dresden and Litomerice, as well as the reverse itinerary. With a capacity of 80 passengers in 40 spacious cabins, this stylish paddle wheeler will be christened on April 14, 2016 in its new home port of Berlin.

On France's canals

The Déborah Barge, a new build with modern design and decor, this barge has a maximum capacity of 22 people with 11 cabins will take an unprecedented route on the Briare Canal, in the Upper Loire Valley and the region of Sancerre. This unique itinerary will include stops in Briare, Lere, Ménétréol- Sous-Sancerre, Chapelle Montlinard, Marseilles-Les-Aubigny and Nevers.

The Danièle Barge, also hosting up to 22 guests in 11 modern cabins, will operate along a route covering the canals of Burgundy.

4 NEW SHIPS COMING IN 2017

On the Douro River

A new premium and innovative ship will be added to CroisiEurope’s fleet on the Douro River. Boasting three luxurious decks and a pool, guests will be treated to a contemporary interior decor and 66 cabins that can accommodate 132 passengers. Built at the Sambre and Meuse Shipyard in Namur, Belgium, it will be joining the four other ships on the Douro River. Beginning in 2017, it will host 8-day cruises on the “Golden River,” leaving from Porto and stopping in Regua, Vega de Terron Ferradosa and Pinhão.

On the Mekong River

The RV Indochine II, coming in 2017, will be a high class colonial-style ship joining the other four vessels on the Mekong. Accommodating 60 passengers in 30 cabins, guests will be treated to an extravagant vacation experience, due to the ship’s novel design and spacious private balconies. Itineraries along the Mekong will operate in both directions from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, with stops in Angkor, Tonle Sap, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Tralach, Koh Chen, Phnom Penh, Chau Doc, Sa Dec, Cai Be and My Tho.

On the Rhine and the Danube Rivers

Further expanding the company’s presence on the Rhine and Danube Rivers, the MS Symphonie II and the MS Douce France II will be best-in-class ships offering a modern design and stylish décor. With a capacity of 106 passengers in 54 comfortable cabins spread out over two decks and 135 passengers in 68 comfortable cabins, respectively, their state-of-the-art technology and open spaces lend to its elegant, friendly ambiance.

Launching in April 2017 and June 2017, these ships will explore the treasures along the Rhine and the Danube.

For More Information on CroisiEurope’s existing catalog of cruises, please visit: http://www. croisieuroperivercruises.com/. T

The digital brochure is available here: http://fr.calameo.com/read/ 0043907974ba7adf863d3

About CroisiEurope

Established in 1976, CroisiEurope is celebrating its 40^th anniversary as a leader in affordable European river cruising. Based in Strasbourg, France, CroisiEurope is headquartered at the epicenter of Europe with offices in Brussels, Paris, Lyon, Nice, Laussane, Madrid, London, Phnom Penh and New York. With an English-speaking crew of 700, this family owned company operates 43 vessels that sail along Europe’s most famous rivers. Passengers can choose from a variety of itineraries that explore picturesque riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium while treating guests to on-board dining menus designed by French Master Chef Alain Bohn. Today, CroisiEurope offers cruises not only in Europe but also along the Mediterranean coast, Vietnam and Cambodia.

For more information on CroisiEurope, please visit: http://www. croisieuroperivercruises.com/ or call 800 768-7232.

CroisiEurope To Celebrate 40th Anniversary With Special 40-Day Europe Sailing

Europe’s largest river cruise company announces its first multi-week itinerary to fete four decades of continuous growth for this family-owned business

 To commemorate 40 successful years in business, CroisiEurope, Europe’s largest river cruise company headquartered in Strasbourg, France, is celebrating the event with a 40-day river cruise through continental Europe, May 5 to June 15, 2016. Prices start at US$10,900 (less than $300 per day) per person, based on double occupancy. This special anniversary cruise combines four of the company’s most popular sailings, while also featuring new ports of call. Never before has CroisiEurope offered a river cruise that has included so many days, ships, rivers and countries, starting in Seville, Spain and ending in Tulcea, Romania in the Black Sea.

ʺWe are inviting travelers to join us on this inaugural 40-day sailing, not only to celebrate the company’s 40^th anniversary, but also to experience the hallmarks of a CroisiEurope river cruise,” says Nicola Iannone, executive vice president U.S. and Canada. “CroisiEurope owes its success over the past four decades to the vision of its founder, Gérard Schmitter and his family, now in their third generation of family ownership.  Known to provide amazing value, CroisiEurope offers attentive English-speaking service, superb French cuisine, unlimited beverages, included shore excursions and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Throughout the itinerary passengers will have the opportunity to experience different CroisiEurope ships while sailing through 12 countries across Eastern and Western Europe. The itinerary’s exciting shore excursions pay homage to the great histories of every included destination: with visits to more than a half dozen UNESCO World Heritage Sites; the burial site of Leonardo da Vinci; wine tastings from some of France’s most prestigious vineyards, including Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild; a viewing of works by Dutch masters Rembrandt and Vermeer; and a tour of Beethoven’s childhood home. Additional inclusions like a guided visit of the Château Versailles in Paris and the Alhambra in Granada allow guests to follow in the footsteps of kings and rulers who helped to shape modern-day Europe. Passengers will also enjoy an on-board celebratory dinner with the founding Schmitter family in the Alsatian city of Strasbourg.

This special once in a life time 40^th anniversary cruise offers more surprises for our guests and so space is very limited. The cruise is available for bookings in its 40 day entirety only. More program details are found below.

May 5, 2016: Cruise on the Guadalquivir and the Guadiana Rivers

May 13, 2016: Cruise on the Gironde River

May 18, 2016: Stopover in the Loire Valley

May 20, 2016: Cruise on the Seine River

May 23, 2016: Cruise along the romantic Rhine

May 29, 2016: Cruise on the Danube River to the Black Sea

Discover the complete vacation and day-to-day itinerary at: http://tinyurl.com/qghmczq

For more information about CroisiEurope, visit www.croisieuroperivercruises.com

CroisiEurope currently has a fleet of 43 ships for canal, coastal and river cruising. The fleet has increased by 3 more ships in 2015. The MS Lafayette is the first ship in this class downsizing from the long ships to 82 guests for a new, more intimate and personable cruise experience. One of the next ships in the “Lafayette” class, will join the fleet next year. These ships are built by CroisiEurope, a French family ship owner.

About CroisiEurope

Established in 1976, CroisiEurope has been a leader in affordable European river cruises for nearly 40 years. Based in Strasbourg, France, CroisiEurope has offices in Europe, the USA and Asia. With an English-speaking crew of 700, this family-owned company operates 43 vessels that sail along Europe’s most famous rivers. Passengers can choose from a variety of itineraries that explore picturesque riverside cities in France, Italy, Spain, Germany and Belgium while treating guests to on-board dining menus designed alongside Michelin-starred chefs. Today, CroisiEurope offers cruises not only in Europe but also along the Mediterranean coast, Vietnam and Cambodia. 

For more information about CroisiEurope, please visit, www.croisieuroperivercruises.com or call (800) 768-7232.