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Rhineland Christmas On The Romantic Rhine

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Join MS France on a 3-day magical cruise on the Upper Rhine where you can celebrate Christmas and discover new traditions. Be carried away by the warm and festive atmosphere of the famous Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar. You can also attend the Christmas Mass in Breisach after an exciting Christmas eve dinner.
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Highlights
  • Explore the Christmas Market in Strasbourg
  • Visit the town of Colmar
  • Experience the holidays along the Rhine River
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Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Strasbourg | Embark

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 3:00 p.m. Set out to discover the Christmas market around the cathedral and Place Broglie, one of the largest Christmas markets in Europe. Return on board and meet your crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Enjoy an animated evening on the theme of Christmas.

Day 2: Breisach

Join an excursion to Colmar, known as a town of art and culture. Tonight is your Christmas Eve evening and dinner. Midnight Mass will be celebrated in Breisach

Day 3: Strasbourg | Disembark

  • 1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast and lunch on board. Sail towards Strasbourg, reaching it between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. before disembarking.

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MS France

Cabins on the MS France

MS France

Experience a unique river cruise voyage on board the MS France, a comfortable ship built in 2001 and renovated in 2010, with the capacity to accommodate 159 passengers. Discover the treasures of the Seine, taste some of the best French and European cuisine, and enjoy the amenities offered by the ship's professional and friendly crew.
MS France Main Deck Suite
MS France
MS France

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Cabins on the MS France
Main Deck - Cat A
50 cabins (44 twins, 4 triple cabins, 1 single cabin) equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
MS France Main Deck Suite
Main Deck- Cat B
20 double cabins - equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
MS France Main Deck Suite
Main Deck-Cat C
18 double cabins 4 triple cabins 1 single cabin - equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins on the MS France
Upper Deck-Cat A
28 cabins all cabins are equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.
Cabins on the MS France
Upper Deck-Cat B
2 double cabins 2 PRM cabins - equipped with shower and toilet, hairdryer, satellite TV, radio, safe.

Notes

20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Included
  • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners
  • 2 Nights Accommodations
  • Accommodations as listed
  • Ground transportation as listed
  • Activities as listed
  • Meals as listed
  • Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
  • Accommodation in double cabins
  • Wi-fi access
  • All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
  • In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
  • Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
  • Port taxes
  • Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expenses
  • Flight costs (please request a quote)
  • Additional excursions during free time
  • Fuel Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
  • Cancellation and baggage insurance
  • Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
  • All services not mentioned in the program
  • Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
  • Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers

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