Treat yourself to a superb cabin on the Upper Deck with approximately 15.5-16.5 square metres of space to enjoy. Featuring one large opening window in the living area measuring approximately 60cm x 58cm, and a half-glazed door opening on to a wonderful private balcony measuring approximately 2.5 square metres with seating for two where you can enjoy an afternoon cup of tea or an aperitif whilst taking in the spectacular coastal views. Cabin 1 is located at the front of the ship and is slightly smaller with approximately 14 square metres.

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Category A+ Cabins

Unwind in a generous 16 square metres of living space. Enjoy a real home from home experience in these spacious and bright cabins on the Main Deck featuring three fixed porthole windows (one in bathroom) measuring 25cm x 40cm.

Category A Cabin

Located on the Lower Deck, these cabins offer the largest accommodation with a superbly proportioned 17 square metres of living space. They are light and airy with two fixed porthole windows measuring 25cm x 40cm. Cabins 14 &amp; 15 can be configured as a twin or triple. Please note that they feature a double bed and single sofa bed, with the larger size of 19.5sqm.

Category B Cabins

<ul><li>Sun loungers &amp; Chairs</li><li>Jacuzzi</li></ul>

Top Deck

<ul><li>Category A+ Cabins</li></ul>

Upper Deck 

<ul><li>Restaurant </li><li>Terrace </li><li>Category A Cabins </li></ul>

Main Deck

<ul><li>Category B Cabins </li></ul>

Lower Deck

Dine in the informal and stylish restaurant area, then order your favourite cocktail from the bar and strike up conversation with your fellow guests.

Dining

Swim platform with ladder to access water

Swim Platform

On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains. You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.

Excursions

Take to the sun deck, with shaded area, where you can lie back on a sun lounger taking in the 360-degree views before enjoying a dip in the jacuzzi or off the platform at the back of the ship to swim in the calm waters of an unspoilt little bay.

Sun Deck & Lounge

Order your favourite cocktail from the bar and strike up conversation with your fellow guests. Sink into a cosy sofa on the inviting terrace area, sipping a coffee or an after-dinner drink as the sun goes down.

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We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us. If you have any concerns regarding the suitability of the holiday due to reduced mobility we would encourage you to contact us or call us on 01283 688 518 to discuss these concerns.MooringDue to the popularity of river cruising at some mooring places, or where our ship is moored alongside another vessel, access to the ship may be via the sun deck and require the navigation of steps so passengers must be able to walk on and off the ship themselves, without the use of crutches or other aids, as gangplanks can be positioned at a steep angle.On boardOur ships are not adapted for wheelchair access; if you are intending to take a wheelchair or mobility scooter with you, it is essential that you please contact us to let us know. Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be used on excursions however cannot be used on board the ships due to safety reasons and must not be left in corridors, the lounge or restaurant or any other public areas, but must be stored at reception.River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility; therefore, a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.Whilst most of our ships have a lift on board, it does not operate to all decks.River cruising on European rivers offers the opportunity to take in the scenery from the comfort of the ship. If you are unable to do some of the shore excursions, your river cruise can still be enjoyable and worthwhile, so please contact us with any concerns or questions you may have.Shore ExcursionsFor our river cruises which include an extension and feature a hotel stay, the hotels we use have been chosen due to their location and standard, the facilities offered can differ, it is therefore important that we make the appropriate enquiries with our suppliers on your behalf to ensure any special needs or requests can be catered for.AccommodationFor our river cruises which include an extension and feature a hotel stay, the hotels we use have been chosen due to their location and standard, the facilities offered can differ, it is therefore important that we make the appropriate enquiries with our suppliers on your behalf to ensure any special needs or requests can be catered for.Overseas Transport ArrangementsAll of our tours involve coach travel. The coaches we use have not been adapted for wheelchair access.Air TravelWe are able to arrange airport assistance, from the check-in desk to the plane, for anyone with reduced mobility. This is a free service which must be arranged with the airline prior to travel. If you would like us to arrange this assistance for you it needs to be pre-booked more than 48 hours before your flight departs.EurostarIf you have reduced mobility and are travelling by Eurostar to your cruise, please contact us. Should you need to travel in your own wheelchair, Eurostar does have specially adapted wheelchair spaces which need to be pre-booked. If you would like assistance at St. Pancras, we can provide you with information and contact details for Eurostar Assist, although we cannot reserve this service for you directly.

Disabled Facilities

Breakfast: In the morning a full breakfast is served which includes healthy options and your choice of eggs made to order.Lunch: For lunch enjoy salads from the buffet, soup and a choice of main courses, including local dishes, plus dessert.Dinner: The four course a la carte dinners include a selection of international and regional specialities.We cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure you advise our sales team when making the booking.

Special Dietary Requirements

There is no requirement to bring formal dress - smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced.However, men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. You may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner.The Chef's Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire

Dress Code

There are no on-board medical personnel, although specific crew members will have basic first aid training. However, the ship can stop at any time to transfer any passenger requiring emergency medical attention to local medical facilities.If you have any concerns about your health whilst on tour, please see your Cruise Director or Concierge. They will be able to advise you about chemists and availability of doctors, etc.In an emergency you could always phone our emergency number as issued on your itinerary.

Medical Facilities

A limited laundry service is available on board, except on the day of disembarkation. A dry cleaning service is not available.

Laundry Service

Smoking, including e-cigarettes, is not permitted anywhere on board except for designated areas on the sun deck.More and more countries in Europe are adopting a stricter legislation on smoking in public places.Smoking is not allowed on any public transport and there may be other restrictions in hotels, bars and restaurants.

Smoking and E-Cigarette Policy

The minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure.We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise.Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over.If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a ‘Parental Consent Guardianship Form’ must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.

Age Restrictions

Our ships are fully air-conditioned throughout. Each cabin has individual air-conditioning and heating controls.

Air Conditioning

We have a drinks package included for all European river cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026.Superior Drinks PackageFor all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises:<ul><li>Over lunch in our restaurants enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of:</li><li>Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic</li><li>Draught beer, including non-alcoholic</li><li>A selection of soft drinks and juices</li></ul>Then from 6 pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, enjoy all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:<ul><li>Our cocktail and mocktail of the day</li><li>House spirits and mixers (including gin, vodka, rum and whisky)</li><li>A recommended regional wine during dinner</li><li>Martini &amp; Sherry pre-dinner</li><li>Port &amp; Brandy after dinner</li></ul>All-inclusive drinks package<ul><li>Available on 2026 European river cruise departures</li><li>Available from 10am to midnight each day:</li><li>Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic​</li><li>A choice of draught beer, including non-alcoholic​</li><li>A selection of soft drinks and juices​​</li><li>Our cocktail and mocktail of the day​</li><li>House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys (excluding liqueurs)</li><li>Daily recommended wines ​</li><li>Tea and coffee from the bar</li></ul>

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