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Croisi Europe 

The Croisi Europe line brand ("Alsace Croisieres" until 1997) is a French river cruise company, which is family owned and run, and based in Strasbourg. The line specializes in river cruising and also Mediterranean coastal cruises. Mr. Gerard Schmitter founded CroisiEurope in 1976, chartering ms Alsace - his first riverboat - in 1982.

Croisi Europe is one of the leaders on the European river cruising market. The line's riverboats ply most of the of Europe's main waterways - both rivers and canals. Croisi Europe's ships also sail in Asia (Vietnam and Cambodia region). The company also charters boats that cruise on Volga River in Russia, on Irrawaddy River in Burma, and on Chobe and Zambezi rivers in South Africa.

Two of the line's ships are ocean-going and offer Mediterranean small ship cruise deals on coastal itineraries in southern Europe. Throughout the 1990s and the 1st decade of the 21st century, Croisi underwent rapid expansion and as its fleet grew, the line expanded operations outside the French borders. Gerard Schmitter handed management of the party over to his children in 1999.

Croisi Europe currently owns a fleet of prestige category boats cruising all of Europe’s rivers. The cruise experience on board their ships features:

  • Accommodations vary from 100 to 180 guests depending on the design of the ship. The facilities offer comfort, safety, and cutting-edge technology.

  • The fleet of is partially renovated each year and carefully maintained, being mostly made up of less than 5-year-old ships. All boats have Veritas certifications. The itinerary options are varied with many of the stops classified as World Heritage Sites.

  • French is the primary language spoken on board (although most of the staff also speak English and other European languages). The announcements are made in English and in French.

  • What distinguishes Croisi from other river lines are the moderately-priced fares. Like most European river cruise lines, CroisiEurope deals include soft drinks, beer and wine year-round with lunch and dinner and offers unlimited drinks during the high season April through October, including house spirits. However, the biggest difference is that the guests of the line have to pay extra for shore excursions, though many other lines include these within their fares.

  • Cruise cabins sizes are comparable to other European river ships, though the decor is more functional than deluxe.

  • In addition to the main dining room, onboard public spaces include indoor lounge spaces for relaxing. The lounge bar is the main spot for evening entertainment, ranging from traditional regional programmes and music from resident musician to crew shows. The reception area or mezzanine features a small shop. A number of deck chairs for use on sunny days are found on the outdoor-carpeted top deck.

In 2006, Croisi Europe celebrated the company's 30th birthday, and in 2007 opened CroisiMer, a subsidiary company, to manage La Belle de l'Adriatique - its one ocean-going cruise ship. In 2010 Croisi created CroisiYacht brand to manage chartered sailings on Russia's Volga River. In 2014, Croisi Europe bought "Compagnie Fluviale du Mékong" (Mekong River Cruise Company), adding 4 ships on Mekong River.

Cruise Liners


African Dream

African Dream

Build year: 2017
Amalia Rodriguez

Amalia Rodriguez

Build year: 2019
Beethoven

Beethoven

Build year: 2004 Decks: 3 Cabins: 90
Belle de Cadix

Belle de Cadix

Build year: 2005 Decks: 4 Cabins: 89
Boheme

Boheme

Build year: 1995 Decks: 3 Cabins: 80
Botticelli 4* Super

Botticelli 4* Super

Build year: 2004 Decks: 2 Cabins: 75
Camargue

Camargue

Build year: 1995 Decks: 3 Cabins: 76
Cyrano de Bergerac 4* Super

Cyrano de Bergerac 4* Super

Build year: 2012 Decks: 3 Cabins: 87
DA VINCI 4*

DA VINCI 4*

Decks: 2 Cabins: 57
Douce France

Douce France

Renew year: 2017 Decks: 3 Cabins: 79
Europe 4*Super

Europe 4*Super

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 90
Europe 4* Super

Europe 4* Super

Build year: 2006 Decks: 3 Cabins: 90
Fernao De Magalhaes

Fernao De Magalhaes

Build year: 2003 Decks: 4 Cabins: 71
France

France

Build year: 2001 Decks: 3
Gerard Schmitter

Gerard Schmitter

Build year: 2012 Decks: 4 Cabins: 88
GIL EANES 5* Якорей

GIL EANES 5* Якорей

Build year: 2015 Decks: 4 Cabins: 66
Indochine

Indochine

Build year: 2008 Decks: 3 Cabins: 24
INDOCHINE II

INDOCHINE II

Build year: 2016 Decks: 3 Cabins: 31
Infante Don Henrique 4* Super

Infante Don Henrique 4* Super

Build year: 2003 Decks: 3 Cabins: 71
Leonard De Vinci 4*

Leonard De Vinci 4*

Build year: 2003 Decks: 3 Cabins: 72
Loire Princesse

Loire Princesse

Decks: 3 Cabins: 48
Michelangelo

Michelangelo

Build year: 2000 Decks: 3 Cabins: 78
MIGUEL TORGA 5 Якорей

MIGUEL TORGA 5 Якорей

Build year: 2017 Decks: 3 Cabins: 66
Mistral

Mistral

Build year: 1999 Decks: 3 Cabins: 78
Modigliani

Modigliani

Build year: 2001 Decks: 3 Cabins: 78
Mona Lisa

Mona Lisa

Build year: 2000 Decks: 3 Cabins: 49
Monet

Monet

Build year: 1999 Decks: 3 Cabins: 78
MS Amalia Rodrigues

MS Amalia Rodrigues

Build year: 2019 Cabins: 66
MS Amalia Rodrigues

MS Amalia Rodrigues

Build year: 2019 Cabins: 66
MS Anne-Marie

MS Anne-Marie

Build year: 2014 Cabins: 11
MS Beethoven

MS Beethoven

Renew year: 2010 Cabins: 90
MS Botticelli

MS Botticelli

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 74
MS Botticelli

MS Botticelli

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 75
MS Camargue

MS Camargue

Renew year: 2015 Cabins: 54
MS Cyrano de Bergerac

MS Cyrano de Bergerac

Build year: 2013 Cabins: 87
MS Danièle

MS Danièle

Build year: 2016 Cabins: 11
MS Danièle

MS Danièle

Build year: 2016 Cabins: 11
Ms Déborah

Ms Déborah

Build year: 2016 Cabins: 11
MS Douce France

MS Douce France

Renew year: 2017 Cabins: 55
MS Elbe Princesse

MS Elbe Princesse

Build year: 2016 Cabins: 39
MS Elbe Princesse II

MS Elbe Princesse II

Build year: 2018 Cabins: 42
MS Fernao de Magalhaes

MS Fernao de Magalhaes

Renew year: 2015 Cabins: 71
MS France

MS France

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 78
MS France

MS France

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 77
MS Gérard Schmitter

MS Gérard Schmitter

Build year: 2012 Cabins: 87
MS Gil Eanes

MS Gil Eanes

Build year: 2015 Cabins: 66
MS Infante Don Henrique

MS Infante Don Henrique

Renew year: 2014 Cabins: 71
MS Jeanine

MS Jeanine

Renew year: 2017 Cabins: 11
MS La Belle de Cadix

MS La Belle de Cadix

Renew year: 2010 Cabins: 88
MS La Boheme

MS La Boheme

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 79
MS La Boheme

MS La Boheme

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 78
MS Lafayette

MS Lafayette

Renew year: 2014 Cabins: 43
MS Lafayette

MS Lafayette

Build year: 2014 Decks: 3 Cabins: 43
MS Leonardo Da Vinci

MS Leonardo Da Vinci

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 71
MS Leonardo Da Vinci

MS Leonardo Da Vinci

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 72
MS L'Europe

MS L'Europe

Renew year: 2016 Cabins: 90
MS Loire Princesse

MS Loire Princesse

Build year: 2015 Cabins: 48
MS Madeleine

MS Madeleine

Build year: 2014 Cabins: 11
MS Michelangelo

MS Michelangelo

Renew year: 2017 Cabins: 78
MS Michelangelo

MS Michelangelo

Renew year: 2017 Cabins: 77
MS Miguel Torga

MS Miguel Torga

Build year: 2017 Cabins: 66
MS Mistral

MS Mistral

Renew year: 2007 Cabins: 78
MS Mistral

MS Mistral

Renew year: 2007 Cabins: 77
MS Modigliani

MS Modigliani

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 78
MS Mona Lisa

MS Mona Lisa

Renew year: 2010 Cabins: 47
MS Monet

MS Monet

Renew year: 2007 Cabins: 78
MS Raymonde

MS Raymonde

Build year: 2014 Cabins: 11
MS Renoir II

MS Renoir II

Renew year: 2018 Cabins: 54
MS R.E. Waydelich L.J.

MS R.E. Waydelich L.J.

Build year: 2018 Cabins: 42
MS Rhone Princess

MS Rhone Princess

Renew year: 2011 Cabins: 69
MS Seine Princess

MS Seine Princess

Renew year: 2010 Cabins: 67
MS Symphonie

MS Symphonie

Renew year: 2017 Cabins: 55
MS Van Gogh

MS Van Gogh

Renew year: 2018 Cabins: 54
MS Vasco de Gama

MS Vasco de Gama

Renew year: 2014 Cabins: 71
MS Vasco de Gama

MS Vasco de Gama

Renew year: 2014 Cabins: 70
MS Victor Hugo

MS Victor Hugo

Renew year: 2019 Cabins: 45
MS Vivaldi

MS Vivaldi

Build year: 2009 Cabins: 88
PRINCESS

PRINCESS

Renew year: 2010 Decks: 2 Cabins: 51
Princesse D'Aquitaine 4*

Princesse D'Aquitaine 4*

Build year: 2001 Decks: 2 Cabins: 69
Renoir 4*

Renoir 4*

Build year: 1999 Decks: 2 Cabins: 78
RHONE PRINCESSE

RHONE PRINCESSE

Renew year: 2011 Decks: 2 Cabins: 69
Sainte Odile

Sainte Odile

Build year: 1992 Decks: 3 Cabins: 64
Seine Princess 4*

Seine Princess 4*

Build year: 2002 Cabins: 67
Symphonie

Symphonie

Renew year: 2010 Decks: 2 Cabins: 79
THURGAU ULTRA (QUEEN) 5*+

THURGAU ULTRA (QUEEN) 5*+

Renew year: 2014 Decks: 4 Cabins: 60
Van Gogh

Van Gogh

Build year: 1999 Decks: 2 Cabins: 78
Vasco De Gama

Vasco De Gama

Build year: 2002 Cabins: 71
Victor Hugo

Victor Hugo

Build year: 2010 Decks: 3 Cabins: 49
Vivaldi

Vivaldi

Build year: 2009 Decks: 4 Cabins: 88
VIVIENNE

VIVIENNE

Renew year: 2020 Decks: 2 Cabins: 73