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Our ships: European small ship river cruisesCroisiEurope has a fleet of 50 luxury cruise ships, sailing on the most beautiful rivers in Europe and worldwide. Spacious and bright, our small ships offer a warm and refined design. Their capacity varies from 16 to 200 passengers depending on the design of the ship. At the forefront of technology, the facilities of our ships offer you the best comfort and safety. Carefully maintained and partially renovated each year, the CroisiEurope fleet has new ships each year. All our ships are Veritas certified. European leader in river cruising, our company owes its international fame to its seriousness, its dynamism, its sense of innovation and its long-standing value for money. All cabins on each deck offer an exterior view. Since 2007, the MV La Belle de l'Adriatique offers maritime cruises to the thousand splendors with colorful stopovers. And since 2013, CroisiEurope offers cruises on the most beautiful canals of France aboard our barges. 2017 marked the expansion to distant cruises with the inauguration of RV Indochine II on the Mekong River and the launch of the African Dream on Lake Kariba.
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The history of the company1976: Creation of the company Gérard Schmitter, originally from Alsace, creates Alsace Croisières and launches the River Tourism trend by offering lunches and afternoon dances around the port of Strasbourg. 1982: The first boat Gérard Schmitter buy his first boat, called “L’Alsace 1” and offer a cruise along the Romantic Rhine from Strasbourg to Rudesheim, in Germany. 1984: The first boats with cabins The first boats with cabins, the ‘Hansi’, ‘Kléber’ and ‘Petite France’ offer longer cruises with nights on board, extending the journey along the Rhine an its affluents such as the Neckar, the Moselle, the Main et the Sarre, as well as navigation on the waters of Holland. 1986: The first "Prestige" category boat CroisiEurope acquired its first "Prestige" category boat, the "Kellermann". This newly designed vessel offers particularly good comfort. 1990: The company becomes its own ship owner The company decided to oversee the entire design of its boats. An internal engineer designed and built all the company's boats. The "MS Liberté" is the first boat of this conception, controlling the fleet from beginning to end. By choosing independence, Gérard Schmitter deliberately choose to be different from the concurrent. 1991: Creation of the Paris office The opening of his Paris office became essential to cope with the growing expansion of CroisiEurope. 1993: First cruises on the Danube Launch of the first cruises on the Danube to answer the needs and expectations of the clientele 1995: First cruises on the Rhône and Saône rivers Launch of the first cruises on the Rhône and Saône rivers in responses to the emeging demand. 1997: Alsace Croisières becomes CroisiEurope and asserts its new European dimension The name "CroisiEurope" replaces "Alsace Croisières" to reflect the European dimension of the company, which extends far beyond France. The desire to conquer new river and maritime horizons is in line with this strategic choice. 1998: First cruises on the Seine The Seine and its meanders welcomed the first CroisiEurope cruises, which were a great success. 1999: The succession is well and truly assured This year marks a turning point since Gérard Schmitter and his wife Jeannine decide to pass on their flourishing company to their four children: Patrick, Philippe, Christian and Anne-Marie. Each in his own field of competence will keep the company on course for success. Christian as General and Commercial Manager, Patrick as Technical General Manager orchestrating and supervising the construction and fitting out of the boats, Philippe as General Manager controlling the Catering and Hotel business and Anne-Marie as General Manager in charge of the financial flows on board the company. 2000: Development of the North/South European axis Expansion continued in Northern Europe on the Elbe in Bohemia, then towards Southern Europe, with the first cruises on the Po in Italy. 2001: Opening of the Lyon office It was in this year that CroisiEurope opened its Lyon office.
Our boats
Canals of Europe River BoatsWe have brought back to life a historical navigation mode on European canals: Freycinet freighters. A unique model that we have completely recreated and redesigned to (re) discover Europe. Thus, a fleet of 6 barges now offers to discover towns and villages in Alsace-Lorraine, Burgundy, Provence, Champagne and the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris, the Oise Valley and the Flanders and Wallonia in Belgium.
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Austria River Cruises 2025Nestled in the centre of Europe, Austria seems to have managed to make the most of the Old Continent. In addition to its sumptuous mountainous landscapes making it a destination in both summer and winter, a trip to Austria also presents an incredible mosaic of culture, history and heritage, just like its capital, Vienna. Renowned for its architectural beauties and music, it still radiates today through the splendours inherited from the golden age of the Habsburgs, an important royal family. Schönbrunn Palace, a 1,441-room Baroque palace is one of the most important architectural, cultural, and historical monuments in the country. It belonged for many centuries to the Habsburgs and is the "Austrian Versailles". The capital of Austria is also renown for art and music, which you can discover during guided tours. Along your Austrian journey on the Danube, you will also see other cities and remarkable sites. You will discover Melk, famous for its Benedictine abbey overlooking the river; or Salzburg, hometown of de Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Take a guided tour to discover its romantic charm. Austria at the heart of Europe, has boundless riches in both landscapes and culture. Discover all our Austria river cruises below.
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European river cruising: Exceptional momentsOur frequent customers that sail with us from one river to another will tell you the CroisiEurope mainstay is the quality of our meals and is always maintained regardless of the ship and whatever chef is in the kitchen. The balance of flavors, refinement, local touches, creativity ... these mark the style of the company throughout our fleet. Gastronomy is indeed one of our strengths and our passengers benefit from the "French touch" sought after by gourmets around the world. CroisiEurope has chosen to entrust the orchestration of the menus to our Restaurant Director, Alain Bohn. He is the "Chef of all Chefs” aboard our boats. A true ambassador of French gastronomy and loyal collaborator of CroisiEurope for more than 25 years, he creates and re-invents each season’s menus that are served and prepared every day aboard every boat. He gives pride of place to fresh and seasonal products. Alain Bohn is a proud member of the "Maîtres Cuisiniers de France" and "Chaîne des Rôtisseurs" associations. In the intimate atmosphere of our canal barges, the chef will improvise and cook with local products from the areas visited. In the summer on our canal barges, we often relax with delicious barbecues served on deck. Finally, our cuisine can reach amazing peaks during our "Gourmet" and "Oenological" cruises with the help of, among others, the three-starred chef Marc Haeberlin and the "best sommelier in the world", Serge Dubs, who also participates in the selection of wines served as part of the "all inclusive" formula.
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Discover Europe on comfortable river boatsThese are two or three deck ships with a sun deck equipped with armchairs and sun loungers. The ships located in Portugal, Spain and Italy have a swimming pool on board as well. Three-deck boats have an elevator. The spacious and comfortable cabins are all air conditioned with the possibility of adjusting the temperature. The bathrooms have toilet, shower and wash basins with towels provided. All cabins have TV, radio, hairdryer, safe and storage space. Electricity on board is 220V. Some ships have cabins for people with reduced mobility, French windows, balconies and terraces. The panoramic lounge bar is located at the bow of the boat - on the upper deck for two-deck boats, on the intermediate deck on the three-deck boats. It is the place for relaxation, pre- dinner games, conferences, dancing and other entertainment in the evenings. A cozier "pianorama-bar" is also available on some boats. The panoramic dining room is at the stern of the boat with the kitchen. A souvenir shop located at the reception is open at certain times of the day and is where you can find postcards, stamps, practical items (including toiletries), and souvenirs. Free Wi-Fi is available on all our boats in the lounges and the reception. Touch tablets can be made available for you on some boats, when needed. For the safety of the passengers, the boats are equipped with a defibrillator. European boats are all safety certified by the VERITAS office.
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Eco-Friendliness - Respect for the environment - a total commitmentFor a long time, European countries have been at the forefront of ecological practices. CroisiEurope is proud to be a pioneer in this field since these practices have become the norm. Our commitment exceeds even the legal requirements. WATER We have equipped all our ships with water savers. As a result, we have achieved savings in drinking water consumption and reduced our wastewater emissions by 35%. All ships have wastewater treatment systems. They are emptied at each stopover in the urban sewerage networks and / or in the water treatment stations provided for this purpose. The undersides of all our ships are painted with non-polluting components. AIR Our ships are equipped with engines that comply with the latest and most stringent European anti-pollution standards. As a result, the production of greenhouse gases from our boats has decreased. The technology of our ships allows us to navigate by consuming less diesel. We have installed mains-operated systems. ELECTRICITY Many of our ships are equipped with devices to save electricity. Our ships spend the winter moored in a river port equipped with stationary generators and high-voltage outlet boxes located on a quay. As a result, pollution and noise emissions are reduced. WASTE and CLEANING Waste paper, plastic and glass are sorted and compacted on board, before being recycled. Used oils are stored and treated by specialists once the boat is moored in a port. We use ecological and biodegradable cleaning products. NOISE The ventilation of the engine room is soundproofed to reduce noise pollution when the boat is docked. MARKETING CroisiEurope is proud to be associated with Imprim'vert, an organization that enforces printers to respect environmentally friendly practices that protect the environment. All CroisiEurope communication documents are printed on plain paper and use vegetable inks. PARTNERSHIP CroisiEurope has also partnered with UNESCO to pursue the ecological, healthy and sustainable development of Africa's river ports. FUTURE Here are the future green projects of the company: Boats running on electricity. Better control of consumption on board. Reduction of waste production through the use of reusable packaging.
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Our coastal cruise ship : the Belle de l'AdriatiqueThe ship has the same interior layout and is equipped like our river ships. It has elevator access to its 4 decks. In addition, there are two Jacuzzis on the sun deck at the bow of the ship and fitness equipment (exercise bikes) at the stern. For comfort at sea, our ship is equipped with the best of stabilizer systems. Built in 2007 it has been completely renovated in 2017.
Our excursions
Excursions in Southern EuropeSouthern Europe is full of treasures. A land of flavours, sunshine and traditions, Italy, Portugal, and Spain are among our most popular destinations. Along the emblematic rivers that have shaped civilizations over thousands of years, you will discover the heritage of each of these countries through a number of excursions. They all have been designed to dive in the heart of the sites visited, which you will discover in the smallest detail. Our guides will take care not to omit any of the terrible secrets that fill the corridors of the Doge's Palace, in Venice. In this open-air museum, the Serenissima, you will discover the art and traditions of the inhabitants, who still make their famous masks and gondolas by hand. As you venture deeper into Italy, you'll see dazzling cities such as Verona, its bullring and its romanticism, or Murano and Burano, quaint villages of many colours and masterpieces of artisanship. In Portugal, where the ocean meets Europe, start from Porto on the Golden River and venture to the heart of the Douro Valley. Here, the quintas (artisanal wine farms) are tremendous sites on the hilly landscapes where the vineyard governs the land. Finally, in Spain, discover a troubled history, where different cultures have mingled, visit the Alcazar of Seville and its beautiful gardens, or the majestic Alhambra of Granada, a monument that is still unmatched. Our excursions will lead you through true Andalusia, for a stay in the heart of the traditions so unique to Spain.
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