L’Europe

L’Europe: River cruise ship on the Rhine and Danube

The L’Europe, operated by CroisiEurope, sails on the Rhine and the Danube. Built in 2006, the ship was completely refurbished in 2016. It is 110 metres long and 11.40 metres wide. The ship accommodates 178 passengers in 89 cabins across three decks and has a crew of 33; the cabins range from nine to 13 square metres. Category A refers to preferred locations, Category B to midship areas, and Category C to smaller cabins or those in standard locations.

Cabins and amenities

Each cabin has a shower and toilet, television, internal telephone, safe, hairdryer, toiletries and towels. Air conditioning provides both heating and cooling; a 220-volt power outlet and Wi-Fi are also available. The contemporary decor features shades of chocolate, beige and orange. On board, there is a restaurant and a lounge bar with a dance floor. The restaurant serves all meals during the cruise and has large windows. The sun deck has deckchairs and a large shaded area.

L’Europe’s European Vessel Identification Number (ENI) is 01823178.

Construction and planned commissioning in 2006

L’Europe is a sister ship to the MS Beethoven. Its christening was announced for 11 a.m. on 5 April 2006 at CroisiEurope’s river station in Strasbourg. The then-mayor, Fabienne Keller, was expected to attend the inauguration. The first cruises on the Danube to the Black Sea were planned from May. The Rhine and Danube were designated as its cruising regions from the outset.