Rousse Prestige

Rousse Prestige

Rousse Prestige is a river cruise ship operated by Dunav Tours. For more information about the fleet and the company, see the Dunav Tours SA profile. The ship is 110 metres long and 11.40 metres wide. It was built in 2004 by De Merwede in the Netherlands and is registered in Bulgaria. Its ENI is 08923002. The older Rousse is a separate vessel, with ENI 47000014 and built in 1983.

Naming ceremony and service at the time

A contemporaneous report by MarineLink dates the naming ceremony of Rousse Prestige to 18 March 2004 at the Wilhelminakade in Rotterdam. It names Daneta Zheleva, then chairwoman of Dunav Tours' board of directors, as the ship's godmother; the contract for the vessel was reportedly signed in Sofia in March 2003. Regarding its service at the time, the report stated that the ship had been chartered long-term to the German tour operator DCX-Touristik and was intended to operate on inland waterways between Amsterdam and the Black Sea with a Bulgarian Dunav Tours crew.

Cabin layout

The published cabin list comprises 78 accommodations in four categories. The largest category consists of 48 twin cabins with French balconies. Dunav Tours gives this category an approximate area of 14 square metres. Another 28 twin cabins have a fixed window and are listed at around 11 square metres. There is also one mini-suite with a fixed window, measuring approximately 17 square metres, and one triple cabin, also with a fixed window and approximately 17 square metres.

Listed cabin amenities include a flat-screen TV, telephone, individually controlled temperature, a safe and a hairdryer. The bathroom is described as having a shower and toilet.

Public areas and onboard services

Dunav Tours lists the reception, panoramic restaurant and a panoramic bar with lounge as public areas. A library, shop and sun deck with a whirlpool are also listed.

English, German and Bulgarian are listed as the languages spoken on board. According to the operator, the crew comprises 39 people: eight nautical crew members and 31 hotel staff. The euro is listed as the onboard currency; according to the ship's website, payment can be made in cash in euros or by credit card, including Visa and Mastercard. For comparing itineraries, see the overview of river cruises and additional information on Danube itineraries.