- 51 Sailing Dates
- 6 Nights
- Lyon
- MS Van Gogh
- Ref: CROISILMY_PP22027-04-0605
Overview
Completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism.
Completely renovated in 2018, this ship has been redesigned and refitted according to the new standards of the company and offers larger, bright and comfortable spaces. In terms of decoration, the colour combination of gray blue and orange creates a lot of style and elegance. In a nod to the artist whose name it takes, the ship showcases some of his famous paintings, including those from the Sunflowers series. The patterns of the fabrics as well as the dressing of the bar follow the techniques developed by Van Gogh: impressionism and pointillism.
The two main common areas are located on the upper deck. At the front, the lounge / bar and at the back, the restaurant where all meals will be served during the cruise. The 20 cabins on the upper deck have French balconies and the 34 cabins on the main deck have windows. On the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can enjoy comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.
Route
Cruise Itinerary
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After you've comfortably settled into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight, we'll enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment on board.
Arrive 2027-04-06 18:00:00 Depart 2027-04-06 18:00:00In the morning, join us for an optional guided tour of the city and a tasting at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon(2). We'll cross through the city and go up Fourvire Hill to the white basilica, before heading over to Vieux Lyon. Don't miss the tasting of fine food at Paul Bocuse's Les Halles de Lyon. We'll enjoy a snack of local sausage and cheese, topped off with a lovely glass of wine*. We'll then join the Sane River and head towards our next port of call, Collonges-au-Mont-d'Or. Offered: Join us for an extraordinary French gastronomic experience at Paul Bocuse's Abbaye de Collonges.(3) This will be a singular experience in an exceptional setting where you'll be able to relish in out-of-this-world courses prepared by some of the most renowned chefs. At the end of our delicious evening, we'll return on board the ship and start sailing.
Arrive 2027-04-07 17:00:00 Depart 2027-04-07 00:00:00We'll leave on foot for the optional tour of the Cit du Chocolat in Tain L'Hermitage. Come and explore, smell, and taste chocolate in all of its forms at the Valrhona discovery center. Lastly, we'll indulge in a tasting of course! We'll spend the afternoon cruising to Avignon, reaching it in the evening. Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Arrive 2027-04-08 00:00:00 Depart 2027-04-08 20:50:14This morning, join us for anoptional guided tour of the Papal Palace, an imposing fortress and luxurious palace that symbolizes the power of the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages. It is one of the largest and most important Gothic buildings in Europe and the citys most famous attraction. Take a step back in time as you stroll through the immense halls, contemplate the beauty of the chapels, and visit the papal apartments.OrJoin us for an optional excursion to the Luberon and Snanque Abbey. Nestling in the heart of the Vaucluse mountains and the Luberon nature park, Snanque Abbey, a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, is still home to a community of monks. This majestic edifice is one of the region's most emblematic treasures. During your visit, you'll discover the cloister and the abbey church. This sacred site, whose architectural beauty reflects centuries of history, exudes a sense of calm and serenity. You'll also catch a glimpse of Gordes, one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in France", with its characteristic dry-stone houses and limestone cliffs.Well start sailing towards Arles. Enjoy some free time before returning on board for an evening of entertainment.
Arrive 2027-04-09 01:00:00 Depart 2027-04-09 00:00:00This morning, join us for an optional excursion to the Camargue and a visit to a manade, where bulls are raised and horses are trained, to learn about the various traditions in the area. We'll spend the afternoon cruising through the gorgeous French countryside, passing by Valence and Montlimar.
Arrive 2027-04-10 13:00:00 Depart 2027-04-10 00:00:00This morning, join us for an optional guided tour of Viviers, an open-air museum where the pages of history are written in stone. Set out on an optional visit to the Gorges de l'Ardche with us this afternoon. This panoramic tour will bring you to the heart of the treasures found in the area. We'll return on board the ship in La Voulte and start sailing towards Lyon. Tonight is our festive gala evening.
Arrive 2027-04-11 14:00:00 Depart 2027-04-11 20:50:14Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Arrive 2027-04-12 06:00:00 Depart 2027-04-12 00:00:00Prices & Dates
Prices shown for: Cruise Fare. Subject to availability.
Ship & Accommodation
All cabins are located above the water level and offer panoramic views of the landscape. Windows (portholes or large windows depending on the ship or deck.) They are equipped with a toilet, shower and washbasin. Towels and shower gel as well as shampoo are provided.
Very comfortable, they have many amenities: flat screen television, hairdryer, safe and plenty of storage space.
Depending on the ship, our cabins have 2 twin beds, a large bed or 2 separable beds. The voltage on board is 220 V. Some boats have cabins specifically equipped for people with reduced mobility.
Our cabins are air conditioned and have a thermostat to adjust the temperature of heating and air conditioning.
The size and the configuration of the cabins vary according to the ships. Please consult our website to obtain the further details where you will find all the specific details you wish on your chosen ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with French balcony, two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding panoramic window offers a great view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with French balcony, two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding panoramic window offers a great view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin adapted for passengers with reduced mobility and equipped with French balcony, one double bed, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding panoramic window offers a great view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Cabin equipped with one single bed, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Cabin equipped with one single bed, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.
AMENITIES
- TV
- Telephone (for internal calls only)
- Bathroom with shower and toilet
- Towels
- Safe
- Independent air-conditioning
- Electricity 220V
- Wi-Fi
Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.
Located on the upper deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.
Cuisine: french · Experience: complimentary
We offer on all our cruises numerous and surprising excursions. You may prefer to stay aboard our cruise ships and enjoy the tranquillity, but we have an extensive range of excursions we offer that are great ways to discover each country in detail. (All excursions are optional)
Always with the help of our guides, you will visit tremendous cities, picturesque landscapes, and great activities with our bike rides, scenic tours, tastings, whole days visits or evenings out to appreciate the cities by night.
The lounge tastefully decorated, is located at the front of the ship and offers panoramic views. Cocktails and games, dancing, and other forms of entertainment all happen here.
Take advantage of the sun deck to relax! It is equipped with chairs and deckchairs, allowing you to cool off while enjoying a panoramic view of the magnificent landscapes.
Perfect place to meet with friends before excursions or to ask any information you may need to the staff. The Gift Shop is also located here, you'll find a wide assortment of souvenirs, CroisiEurope products and post cards.
Start your day by joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.
For safety reasons and in accordance with the law, it is forbidden to smoke on board our boats as it is a closed environment. However, smokers have the possibility to go to the sun deck where ashtrays are available.
During the day, you will be more comfortable in casual clothes.
We recommend that you bring clothes that are not too wrinkly, or that can be easily transported after being ironed at home, as we cannot provide an iron on the boat.
Remember to dress according to the weather, the season and the environment of your cruise: light clothes and swimsuits for warm weather; sweater or jacket for cooler weather; sweatshirt, rain gear and small umbrella.
Don't forget to pack comfortable walking shoes, especially for when you go on sightseeing trips!
Finally, when visiting places of worship, be sure to dress appropriately, not too lightly, so as not to be barred from entering.
Please inform us at the time of your booking whether you require a special diet or suffer from allergies. Our cook will offer you a fully adapted and tasty menu.
All the ships of the company's European fleet are equipped with a free Wi-Fi connection for passengers. This Internet connection is available in all the lounges/bars and receptions of the ships. The Wi-Fi connection available on board all ships is free of charge.
For customers who do not have computer equipment, we have equipped the majority of the boats (except those on the Volga, Mekong, Africa and Nile) with a touch screen tablet that will be lent to them if necessary.
It is perfectly possible to cruise with your baby.
Due to space constraints, our boats do not have baby equipment on board.
If you are taking an infant or baby on board, be sure to bring the necessary equipment and supplies, such as a portable bed, stroller, child carrier, diapers.
For children over the age of one, remember to reserve age-appropriate menus at the time of booking. For your convenience, we can heat up your children's bottles or food.
The prices of our cruises are "all-inclusive on board" which means it includes full board, drinks served at meals and at the bar.
You are responsible for personal expenses outside the boat, during excursions, purchases in our store, or drinks that you choose from our special wine list and bar, booking of excursions on board as well as additional services (massages and spa) available on some boats are also extra.
Life jackets are present in each cabin and life buoys on the sun deck.
During the crew presentation at the beginning of your cruise, a safety exercise will be conducted by the crew during where all safety instructions will be presented. These instructions are also available in each cabin in several languages. A fire drill is organized monthly by the crew.
For safety reasons and in accordance with the law, it is forbidden to smoke on board our boats as it is a closed environment. However, smokers have the possibility to go to the sun deck where ashtrays are available.
There is no nurse or doctor on board the boats of our fleet. In the event of an emergency, the purser will contact the nearest hospital or medical service, the boat will make stop-over so that medical care can be provided as quickly as possible to the person.
A defibrillator is available on board each boat. On board, at least two people hold the Lifeguard Rescuer at Work certificate and have been trained to use this device.
If you are worried about a health problem, please consult your doctor before going on your cruise and undergo a complete check-up. We remain at your disposal in case of emergency.
Finally, do not forget to bring any medication packaged in their labeled boxes) and the corresponding prescriptions. Have them renewed if necessary before your departure.
The official languages on board our boats are French and English.
The crew members and tour guides speak French and English fluently. They are also fluent in the major European languages, such as German, Italian and Spanish.
On board, information and warnings are communicated in French and English. They may also be announced in another language, depending on the nationality of the passengers on board.
CroisiEurope welcomes passengers with reduced mobility and strives to facilitate their access to the places of conviviality on board and to the suggested excursions. Before making a reservation, our company invites you to mention your specific needs to one of our agents, so that we can offer you the most suitable boat.
People with reduced mobility or with mobility difficulties can benefit from adapted cabins on some of the boats in our fleet.
Please note that our three-deck boats have elevators that provide access to the different decks, as well as to the dining room, the lounge and the toilets adapted to people with reduced mobility.
Our two-deck boats, on the other hand, are designed in terms of layout so that the common facilities (restaurant, lounge-bar, reception) are all on one level: the main deck, which also has cabins.
Some of our excursions may cause difficulties for people with reduced mobility (walking for several hours, unsteady ground surfaces, unevenness, ...), participation in the excursions as well as the trip is subject to the passenger's sufficient mobility.
We invite you to contact your CroisiEurope agent or your usual travel agency for further information.
To ease your cruise experience, CroisiEurope has opted for the "all inclusive on board" which includes a certain number of services in the cruise rates:
- double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- All our meals are served in one service. Breakfast is offered as a buffet, lunch and dinner are served at the table.
- In the case of cruises with hotel extensions, catering services are those detailed in the relevant programs.
- Drinks, unless otherwise stated in writing in the cruise program, under the heading "these prices do not include". Subject to this reservation, the drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed during the meals taken on board the boat, including at the bar (except for the special bar menu and wine list). The non-exhaustive list is as follows: water, wine, beer, fruit juices, coffee, tea, etc.
- Access to free WI-FI;
- travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- Port fees
This package does not include:
- Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Optional excursions mentioned in our programmes unless otherwise mentioned. They can be booked through our agency or online.
- Transportation (unless otherwise stated) and handling fees;
- Cancellation and baggage insurance;
- Personal expenses;
- All services not mentioned in the programme.
Other Info
Gratuities are at the discretion of passengers.
Tipping practices vary widely between countries and cultures. At CroisiEurope, tips are distributed equally among all crew members. This gesture from our passengers reflects their appreciation for the quality of service and attention they have received throughout their cruise, at every level.
How much should I tip?
A tip of €5 to €10 per person per day is a common guideline, but each passenger is, of course, free to give any amount they feel appropriate.
For your convenience, an envelope will be placed in your cabin on your final evening aboard. You can leave it in the designated box at the reception desk when you disembark.
This information applies to river and sea cruises operated by vessels in the CroisiEurope fleet.
- All prices are per person, based on two sharing, and subject to availability.
- A valid passport is required for all passengers. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond your return date.
- Travel insurance is strongly recommended for all bookings.
- Prices may vary depending on cabin type, departure date, and availability.
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Product Code
CROISILMY_PP22027-04-0605