- 4 Sailing Dates
- 5 Nights
- Amsterdam
- MS Victor Hugo
- Ref: CROISIARO_PP2026-05-1611
Overview
The MS Victor Hugo is named after one of the most famous figures in French literature. This attractive standard ship sails on the Tisza, Sava, Elbe, Rhine and Danube, rivers with a vast history and culture.
The MS Victor Hugo is named after one of the most famous figures in French literature. This attractive standard ship sails on the Tisza, Sava, Elbe, Rhine and Danube, rivers with a vast history and culture.
Completely refitted in 2019, the MS Victor Hugo is an intimate-sized standard ship, measuring 82 m long and 9,50 m wide. It can accommodate 90 passengers, in 45 comfortable and spacious cabins spread over two decks, offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The decoration is a contribution to romanticism. Mineral and bluish colors refer to the Channel Islands where the writer was exiled, while touches of brass and some art-deco elements evoke the characteristic style of the period. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant offers a delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. The lounge bar with a dance floor is located on the same deck, while 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 youve comfortably settled into your cabins, well introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Arrive 2026-05-16 18:00:00 Depart 2026-05-16 00:00:00Well spend the morning cruising Lake Markermeer.This afternoon, join us for an optional excursion to Edam and Volendam.This evening, enjoy some free time to explore Hoorn on your own. While you sleep, our ship will begin to cruise to Gouda.
Arrive 2026-05-17 07:00:00 Depart 2026-05-17 18:00:00Well spend the morning cruising.In the afternoon, well set off for an optional tour of Gouda and enjoy a tasting of its famous cheese. Our ship will cruise to Rotterdam, and it will remain in port overnight.
Arrive 2026-05-18 12:00:00 Depart 2026-05-18 00:00:00This mornings optional excursion is a trip to the Windmills of Kinderdijklisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only place in the world with so many windmills together.This afternoon, well head to The Hague for an optional visit to the Mauritshuis. The Mauritshuis is an art museum that houses works by many renowned Dutch and Flemish artists.Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Amsterdam overnight.
Arrive 2026-05-19 23:00:00 Depart 2026-05-19 23:00:00This mornings free tour will take us through Amsterdam on a tourist tramway to the Jordaan district. Well visit the city on an old-fashioned tram, which includes a stop at the Westerkerk, the biggest church in Amsterdam.In the afternoon, well enjoy an optional audio tour of the Rijksmuseum, home to acclaimed works by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and Hals. This evening, enjoy some free time to explore Amsterdam on your own.
Arrive 2026-05-20 07:00:00 Depart 2026-05-20 00:00:00Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
Arrive 2026-05-21 09:00:00 Depart 2026-05-21 09:00:00Prices & Dates
Prices shown for: Special Offer. Subject to availability.
Ship & Accommodation
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 upper deck with picture window with sliding top section, it 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 one double-bed, private bathroom with shower, bath products and toiletries, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck with picture window with sliding top section, it 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comfortable cabin equipped with one large 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.
CroisiEurope ensures that there are a number of activities and events onboard that guests can take part in. These include pre-dinner games and dinner dances along with a number of events in the ship’s lounge.
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 joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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