MS Lafayette

Overview

This superb Premium ship that sails on the Rhine, was named after the Marquis de Lafayette, a great figure in French history and hero of the United States War of Independence.

Completely renovated in 2014, the MS Lafayette is an intimatesized Premium ship, 90m long and 10m wide. It can accommodate 82 passengers, in 43 double or single cabins, spread over two decks. The size of each cabin is between 10 m2 to 15 m2, has all amenities and provides guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. The contemporary interior is decorated in gray and sand tones, combined with mauve and lilac shades. Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge / bar with a dance floor and central bar. The sun deck is the ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, offering comfortable sun loungers, as well as a large shaded area.

Accommodation

Enjoy the comforts of home onboard with CroisiEurope. Cosy, tastefully decorated cabins greet passengers like a home from home. After dinner, retire to your private cabin in comfort for the night: all cabins are tastefully decorated and are equipped with all amenities required for your comfort.

Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. A

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with French balcony, two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding windows offers a great view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Upper Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. B

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with French balcony, two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding windows offers a great view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Upper Deck Double Bed Accessible Cabin CAT. B

Spacious and comfortable cabin adapted for passengers with reduced mobility and equipped with French balcony, one double bed, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding windows offers a great view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Upper Deck 1 Bed Single CAT. B

Cabin equipped with French balcony, one single bed, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck, its French balcony with sliding windows offers a great view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. A

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high sliding windows, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. B

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high sliding windows, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Main Deck 2 Adjustable Twin Beds CAT. C

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with two beds that can be separated, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high sliding windows, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Main Deck 1 Double Bed CAT. C

Spacious and comfortable cabin equipped with one double bed, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high sliding windows, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Main Deck 1 Bed Single CAT. C

Cabin equipped with one single bed, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high sliding windows, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Ammenities

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.

Decks

Sun Deck

Sun Loungers

Upper Deck

Restaurant
Lounge/Bar
Reception
Cat. A Double Cabins
Cat. B Double Cabins
Cat. B PRM Cabin
Cat. B Single Cabin

Main Deck

Cat. A Double Cabins
Cat. B Double Cabins
Cat. C Double Cabins
Cat. C Single Cabins

Kids and Teens

Please note: There are no children's facilities onboard.

Gratuities

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.

Entertainment

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.

Lounge Bar with Dancefloor

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.

Sun Deck

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.

Reception Desk

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.

Gift Shop

A gift shop sells a wide choice of generic products and a selection of souvenirs specific to the route taken as well as postcards that we will take care to send.

Enrichment

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.

To offer you the best experience, we offer classic or discovery excursion packages, the latter offering atypical tours, original themes or even helicopter flights.

Below, and by destination, take a look at the sumptuous tours you could do during your cruise in the most beautiful countries in the world, be that in Europe or beyond.

Excursions

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.

To offer you the best experience, we offer classic or discovery excursion packages, the latter offering atypical tours, original themes or even helicopter flights.

Below, and by destination, take a look at the sumptuous tours you could do during your cruise in the most beautiful countries in the world, be that in Europe or beyond.

CroisiEurope cruises began in northern Europe on the Rhine and today we now have more than 40 years of experience. This region of the continent remains one of the most emblematic of our offering. Our ships are still sailing there, taking the course of some of the most legendary rivers in Europe.

Such as the Rhine, which connects the Netherlands to Switzerland, via Germany or France. Many of our cruises take place from Strasbourg to Amsterdam. Once aboard, you will have embarked for a journey in the heart of various cultures and heritages that these countries have to offer.

You will see Amsterdam "The Venice of the North" with its hundreds of canals and numerous bridges, cruising along the river you will find yourself in the heart of the tulip fields before reaching Belgium.

Another cruise on the Rhine will take you from Cologne to Koblenz via Mainz. We offer a wide choice of excursions that will allow you to customise your cruise to only discover what interests you.

Or cruise the river Elbe and travel through Germany and beyond. From Berlin to the unknown countryside of the country before leaving to discover one of the most beautiful cities in the world: Prague, city of gold "the thousand tower and a thousand steeples". Our guides will lead you through the capital and its architecture mixing pre-Romanesque, Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Art Nouveau and Cubist styles.

Finally, CroisiEurope invites you to venture further north and discover Scandinavia. Denmark, and its capital Copenhagen by enjoying a cruise on the Oder, departing from Germany to Denmark, your stop in Copenhagen will be with our guides and visits where all the secrets of the capital will be unveiled.

Dining

Located on the upper deck, the restaurant, where all meals are served during the cruise, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large windows allow guests to fully enjoy the panorama.

Restaurant

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.

Health and Fitness

Start your day joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.

Fitness

Start your day by joining us for a morning fitness class on the sun deck.