MS Raymonde
MS Raymonde

A cruise aboard a canal barge promises a peaceful break where you take the time to discover “la douce France” in a different way. The MS Raymonde a true cocoon of charm, sails on the French canals and offers its passengers an original and authentic experience.

Fine dining, Excursions offered, Bicycle hire, Sun deck, Lounge bar

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What to expect from MS Raymonde

Overview

A cruise aboard a canal barge promises a peaceful break where you take the time to discover “la douce France” in a different way. The MS Raymonde a true cocoon of charm, sails on the French canals and offers its passengers an original and authentic experience.

The MS Raymonde is a beautiful Premium canal barge, measuring 38,50 meters long and 5,07 meters wide. It can accommodate 22 passengers, in 11 cabins spread over two decks. The size of the cabins is 9m2 (including a PRM cabin of 11 m2) offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay. On board, everything has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and the 6 crew members guarantee a personalized service. The decoration is stylish with an elegant and intimate atmosphere. Located on the upper deck are the restaurant, which offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, the lounge bar and a relaxation area with a jacuzzi. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes. A journey aboard the MS Raymonde promises an unforgettable getaway on the water.

Accommodation

The MS Raymonde is a beautiful Premium canal barge, measuring 38,50 meters long and 5,07 meters wide. It can accommodate 22 passengers, in 11 cabins spread over two decks. The size of the cabins is 9m2 (including a PRM cabin of 11 m2) offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay.

AMENITIES

  • TV
  • Bathroom with shower and toilet
  • Towels
  • Hair dryer
  • Telephone (for internal calls only)
  • Safe
  • Independent air-conditioning
  • Electricity 220V
  • Wi-Fi

Please note that there is no laundry service on board the ship.

Main Deck - 2 Beds

Cabin equipped with two beds (with optional twin-bed configuration), private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the main deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Upper Deck Double Bed - Accessible Cabin

Comfortable cabin adapted for passengers with reduced mobility and equipped with one double bed, private bathroom with shower and bath products, satellite TV, safe, hairdryer and radio. Located on the upper deck with high window, it offers a panoramic view of the landscapes.

Decks

Sun Deck

  • Sun Loungers

Upper Deck

  • Jacuzzi
  • Terrace
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchen
  • PRM Cabin

Main Deck

  • Double Cabins

Kids and Teens

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

Gratuities

Tipping habits vary according to the country and culture. At CroisiEurope, tips are collected globally at the end of the trip and shared equally among all the crew members.

This attention from our passengers allows us to show that they have appreciated the quality of the services and the attention that was given to them during the cruise, at all levels.

How much should I leave? A tip of between £5 and £10 per day and per person is an average, but each passenger is free to give what he or she wishes. An envelope is left in your cabin during your last evening on board. Put it in the box provided for this purpose at the ship's reception desk when you disembark.

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

The lounge is tastefully decorated, it's a quiet place where you can spend time with your friends and family. Equipped with sofa and a bar you can relax before and after dinner.

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.

Terrace

Located at the front of the barge and equipped with tables and parasols, you can easily share a moment with friends or unwind while enjoying the view.

Enrichment

We offer an optional excursion program to enrich each itinerary. These are carefully selected, accessible to all, as close as possible to the cultures and traditions of the world. Choose between the “Classic” excursions which highlight the must-sees of the destination, combining culture, architecture and history, and the “Discovery” excursions which offer unusual tours, tastings of local products, helicopter tours and so much more! We now offer the possibility to make your own selection of excursions by mixing and matching "Classic" and "Dicovery" excursions for tailor-made packages!

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.

Bicycle Hire

So many of Europe's rivers are lined with paths that are perfect for pedalling so why not go for a bike ride while the ship has moored at one of the local towns. Explore the european way of life by bike giving you the freedom to venture out and explore the riverside bikeways. Or, meander through quaint cobblestone streets. The bikes are set up and ready for use as soon as the ship docks.

Dining

The fine French gastronomy on board is an asset of our company. The meals are created by our head chef, Alain Bohn, member of the esteemed French association Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, which includes only 250 chefs from all over the world, and the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs since 2013. With his team of chefs, he creates each of the menus in the pure tradition of French gastronomy while bringing out the local tastes and flavours of the regions and countries crossed. Our wines are selected to accompany each of your meals. We adapt our menus for people with allergies or who are following a specific diet.

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.

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: river

Class: Barge

Ship Size: mini

Style: premium

Operator Reference: croisieurope

Nursery: none

Child Facilities: none

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