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Flights
Flights are possible from Heathrow, Manchester and Birmingham airports subject to availability at time of booking the flights, and a supplement may apply. Alternative UK departure airports may become available, we will look at all options when you book. Flights include 1 checked in bag per couple (usually no more than 20kgs) and 1 carry on bag per person – weight/size subject to airline rules. Flight time around 2 hrs each way.
Please call us on 01895 83 33 33 to discuss flight options.
Three Countries & Christmas Markets Rhine Party Cruise
5 days by Rail or Air, 1st December 2021, from £899 per person
Itinerary
Day 1: UK to Basel, Switzerland
Depart London St Pancras on the morning Eurostar to Paris where we transfer to Gare de Lyon Station by coach for our onward train to Basel arriving before dinner. Alternatively flights to Basel or Zurich can be made from regional UK airports with onward transfer to the ship – see flight information and options. Time to settle into your cabin or explore Basel before the ship departs in the evening. Dinner and entertainment on-board. Overnight sailing towards Breisach.
Day 2: Breisach, Germany & Colmar, France
This morning we wake up in the riverside town of Breisach and enjoy a morning at leisure to stroll around the town. After lunch on board we join our coach for the short journey to Colmar and visit the old town with cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. The Christmas Market is set in the heart of this beautiful town. We return to the ship by coach late afternoon. Dinner and entertainment on-board. Overnight sailing towards Strasbourg.
Day 3: Strasbourg, France
This morning we arrive in Strasbourg. The ship will be docked in the modern part of the town and a transfer is included to the medieval centre where we will have a guided walking tour. Afterwards the rest of the day is at leisure to explore and visit the Christmas Market. Return transfer to the ship mid afternoon. For those who want to return to the ship for lunch the cruise director will help arrange transfers or travel by public transport at your own cost. The ship departs Strasbourg late afternoon. Dinner and entertainment on-board.
Day 4: Mainz, Germany
We arrive early morning in the historic town of Mainz. At this time of year the market square, overlooked by the imposing thousand-year-old Cathedral of St Martin, is filled with market stalls offering Christmas specialities, original presents and festive food and drinks. Today is free in the town, the Christmas market opens at 11am. We set sail for Frankfurt just before our farewell dinner followed by entertainment.
Day 5: Frankfurt to UK
After breakfast we disembark and transfer by coach to Frankfurt Station where we take the train to Brussels to connect with the Eurostar to London St Pancras arriving during late afternoon. Or, transfer to Frankfurt airport for your flight back to the UK.
Note: Order of itinerary subject to change depending on local conditions.
Entertainment
Uche Eke is a singer with a remarkable voice whose Soul and Motown repertoire is as smooth as silk. Winner of the first ever Karaoke World Championships in Finland he has performed as a solo artist with notable performances on his CV including the 21st Birthday Party for the ITV show This Morning. He has performed alongside 70s band Hot Chocolate, and former Drifter Roy G Hemmings with the Dictionary of Soul.
Accommodation
MS Swiss Pearl
GN Holidays & Voyages is exclusively chartering the elegant, four-star Superior MS Swiss Pearl in 2021. She accommodates 119 guests in spacious and comfortable cabins, furnished with quality materials in cool, colourful combinations to create a relaxing ambience
The impressive Reception on the Ruby deck and the adjacent areas resemble a top quality boutique hotel. At the front of the ship you will enjoy the magnificent lounge with bar, spacious dance floor and easy chairs. The ship also has an indoor pool, sauna and whirlpool.
Restaurant
The restaurant on the Emerald Deck features large picture windows. It is light and airy with elegant decor and furnishings engendering a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Diners can enjoy generous breakfasts, plus lunches from the buffet and served at your table. Dinner is a daily highlight with four courses served at your table. On one of the nights of the cruise guests are invited to a special Captain’s dinner.
Leisure facilities
In the centre of the ship there is a stylish library. Under the large awning on the Sun Deck there are plenty of chairs and deck chairs for guests’ comfort. On the Emerald deck you will find the wellness centre with swimming pool, sauna and whirlpool.
DECKS & CABINS
The Ship has two cabin decks: the upper ‘Ruby’ deck on the same level as the reception, bar, lounge, stairs to the restaurant and ship gangway entrance/exit; and the lower ‘Emerald’ deck. The cabins are decorated in warm colours and beautiful fabrics All have panoramic window, TV, minibar, safe, hair dryer, air conditioning, shower and WC.
Please note: When docking ships can be moored side by side so views from the cabin may be obscured.
RUBY DECK SUITES – The MS Swiss Pearl has two mini suites on the Ruby upper deck. These spacious suites are equipped with all the facilities of the standard cabins plus a queen-size double bed.
RUBY DECK TWIN OR DOUBLE – They all have the standard facilities and have hotel-style beds which can all be configured as either 2 singles or 1 double bed.er deck these cabins have all the standard facilities and large picture windows.
EMERALD DECK TWIN OR DOUBLE – They all have the standard facilities and have hotel-style beds which can all be configured as either 2 singles or 1 double bed. We have a choice of cabins mid deck or further back closer to the engine room.
EMERALD DECK TRIPLE – A larger cabin at the front of the Emerald deck with 3 single beds and all standard facilities.
EMERALD DECK REAR TWIN – Situated at the rear of the ship on the Emerald deck. All standard facilities but can only be configured as a twin
Ship’s stats
Length: 110 meters • Breadth: 11.40 metres • Passenger Capacity: 119 • Officers and Crew: 32 • Passengers decks: 2
What Our Customers Say
All ship crew very friendly. Great atmosphere on board. Read more “Rhine New Year”
C Frost
Staff so friendly, passengers mixed well and joined in, entertainment excellent and a spectacular fireworks show. Just great fun! Read more “Rhine New Year”
A Robinson
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