CroisiEurope, a leader in the European river cruise market and known for maintaining an excellent value for money in all its products, is finalizing the construction details of the MS Loire Princesse, a 90-meter-long river vessel, commissioned from the Neopolia where it has entered the final assembly phase.
Last September, the first two blocks of the ship, which form its central section, entered the shipyard. Built by MECASOUD and weighing between 110 and 120 tons each, they were transferred to the assembly dock at the Saint-Nazaire naval shipyards. Its inauguration is scheduled for the end of March 2015.
STX France , a member of the Neopolia industrial conglomerate, is participating in this project by providing its expertise in infrastructure for final assembly.
The bow and stern sections were built by MECASOUD and have already been delivered for assembly. The MS Princesse will sail the Loire from April 2015, offering 6- and 8-day cruises to ports of call with a rich cultural heritage, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites: Nantes, Saint-Nazaire, Ancenis, Angers, Loire Valley castles, and more. The Pays de la Loire region, with its great potential, is an ideal new destination to meet the expectations of tourists seeking culture and unique experiences.
Designed by STIRLING INTERNATIONAL DESIGN, this innovative project responds to the demands of navigation on the Loire, taking inspiration from a unique paddle wheel propulsion system, which has been part of the boat since mid-November.
Main features of the Loire Princesse:
Length: 90 meters
Sleeve: 15.30 meters
Draft: 0.8 meters
Cruising speed: 15km/hour
