A peniche is a small cruise ship, designed especially for groups, families, and businesses. This is the name given to the cruise ships of CroisiEurope. New itineraries have recently been launched for these vessels, where passengers enjoy personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere thanks to the crew.
CroisiEurope is Europe's leading river cruise company and has 45 ships (31 river cruise ships, 6 barges, 2 coastal cruise ships, 5 Mekong River cruise ships, and 1 ship in Southern Africa). CroisiEurope's barges can accommodate 20-22 passengers and 6 crew members.
Currently, CroisiEurope's fleet of barges is only available for sailing on French canals. The CroisiEurope barges are named MS Daniele, MS Ann Marie, MS Deborah, MS Raymonde, MS Jeanine, and MS Madeleine.
CroisiEurope presents a new way to explore France and its canals. On the barges, passengers will receive more personalized service and enjoy a more intimate atmosphere.
These are smaller boats, with a capacity for 20-22 passengers and 6 crew members. They are especially designed for groups, families, or companies.
Currently, CroisiEurope's fleet of barges is only available for sailing on French canals. The CroisiEurope barges are named MS Daniele, MS Ann Marie, MS Deborah, MS Raymonde, MS Jeanine, and MS Madeleine and have the following characteristics.
Ship: MS Daniele. Via the Garonne canal.
Characteristics:
- Main bridge: 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility
- Lower deck: 11 spacious cabins with windows
- Amenities: Each outside cabin features a bathroom with shower and WC, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and reversible air conditioning.
- Year of construction: 2016
- Number of cabins: 12 cabins
- Capacity: 24 passengers
- Crew: 6
- Onboard amenities: spacious lounge with bar, restaurant, terrace with sun loungers and parasols, barbecue deck, jacuzzi at the front, bicycles available onboard, wifi onboard.
Ship: Anne Marie.Provence Canal.
The MS Anne Marie will sail along the Provence Canal from Arles to Sète. It will stop in Gallician, Aigues-Mortes, and Palavas-Les-Flots. During this itinerary, passengers can visit the Roman ruins in Arles, discover Provençal olive oil production, explore the town of Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, or visit the salt marshes of Midi and the Thau Lagoon, famous for its shellfish.
Characteristics:
- Lower deck: 12 spacious cabins with windows.
- Amenities: All cabins have an outside view and are equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and air conditioning.
- Number of cabins: 12 cabins
- Capacity: 24 passengers
- Crew members: 5 members
- Onboard amenities: spacious lounge with bar – restaurant – solarium with sun loungers and parasols – terrace – jacuzzi at the front of the vessel – bicycles available onboard – free Wi-Fi onboard
Ship: Raymonde. Marne Canal.
Among the highlights is the MS Raymonde's itinerary along the Seine River and the Saint-Martin Canal. It also includes bike and walking tours of the French capital and visits to the Opéra Garnier, the Madeleine Church, Place Vendôme, the Louvre, and the famous Saint-Germain-des-Prés district. Passengers will also have the opportunity to explore Paris behind the wheel of a 2CV.
Characteristics:
- Lower deck: 11 spacious cabins with windows.
- Amenities: All cabins have an outside view and are equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and air conditioning.
- Number of cabins: 11 cabins
- Capacity: 22 passengers
- Crew members: 5 members
- Amenities on board: spacious lounge with bar – restaurant – solarium with sun loungers and parasols – terrace – jacuzzi at the front of the vessel – bicycles available on board – free WIFI on board.
Ship: MS Déborah. Via the Loire Canal
Characteristics:
- Main bridge: 1 cabin for people with reduced mobility
- Lower deck: 11 spacious cabins with windows
- Amenities: Each outside cabin features a bathroom with shower and WC, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and reversible air conditioning.
- Year of construction: 2016
- Number of cabins: 12
- Capacity: 24
- Crew: 6
- Onboard amenities: spacious lounge with bar, restaurant, terrace with sun loungers and parasols, barbecue deck, jacuzzi at the front, bicycles available onboard, wifi onboard.
Boat: Jeanine. Through the French canals
The MS Jeanine will travel along the Burgundy Canal, which connects the Rhône and Rhine rivers, for seven days, with Dijon as its turnaround port. It will visit Petit Ouges, Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Dole, Ranchot, and Besançon. Highlights include excursions to the Grand Crus wine route and guided tours in Dole and the Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans in Besançon.
Characteristics:
- Lower deck: 12 spacious cabins with windows
- Amenities: All cabins have an outside view and are equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and air conditioning.
- Completely renovated in April 2013: it is one of the most modern vessels of its kind underway.
- Number of cabins: 11 cabins
- Passenger capacity: 22
- Crew members: 5 members
- Amenities on board: spacious lounge with bar – restaurant – solarium with sun loungers and parasols – terrace – jacuzzi at the front of the vessel – bicycles available on board – free WIFI on board.
Madeleine ship.Via the Marne-Rhine canal.
The MS Madeleine will travel from Lagarde to Strasbourg, navigating the Marne-Rhine Canal that connects the two rivers. For seven days, this barge will also visit Xouaxange, Lutzelbourg, Saverne, and Waltenheim, and its passengers can enjoy excursions to the Château du Haut-Barr or guided tours of Sarrebourg or Saverne.
Characteristics:
- Lower deck: 11 spacious cabins with windows.
- Amenities: All cabins have an outside view and are equipped with a bathroom with shower and toilet, television, radio, internal telephone, safe and air conditioning.
- Number of cabins: 11 cabins
- Capacity: 22 passengers
- Crew members: 5 members
- Onboard amenities: spacious lounge with bar – restaurant – solarium with sun loungers and parasols – terrace – jacuzzi at the front of the vessel – bicycles available onboard – free Wi-Fi onboard
These are just some of the cruises offered by CroisiEurope on its all-inclusive barges, with drinks included in the restaurant and lounge bar. Passengers will also enjoy free Wi-Fi on board and the finest French cuisine. A welcome cocktail and a gala dinner are also included.
