Signature highlights
A two-deck, 5-anchor river ship with a relaxed atmosphere, panoramic public rooms, and a sun deck offering views of passing riverside scenery.
MS Douce France
MS Douce France is a 107-guest CroisiEurope river cruise ship, in service since 1997. This page lists 53 upcoming departures across 10 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Couples preferring an intimate river-ship setting
✓ Travelers who value panoramic upper-deck public rooms
✓ Guests wanting a compact ship with a sun deck
MS Douce France at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 5%
A small expedition-size ship at 1,500 gross tons — #523 of 565 ships we track. 14 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Couples preferring an intimate river-ship setting
- Travelers who value panoramic upper-deck public rooms
- Guests wanting a compact ship with a sun deck
- River cruisers comfortable with mostly European-style cabin layouts
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a swimming pool or spa
- Families wanting dedicated kids facilities
- Guests looking for theatres or extensive nightlife
- Passengers requiring many accessible public areas or an elevator
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: LinzCurrently on: Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise) (12 nights) — En route to Bamberg — last stop Schweinfurt
Strasbourg
→ Mainz
→ Miltenberg
→ Wertheim
→ Schweinfurt
→ Bamberg
→ Regensburg
→ Passau
→ Melk
→ Vienna
→ Esztergom
→ Budapest
→ Budapest
Coming up
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Douce France
MS Douce France is a compact CroisiEurope river ship operating in active service on European waterways including the Rhine and Danube. Built in 1997 and extensively refurbished in 2017, it carries about 107 guests in 55 cabins across two passenger decks. The ship combines a panoramic restaurant and lounge/bar with French-balcony cabins on the upper deck, larger windows on the main deck, and an open sun deck with loungers. Its relatively small size provides an intimate alternative to larger river vessels.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- CroisiEurope
- Builder / shipyard
- Meuse & Sambre Shipyard, Beez-Namur, Belgium
- Registry / flag
- France (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- MMSI
- 226001160
- Previous names
- Douce France II
Onboard Experience
For families
No dedicated children’s facilities are identified in the current operator information.
Pools, spa & wellness
The open sun deck is equipped with loungers and shaded seating for outdoor relaxation and panoramic river views.
Accessibility
The current ship plan identifies one accessible cabin. Accessibility elsewhere onboard may be limited by the vessel’s compact river-ship layout.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 3 · Sun
Fitness Sun DeckDeck 2 · Upper
Lounge Bar with Dancefloor Restaurant Upper-deck twin cabin, category A Upper-deck twin cabin, category B Upper-deck single cabin, category A Upper-deck single cabin, category B Upper-deck accessible cabin, category B Upper-deck three-bed suite, category BDeck 1 · Main
Library Main-deck twin cabin, category A Main-deck twin cabin, category B Main-deck twin cabin, category C Main-deck single cabin, category C Main-deck suite, category BCabins & suites
Oceanview 62%
Suite 4%
Balcony 35%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main-deck twin cabin, category ATwo separable beds; category A is the premium location. | Oceanview | 13 | 161 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Main-deck twin cabin, category BTwo separable beds; category B is the intermediate location. | Oceanview | 5 | 161 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Main-deck twin cabin, category CTwo separable beds; category C is the standard location or may be slightly smaller. | Oceanview | 14 | 161 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| Main-deck single cabin, category CSingle bed. | Oceanview | 2 | 108 sq ft sq ft | 1 | 1 |
Dining, bars & venues
4 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The panoramic upper-deck restaurant serves the ship's meals.
Bars & lounges
Lounge Bar with Dancefloor
Varies
The upper-deck lounge and bar includes a dance floor and is used for onboard entertainment.
History & sister ships
- 1997Entered service, built by Meuse & Sambre Shipyard, Beez-Namur, Belgium.
- 2017The ship was extensively renovated, including a restructuring that created more spacious cabins and larger windows on the upper deck.
Where MS Douce France sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | €212 | €214 | €271 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From €849 · €212/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 27, 2026
18 upcoming departures
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 22, 2026
2 upcoming departures
5 Nights
New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 28, 2026
2 upcoming departures
4 Nights
Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (port-to-port cruise)
From €1,085 · €271/night
Ports of CallNext: Nov 28, 2026
11 upcoming departures
7 Nights
The Rhine as a Legacy: Art, History and Heritage. Discovering Europe¿s Geniuses and Masterpieces (port-to-port cruise)
4 Nights
The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise)
All 10 itineraries and their departure dates
- Capital Cities Along the Danube (port-to-port cruise) 27 Oct 2026, 31 Oct 2026, 4 Nov 2026, 8 Nov 2026, 12 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026, 20 Nov 2026, 24 Nov 2026, 10 Aug 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 18 Aug 2027, 26 Oct 2027, 30 Oct 2027, 3 Nov 2027, 7 Nov 2027, 11 Nov 2027, 15 Nov 2027, 19 Nov 2027
- Christmas on the Danube (port-to-port cruise) 22 Dec 2026, 22 Dec 2027
- New Year on The Danube: Vienna, Budapest and Bratislava (port-to-port cruise) 28 Dec 2026, 28 Dec 2027
- Taking in 3 countries: The Danube and its traditions (port-to-port cruise) 28 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 14 Dec 2026, 23 Nov 2027, 27 Nov 2027, 1 Dec 2027, 9 Dec 2027, 13 Dec 2027, 17 Dec 2027
- The Beautiful Blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) 12 May 2027, 22 May 2027, 1 Jun 2027
- The beautiful blue Danube (port-to-port cruise) 22 Jun 2027, 29 Jun 2027, 6 Jul 2027, 13 Jul 2027, 20 Jul 2027, 27 Jul 2027, 3 Aug 2027
- The Rhine as a Legacy: Art, History and Heritage. Discovering Europe¿s Geniuses and Masterpieces (port-to-port cruise) 6 Mar 2027
- The romantic Rhine valley and Holland (port-to-port cruise) 1 Mar 2027
- The Romantic Rhine Valley and the Rock of Lorelei (port-to-port cruise) 16 Mar 2027, 21 Mar 2027, 30 Mar 2027, 3 Apr 2027, 7 Apr 2027, 11 Apr 2027, 15 Apr 2027
- Trans-European cruise from Strasbourg to Budapest (port-to-port cruise) 13 Oct 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Douce France FAQ
What flag does MS Douce France sail under?
MS Douce France is registered in France.
How many passengers does MS Douce France hold?
MS Douce France carries about 107 guests with roughly 26 crew.
How old is MS Douce France?
MS Douce France entered service in 1997 and was last refurbished in 2017.
How big is MS Douce France?
At 1,500 gross tons and 110 m long, MS Douce France is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 5% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on MS Douce France?
Daytime dress is casual. Slightly dressier clothing is recommended for dinners, cocktails and gala events, but a jacket and tie are not required.
What dining is included on MS Douce France?
Full board is included, with breakfast, lunch and dinner served in the onboard restaurant. Standard drinks served with meals and at the bar are included, except items from special bar or wine lists.
Are tips included on MS Douce France?
Tipping is discretionary. CroisiEurope collects tips at the end of the cruise and shares them among the crew; a common guideline is 5 to 10 euros per person per day.
Is Wi-Fi available on MS Douce France?
Free Wi-Fi is available in the ship's lounges, bars and reception areas.
Is MS Douce France accessible for passengers with reduced mobility?
The ship has one upper-deck accessible cabin. Its common areas are arranged on one level, but this two-deck ship does not have the elevator access provided on CroisiEurope's three-deck vessels.
Are children and babies accommodated on MS Douce France?
Children can travel, but the ship does not provide baby equipment. Parents should bring items such as a portable cot, stroller, carrier and nappies; bottles and children's food can be warmed onboard.