Signature highlights
A modern paddle-wheel design with shallow draft, two passenger decks, French-balcony cabins on the upper deck, and a spacious sun deck. The vessel was renamed from MS Elbe Princesse II for its Seine and Rhine operations.
MS R.E. Waydelich L.J.
MS R.E. Waydelich L.J. is an 81-guest CroisiEurope river cruise ship, in service since 2018. This page lists 55 upcoming departures across 7 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.
Live Position ● 6 hours ago
Heading to: GOUDA PARISCurrently on: Little Gems of the Seine: Between Bucolic Stopovers and Royal Shores The Majestic Seine Aboard a Paddle-Wheel Boat (port-to-port cruise) (5 nights) — En route to Saint-Mammes — last stop Paris
7.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS R.E. Waydelich L.J.
MS R.E. Waydelich L.J. is a compact CroisiEurope paddle-wheel river ship built in 2018. It carries up to 81 guests in 42 cabins and combines a panoramic restaurant, lounge bar with dance floor, and sun deck for intimate cruising on European rivers.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- CroisiEurope
- Builder / shipyard
- STX France, Saint-Nazaire
- Registry / flag
- Luxembourg
- Call sign
- LX2486
- MMSI
- 253242486
- Draft
- 0.8 m
- Previous names
- MS Elbe Princesse II
Onboard Experience
Dining
Panoramic restaurant serving CroisiEurope cuisine, with a lounge bar and dance floor on the upper deck.
Entertainment
The upper-deck lounge bar provides a social space with a dance floor; the sun deck offers loungers and shaded areas for sightseeing.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 42 exterior cabins, including upper-deck cabins with French balconies or sliding windows and main-deck cabins with high windows. Cabins include private bathrooms, televisions, safes, reversible air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and hair dryers.
Pools, spa & wellness
Sun-deck loungers and shaded relaxation space are available; no dedicated spa or fitness facilities were identified.
Accessibility
One cabin is designated for passengers with reduced mobility. Accessibility of other public areas should be confirmed with CroisiEurope before booking.
Environmental features
The paddle-wheel and jet-propulsion design enables operation in relatively shallow water, a useful feature for inland waterways with variable depths.
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Itineraries & Sailings
5 Nights
From Paris, the City of Light, to the shores of Normandy, a festive and gourmet cruise on the Seine aboard a paddlewheel boat (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 27, 2026
10 upcoming departures
5 Nights
Little Gems of the Seine: Between Bucolic Stopovers and Royal Shores The Majestic Seine Aboard a Paddle-Wheel Boat (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 10, 2026
23 upcoming departures
3 Nights
Royal Winter and Christmas Splendors ¿ Advent Along the Seine Aboard a Paddlewheel Boat (port-to-port cruise)
3 Nights
Stunning Window Displays and Christmas Markets in Paris (port-to-port cruise)
7 Nights
THE HISTORY OF FRANCE FROM PARIS TO NORMANDY Between heritage, landscapes, and Impressionist nuances (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 3, 2026
15 upcoming departures
7 Nights
The history of France from Paris to Normandy, and the exceptional gathering of tall ships at the Armada de Rouen. (port-to-port cruise)
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
5 Nights
The Seine in Majesty Aboard a Paddle Wheel Boat (port-to-port cruise)