Signature highlights
A modern 135-metre river liner with diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, four decks, panoramic public areas, a skylounge and a sun deck with whirlpool, seating, shade sails, putting green and chess.
Excellence Crown
Excellence Crown is a 170-guest Excellence River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2025. This page lists 36 upcoming departures across 9 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 wanting a small, modern river ship
✓ Travelers prioritizing multiple included dining venues
✓ Guests who value panoramic-balcony cabins
Excellence Crown at a glance
Best for
- Couples wanting a small, modern river ship
- Travelers prioritizing multiple included dining venues
- Guests who value panoramic-balcony cabins
- Passengers seeking light fitness and wellness facilities
- Adults interested in relaxed river views and onboard talks
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking large-scale entertainment venues
- Families wanting dedicated children’s facilities
- Guests requiring a fully accessible ship
- Passengers wanting a large swimming pool
- Travelers preferring many cabin types or solo cabins
Live Position ● 11 hours ago
Heading to: STRASBOURG, FRCurrently on: Goldene Tage auf der Crown (4 nights) — En route to Breisach — last stop Frankfurt
Coming up
- Breisach am Rhein end of cruise
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Moored
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Excellence Crown
Excellence Crown is a 2025-built Swiss river cruise ship designed for contemporary European itineraries. The 135-metre hybrid vessel carries up to 170 guests in 85 cabins and suites across four decks. Its passenger-facing design combines hotel-style public spaces with panoramic river views, multiple restaurants, a skylounge, wellness facilities and a sun deck with a whirlpool. Diesel-electric hybrid propulsion is intended to reduce operating emissions, while an elevator serving all decks improves onboard accessibility.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Swiss Excellence River Cruise GmbH
- Builder / shipyard
- Kladovo Shipyard, Kladovo, Serbia; completed by Concordia Damen, Werkendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7079
- IMO number
- 1074670
- MMSI
- 269057079
- Draft
- 1.4 m
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
The Wellnest area includes a fitness room, sauna and massage facilities. The sun deck provides a whirlpool, loungers and shaded seating.
Accessibility
An elevator serves all decks, and the ship has lift access between the principal passenger areas. Specific accessible cabin inventory was not identified in the reviewed sources.
Environmental features
Excellence Crown uses diesel-electric hybrid propulsion and is marketed by the operator as part of its environmentally focused fleet.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4
Whirlpool Putting-Green Schachfeld Sitzgruppen SchattensegelDeck 3
Restaurant Rive Outdoor-Restaurant Riveranda Skylounge Bordshop 24h-Wasser/Kaffee/Tee French Balcony Cabin Suite OberdeckDeck 2
Restaurant Excellence Foyer mit Rezeption KFL-Desk French Balcony CabinDeck 1
Sauna Fitnessbereich Massage Riverview Window CabinView the official Excellence Crown deck plans from Excellence River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
Oceanview 21%
Balcony 65%
Suite 14%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Window CabinOperator name: 2-Bett Kabine Hauptdeck; category code D. Fixed upper windows that do not open. | Oceanview | 18 | 140 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| French Balcony CabinOperator name: 2-Bett Kabine Ober-/Mitteldeck; category codes CA and CB. Drop-down panoramic windows function as indoor balconies. | Balcony | 55 | 170 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Suite OberdeckOperator publishes 24 m². Full-height windows lower to form a panoramic balcony. | Suite | 12 | — | 2 | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
7 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant Excellence
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast and the principal meals with menus and buffets.
Restaurant Rive
Included
An alternative restaurant serving seasonal, contemporary European cuisine without a surcharge.
Outdoor-Restaurant Riveranda
Included
An outdoor forward-facing restaurant serving seasonal international cuisine without a surcharge.
Bars & lounges
Skylounge
Varies
A lounge with a bar, beverage station, afternoon refreshments and space for onboard talks and evening activities.
Where Excellence Crown sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 28, 2026
6 upcoming departures
All 9 itineraries and their departure dates
- 24 Stunden par Excellence 23 May 2027
- Basel – Amsterdam – Basel 31 Mar 2027, 8 Apr 2027, 16 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 2 May 2027, 1 Jun 2027, 9 Jun 2027, 17 Jun 2027, 16 Jul 2027, 4 Aug 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 24 Sep 2027, 18 Oct 2027
- Excellence Comedy Cruise No. 1 21 May 2027
- Goldene Tage auf der Crown 31 Oct 2026, 26 Oct 2027, 30 Oct 2027
- Grand Tour: der Rhein & Flandern 10 May 2027, 27 Jun 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 20 Aug 2027
- Lichterglanz an Rhein & Main 28 Nov 2026, 2 Dec 2026, 6 Dec 2026, 10 Dec 2026, 1 Dec 2027, 9 Dec 2027
- Rhein und Mosel ... in Adagio 24 May 2027, 8 Jul 2027, 12 Aug 2027, 8 Sep 2027, 10 Oct 2027
- Sagenhaft! Staunen am Mittelrhein 16 Sep 2027, 2 Oct 2027
- Streifzüge am Rhein – Beethoven in Bonn 25 Mar 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Excellence Crown FAQ
What flag does Excellence Crown sail under?
Excellence Crown is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Excellence Crown hold?
Excellence Crown carries about 170 guests with roughly 45 crew.
How old is Excellence Crown?
Excellence Crown entered service in 2025.
What is the dress code on Excellence Crown?
The atmosphere is stylish but informal. Smart casual clothing is suitable in the evening, while gala evenings call for elegant clothing; swimwear and beach shoes are not appropriate in public indoor areas.
Which dining venues are included?
Restaurant Excellence, Restaurant Rive and Outdoor-Restaurant Riveranda are listed without a surcharge. Premium full board includes breakfast, the main meals, selected refreshments and afternoon coffee or tea service.
Is Wi-Fi included on Excellence Crown?
Wi-Fi is available at no additional charge in the public areas and cabins. Connections can be interrupted on some river sections and in locks.
How are tips handled?
Tipping is voluntary. The operator considers 8–10 euros per guest per day an appropriate amount, normally handed to the crew at reception near the end of the cruise.
Is Excellence Crown accessible for wheelchair users?
The ship and many landing stages are not fully accessible. The operator states that passengers must be able to negotiate gangways and emergency routes independently; hand-operated wheelchairs and rollators must be registered in advance, while electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not carried.
Are children accommodated onboard?
Children may travel with an accompanying adult, and children up to age 12 receive a reduced fare when sharing the same cabin. The ship does not provide children’s or baby menus, high chairs or baby cots, and it has no dedicated kids facility.