4 Day Romantic Rhine
Gastronomic Cruise

Strasbourg - Rhinau - Vieux Brisach - Marckolsheim - Strasbourg

DAY 1 : STRASBOURG - RHINAU

Embarkation of the ship in Strasbourg at around 3:00 PM with settling into the cabin. An introduction of the crew is made while our guests sip on an Alsatian style welcome cocktail. On this special gastronomic cruise, the chefs from our entire fleet work under the direction of Alain Bohn. The ship departs Strasbourg via the south lock and sails up the Rhine River towards Basel. We pass through two large locks, the Neuhof and the Gerstheim, with a stop in Rhinau. Now the party begins and our guests enter the dining room for tonight's dinner which is prepared by 9 chefs.

This first gastronomic dinner of the cruise will be followed by a dance evening. Overnight in Rhinau

DAY 2 : RHINAU  - VIEUX BRISACH - MARCKOLSHIM

Our hostess will lead a fitness class this morning before breakfast for any interested guests. Breakfast is served on board between 8:00-10:00 AM.  Departure of the cruise begins as we sail up the Rhine towards Vieux- Brisach. Your first gastronomic lunch is served on board. This lunch is followed by an optional sightseeing tour of the Alsace Wine Route. During  the tour, there is a visit to a wine cellar and a wine tasting. We return on board at 6:00 PM. At the end of the day, we are pleased to introduce you to one of the greatest chefs for French cuisine: Marc Haeberlin, from the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern. Chef 

Haeberlin, a  master of gastronomy, will create a surprise menu with a special flair for our guests. After this wonderful dinner, you are free to go to the lounge and finish the evening on the dance floor. The ship will depart from the quay in Vieux-Brisach at around 7:00 PM and sail towards Marckolsheim where it docks for the night.

DAY 3 : MARCKOLSHIM - STRASBOURG 

Before breakfast, the most courageous among our guests are invited to join our hostess for a jog along the Rhine. Breakfast is served again between 8:00-10:00 AM. A good meal is always accompanied by a good wine, that is why we will have the privilege to welcome on board, Serge Dubs, the internationally renowned sommelier. Serge Dubs was elected the "Best Sommelier of the World" in 1989 and he will organize a wine tasting on board, where he will share his knowledge of these different wines with our guests. By the way, you can also find him on any given day at the Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern. Now for the second gastronomic lunch. The ship leaves Marckolsheim later on this morning and sails towards Strasbourg. The festivities continue with the second gastronomic dinner and the farewell evening. Arrival in Strasbourg later that evening for the final overnight on board.

DAY 4 :   STRASBOURG 

Breakfast is served and followed by disembarkation of the ship. End of our services.

Prices Include: Full board cruise from dinner of the first day to lunch of the last day in a double cabin with showers and toilets, welcome drink, entertainment, the Captain's evening, the assistance of our hostess on board, a great gastronomic dinner by Marc Haeberlin of Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern, a wine tasting with Serge Dubs, also from Auberge de l'Ill in Illhaeusern.and port taxes.

Prices Do Not Include: Drinks, coffee with lunch and dinner, insurance and optional excursions.

For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.

RATES:
799 EUR
per person  dbl occ

200 EUR single suppliment

100 EUR  for upper level cabin

DATES:
There might not be any other english speaking guests on these dates.

2007
Oct 20

2008
March 29
October 18

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