CroisiEurope

CroisiEurope

Known for its river cruises, CroisiEurope also offers ocean voyages on two small ships. Guests boarding the 130-passenger La Belle des Oceans (formerly Silversea's Silver Discoverer) can follow in Napoleon's footsteps, visit the hilltop villages of Balagne, and enjoy dinner at a traditional inn. Meanwhile, the 197-guest La Belle de l'Adriatique offers itineraries that take in local traditions.

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Cruise Itinerary

Days 1-3
Spandau/Berlin
Day 3
Potsdam
Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.
Day 3
Wusterwitz
Day 4
Wolfsburg
Day 4
Calvörde
Day 4
Magdeburg
Once a key member of the Hanseatic League (a medieval network of merchants and market towns), Magdeburg blends old and new. Its cathedral, the oldest Gothic example in Germany, towers over the city centre, while the futuristic Green Citadel building by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser brings a splash of colour.Excursions might include a visit to the cathedral, a stroll through the old market square or a look at the Magdeburg Water Bridge, a navigable aqueduct that links the Elbe and the Mittelland Canal.The city reflects the changing face of eastern Germany, with historical roots and a contemporary spirit.
Day 4
Wusterwitz
Day 5
Wolfsburg
Day 5
Braunschweig
Day 5
Hannover
Day 6
Nienburg
Day 6
Minden
Day 6
Hannover
Day 7
Nienburg
Day 7
Hoya
Days 7-8
Bremen
Day 8
Oldenburg
Day 8
Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.
Day 9
Gaarkeuken
Day 9
Bollingerfähr
Day 9
Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.
Day 10
Gaarkeuken
Days 10-12
Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ lively capital, famous for its historic canals and art museums. Cruising into the city reveals a network of waterways lined with tall, narrow houses with ornate gables, a hallmark of Dutch Golden Age architecture. The city’s past as a busy trading city can be seen in its harbour and historic buildings.Exploring on foot or by bike, visitors can check out world-class museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, alongside the poignant Anne Frank House. The city’s compact centre makes it easy to wander through charming neighbourhoods like Jordaan with its boutique shops, cafés and galleries.Despite its popularity, Amsterdam maintains a relaxed vibe with leafy canals and parks offering a peaceful break from the busy centre.
Days 1-3 Spandau/Berlin
Spandau/Berlin
Day 3 Potsdam
Potsdam

Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.

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Day 3 Wusterwitz
Wusterwitz
Day 4 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Day 4 Calvörde
Calvörde
Day 4 Magdeburg
Magdeburg

Once a key member of the Hanseatic League (a medieval network of merchants and market towns), Magdeburg blends old and new. Its cathedral, the oldest Gothic example in Germany, towers over the city centre, while the futuristic Green Citadel building by architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser brings a splash of colour.Excursions might include a visit to the cathedral, a stroll through the old market square or a look at the Magdeburg Water Bridge, a navigable aqueduct that links the Elbe and the Mittelland Canal.The city reflects the changing face of eastern Germany, with historical roots and a contemporary spirit.

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Day 4 Wusterwitz
Wusterwitz
Day 5 Wolfsburg
Wolfsburg
Day 5 Braunschweig
Braunschweig
Day 5 Hannover
Hannover
Day 6 Nienburg
Nienburg
Day 6 Minden
Minden
Day 6 Hannover
Hannover
Day 7 Nienburg
Nienburg
Day 7 Hoya
Hoya
Days 7-8 Bremen
Bremen
Day 8 Oldenburg
Oldenburg
Day 8 Oldenburg
Oldenburg

Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.

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Day 9 Gaarkeuken
Gaarkeuken
Day 9 Bollingerfähr
Bollingerfähr
Day 9 Bollingerfähr
Bollingerfähr

Just outside Berlin, Potsdam is known for its royal heritage and elegant palaces. The standout site is the Sanssouci Palace, built by Frederick the Great and surrounded by landscaped gardens. The whole complex is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Many excursions focus on Sanssouci and its parkland, but there’s more to see: the Dutch Quarter with its red-brick houses, the rebuilt City Palace and Cecilienhof Palace – the site of the 1945 Potsdam Conference that shaped post-war Europe.It’s a fitting end (or beginning) to an Elbe cruise – cultured, stately and rich in history.

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Day 10 Gaarkeuken
Gaarkeuken
Days 10-12 Amsterdam
Amsterdam

Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ lively capital, famous for its historic canals and art museums. Cruising into the city reveals a network of waterways lined with tall, narrow houses with ornate gables, a hallmark of Dutch Golden Age architecture. The city’s past as a busy trading city can be seen in its harbour and historic buildings.Exploring on foot or by bike, visitors can check out world-class museums such as the Van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum, alongside the poignant Anne Frank House. The city’s compact centre makes it easy to wander through charming neighbourhoods like Jordaan with its boutique shops, cafés and galleries.Despite its popularity, Amsterdam maintains a relaxed vibe with leafy canals and parks offering a peaceful break from the busy centre.

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90
Passengers
22
Crew
2000
Launched
2019
Last refit
15000t
Tonnage
82m
Length
10m
Width
9kts
Speed
3
Decks
EUR
Currency
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MS Victor Hugo

The MS Victor Hugo is named after one of the most famous figures in French literature. This attractive standard ship sails on the Tisza, Sava, Elbe, Rhine and Danube, rivers with a vast history and culture.

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