--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: bba3c121-b072-4079-be27-2d4a87c4d563 slug: 2207654 voyage_code: cruise_line: CroisiEurope ship: MS Gerard Schmitter departure_date: return_date: nights: 6 embarkation_port: Amsterdam disembarkation_port: Strasbourg starting_price_usd: 2389.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T03:08:51Z --- # Holland and the romantic Rhine valley > CroisiEurope · MS Gerard Schmitter · May 25 – 31   (6 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | CroisiEurope | | **Ship** | MS Gerard Schmitter | | **Duration** | 6 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Amsterdam | | **Disembarkation Port** | Strasbourg | | **Starting Price** | 2,389 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Amsterdam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths. ### Day 2: Amsterdam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths. ### Day 3: Nijmegen **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Nijmegen is a city in the Netherlands' province of Gelderland, on the Waal river close to the German border. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands, the second to be recognized as such in Roman times, and in 2005 celebrated 2,000 years of existence. ### Day 3: Krefeld **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Krefeld, also spelled Crefeld until 1925, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its center lying just a few kilometres to the west of the river Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine. ### Day 4: Krefeld **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Krefeld, also spelled Crefeld until 1925, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its center lying just a few kilometres to the west of the river Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine. ### Day 5: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. ### Day 6: Rudesheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancient times to the present. ### Day 6: Mannheim **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Mannheim is a city in southwest Germany, on the Rhine and Neckar rivers. The baroque 18th-century Mannheim Palace houses historical exhibits, plus the University of Mannheim. In the grid-like center, called the Quadrate, Marktplatz Square features a baroque fountain with statues. Planken shopping street leads southeast to the Romanesque Water Tower, in the art nouveau gardens of Friedrichsplatz. ### Day 7: Strasbourg **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m spire. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $2,389 | ## Ship Information ### MS Gerard Schmitter The MS Gérard Schmitter sails on the Rhine River and its tributaries.Baptized in homage to the founder of the company CroisiEurope, sails on the Rhine and the Danube, at the meeting of the many marvels offered by these two romantic rivers par excellence. Built in 2012, the MS Gérard Schmitter is a 5-anchor boat. human dimension, measuring 110 meters long and 11.40 meters wide. It can accommodate 174 passengers in 87 cabins arranged on three decks. Each of them, with an area of ​​13.50 m2, has all the amenities and offers the best living conditions. The chocolate tones, associated with; touches of pink and lilac make it particularly warm. The decoration, created by Maria Rosa Rosello, pays homage to the founder of the company CroisiEurope, for a delicate and flowery ensemble, as loved by the family. painting it Gérard Schmitter. Located at the level of the intermediate deck, the restaurant, where are served all meals during the trip, offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, where large bay windows allow you to take full advantage of the panorama. On this same deck is also the lounge bar with dance floor, while on the sun deck, an ideal place to relax and admire the landscapes, passengers can have comfortable deckchairs, as well as a large shaded area. Down the Rhine River, stopover each and every country on the way. From Amsterdam to Strasbourg, you will see many extraordinary culturally rich cities and finish off your journey in picturesque Alsace – hometown of CroisiEurope, just at the right time for grape-harvest. Lounge-bar with a dance floor - bar - dining room - large sundeck with deckhairs - lift - terrace - French balconies - gift shop. Central heating, 230 V electricity, air-conditioning, radar, TV and video in the lounge, wifi on board. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 176 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 361.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Amsterdam *Coordinates: 52.3731, 4.89222* Amsterdam is the Netherlands’ capital, known for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system and narrow houses with gabled facades, legacies of the city’s 17th-century Golden Age. Its Museum District houses the Van Gogh Museum, works by Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum, and modern art at the Stedelijk. Cycling is key to the city’s character, and there are numerous bike paths. ### Nijmegen *Coordinates: 51.8429, 5.85462* Nijmegen is a city in the Netherlands' province of Gelderland, on the Waal river close to the German border. Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands, the second to be recognized as such in Roman times, and in 2005 celebrated 2,000 years of existence. ### Krefeld Krefeld, also spelled Crefeld until 1925, is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is located northwest of Düsseldorf, its center lying just a few kilometres to the west of the river Rhine; the borough of Uerdingen is situated directly on the Rhine. ### Rudesheim *Coordinates: 49.979, 7.92637* Rüdesheim am Rhein is a town in the Rhine Valley, Germany. It’s known for winemaking, especially of Riesling wines. In the center, Drosselgasse is a lane lined with shops, taverns and restaurants. Nearby, Siegfried’s Mechanical Music Cabinet is a museum of automated musical instruments. Medieval Brömserburg Castle is home to the Rheingau Wine Museum, exhibiting wine paraphernalia from ancien... ### Mannheim *Coordinates: 49.4847, 8.47672* Mannheim is a city in southwest Germany, on the Rhine and Neckar rivers. The baroque 18th-century Mannheim Palace houses historical exhibits, plus the University of Mannheim. In the grid-like center, called the Quadrate, Marktplatz Square features a baroque fountain with statues. Planken shopping street leads southeast to the Romanesque Water Tower, in the art nouveau gardens of Friedrichsplatz. ### Strasbourg *Coordinates: 48.5829, 7.74375* Strasbourg is the capital city of the Grand Est region, formerly Alsace, in northeastern France. It's also the formal seat of the European Parliament and sits near the German border, with culture and architecture blending German and French influences. Its Gothic Cathédrale Notre-Dame features daily shows from its astronomical clock and sweeping views of the Rhine River from partway up its 142m sp... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2207654 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2207654 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2207654.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2207654/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/croisieurope/ms-gerard-schmitter/other/71541.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 03:08:51 UTC