MS Gerard Schmitter
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MS Gerard Schmitter
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The MS Gérard Schmitter is a CroisiEurope ship operating on the Rhine and the Danube in Europe, offering a 5-anchor all-inclusive river cruise experience focused on luxury, intimacy, gastronomy and guided excursions. It sails along major Rhine and Danube itineraries associated with high-end European river cruising, combining continuous navigation with structured cultural shore visits. The onboard accommodation includes cabins with French balconies or panoramic windows, supported by fully equipped amenities such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning, satellite TV and room service, along with onboard leisure spaces designed for comfort and relaxation. This ship is suited to travellers seeking a premium river cruise experience in Europe combining scenic waterways, cultural discovery and a refined onboard environment.
Itineraries of the MS Gerard Schmitter
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decks plans
Deck 4
Sun deck
Deck 3
Upper deck
Deck 2
Middle deck
Deck 1
Main deck
Technical specifications
- Passengers: 172
- Decks: 4
- Length: 110 m
- Width: 11 m
Frequently Asked Questions
110 m long by 11.40 m wide, over 3 decks. That is the maximum size of the Rhine locks and the standard beam of the CroisiEurope Rhine fleet.
172 passengers in 86 cabins, with 34 crew, or 5.06 guests per crew member. That is one of the largest capacities in the fleet, behind the 178 of the MS Beethoven and the MS L'Europe.
13.50 m², the same for all 86. That is unusual: CroisiEurope almost always publishes a range, such as 11.50 to 13 m² on the Beethoven or 10 to 12.50 m² on the Botticelli. Here the category changes the location, never the floor area.
Yes. CroisiEurope describes its three-deck boats as fitted with a lift giving access to the different levels, and writes nothing of the kind for two-deck boats. The Gérard Schmitter has 3 decks.
Eight years, 2012 against 2004. A 5-anchor rating against 4. Six fewer passengers, 172 against 178. And cabins of a single size, 13.50 m², against a range of 11.50 to 13 m² on the Beethoven.
From CroisiEurope's founder. The boat was named in tribute to Gérard Schmitter, and her decoration, in chocolate tones lifted with rose and lilac, draws on what he liked to paint. The company was founded in Strasbourg in 1976 and still belongs to the same family.
Her official page publishes no refit year. The hull dates from 2012, which is still young for river cruising, but the absent date deserves a question to the operator rather than an assumption on our part.
The Rhine. Holland and the romantic Rhine valley in 7 days, Amsterdam to Strasbourg via Cologne, Rüdesheim and Heidelberg, on 19 September and 9 October. And the romantic Rhine valley and the Lorelei in 5 days from Strasbourg, on 26 and 30 August.
No. The 7-day cruise of 19 September 2026 is listed on three boats at once: the Gérard Schmitter, the Beethoven and the Victor Hugo, at 172, 178 and 86 passengers. The "or similar" clause covers that reassignment, and we have the assignment confirmed for your exact dates.
Amsterdam is served non-stop from Montreal-Trudeau, which suits the 7-day programme. Strasbourg needs a connection through Paris, Frankfurt or Brussels, which applies to the 5-day programme both ways.
Since every cabin is 13.50 m², the choice is purely about deck and view. With a lift on board, the level is no longer a physical constraint. The upper and intermediate decks have the best openings.
A restaurant on the intermediate deck with panoramic windows, a lounge bar with dance floor, a Pianorama Bar with terrace, and a sun deck with loungers and shaded areas. There is no pool, no spa and no gym.
Full board, drinks with meals and at the bar, Wi-Fi, port taxes and onboard entertainment. Shore excursions, gratuities, the premium wine list and transfers are not included.
Density, at 172 passengers, for a traveller who came for the intimacy of river cruising. And the missing published refit year, which makes it hard to compare her with a recently refurbished boat.
Almost never. The Rhine and the Danube are inland waters and the boat stays between two banks from start to finish. The locks create slow vertical movement that is entirely manageable.
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