GCT River Cruises

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:50 PM

River cruising that caters for mainly US guests across Europe, Nile and Yangtze.

Grand Circle's private fleet

Built with your standards in mind

Our private fleet of European river ships was custom-built, incorporating suggestions from Grand Circle travelers. You'll cruise with only Grand Circle travelers for the ultimate in camraderie. Share stories in your ship's lounge. Relax on deck with a cool drink. Enjoy single seating and personal service in the dining room. And take comfort in knowing that your ship's staff and crew— all fluent in English— will always be on hand.

River Cruises designed with you in mind

When Grand Circle decided to build our own line of river ships, we polled our passengers to learn what specifications and amenities they desired on a River Cruise. We took these suggestions and incorporated them into the ship designs.

Our ships were launched between 1998 and 2003. As America's leading River Cruise operator, our fleet caters to American travelers.

Relax in your outside cabin

All cabins on our ship are outside so you'll always have a view of passing scenery. With a layout of at least 150 square feet, your cabin accomodates twin beds that ship staff convert into day-time couches, closet and storage space, a desk with vanity mirror, and a private bath with shower and hair dryer.

You'll enjoy a direct dial telephone, and a color TV, including CNN programming and shipfront views from a bow camera. Certain cabins also feature balconies.

Casual style in an intimate setting

After a day of exploring charming ports and medieval castles, you'll appreciate the relaxed camraderie of your private river ship. Sit back and enjoy an apertif in the bar and lounge. Slip into the library to read or write a postcard or two. Take in a sunset on deck. Your English-speaking staff wants you to have a good time and will do whatever they can to help.

Travel safe, sound and carefree

As you'll discover throughout your voyage, technology has helped to make many of Europe's rivers safer to navigate than travelers of bygone eras ever could have imagined. For example, you'll enjoy a landmark transit of the canal that links the Main and Danube rivers— an engineering feat completed less than ten years ago.

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:52 PM

Restaurant with single open seating. Enjoy fine cuisine and excellent views in your ship’s well-appointed non-smoking dining room.

Bar and lounge. Relax with friends old and new.

Sun Deck. Enjoy outside views as your ship glides past legendary landmarks.

All shipboard announcements made in English.

Library. Spend quiet time reading or writing.

Fitness center. Enjoy a workout aboard your floating hotel (not available on M/S Ravel, or M/S Bizet).

Shipboard Security
We’ve taken the necessary precautions to ensure your well-being and safety during your entire vacation, including the time you spend aboard our private, Grand-Circle-only river ships.

* Ships are registered in Switzerland and fly under the Swiss flag
* Whenever possible, prime docking space is reserved, so that only Grand Circle passengers are allowed to walk through the lounges, corridors, and other parts of our river ships
* Entryway doors secured by a code that is changed at least once per cruise
* You'll be cared for 24 hours a day by an English-speaking crew
* Security staff in Regensburg, Passau, Basel, and Frankfurt
* Smoking/non-smoking. All cabins are non-smoking. Smoking is only permitted in a well-ventilated area off the lounge and outside on the Sun Deck.
* State-of-the-art navigation. Shipboard radar means safe navigation at night and in poor visibility. You can even request a visit with the Captain in the wheelhouse.

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:53 PM

M/S River Adagio

One of the largest ships in Grand Circle's own deluxe fleet, the M/S River Adagio was built specifically for cruising the widest part of the Danube and the deeper waters leading to the Black Sea. Enjoy personalized attention from the expert ship staff, and four experienced Grand Circle Program Directors. And with no more than 164 fellow Grand Circle travelers aboard with you, you'll find it easy to make friends and share your experiences.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 38 feet
Length: 410 feet
Passenger capacity: 164
Crew/Nationality: 38/International
Entering service: 2003
Decks: 4
Number of cabins: 82—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:53 PM

M/S River Aria

Launched in 2001, the M/S River Aria has a capacity of 164 passengers in 82 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 40 and four English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 38 feet
Length: 410 feet
Passenger capacity: 164
Crew/Nationality: 38/International
Entered service: 2001
Decks: 4
Number of cabins: 82—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:54 PM

M/S River Bizet

The M/S River Bizet was launched 2002. This ship has a capacity of 120 passengers in 60 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, bar, cafe, library and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 34 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Color television with in house video/information channel.
Direct Dial international telephone
In-room safe
2 single, lower beds convert to sofas
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Length: 366 feet
Passenger capacity: 120
Crew/Nationality: 34/International

Entered Service: 2002

Decks: 3
Number of cabins: 60—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:55 PM

M/S River Concerto

The M/S River Concerto was launched 2000. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 32 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 38 feet
Length: 361 feet
Passenger capacity: 140
Crew/Nationality: 32/International
Entered Service: 2000
Decks: 4
Number of cabins: 70—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:55 PM

M/S Debussy

Launched in 2000, the M/S Debussy has a capacity of 120 passengers in 60 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 32 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 37.6 feet
Length: 363 feet
Passenger capacity: 120
Crew/Nationality: 32/International
Entered service: 2000
Decks: 3
Number of cabins: 60—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:56 PM

M/S River Harmony

The M/S River Harmony was launched 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 32 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 38 feet
Length: 361 feet
Passenger capacity: 140
Crew/Nationality: 32/International
Entered Service: 1999
Decks: 4
Number of cabins: 70—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:57 PM

M/S River Melody

The M/S River Melody was launched 1999. This ship has a capacity of 140 passengers in 70 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, sun deck, fitness center, and sauna. Your ship has an international crew of 32 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 38 feet
Length: 361 feet
Passenger capacity: 140
Crew/Nationality: 32/International
Entered Service: 2000
Decks: 4
Number of cabins: 70—all outside
Elevator: Yes

**Ally** · 10-17-2006, 01:58 PM

M/S Ravel

Launched in 2001, the M/S Ravel has a capacity of 120 passengers in 60 cabins, all with outside views. Ship amenities include an elevator, restaurant, lounge, bar, pub, library, and sun deck. Your ship has an international crew of 32 and three English-speaking Program Directors.

Cabin Features
Comfortable outside rooms with closet and storage space. Cabin sizes are 150 square feet or larger.
Private bath with shower. Including a hair dryer, shampoo, and soap.
Individual heating & air-conditioning controls
Color TV and radio. Including CNN, movies, and a view from the bow camera looking out the front of your ship.
Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons
In-room safe
2 twin beds that convert to sofas. During the day, you can sit and relax on a sofa. When you arrive back at your cabin in the evening, you'll find the couch has been converted to a bed.
All non-smoking cabins
Ship Features
Registry: Switzerland
Width: 37.6 feet
Length: 363 feet
Passenger capacity: 120
Crew/Nationality: 32/International
Entered service: 2001
Decks: 3
Number of cabins: 60—all outside
Elevator: Yes