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Crime thriller journey: North Holland meets Northern Germany

Crime thriller journey: North Holland meets Northern Germany

Travel Description

Your Cruise

Rotterdam – Hoorn – Texel – Sneek –Groningen – Papenburg – Oldenburg – Bremen

  • 3% Early booking discount!
  • “Murderous river cruise” from Rotterdam to Bremen
  • Theme journey Crime Thriller
  • Relaxed cruises on the Markermeer and IJsselmeer
  • Fantastic beaches on Texel
  • The MEYER-WERFT shipyard in Papenburg, optional

Bidding farewell to the port city of Rotterdam, the MS Sans Souci takes you across the Markermeer and the IJsselmeer to the North Sea coast. Texel is already waiting for you - with beautiful beaches and an exciting beachcomber museum. In Sneek you can marvel at the imposing fortress "Waterpoort" and in Groningen the spectacular building of the art museum, which is itself a true work of art. In Papenburg, you can come face to face with imposing ocean liners in the Meyer shipyard or keep an eye out for the many nostalgic replicas of ships that are anchored in the canals all over the city. After quickly greeting the legendary Bremen Town Musicians, you will disembark again full of beautiful memories.

Discount promotion:
3% early booking discount
for bookings until 30.11.2024!

The discount has already been deducted from the prices on the travel sites. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 01.05.2024 to 30.11.2024. The discount does not apply to additional services such as beverage packages, flight surcharges, etc.

Highlights of this Cruise

Theme journey Crime Thriller
On board for you:

  • Carsten Schütte: Lectures and readings by the crime scene analyst (profiler) and author
  • Dr. Thorsten Sueße: Lectures and readings by the psychiatrist and author
  • Dieter Aurass: Lectures and readings by the former detective and author

Combination savings:
If you combine two consecutive voyages, you will receive a 3% discount!
We will be happy to advise you personally on the combination cruise offers.

We are there for you from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00
Tel.: +49 (0)40 – 2393 680-0

Travel Itinerary
DayPortArrivalDeparturePlanned shore excursions
21.08.25 ThuRotterdam / Netherlands22.30Embarkation from 16.00 Uhr
22.08.25 Fri.Hoorn / Netherlands
Drive on the Markermeer and IJsselmeer
08.30
23.00Off to the Sail - Discover Amsterdam (H)
23.08.25 Sat.Oudeschild / Texel / Netherlands
Drive on the IJsselmeer
Sneek / Netherlands
05.00

21.30
12.30The island of Texel with Kaap Skil Museum (H)
24.08.25 Sun.Sneek / Netherlands
Drive on the Prinses-Margriet-Canal
Groningen / Netherlands


20.00
12.30Discover Sneek (H)
25.08.25 Mon.Groningen / Netherlands
Drive on the Ems-Canal
Delfzijl / Netherlands
Drive on the Ems-Canal
Papenburg


12.30

21.00
08.30

12.45
Groningen on foot & by canal (H)

Re-embarkation from the excursion
26.08.25 Tue.Papenburg
Drive on theEms
Dörpen
Drive on the Oldenburg Coastal Canal


13.00

22.00
08.00

13.15
Visit to the ocean liners The MEYER-WERFT shipyard in Papenburg (H)

Re-embarkation from the excursion
27.08.25 Wed.Oldenburg
Drive on the Hunte
Drive on the Weser
Bremen



13.00
06.00


Experience Bremen - the fairytale city (H)
28.08.25 Thu.BremenDisembarkation after breakfast
All times are approximate. We reserve the right to make changes to the programme, including due to high and low tide, or delays in the passage of locks.
Indicative prices for excursions: Guided city tours approx. € 20 to € 28 / Excursions by bus and, if applicable, entrance fees approx. € 39 to € 89
(A) Evening excursion (H) Half day excursion

Our included services really stand out!

Included services at Sans Souci

To make your holiday simply enjoyable, we have put together a "package" for you with many services, so that you can enjoy a carefree river cruise. Look forward to your trip with the Sans Souci **** and many big and small extras on board:

  • Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Culinary extras with afternoon coffee and tea with cake
  • Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • Experienced Plantours tour guide
  • Payment of all port and lock fees
  • WLAN included**


**Internet reception in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed; there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the hotel management at reception.

Beverage Packages Selection: Silver, Gold, Platinum

Beverage package on board, bookable per cabin
You have the choice between three attractive beverage packages!
Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board!

Beverage package silver (non-alcoholic):

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • 20% discount on all bottled wines

Preis: 13 € per person per night

Beverage package Gold:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster/Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • Selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
  • Selection of sparkling cocktails, non-alcoholic cocktails and long drinks
  • Cocktail of the day (with / without alcohol)
  • Selection of spirits (house brand)
  • 30% discount on all bottled wines

Preis: 27 € per person per night

Beverage package Platin:

  • Sparkling and non-carbonated mineral water (by the glass)
  • Softdrinks (Cola, Cola light, Fanta, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Ginger Ale, Tonic Water)
  • various fruit juices and fruit juice spritzers
  • Draught beer and Alster/Radler
  • Wheat beer
  • non-alcoholic beer / wheat beer
  • open house wines (white, rosé and red), also as spritzers (by the glass)
  • open sparkling wine and prosecco (by the glass)
  • large selection of wines by the glass (by the glass)
  • large selection of cocktails (with / without alcohol), sparkling cocktails and long drinks
  • large selection of spirits / schnapps
  • Barista coffee (crema, cappuccino, espresso, latte macchiato, latte coffee) from the bar
  • 50% discount on all bottled wines

Your additional platinum benefits:

  • Mineral water for the excursions (0.5 lt. per guest/excursion)
  • 20% discount for on-board laundry (washing and ironing)

Preis: 35 € per person per night

Please note:

The beverage package must be booked by all persons in a cabin. Only the same beverage package can be booked per cabin (exception: children under 18 years of age). The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are served from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. and are served exclusively in glasses. The beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and only in advance. Drinks from the mini-bar are not included in the packages.

Travel documents
The customer is responsible for procuring and carrying the travel documents required by the authorities, any necessary vaccinations, visas and for complying with customs and foreign exchange regulations.

Travel insurance

Travel cancellation and curtailment

What is insured?
You cannot or not as scheduled commence your journey because of the following event.

  • Death, severe accidental injury
  • Unexpected severe illness, Intolerance to a vaccine, pregnancy
  • Damage to your property as a result of fire, elementary, event or intent criminal of a third party

What will be replaced?

  • In case of non-commencement of the journey, we replace you among other things the contractually owed travel cancellation costs
  • In case of interruption of journey, we replace the provable incurrend additional return travel costs as well as proportionally unused travel services.

Deductible: For insurance premiums without a deductible, 100% reimbursement for all insured events. For insurance premiums with a partial deductible: For illness treated on an outpatient basis, the deductible is 20% of the reimbursable claim, but at least EUR 25 per insured person. No deductible i all other cases.
Booking deadline: Please book your travel insurance at least 30 days before the start of your trip. This information is only an example of the scope of insurance exempary. You can obtain the complete terms and conditions from Plantours. You can also view the conditions on the Internet at www.hmrv.de/avb
The tariff descriptions and the insurance conditions VB-RKS 2024 (SFE20-D) of HanseMerkur Reiseversicherung AG are decisive for the insurance cover.
Out-of-court arbitration and complaint procedures: Attempts at arbitration and complaints can - if an agreement cannot be reached with HanseMerkur - be directed to the following arbitration and complaints centers: Responsible for all classes of insurance: Versicherungsombudsmann e.V., Postfach 08 06 32, 10006 Berlin www.versicherungsombudsmann.de

Insurance conditions

The information sheet gives you a brief overview of the main contents of our insurance product. The insurance cover is described in full in the insurance conditions. To ensure that you are fully informed, please read through all the documents.

Information sheet: Travel cancellation and curtailment

Insurance terms and conditions

Status: June 2024

The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.

Train and hotel

Stress-free and relaxed arrival for your cruise:
With our new partner, the rail specialist "railtour", we can now offer our cruise guests a wider range of services related to rail travel.

Whether it's a simple train ride to our German ports, the journey to the airport with an overnight stay in a hotel or now also the departure from Austrian or Swiss train stations - everything is possible. Just get in and sit back!

Click here to start booking a train/hotelSearch & Book

Luggage service

For luggage transfer from your front door directly to the ship or airport and back, we recommend our long-standing and reliable partner TEFRA, Travel Logistics GmbH, phone 0800 - 500 23 50 https://www.tefra-gepaeckservice.de

On request, we will be happy to send you a brochure with the exact conditions of carriage and prices.

Notes for guests with limited mobility

Our cruises are only partially suitable for people with reduced mobility. Please contact us for further advice, specifying your specific needs.

MS SANS SOUCI - Our boutique ship

Ideal dimensions, a manageable number of guests, a personal and family atmosphere – this is the SANS SOUCI. Like only a few ships, the manoeuvrable river boat can sail extraordinary routes and head for remote river regions due to its ideal dimensions.

Your Ship

  • Max. 81 guests, personal atmosphere
  • With French balconies (Elbe deck)
  • Due to its small size, it is also possible to reach remote river regions
  • Elegant furnishings with high-quality woods, shiny brass, harmonious colours
  • Inviting lobby with reception, stylish restaurant, cosy library, panorama lounge, sun deck with awning
  • Contemporary and dignified ambience
Our boutique ship MS SANS SOUCI

Travel in a personal atmosphere and elegant ambience. With a maximum of 81 guests, a manageable group of guests on board the SANS SOUCI enjoys a pleasant, personal and familiar atmosphere in a contemporary and dignified ambience with high-quality woods, maritime brass and harmonious colours.

MS SANS SOUCI

Like only a few ships, the manoeuvrable river boat, due to its ideal dimensions and shallow draught, can sail unusual routes and head for remote river regions.

Captain Peter Grunewald

Peter Grunewald plays a pioneering role in environmental issues. When replacing all machines and motors, special attention was paid to the greatest possible environmental compatibility and low pollutant emissions.

Foyer

Inviting lobby with reception and cozy library

Panorama-Lounge

All-round glazed lounge for panoramic views of passing landscapes

Restaurant

Stylish restaurant on the Eems deck

The cabins

Comfortable outside cabins, installation of French balconies on the Elbe deck as well as renovation of all cabins and installation of hotel beds in winter 2018 / 2019.

Sun deck with sun awning

Guests with reduced mobility can also move anywhere on board, the Eems deck and the Elbe deck are connected by an elevator. A stair lift leads to the sun deck.

INCLUSIVE SERVICES

  • Cruise in the selected cabin/category
  • Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee and tea with cake
  • Welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
  • Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
  • PLANTOURS Cruise Tour Guide
  • Port and lock fees

BEVERAGE PACKAGES ON BOARD – bookable in advance*

You can choose between three attractive beverage packages! Choose according to your tastes and keep full control over your costs on board.

  • Beverage package SILVER
  • Beverage package GOLD
  • Beverage package PLATIN

You can find all the details about the attractive beverage packages on the travel pages.

* Prices per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance)

Internet on board

MS SANS SOUCI can be booked for a fee at the reception. Continuous reception cannot always be guaranteed, and there may be temporary interruptions in network coverage on some sections. We ask for your understanding that reimbursement of costs is not possible due to interruptions. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the hotel management at the reception.

Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS SANS SOUCI

Deckplan der MS SANS SOUCI

Eems-Deck

Elbe-Deck

MS SANS SOUCI Deck plan

An overview of all decks of the SANS SOUCI

MS SANS SOUCI Cabins

All 12 sqm outside cabins are comfortably equipped and spread over two decks. In addition to panoramic windows or large windows, the standard equipment includes satellite TV, flat screens, safe, individually regulated air conditioning and a bathroom with shower/WC and hairdryer. Installation of French balconies on the Elbe deck, renovation of all cabins and installation of hotel beds in winter 2018/2019.

Two-bed

Cabin example outside, aft, ca. 12 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Large panoramic window (divided in the middle)

Two-bed

Cabin example outside, ca. 12 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Large panoramic window (divided in the middle)

Single

Cabin example outside, ca. 12 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • Large panoramic window (divided in the middle)

Two-bed with french balcony

Cabin example outside, with french balcony, ca. 12 sqm

  • Two single beds (standing together)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

Single with French balcony

Cabin example outside, with French balcony, ca. 10 sqm

  • One large single bed (can be folded away)
  • Shower room with WC
  • Hairdryer
  • TV, telephone, safe
  • Individually adjustable air conditioning
  • French balcony

MS SANS SOUCI Technical Data

Commissioning2000 under the German flag
Modernization of all cabinsWinter 2018 / 2019
Installation of French balconies, Elbe deckWinter 2018 / 2019
Length82 m
Width9,50 m
Draught1,10 m
Crew members25
Passengers81
Decks2 cabin decks
Voltage220 Volt
Liftbetween Elbe- and Eems-Deck
Stairliftto the sun deck

Ideal dimensions, a manageable number of guests, a personal and family atmosphere – this is the SANS SOUCI. Like only a few ships, the manoeuvrable river boat can sail extraordinary routes and head for remote river regions due to its ideal dimensions.

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