MS George Eliot

Rhine Gorge & Cologne Discovery River Cruise - MS George Eliot

For the ultimate in space and river cruise luxury, the spacious Deluxe Balcony Suite offers a generous living area with chairs and table, plus soft cotton bathrobes and slippers. There are floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors that open out on to a small balcony with a table for two.There are four Deluxe Balcony Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck).Features<ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with outside balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Spacious ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

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Deluxe Balcony Suite

Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck benefit from a generous living area, plus floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors that open up to create a French balcony for guests to enjoy panoramic river views.There are two Superior Suites on the Diamond Deck (upper deck).Features<ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

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Superior Suite

Superior Suites on the Emerald Deck benefit from a generous living area and smaller fixed windows.There are two Superior Suites the Emerald Deck (lower deck).Features<ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Fixed window</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

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Standard Suites are 172 square metres and feature full floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a French balcony. Standard Suites are located on the Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck.Features<ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Floor to ceiling windows with French style balcony</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Luxury toiletries: shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

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Standard Cabin 

Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck have smaller fixed windows. Some are available for sole occupancy (supplements may apply) and are subject to availability.There are 10 Standard Cabins on the Emerald Deck (lower deck).Features<ul><li>Individual climate control</li><li>Fixed window</li><li>Twin beds which can be configured as double</li><li>Nespresso machine and tea making facilities</li><li>Ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower</li><li>Shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, body lotion, soap</li><li>Towels, bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer</li><li>UK plug sockets &amp; 2 USB charging points</li><li>Table and chairs</li><li>Telephone, radio and flat-screen TV</li><li>Safe &amp; mini fridge</li><li>Turn down service</li></ul>

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<ul><li>Sun Loungers &amp; Chairs</li><li>Splash Pool</li><li>Putting Green</li></ul>

Sun Deck

<ul><li>Bistro </li><li>Travel Desk </li><li>Reception </li><li>Shop </li><li>Panorama Lounge </li><li>Bar </li><li>Library </li><li>Diamond Deck Cabin </li><li>Deluxe Balcony Suite </li><li>Superior Suite </li></ul>

Diamond Deck

<ul><li>Restaurant </li><li>Ruby Deck Cabin </li><li>Superior Suite </li></ul>

Ruby Deck

<ul><li>Wellness Centre </li><li>Emerald Deck Cabin </li><li>Superior Suite </li></ul>

Emerald Deck

The spacious main restaurant offers an intimate yet relaxed fine dining experience with informal free seating. Guests are spoilt for choice with a hearty buffet at breakfast; a salad and dessert buffet plus pasta station at lunch with served soup and main courses, and sumptuous four-course dinners executed with silver service.

Main Restaurant

Escape to the Riverview Kitchen at the rear of the ship and enjoy a quiet read on the terrace.

Riverview Kitchen

The Souvenir Shop can be found on the Diamond Deck.

Souvenir Shop

Crowning MS George Eliot is the Sun Deck, the ideal spot for taking in unhindered river views. There is a shaded seating area with plenty of comfortable outdoor chairs and sun loungers, as well as a putting green and splash pool.Please note: The Sun Deck is only accessible by stairs.

A daily programme is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening, detailing the following day’s activities.On our river cruises we love to take you right into the heart of each town or city you visit along the way, and during your cruise local guides will offer a variety of guided walking tours, panoramic coach tours and/or visits to museums and local cultural favourites such as a wine tasting in Burgundy and a train journey through the Swiss mountains.You will have a good mix of touring and free time to learn about the history and the little quirks of each place, with plenty of time to explore at your own leisure. Please check the itinerary of the cruise for more specific details.Optional excursionsVisits to places of interest are organised for most of the days of your holiday, but it it is not compulsory that you go on all the included experiences that have been arranged.Please note: entrance fees to museums are not usually included in the price of your holiday.

Excursions and activities

At the heart of the ship is the elegant panoramic observation lounge, where guests can enjoy marvellous views through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Take a seat on a leather armchair or modern settee, while the charming bar staff prepares your drink. During the evenings, the ship pianist entertains with a relaxing repertoire.

Observation Lounge & Bar

The Putting Green can be found on the Sun Deck next to the Splash Pool.

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Putting Green

Book an appointment at the hair salon, which also offers manicures and pedicures for a small additional fee.

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Hair Salon

There is no requirement to bring formal dress - smart/casual is acceptable for both day and evening as there is no dress code enforced.However, men are requested not to wear shorts for dinner or vest tops at any time in the dining room. You may wish to wear a jacket and tie for dinner.The Chef's Dinner offers the opportunity, should you wish, for more special attire.

Dress Code

Water levels on rivers can fluctuate on a daily basis. In serious cases it is possible that the itinerary can be affected with little or no warning. Should the ship be unable to follow the planned itinerary, we will do all we can to ensure all places are visited by alternative means, usually by coach. 

Water level impact on itineraries

Do the coaches have wheelchair access?The coaches we use have not been adapted for wheelchair access.Please note: all of our tours involve coach travel. Can I arrange airport assistance?We are able to arrange airport assistance for anyone with reduced mobility.This is a free service which must be arranged with the airline prior to travel.If you would like us to arrange this assistance for you, it needs to be pre-booked more than 48 hours before your flight departs.Eurostar accessibilityIf you have reduced mobility and are travelling on one of our Eurostar tours please contact us.Should you need to travel in your own wheelchair, Eurostar does have specially adapted wheelchair spaces which need to be pre-booked.If you would like assistance at St. Pancras we can make Eurostar Assist aware of this requirement, you would then need to make your way to the Eurostar Assist desk at St. Pancras at least 60 minutes prior to your departure.Are the hotels accessible?The hotels we use have been chosen due to their location and standard, the facilities offered can differ, it is therefore important that we make the appropriate enquiries with our suppliers on your behalf to ensure any special needs or requests can be catered for.How do I make a special request regarding my mobility?We want to ensure you make the correct choice before you book your holiday with us.If you have any concerns or special requests you would like to make regarding your reduced mobility, we encourage you to contact us 01283 688 206 to discuss these concerns. Will there be lots of walking required?We include guided tours, however due to the natural terrain of the locations we visit these may be a challenge for anyone with reduced mobility.Are there any accessibility challenges on the excursions?We also sometimes use different modes of transport to complete our itinerary which includes, though not limited to: boats, trains and jeeps. These may also pose a challenge for anyone with reduced mobility.Can I take my own wheelchair with me on board?Our ships are not adapted for wheelchair access. If you are intending to take a wheelchair or mobility scooter with you, it is essential that you contact us to let us know.Wheelchairs and mobility scooters can be used on excursions but they cannot be used on board the ships due to safety reasons and must not be left in corridors, the lounge or restaurant or any other public areas.They must be stored in your cabin.Will I be able to get on and off the ship with ease?Due to popularity of river cruising when there is more than one ship in port, the ships could be moored alongside each other.If our ship happens to be moored away from the landing pier disembarking could involve walking across gang planks and the sun deck of other ships.Passengers must be able to walk on and off the ship themselves, without the use of crutches or other aids, as gangplanks can be positioned at a steep angle.Will there be assistance available on board?River cruises operate with a smaller crew than ocean cruises and do not have the crew available to personally attend to passengers with reduced mobility, therefore a travelling companion would need to be able to help with any physical needs.Are there any accessibility challenges on the excursions?The itinerary we include with our river cruises involves shore excursions visiting places with cobbled streets which can be on an incline making navigation of these streets difficult for anyone with reduced mobility.If you can’t do many shore excursions, river cruising in Europe can still be very enjoyable and worthwhile. Cruising down the Rhine, Danube or any of the European rivers we offer gives you the opportunity to take in the spectacular scenery and there is a lot to enjoy from the comfort of the ship. Please contact us with any concerns you may have.Are there lifts between decks?Whilst most of our ships have a lift on board, it does not operate to all decks.We include mobility information regarding lifts between decks on each ship under the deck plan section of the page. You may wish to view all of our ships before booking.

Passengers with reduced mobility

We have a drinks package included for all European river cruises in 2024, 2025 and 2026.Superior Drinks PackageFor all 2024 and 2025 European river cruises:Over lunch in our restaurants enjoy unlimited drinks from a choice of: <ul><li>Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic</li><li>Draught beer, including non-alcoholic</li><li>A selection of soft drinks and juices</li></ul>Then from 6 pm until midnight in our bar and restaurants, enjoy all of the above, plus unlimited drinks from a choice of:<ul><li>Our cocktail and mocktail of the day</li><li>House spirits and mixers (including gin, vodka, rum and whisky)</li><li>A recommended regional wine during dinner</li><li>Martini &amp; Sherry pre-dinner</li><li>Port &amp; Brandy after dinner</li></ul>All-inclusive drinks packageAvailable on 2026 European river cruise departuresAvailable from 10am to midnight each day:<ul><li>Red, white, rosé and sparkling house wine, including non-alcoholic​</li><li>A choice of draught beer, including non-alcoholic​</li><li>A selection of soft drinks and juices​​</li><li>Our cocktail and mocktail of the day​</li><li>House spirits and mixers including vodka, gin, rum, whisky, martini, sherry, brandy, port and Baileys (excluding liqueurs)</li><li>Daily recommended wines ​</li><li>Tea and coffee from the bar</li></ul>

Drinks Packages

We cater for most dietary requirements, please ensure you advise our sales team when making the booking.

Dietary Requirements

<ul><li>The minimum age limit is 12 years old at the date of departure.</li><li>We reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular cruise.</li><li>Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over.</li><li>If the adult is not the minor’s parent, a ‘Parental Consent Guardianship Form’ must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.</li></ul>

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Cologne

Cologne is a city in western Germany located across the Rhine river. It is the oldest in Germany, dating back 2000 years and is considered the region’s cultural hub. The city is known for its iconic landmark of the twin-spired Cologne Cathedral set against the reconstructed Old Town buildings. When in Old Town, visit the historic Old Town Hall and the Roman Church Great St Martin, or take time out and sit at one of the traditional breweries and enjoy the scenery around you. Historical sites such as the Roman Dionysus mosaic and the medieval Overstolzenhaus are worth a visit too. Another iconic sight in Cologne is at Hohenzollern Bridge. Here, local and tourist couples affix padlocks to the railings of the bridge and swear their loyalty to each other, they then throw the key into the Rhein to ensure everlasting love. Cologne is home to over 30 stages providing cabaret, free ensembles, theatre and dance and also celebrates its openly gay culture.

Koblenz

Located in the West of the country, Koblenz is one of the oldest cities in Germany. It is situated on both banks of the river Rhine, at its confluence with the Moselle River. The beginnings of Koblenz can be traced back to its military beginnings around 8 BC. The city is rich in its history and heritage and is easily explored on foot. Take the cable car crossing over the river Rhine for spectacular aerial views or enjoy the city from the one thousand year old fortress, Ehrenbreitstein. The upper middle Rhine Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its unique landscape can be enjoyed and discovered through the interactive multimedia journey at the Romanticum. Historical and architectural sites of interest include Stolzenfels Castle, the Electoral Palace of Koblenz and Old Town. From the romantic winding streets and small squares of Old Town, stroll through the alleyways from the Church of the Holy Virgin to the St Kastor Basilica and enjoy the picturesque buildings and squares along the way. Koblenz is also very popular for its Riesling and strong Spatburgunder wines since the Romans introduced it two thousand years ago.

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