MS
SANS SOUCI
Early booking discount!
North German water worlds – travelling on the Oder and Elbe
Travel Description
Your Cruise
Stralsund – Vitte – Greifswald Wieck– Rügen – Wolgast – Stettin – Niederfinow – Lehnitz – Berlin Tegel – Potsdam – Brandenburg – Havelberg – Geesthacht – Hamburg – Rendsburg – Kiel
- 3% early booking discount!
- Combined trip: Including Hiddensee, Rügen, Hamburg Harbor, and the Kiel Canal
- Cruise on the Greifswald Bodden
- Cruise on the Szczecin Lagoon
- Niederfinow Boat Lift
- Day trip on the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal
From Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to Schleswig-Holstein, you can discover many hidden gems on this trip: explore venerable cities such as Stralsund and Greifswald or unspoiled island landscapes from Hiddensee to Rügen to Usedom. Cross tranquil waters such as the Greifswald Bodden and the Szczecin Lagoon. Full of anticipation, you will explore the highlights of Szczecin, Berlin, and Hamburg, stroll through the unique Sanssouci Palace in Potsdam, or compare the nostalgic brick architecture of Brandenburg an der Havel and Lüneburg. Whether it's the summer-green Altmark or the unspoiled Elbe river landscape, the imposing port of Hamburg or the shimmering Kiel Fjord – all these memories will linger long after your trip. What will you most want to tell your friends and family about when you get home?
3% early booking discount for bookings made by 30.11.2025!
You will receive a 3% early booking discount on the travel price for this river cruise. The discount is already deducted from the prices on the travel pages. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 10.06.2025 to 30.11.2025. The discount does not apply to additional services such as drinks packages, shore excursions, insurance, etc.
Travel Itinerary
Vitte/Hiddensee
19.30
Stralsund
13.30
The Hanseatic city of Stralsund (H)
Greifswald Wieck
Lauterbach/Rügen
08.30
14.30
12.15
University and Hanseatic City of Greifswald (H)
Mönchsgut Peninsula with Göhren and Binz (H)
Drive on the Greifswalder Bodden
Peenemünde
Wolgast
14.30
18.30
17.30
Tour of Peenemünde with museum (H)
Cruising on the Stettiner Haff
Stettin/Szczecin/Poland
21.30
Drive on the Oder
Niederfinow
22.00
Schiffshebewerk Niederfinow
Lehnitz Oranienburg
Berlin Tegel
13.30
17.30
14.00
The “other” Berlin (H)
Berlin Spandau
Drive on the Havel River past Wannsee Lake
Potsdam
12.30
19.00
17.00
Individual shore leave
Drive on the Havel River
Brandenburg
18.30
Dominsel Brandenburg (A)
Drive on the Havel
Rathenow
Drive on the Havel
Havelberg
13.15
19.00
13.30
From Rathenow through the Altmark to Havelberg (H)
Re-embarkation from the excursion
Bleckede
Geesthacht
13.30
18.00
14.00
UNESCO Elbe River Landscape Biosphere Reserve (H)
Re-embarkation from the excursion
Passage through the Port of Hamburg
Hamburg
16.30
St. Pauli with the Kiezjungs (A)
Day passage on the Nord-Ostsee-Kanal
Rendsburg
21.00
Drive on the Kieler Förde
Kiel
18.00
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
- Free coffee and tea station from morning to night
- Complimentary welcome drink on board & festive gala dinner
- Mobile audio system during the excursions and 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: 14 € 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: 29 € 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: 37 € 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 cruise. 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
Status: June 2024
The current insurance rates can be found on the travel pages under travel planning.
Train to/from the port
Your arrival and departure by train
In cooperation with Deutsche Bahn, we offer you an arrival and departure service. With the Train-to-Ship ticket, you can travel to the port of departure at favourable conditions.
Train-to-ship ticket
Travel comfortably by train to the port and back after your cruise. With the train-to-ship ticket, you can travel from any German railway station to the German ports of departure.
When booking, you can add the train-to-ship ticket from autumn 2025. Please note that delays in public transport can never be ruled out. We therefore recommend that you choose your connection so that you arrive at the port of arrival well in advance. You are responsible for arriving on time.
Flexible fare: Train-to-ship ticket
2nd class one-way or return from £89
1st class one-way or return from €149
Information Train-to-ship ticket
Tickets can only be booked in conjunction with a cruise from Plantours Kreuzfahrten.
Valid for travel on all Deutsche Bahn AG trains within Germany, including ICE and EC/IC, between your home station and the station of your port of departure and back.
Flexible fare: The ticket is valid from the date printed on the ticket for journeys up to 100 km for 1 day and for journeys over 100 km for 2 days, ending at 3 a.m. on the day following the last day of validity. For journeys up to 100 km, the journey must be started on the day specified on the ticket. The ticket can be rebooked once for a fee of €5 per person/route.
For flights to and from your destination, you can also book a Rail & Fly ticket.
Further information is available on request.
Prices are subject to change.
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 (German website)
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.
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
- Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
- Full board with champagne breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Culinary extra with afternoon coffee and tea with cake
- Complimentary welcome drink on board and festive gala dinner
- Mobile audio system during the excursions & information material for your trip
- Experienced plantours tour guide
- Assumption of all port and lock fees
- Including WLAN**
**Internet connection in the form of WLAN is included on board. Continuous connectivity 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 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 bookable per cabin and in advance)
Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS SANS SOUCI
Deckplan der MS SANS SOUCI
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, approx. 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)
© OCEANLINER PICTURES BY OLIVER ASMUSSEN
Two-bed
Cabin example outside, approx. 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)
© OCEANLINER PICTURES BY OLIVER ASMUSSEN
Single
Cabin example outside, approx. 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)
© OCEANLINER PICTURES BY OLIVER ASMUSSEN
Two-bed with french balcony
Cabin example outside, with french balcony, approx. 12 sqm
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
© OCEANLINER PICTURES BY OLIVER ASMUSSEN
Single with french balcony
Cabin example outside, with French balcony, approx. 10 sqm
- One large single bed (can be folded away)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- French balcony
