MS
ELEGANT LADY
Early booking discount!
Experience the magic of tulips and Keukenhof
Travel Description
Your Cruise
Düsseldorf – Nijmegen – Haarlem/Amsterdam – Enkhuizen – Stavoren – Lemmer – Kampen – Zutphen – Düsseldorf
- 3% Early booking discount
- Featuring Haarlem (Amsterdam), the IJsselmeer, and Nijmegen
- Gardening experts on board
- Idyllic locations – picturesque towns
- Cruise on the IJsselmeer and Markermeer lakes
- Pretty gabled houses and canals in Amsterdam
Experience spring in full bloom on this journey through the Netherlands. From Düsseldorf, the route takes you along picturesque rivers to historic Hanseatic cities such as Zutphen and Kampen, whose charming old towns invite you to take a leisurely stroll. On the IJsselmeer and in Lemmer and Stavoren, idyllic harbor scenes and the region’s hidden gems await you. Enkhuizen captivates with its romantic atmosphere, while Haarlem and Amsterdam’s world-famous canals invite you to explore. The highlight of the trip is Keukenhof: a sea of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths in every color that enchants the senses. Between excursions, you’ll enjoy relaxing hours on board as the spring landscapes glide by. With unforgettable impressions of culture, nature, and a riot of colorful blooms, the journey finally comes to an end back in Düsseldorf.
3% early booking discount for bookings until 30.11.2026!
You will receive a 5% early booking discount on the travel price for this cruise. The discount has already been deducted from the prices on the travel sites. The offer is only valid for new bookings from 14.11.2025 to 30.11.2026. The discount does not apply to additional services such as beverage packages, flight surcharges, etc.
Highlights of this Cruise
- Gardening Experts on Board (Date: 08.04.2027)
Look forward to fascinating talks by a gardening expert on plants and gardens.
Combination savings:
If you combine two consecutive river cruises, 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
The past up close – Trip to the Arnheim Open-Air Museum (H)
Drive on the IJsselmeer
Stavoren / Netherlands
Lemmer / Netherlands
14.30
21.30
18.30
Stavoren – a picturesque town with many treasures (H)
Drive across the IJsselmeer
Kampen / Netherlands
15.00
The Hanseatic city of Kampen (H)
Drive on the IJssel
Zutphen / Netherlands
Drive on the Waal and Niederrijn
12.00
18.00
Insider Tip: the Hanseatic city of Zutphen (H)
Our included services really stand out!
Included services on the Elegant Lady
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. In addition, many large and small amenities will make your trip even more comfortable. You will experience the equipment with that certain something on board MS Elegant Lady ****
- Comfortable cruise in the selected cabin/category
- Full board with breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Culinary Extra 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 & information material for your trip
- Experienced plantours tour guide
- Payment of all port and lock fees
Drinks package Basis on board for €16 per night*
Included in this package are:
- Table wine white and red
- Beer on tap
- Non-alcoholic beer
- Non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and juices
- Mineral water with/without carbonated acid and apple spritzer
Drinks are served from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are only served in glasses.
* Price per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance).
Drinks package Plus on board for €30 per night*
Included in this package are:
- Drinks included in the basic beverage package
- Wheat beer (bottle), non-alcoholic wheat beer (bottle)
- Bottled wine, dry/semi-dry (white, rosé, and red)
- Sparkling wine or Prosecco
- Non-alcoholic cocktails: Fresh, Bootsmann, Virgin Mary
- Sparkling wine cocktails: Mimosa, Kir Royal, Bellini
- Long drinks: Whiskey and cola, Bloody Mary, Gin Tonic
- Classic cocktails: Cosmopolitan, Manhattan
Drinks are served from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The beverage packages are not transferable to other persons. Drinks are only served in glasses. The beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and must be booked in advance. Beverages from the mini bar are not included in the packages.
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). Beverage packages are not transferable to other persons.
* Price per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance).
Pre-program
PACKAGE DÜSSELDORF: Hotel+Parking lot
Arrive relaxed with "Park, Sleep & Cruise" 8 days parking + 1 overnight stay in a hotel
Welcome to Düsseldorf – the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Situated to the left and right of the Rhine, Germany's longest river, this endearing metropolis has a lot to offer its visitors. The most popular points are certainly the old town with the almost legendary variety of around 250 pubs, bars and restaurants as well as the well-known shopping boulevard Königsallee. But a detour off the beaten track is also worthwhile.
Sunday Hotel Düsseldorf City Nord (formerly “Mercure Hotel Düsseldorf City Nord”)
This stylish 4-star hotel is located just a few kilometres north of the city centre and thus only 5 km from Düsseldorf's old town. It is 6 km to the main train station and 8 km to the airport. Our house is only a few hundred meters from the exits of the A3, A44 and A52. The Sunday Hotel Düsseldorf City Nord offers a 24-hour reception and a sun terrace to make your stay as pleasant as possible. The hotel has 190 elegant rooms (18 m2). All rooms are air-conditioned and have Wi-Fi. The standard rooms have a queen-size bed, TV, telephone and comfortable seating.
Package:
- Hotel accommodation
- Parking in the hotel's underground car park for the duration of the river cruise
Breakfast
Breakfast can be added to your reservation.
Distance
Travel time by taxi approx. 10 – 15 minutes.
The distance from the hotel to the ship is 3.5 – 5 km (depending on the berth of the ship).
Parking
The car is parked in the hotel's underground car park during the river cruise. The underground car park is illuminated and open around the clock. Maximum height 1.90 m.
Price per person and night incl. parking:
- in a double room from 81,- €
- in a single room from 162,- €
Only bookable in conjunction with a river cruise.
The minimum prices quoted depend on the occupancy rate of the hotel and may be higher. You can check the daily updated prices under the link below.
You can make a binding booking directly with our partner Holiday Extras:
www.holidayextras.de/plantours/port-hotels-parking.html
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 a pick-up and drop-off service. Travel in comfort and relaxation with Deutsche Bahn to and from any train station throughout Germany.
By Train to the Ship (Rail & Cruise)
When booking a plantours river cruise, you can easily add travel arrangements with Deutsche Bahn from your local train station to our German departure ports.
plantours Rail & Cruise (Flex Tarif)
- 2nd class one-way or round-trip starting at €97.00
- First-class one-way or round-trip ticket starting at €168.00
Please note that delays on public transportation can never be ruled out. We therefore recommend that you choose your connection so that you arrive at the port well in advance. You are responsible for arriving on time.
You can also book a Rail & Fly ticket for your arrival and departure by plane. Further information is available upon request.
Notes: Tickets can only be booked in conjunction with a planTour cruise. Valid for travel on all Deutsche Bahn AG trains within Germany, including ICE and EC/IC trains, between your home station and the station at your port of departure and back. The ticket is valid for 1 day for trips up to 100 km and for 2 days for trips over 100 km, starting on the validity date printed on the ticket, and expires at 3:00 a.m. on the day following the last day of validity. For trips up to 100 km, the journey must begin on the date specified on the ticket. Regardless of the train selected when redeeming the voucher, you are not restricted to a specific train on the selected travel date. Prices are subject to change. Please plan your trip with sufficient time to spare. The traveler is responsible for arriving on time. Prices are subject to change.
You will receive further information about booking these train tickets in due time.
As of April 2026
Parking with your car
Parking Options at German Ports
In Passau and Cologne, we recommend the convenient valet parking service offered by our partner, Globus. The transfer from the parking lot to the ship and back is included, so you can start your trip completely relaxed.
Our local partner will take care of everything for you. When you book a parking space, the transfer from the parking lot to the ship on the day of arrival and from the ship to the parking lot on the day of departure is already included. You can make a binding reservation directly with our partner online on their website www.globus-group.de (German Website) or by email at: parkservice@globus-group.de vornehmen.
Paid parking garages are also available near the piers at all other German embarkation ports. You can find more information and booking options here, for example: www.parkopedia.de (German Website)
Alternatively, you can book through our partner, Holiday Extras, at: www.holidayextras.com/de/plantours/cruisehotel (German Website)
Parking spaces, with or without overnight stays, can be reserved based on availability. This allows you to plan your trip with complete flexibility and according to your personal preferences.
As of April 2026
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 limited mobility. Details can be found here. Please contact us for further advice, stating your specific needs.
MS Elegant Lady - Travel in style and comfort
Her name says it all: Stylish and comfortable, the Elegant Lady takes you to the most beautiful places on the Rhine, Meuse, Main, Moselle, Saar as well as in Holland and Belgium and lets you simply forget everyday life. Not only the light-flooded, spacious outside cabins, but also the inviting sun deck and the comfortable winter garden offer plenty of space for your relaxation.
Your ship
- French balconies on the upper deck
- Light-flooded, spacious outside cabins
- Inviting sun deck with large awning
- Elegant restaurant with fantastic panoramic views
- Spacious panorama bar with a fantastic all-round view
- Cosy sky lounge with bar
- Small library with fireplace, Wi-Fi access (subject to charge), small shop
- Elevator from the main deck to the upper deck and stair lift from the upper deck to the sundeck
- Modernization and new design of public spaces in winter 2024/2025
MS Elegant Lady – The classic beauty
MS Elegant Lady
On our classic Elegant Lady, style and comfort travel with you and up to 121 other guests. Enjoy the most beautiful places on the Meuse, Saar Loop, and Rhine, on Dutch waterways, and on the Moselle in an exclusive 4-star atmosphere. Look forward to a new look for the public areas! (Modernization in winter 2024/2025).
The inviting sun deck, the cozy winter garden, the bar and restaurant with fantastic panoramic views, and the light-flooded, spacious outside cabins offer plenty of room for relaxation on board the MS Elegant Lady.
Sun deck
Inviting sun deck with large awning.
Guests with limited mobility can also move anywhere on board, the main deck and upper deck are connected by an elevator and a stair lift runs from the upper deck to the sundeck.
Foyer
Stylish and welcoming reception
Lobby with library, small shop
Small, cozy library with fireplace and Wi-Fi access (subject to charge)
Panorama-Bar
Spacious panorama bar with a fantastic all-round view
Viewing salon
Cosy sky lounge with bar
Restaurant
Elegant restaurant with fantastic panoramic views
The cabins
Furnished cabins were extensively redesigned and renovated in 2016/2017 and equipped with French balconies on the upper deck.
Internet on board
On board MS Elegant Lady, internet reception in the form of Wi-Fi 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.
INCLUSIVE SERVICES
- Cruise in the selected cabin/category
- Full board on the ship: breakfast, lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee and tea with cake
- Coffee and tea station
- 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*
Included in this package are:
- Table wine white and red
- Beer on tap
- Non-alcoholic beer
- Non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and juices
- Mineral water with/without carbonated acid and apple spritzer
The all-inclusive drinks are offered from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Drinks are only served in glasses. The beverage package does not apply to bottled beverages and is intended for personal consumption only. All other beverages according to the prices indicated on the drinks menu on board.
* The current prices per person and night (only per cabin and can be booked in advance) can be found on the travel pages.
Herzlich Willkommen an Bord der MS Elegant Lady
Deckplan der MS Elegant Lady
MS Elegant Lady Deck Plan view here
An overview of all Elegant Lady decks
MS Elegant Lady Cabins
All 63 outside cabins are elegantly furnished and invitingly large with approx. 14 sqm. Shower/WC, hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe, are a matter of course, as well as individually regulated air conditioning. On the main deck, the cabins are equipped with normal (split) panoramic windows and on the upper deck with large panoramic windows across the entire width of the cabin as well as French balconies.
Two-bed with french balcony
Cabin example, outside, aft, with french balcony, approx. 14 m²
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, Phone, Safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed with french balcony
Cabin example, outside, with french balcony, approx. 14 m²
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, Phone, Safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- French balcony
Two-bed
Cabin example outside, aft, approx. 14 sqm
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, telephone, safe
- Individually adjustable air conditioning
- Panoramic window (divided, cannot be opened)
Two-bed
Cabin example outside, aft, approx. 14 sqm
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, Phone, Safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Panoramic window (divided, cannot be opened)
Single
Cabin example outside, approx. 14 sqm
- Two single beds (standing together)
- Shower room with WC
- Hairdryer
- TV, Phone, Safe
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Panoramic window (divided, cannot be opened)
Exception cabin 123: approx. 10 m² with folding beds that cannot be put together
