The first barrier-free accessible river cruise ship to sail on the Rhine and on the Dutch and Belgian Waterways. This truly is an experience not to be missed. The MS Alegria is a unique product, the only passenger ship offering facilities for the less mobile and wheelchair users.
An exciting new opportunity to experience this fantastic ship, which has a total of 50 cabins with various accessibility options to suit individual requirements.
This cruise is ideal for everyone and anyone wanting to experience the tranquil joy of a European River Cruise.
The cruises sail from Lelystad admiring the bulb fields, windmills and Dutch fishing villages and also from
Some equipment is provided on the ship and if alternative equipment is needed we can source this from local or UK suppliers.
These cabins are ideal for full time wheelchair users as they offer plenty of turning space within the cabin and bathroom
These cabins are fully wheelchiar accessible, with a smaller bathroom space. A showerchair can be used within the bathroom if you cannot take a few steps between toilet and shower.
The cabins themselves are spacious. The bathrooms have level entry showers, but are not large enough to accommodate a wheelchair and there is a step up into the bathroom. Access to this cabin deck is via stairs or a stair-lift.
The ship has an excellent sun deck offering copious space for not only soaking up the afternoon sun and enjoying a refreshing drink after your city excursion, but also an area to play games, catch up with friends made along the way and also storage space for electric wheelchairs / scooters during the evenings.
The Promenade deck offers a wonderful restaurant where you will enjoy our chef’s tasty offerings of freshly cooked meals. Late morning and afternoon teas are served in the bar, restaurant or on the sun deck. The bar which also boasts a dance floor, grand piano and large flat screen TV is an excellent place to relax and enjoy your evening’s onboard. There is also a library / games room and tour operators office, to look after your every need.
Accessible excursions are available and vary at every dock on your itinerary. Getting on and off the ship is accessible giving you the opportunity to explore a destination independently or to book on one of our tailored tours, suited to your requirements
Adapted return coach transfers from the UK operate on all of our sailings. Please enquire for details.
Self drive options are also available, if you choose to fly to meet the ship as opposed to the coach option from the UK , it will depend on the ship's departure point as to the airport you will need to fly into. Accessible transport can be provided to pick you up from the airport to take you to the ship on a return basis. Please enquire direct with the sales team for further information and prices.
Please take a look at our fabulous itineraries showing departure dates and prices for 2011 and 2012. To check availability and for a full quotation please contact our experienced travel advisors on 01452 729739. Click here to go to the River Cruise Page
