Calypso

The German tour operator Phoenix Reisen was founded in 1973. In 1988 they started cruising the oceans with the charter of the ship Maxim Gorki. Starting as a pure ocean shipping company, Phoenix Reisen expanded its range in 1993 to include the popular river cruises. The four well-known ocean liners are now joined by more than 30 river ships as well as a few smaller ships for exceptional destinations. The shipping company is still in family hands and attaches great importance to a friendly and pleasant atmosphere aboard their ships.

The MS Calypso has been one of the most popular ships in the Phoenix fleet for many years. Due to its size, the ship can also cruise on smaller and less frequented waterways. On board you will experience the warmth of a familiar ship of the good middle class. The Dutch owner and captain and his wife provide a casual holiday atmosphere in which you can take a break from everyday life. At a length of only about 75 m the MS Calypso can accommodate up to 90 passengers on 3 decks.

• Built in: 1978
• Length: 75.6 m
• Width: 10.5 m
• Depth: 1.1 m
• Language: German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Wi-Fi (for a fee)
• Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck

All staterooms on board the MS Calypso are outside staterooms that have a large window that can be opened. The staterooms are between 11 and 12 sqm in size, and are equipped with a shower/WC, a hairdryer, an adjustable air conditioning, a TV, a mini safe and a towel for the sun loungers. The voltage is 230 V AC. During the day, a bed is made for a sofa.

Like on all Phoenix ships, the atmosphere on board the MS Calypso is cosy and informal. The dress code on board is casual, at the traditional captain's dinner guests are expected to wear a more elegant wardrobe, but no evening wear is needed here either. Due to the fact that the tour operator is a German company the onboard language is German and guests pay their bills in Euro.

Look forward to a rich breakfast buffet and enjoyable lunches and dinners in the form of multi-course menus. The experienced kitchen and service team will spoil you on board the MS Calypso with all the amenities that the kitchen has to offer. If you want, you can also take afternoon coffee and lunch. On request, meals can also be prepared gluten-free, lactose-free or diabetic-friendly. There is also the captain's reception and the captain's dinner with a festive menu.

On most trips, theme, quiz and dance evenings take place, often with live music, so that easy entertainment is provided. There is also a small selection of books and board games on board. On the sundeck with seating facilities and deckchairs you can let your mind wander.

Through a variety of shore excursions, you have the opportunity to get to know the country and its people along the route. The excursion program is adapted to the length of stay of the ship and is accompanied by qualified tour guides. The excursions are usually in German language. The shore excursions can be booked directly on board or partly in advance online at the shipping company. Girocard and VISA/MasterCard are accepted on board.

If you want to travel the Rhine on a small ship in a classy but comfortable atmosphere, you are just right on board the MS Calypso.