Swiss Diamond

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 elegant and fully air-conditioned river cruise ship of the comfort class offers space for 120 guests on three passenger decks. The well-kept ambience as well as the tastefully furnished cabins and the cozy panorama lounge offer every comfort. The sun deck with loungers and garden chairs invites you to linger.

• Length: 101,47 m
• Width: 11.4 m
• Depth: 1.36 m
• Language: German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Wi-Fi
• Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck

All cabins and suites on board are outside cabins with a size of around 12 sqm to 15 sqm. The exception is the suite with a size of 18 sqm. The cabins and suites all have a bathroom with shower / toilet, a hairdryer, individually adjustable air conditioning, an on-board radio, a TV, a safe, a telephone and a minibar. In the three-bed cabins and suites, the windows at the top can be opened. The windows in the rest of the cabins cannot be opened. In the suite and the three-bed cabin there is a double bed and a sofa.

The atmosphere on board the Swiss Diamond is cozy and warm. Whether you want to enjoy a quiet moment to immerse yourself in a book or attend a social event on board, everything is taken care of on this river cruise ship. Various themed evenings and music programs offer plenty of variety. The clothes on board the Swiss Diamond are casual, elegant clothes are desirable for dinner (no evening wear).

The Swiss Diamond offers guests a full board with a rich breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee / tea and pastries as well as midnight snacks. “Eat what your heart desires” - numerous meals are prepared every day by the well-rehearsed kitchen teams. A festive menu is served for the captain's dinner. Special diets (diabetic, gluten-free, lactose-free, etc.) are also offered on request.

Music programs as well as books, board and card games are offered for your leisure time. There is also an invitation to a dance evening with live music.

Through a variety of shore excursions, you have the opportunity to get to know the country and its people along the river. The excursion program is adapted to the berthing times 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 online in advance. Payment is made on board. Girocard an VISA/MasterCard are accepted

If you want to travel on the river in an elegant and cozy atmosphere, the Swiss Diamond is the right place for you. The friendly crew will take care of you.