Newly
built in 2001, and refurbished in 2003, the MV Casanova is deluxe,
carrying 96 passengers in 48 cabins. She is distinguished by staterooms
on her upper deck featuring full-length French doors, which can
be opened (cabins on the lower deck have large windows). Original
works of art can be found throughout the vessel. All double cabins
are identical in size and are beautifully appointed with built-in
closets, desk, shower and toilet, television, telephone and 4
channel radio. Hairdryer and terry robes are available upon request.
Bedding is European style duvets with feather pillows and eiderdowns
(synthetic materials available upon request).
The
vessel features six meals daily (Breakfast, Morning Bouillon,
Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner and Midnight Snack). All meals are
single seating with evening meals up to nine courses on selected
nights. Additionally, there is a bar, Panorama Restaurant, lounge
as well as an infirmary with a qualified doctor on board. The
Sun deck offers plenty of deck chairs and blankets, if needed.
Captain's Welcome and Captain's Farewell Receptions are provided
as well as nightly entertainment and dancing. There is one crew
member for every 2.5 passengers providing about the best crew
to passenger ratio of any river vessel. This allows for a high
level of service as well as sumptuous meals, served course by
course for the evening dinner. English language announcements,
menus and daily programs are provided.
All cabins and public rooms on board are fully air-conditioned.
The temperature in the cabins can be regulated individually by
the passengers.
The bar is located on the Verdi-Deck. Please note that alcoholic
beverages may not be brought on board for consumption.
The boutique is located on the Verdi-Deck. You will be able to
purchase accessories, perfume, film and other everyday articles.
In addition to the contents of the minibar you can also ask for
bottles to be sent to your cabin. Please ask your cabin stewardess.
Please note that alcoholic beverages may not be brought on board
for consumption.
Clothing can be casual and comfortable during the day. In the
evening, dress is semi formal (shirt and tie for the man, casual
elegance for the lady). On two formal nights dark suits and cocktail
dresses are recommended. You can find further information on this
subject in the daily program.
The currency on board is the Euro. Traveler's checks, US Dollars
and Eurocheques will also be accepted for settlement of your final
account, as well as the following credit cards: American Express,
Diners Club, Eurocard/MasterCard and Visa.. From the beginning
of the cruise until the day before the cruise ends, you may sign
guest receipts for all purchases except boutique purchases. The
guest charges have to be paid on the last day at the reception.
You will find the program for the following day in your cabin
each evening. It will tell you, among other things, about events,
dress recommendations, departure times for shore excursions, as
well as arrival and departure times at ports of call.
Sun-Deck: deck chairs
Verdi-Deck: foyer with reception, lounge, cruise-management, library,
bar, boutique Doctor's office, cabin-no. 101 - 127
Rialto-Deck: restaurant cabin-no. 201 - 223
Please inform the cruise company of any dietary requests in writing
at least 21 days prior to commencing your cruise and contact the
maitre 'd upon embarkation.
Safe deposit boxes are in your cabin.
220 Volt AC, 50 Hz. The bathrooms have outlets with 220 V and
50 Hz which may be used for electric razors and hair-dryers only.
If you wish to use 110 V equipment, a limited number of transformers
are available at the reception. Please remember to return the
borrowed items before you leave the ship.
A general listing of all video programs on board will be provided
in your cabin. All satellite TV channels and radio channels will
be listed in the daily program. There will be dance music for
your evening entertainment in the lounge.
Currencies can be exchanged at the reception. Eurocheques and
traveller's cheques can also be cashed.
Languages on board are German and English. All announcements are
made in both languages. The shore excursions may be offered with
German and English speaking guides or bilingual guides.
The library is located on the Verdi-Deck.
Found items are held at the reception.
Mail can be deposited at Reception and will be posted at the next
port of call.
Please make your table reservations with the maitre 'd upon embarkation.
Dining on board is single seating for all passengers. Please see
the daily program for exact meal times.
A ship's doctor will be on board; infirmary times can be found
in the daily program. In an emergency, call the reception or one
of the listed phone numbers in the phone book in your cabin. Treatments
are subject to fees and will be charged according to German standards.
Passengers under a doctor's care or with pre-existing conditions
(e. g. diabetes) are requested to inform the shipping company
in writing at least 21 days prior to the cruise and to register
with the doctor upon embarkation.
Should you require special medication, please make sure you have
a sufficient supply with you. Should illness occur during the
voyage, please consult the doctor on board. Treatment is subject
to fees and will be charged according to German standards. A spare
pair of glasses is recommended for persons who wear presription
glasses or contact lenses.
A minibar is available in every cabin. Please note, that it is
not customary to consume drinks on board, that were brought from
ashore.
Out of consideration for all guests, smoking is not allowed in
the dining area.
The reception is located on the Verdi - Deck.
Chairs, cushions and blankets are provided free of charge. Weather
permitting, drinks may also be served on the Sun-Deck.
Please see 'Shore Excursions' pages for details. On Saturday evening,
the cruise staff will provide you with information about excursions
which will take place during the course of the cruise.
Out of consideration for all guests, there is no smoking in the
dining area.
The restaurant accommodates all passengers at one sitting. Table
reservations should be made upon embarkation and will be taken
by the Maitre d'.
There is a telephone in each cabin for intra-vessel calls. The
person in charge at the reception will provide the necessary connections
for all out-going calls (depending on the ship's location).
In all cabins on the MV Casanova there are 5 music channels available.
Every cabin has a TV with 12 TV channels. More information can
be found in the daily program.
In accordance with international standards, it is customary to
tip service staff. The amount is, of course, left up to each passenger's
discretion and should show appreciation of a job well done. For
budgeting purposes you might consider an amount of $10-12 per
passenger per day.
Please inform the reception if you need a wake up call.
