This week’s Ship Of The Week is Riviera Travel’s MS Geoffrey Chaucer!
A beautiful, state-of-the-art “all-suite” ship, MS Geoffrey Chaucer offers five-star experiences and an exquisite blend of understated taste, style and elegance at the highest level.
Guests enter via a gleaming, richly coloured marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above.
The entire vessel was designed to create a feeling of spaciousness and is beautifully decorated by Europe’s finest design studio with a harmoniously designed colour scheme utilising sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron.
Guests will fall in love with the ship’s serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising.
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At 135 metres long and 11 metres wide, MS Geoffrey Chaucer carries only 167 guests and 44 in-house crew. The ship has three fully air-conditioned accommodation decks including the lower deck – all accessible by an attractive glass lift or the wide elegant wrought-iron staircase.
The Sun Deck
The top deck is the perfect space to relax and watch the shore pass by from the comforts of a sun lounger. Guests can cool down in the splash pool or try their hand at the putting green.
At the terrace area at the fore of the ship, located right in front of the wheelhouse, guests can view the Captain and his team skilfully navigate the twisting river while enjoying amazing views.
The Diamond Deck
The heart of the ship is home to The Bistro, and the panoramic observation lounge and bar, complete with plenty of comfortable leather armchairs and sumptuous sofas. It’s the perfect place for a cocktail or two accompanied by the soothing tones of the ship’s pianist.
At the Bistro with its open kitchen, large panoramic windows and al fresco seating, guests can enjoy a more intimate dining experience whilst taking in the fantastic views.
The Ruby Deck
The middle deck is where guests will experience not only exceptional first-class cuisine at the ship’s restaurant but also the most attentive yet discreet service from the ship’s highly professional crew.
The restaurant comes with beautifully laid tables for just 4 or 6 guests, crisp linen, deep wool carpets and warm wood panelling for a delectable dining experience of the highest order.
The Emerald (lower Deck)
The lower deck is where guests will find the fitness centre, spa, hairdresser and manicurist, perfect for a session of pampering after a long day of excursions.
Onboard Dining
Onboard MS Geoffrey Chaucer, guests can look forward to splendid fine dining experiences at the restaurant where food is served on delicate European porcelain and gleaming glassware and paired with intuitive service.
Meals include breakfast with over 60 options, delicious buffet lunches and classic four-course dinners featuring regional and international specialities.
Dishes are made with fresh hand-picked ingredients – guests may get to sample some typical regional specialities too. The wine list includes an extensive range of local wines in addition to classic favourites.
In the evenings at The Bistro, the chef presents his personal signature dishes to a small number of diners with menus varying according to the seasons, available at no extra charge.
Accommodation
MS Geoffrey Chaucer comes with beautiful and spacious cabins ranging from Suites, Superior Suites and Deluxe Balcony Suites.
Deluxe Balcony Suites – Diamond Deck: 25 square metres (269 sq ft)
Superior Suites – Diamond Deck: 23 square metres (247 sq ft)
Suites – Diamond Deck: 17 square metres (183 sq ft)
Superior Suite – Ruby Deck: 23 square metres (247 sq ft)
Suites – Ruby Deck: 17 square metres (183 sq ft)
Suites – Emerald Deck: 16 square metres (172 sq ft)
Agents’ Tips for Selling MS Geoffrey Chaucer:
- A smaller ship ideal for intimate and sophisticated, immersive experiences.
- Elegant and spacious suites and deluxe suites, delicious dining and shore excursions are all included.
- Beautiful, thoughtfully appointed and comfortably furnished public spaces including the restaurant, bistro, lounge and bar.
- Great facilities including a fitness centre and spa, a boutique shop, a hair salon and a manicurist, a splash pool and a putting green.
- Intimate experiences and first-class service with a smaller staff-to-guest ratio.
