Thurgau Saxonia

Your Cabin

All cabins are tastefully furnished and feature individually controlled air-conditioning, private bathroom with shower, television, minibar, hairdryer, safe and wardrobe. All cabins measure 12 square metres and are furnished with a fixed double bed with two mattresses. Cabins on the Main Deck feature two picture windows which cannot be opened. Cabins on the Upper Deck boast floor-to-ceiling windows of which the upper section can be opened.

Your Dining

Meals are taken in the Restaurant on the vessel’s Main Deck which seats all passengers in an open seating arrangement and features delicious local and international dishes. Breakfast is buffet style with hot and cold items, and lunch and dinner are a mix of buffet items and a served set menu with a choice of three main courses including a vegetarian option. House wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner on board.

Your Space

Spread over three decks, the ship’s public areas are spacious and elegantly decorated with panoramic windows allowing you to enjoy the passing scenery. These include the elegant Restaurant and the Panorama Lounge Bar which is situated on the Upper Deck. Stylishly decorated with clusters of armchairs and sofas set around tables, this area boasts panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and is the perfect place to spend time at leisure and socialise with new friends. The Sun Deck includes awnings, chairs, tables and sun loungers. There is no lift aboard the vessel and access to the decks is via stairs.

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VESSEL TECHNICAL DETAILS

Passengers: 70
Crew: approx. 22
Length: 82 metres
Width: 9.5 metres 
Year built: 2001 (Renovated 2020)
Number of cabins: 42

AIR-CONDITIONING 
All cabins have an individually controlled heating and cooling system. We recommend you keep your cabin windows and front door closed for optimal performance of the unit.

ALARM
An alarm will be sounded in the event of emergency. Please follow the instructions provided on board for what to do should an emergency occur.

CABIN DIMENSIONS
All cabins measure 12 square metres and are furnished with a fixed double bed with two mattresses. Cabins on the Main Deck feature two picture windows that cannot be opened, whereas cabins on the Upper Deck have floor to ceiling windows and the upper windows can be opened.

CABIN FACILITIES
Each cabin features individual air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe, in-cabin telephone, television, minibar (chargeable), wardrobe, cupboards and drawers for storage. There is also underbed storage for suitcases. There is an en-suite bathroom with shower and toiletries (including shampoo, conditioner, liquid soap and body lotion).

DAILY PROGRAMME
A daily programme, detailing the following days arrangements as well as any specific information about the day’s activities, is produced on board and delivered to your cabin each evening.

DRESS CODE
Comfortable and practical attire is recommended during the day for excursions and something dressier for the evening. You may like to wear smart casual clothing for the welcome and farewell dinners (black tie not necessary).

DRINKS
House wine, beer and soft drinks are included with lunch and dinner on board. Complimentary tea and coffee are available 24 hours a day in the Lounge. Re-usable water bottles are provided in your cabin at the start of your voyage and there is a refilling station in reception to use at all times. Bottled water is available in your cabin and can be replenished on request.

ELECTRICITY
Electricity on board is 220v with 2-pin power outlets. We recommend you take an adaptor with you.

EMERGENCY & SAFETY PROCEDURES
Full details of the ship’s emergency and safety procedures will be provided following your embarkation. Please note there is no doctor on board the vessel. Please take careful note of all safety instructions provided to you by the Master and crew of the vessel.

FIRE SAFETY
On your cabin door is a deck plan displaying your closest (and all other) emergency exits. Emergency exits are marked in green and fire extinguishers fitted in all corridors.

FIRST AID
A number of crew are fully trained and certified to provide First Aid. Further medical assistance can be sought from one of the hospitals along the river in the event of emergency.

GRATUITIES
Gratuities have been included in your holiday price.

GIFT SHOP
A small gift shop selling various practical and souvenir items is available by Reception.

HOUSEKEEPING
Your cabin will be cleaned once a day and you will be provided with a ‘turn down’ service at night.

LAUNDRY
There is a laundry service on board. Laundry bags and a price list can be found in the wardrobe of your cabin.

LIFT
There is no lift on board.

LOST PROPERTY
Lost property can be handed in to the ship’s Reception. Please ensure you have all your belongings with you before you return home. Should you leave any items on board the ship, please contact Noble Caledonia. If we are able to recover your item (s) we will contact you to arrange delivery or collection and to advise any associated costs.

MEALS
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served on board. Breakfast is buffet style with hot and cold items. There are also items available to order from a set menu. Lunch and dinner are a mix of buffet items and a served set menu with a choice of three main courses, always with a vegetarian option. There is tea, coffee and cake available every afternoon from 2pm to 5pm in the Lounge.
If you have any dietary requirements such as vegetarian, low salt, gluten free and low cholesterol, please notify the Reservations Department. We regret that not all dietary requirements can be guaranteed. If you have any specific or special foods that you require, we recommend that you take some with you although we will endeavour to accommodate your needs. Once on board please speak to the Chef or Maitre D’ at dinner on your first night on board to reconfirm your needs.

MOORING
Docking space is allocated by the local river authorities. On occasion other river cruise vessels may be required to dock alongside our ship. This may result in restricted cabin views and may also entail us being required to embark and disembark the ship through another vessel’s public area and/or for the other ship’s passengers to do the same.

PAYMENTS ON BOARD
The currency on board is the Euro. All passengers will have their own shipboard account, which allows you to sign for all purchases and services throughout your cruise. You may then settle the bill by Visa, Mastercard or cash (Euros only) at the end of the cruise.

QUESTIONNAIRES
We are always looking for ways to improve our holidays and the services provided and in order to do this we welcome feedback from our guests. Your comments are important to us therefore we request that you complete the questionnaire that will be provided to you on board.

QUIETVOX/AUDIO SYSTEM
Noble Caledonia has arranged for all passengers to have access to an audio system for shore excursions. Further details will be provided to you following your embarkation.

RECEPTION
Reception is staffed throughout the day. A member of crew can be contacted 24 hours a day.

SAFE
All cabins are fitted with a safe and we recommend you place your valuables inside the safe whenever you are away from your room.

SMOKING
Smoking within your cabin or any of the vessel’s public areas is strictly prohibited. Designated outdoor smoking areas are provided and can be advised by the ship’s reception upon embarkation.

SUN DECK
The ship has a Sun Deck which is available for guests to enjoy. There may be times, for example at periods of inclement weather or low bridges (when sailing), when it is necessary to close the Sun Deck. Please listen carefully to the Captain and Crew for instruction. Please also note that the Sun Deck and its steps may become slippery if the weather is cool or dew forms.

TELEPHONE
A telephone is available in your cabin to make cabin-to-cabin calls. If you wish to contact Reception, dial 0. If you wish to contact the MS Thurgau Saxonia whilst ashore, please call 0049 1520 150 62 30.

WI-FI
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in the ship’s public areas and in your cabin. Please obtain the login details from Reception. There may be times when internet connection is slow or not available.

PLEASE NOTE: These details should be used as a guideline only. Information is subject to change.