MS Sound of Music
The MS Sound of Music is a deluxe river cruise vessel chartered exclusively by Gate 1 Travel. Built in 2006, with a maximum capacity of 128 passengers, this intimate ship features 64 spacious outside cabins (128-195 sq ft) each fully air-conditioned with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV.
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360
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Length
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2006
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Built Year
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42
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Crew
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128
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Pax Capacity
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23
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Suites
Sailings
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2006
- Length: 360
- Passenger Capacity: 128
- Normal Crew Size: 42
- Staterooms: 64
- Suites: 23
Dining
As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated. Although Gate 1 cannot make guarantees, every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests submitted in writing at least 72 hours prior to departure.
Age Restrictions
All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age for children on Family Vacation tours is 6. Minimum age for European River Cruise programs is 12. Minimum age for Mekong River Cruise programs is 12. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. There is no minimum age on independent packages. Discounts for children sharing a room as third may apply to children under 12. Accompanying adults are responsible for the safety of their children including to provide any necessary safety equipment (such as infant/child seats) where appropriate. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, it is recommended that a notarized letter be written by the parents, or non-travelling parent, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel.
Tipping
Complete tipping guidelines are provided with final travel documents and on each program's website presentation, Trip Preparation/At Your Destination section.
Cabins
Square Footage: 128
Category Cabin E
Outside Cabin with a large window. Features individual climate control with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV. Located on Mosel Deck.
Square Footage: 165
Category Cabin D
Outside Cabin with a panoramic window. Features individual climate control with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV. Located on Rhine Deck.
Square Footage: 165
Category Cabin C
Outside Cabin with a panoramic window. Features individual climate control with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV. Located on Rhine Deck.
Square Footage: 195
Category Cabin B
Outside Cabin with a panoramic window. Features individual climate control with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV. Located on Rhine Deck.
Square Footage: 165
Category Cabin A
Outside Cabin with French balcony. Features individual climate control with private bath facilities, shower, telephone and flat screen satellite TV. Located on Danube Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
Partake in European delights that would entice any food lover. Enjoy local cuisines cooked with fresh produce. Located on the Danube Deck.
Library
Choose from a wide array of novels, magazines, or newspapers to read from. Located on the Danube Deck.
Panorama Bar
Meet up with fellow passengers at the Panorama Bar and enjoy a cocktail while taking in the sights. Located on the Danube Deck.
Panorama Lounge
Enjoy a cocktail or meet up with your new-found friends while you take in the stunning views at the Panorama Lounge. Located on the Danube Deck.
The tour more than met our expectations. One thing that we were not happy about is that they assigned us to a different tour director during the trip. We booked the 2 day pre-cruise option in Amsterdam and the tour director there was great. When we transferred to the boat, they explained that because there were more people on the boat, it was necessary to spit the group among 3 tour directors. Unfortunately, we were assigned to a different tour director. She was not as personable or as knowledgeable as our previous director. We often found ourselves tuning into our previous director channel during the walking tours to glean the additional information that he provided. Fortunately, the other director was our tour director for the post-cruise option in Lucerne.