The ms River Venture — the successor to the popular ms River Navigator — launched in 2013. Designed with the Vantage traveler in mind, the smaller, more intimate ms River Venture offers the same great features as its larger sisters, the ms River Discovery II and ms River Splendor.

Designed with the American traveler in mind
Intimate cruising with no more than 136 passengers on board
Owner’s Suite is 330 square feet with all the amenities of a Deluxe suite including a mini-bar.
NEW! state-of-the-art interactive features onboard, including video on demand, access to many US TV channels, GPS tracking, and ship-wide wireless internet!
Single cabins
78% of staterooms have French balconies
All staterooms feature twin beds that convert to a double
Large Flatscreen color TV
Single seating dining with a tempting menu of American and European favorites, plus wine with dinner at Captain’s Welcome & Farewell Dinners
Elevator between each deck in the interior of the ship.
Non-smoking throughout interior (designated smoking area on open-air Solaris Deck)
Best crew-to-staff ratio you’ll find anywhere! Better than 4-to-1!
Please note: Internet connectivity may be limited or unavailable depending on ship location, signal availability and volume of onboard usage. During peak river cruise sailing periods, it is common for ships to tie up alongside each other at select piers. You may have to occasionally step across other boats to get to shore, and may have temporarily obstructed views.

Deck Plan

Solaris Deck

Navigator Deck

Explorer Deck

Odyssey Deck

Large Owners Suite

ms Venture Cabin OS

330 square feet, with all the features of a Deluxe Suite, plus:

Separate sitting area
Bathroom with shower and bathtub/jaccuzzi
Floor to ceiling windows with French Balconies with remote control curtains
Telephone
Pin coded safe
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
Hotel style beds — twin beds that convert to Queen sized
Luxurious hotel-style linens, bathrobes, and slippers
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products
Complimentary minibar, restocked daily
Separate Jacuzzi tub and shower in bath
Sitting area with sofa that converts to a bed
Individually controlled tilt-up mattresse
Coffeemaker
Separate desk & vanity
Laundry service
Yamaha ISX-800 audio system

Large Deluxe Suite

ms Venture Cabin DS

250 square feet, with all the features below:

Floor to ceiling windows with French Balconies
Mini Bar
Coffeemaker
Luxurious bathrobe and slippers
Bathroom with shower and bathtub
Telephone
Pin coded safe
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating system
Flatscreen Television on a swivel stand with Video on Demand
Hotel style beds — twin beds that convert to Queen sized
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products
Sitting area with table
Bathrobes and slippers
Complimentary minibar, stocked upon boardin
Coffee maker in stateroom
Remote-control curtains

Single Cabin Outside View

ms Venture Cabin SD

125 square feet, with all the features below:

All staterooms on the Odyssey Deck feature two standard windows
All staterooms feature hotel style single bed
All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors
All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer.
There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom
Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers
Telephone
In-room combination safety deposit box
All staterooms have individual climate control.
Phone/iPod docking stations in every cabin
Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products

Outside View

ms Venture Cabins A1-C2

165 square feet, with all the features below:

All staterooms on the Odyssey Deck feature standard windows.
All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double.
All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors
All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer.
There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom
Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers
Telephone
In-room combination safety deposit box
All staterooms have individual climate control.
Phone/iPod docking stations in every cabin
Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products

French Balcony on Rear Middle Deck

ms Venture Cabins A1-C2

165 square feet, with all the features below:

All staterooms on the Explorer deck feature French balconies.
All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double.
All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors
All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer.
There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom
Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers
Telephone
In-room combination safety deposit box
All staterooms have individual climate control.
Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies
iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin
Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products
Category A staterooms also feature a minibar.

French Balcony on Forward Middle Deck

ms Venture Cabins D1-D2

165 square feet, with all the features below:

All staterooms on the Explorer deck feature French balconies.
All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double.
All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors
All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer.
There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom
Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers
Telephone
In-room combination safety deposit box
All staterooms have individual climate control.
Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies
iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin
Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products

French Balcony on Upper Deck

ms Venture Cabins D1-D2

165 square feet, with all the features below:

All staterooms on the Navigator deck feature French balconies.
All staterooms feature hotel-style beds that can be converted to a double.
All staterooms have private bathrooms with glass-enclosed showers and plugs for men’s razors
All staterooms have a desk, vanity and chair, plus a hair dryer.
There is a U.S. plug in every stateroom
Excellent storage, including dresser and closets with wooden hangers
Telephone
In-room combination safety deposit box
All staterooms have individual climate control.
Large flat-screen TVs in every room feature Infotainment system offering European channels, international news channels, and movies
iPhone/iPod docking stations in every cabin
Private bathroom with shower and hairdryer
Luxurious hotel-style linens
L'Occitaine de Provence bath products
Category A staterooms also feature a minibar.

Ship Statistics

Entered Service: 2013
Length: 360 ft.
Passenger Capacity: 134
Crew: 36
Draft: 5 ft.

River ship designed with the American traveler in mind
Intimate cruising with no more than 134 passengers on board
Single seating dining with a tempting menu of American and European favorites, plus complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with dinner every night on board ship
Elevator between Odyssey, Explorer, and Navigator decks, with a hydraulic chair lift to open-air Solaris Deck
Non-smoking throughout interior (designated smoking area on open-air Solaris Deck)
Best passenger-to-staff ratio you'll find in luxury travel!
True Video on Demand…watch what you want, when you want, from our vast library of movies.
Access to many US television channels such as MSNBC, CNN, Discovery, Weather and many more.
View your journey, daily destination highlights, important events, flight information and many other key information from the comfort of your cabin.
Follow your ship's journey through real time GPS tracking.
Ship wide, wireless internet access… stay connected to loved ones through Facebook, email.
Easily book your next Memorable Journey with full access to VantageTravel.com
FREE Wi-fi* throughout the ship
Early-riser breakfast available daily
Free coffee, tea & hot chocolate available 24 hours a day; cookies and snacks every afternoon
Fitness room with treadmill, stationary bicycle, free weights, plus walking/jogging track on Solaris deck
Souvenirs and sundries available
Reading room offering a selection of books and magazines. See our reading list
Playing cards and selection of games available
Cocktail lounge serving from noon until last guest retires
Nightly entertainment featuring onboard pianist, with local performers coming aboard in select ports
Twice-daily housekeeping service with evening turndown
Beauty Salon on board
Elevator between Navigator, Explorer, and Odyssey decks, plus hydraulic chairlift to the open-air Solaris deck
Your Deluxe Suite or Stateroom:
Join us and unpack just once in your private stateroom. All staterooms face outside and feature a glorious view. Deluxe staterooms and suites on the Navigator deck have French balconies, which offer the best of all worlds: grand, panoramic views and the ability to open your room to fresh river breezes — without reducing valuable interior space, the way a traditional balcony does.
Treat Yourself ... to a Suite:
Make the most of your journey by upgrading to a 250-square-foot Suite at a surprisingly reasonable price.. Or be the one lucky traveler per departure who reserves the top-of-the-line Owner's Suite, available on each Vantage ship.
Single Cabins:
If you're traveling solo, you'll also have the choice of reserving a single cabin so you don't have to pay based on double room rates. (Availability is limited, so reserve promptly if interested.)
Fine Dining for American Tastes
You can look forward to gourmet cuisine that reflects genuine local fare adapted for the American palate. The chefs aboard our river ships have been trained in the European style, attending the best culinary schools and serving apprenticeships under master chefs.
The Compass Rose Dining Room:
In our elegant Compass Rose dining room, enjoy one-seating dining, with no seating plan, so you can dine with whomever you choose. In this refined yet relaxed atmosphere, you'll find crisp white table linens, fine crystal, Villeroy & Boch dinnerware and silverware, fresh flowers, and attentive service. Here, our chefs offer a daily menu of choices, including savory vegetarian and heart-healthy, lighter dishes, plus a salad bar at every lunch. We also offer generous breakfast and lunch buffets, and an afternoon snack. Tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are available around the clock.
Healthy Choices at Every Meal:
With so many of your meals included, you’ll have ample opportunity to sample the best of regional cuisine – on board our ships, in our hotels, in local restaurants, even in family homes. But along with the international fare you’ll also find many American favorites and choices for the health-conscious.
Dine Alfresco in Our Captain’s Club
For a change of pace, you'll also be able to dine in the new Captain's Club seating area, where you can enjoy healthy spa cuisine and other lighter choices, buffet-style. The Captain's Club boasts floor-to-ceiling windows for incomparable views. When the weather is right we retract the glass roof and slide open the back wall for a full alfresco experience. While seating is open during the day, demand is high at dinnertime and reservations are required. Send a request to your concierge prior to your cruise to confirm the evening you prefer, or wait and reserve once you are on board.
Full Wine & Beer Selection, plus Cocktails in the Lounge:
We also stock a full wine and beer selection, so you can pair dishes with beer or wine from the region for a complete, authentic dining experience. The Latitude 52º Lounge offers a full cocktail selection during the afternoon and evening.
Health & Wellness:
One of the benefits of river cruising is that you go ashore just about every day, making it easy to go ashore for a morning run or an evening stroll. The Vantage ships now carry complimentary bicycles that you can sign out in port. Aboard ship, take advantage of the Solaris Deck walking/running track, as well as the fitness room, with treadmill, stationary bike, step machine, and free weights.
Please note, smoking is not permitted indoors; there is a designated smoking area outside.
On what side of the ship should I book my cabin?
It does not matter, as there is no "better" side of the ship. On some days, port-side cabins will be docked facing the shore; on other days it will be the starboard-side cabins.

Accommodations - MS River Venture Bob Burridge Paints Insane on the Seine Loose, Impressionistic Sketching & Painting Workshop April 12-25, 2018

Deck Plan

Large Owners Suite

Large Deluxe Suite

Single Cabin Outside View

Outside View

French Balcony on Rear Middle Deck

French Balcony on Forward Middle Deck

French Balcony on Upper Deck

Accommodations - MS River Venture
Bob Burridge Paints Insane on the Seine
Loose, Impressionistic Sketching & Painting Workshop
April 12-25, 2018