Travelers booking a Gate 1 escorted river package who want a mid-size ship where most cabins have French balconies.
Think twice if: Gate 1 warns that ships often double- or triple-dock, so you may walk through other ships and lose your view.
See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · Gate 1 Travel (river)'s page for this ship →
What she's like
Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.
English official; all announcements and tours in English
Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).
Shore excursions per itinerary, entrance fees, local guides, wine and beer with dinners, Wi-Fi in public areas, river port charges ($190 on the Seine sample); Air & Land prices include airfare
The line doesn't say.
The line doesn't say.
Where she sails in Europe
Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine
We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.
What it costs beyond the fare
| Tips for the crew | Not included except tips for porters, wait staff and local guides on included services; no recommended amount published; Added to your bill automatically? No |
|---|---|
| Drinks package | not offered † |
| Wifi | included (basic satellite; no streaming) |
| Specialty restaurants | none |
† From an independent source, not the line itself. Confirm with the line or your travel agent before you book.
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Her restaurants · 0 included, 0 extra
| Where to eat | Cost |
|---|---|
| Restaurant | Not stated |
Which cabin to book, and which to avoid
| Cabin type | Size | Decks |
|---|---|---|
| Suite with French Balcony | 267 sq ft | Upper |
| Outside Cabin with French Balcony | 179 sq ft | Upper, Main |
| Outside Cabin with Window | 163 sq ft | Lower |
Good to know before you pick
- Gate 1's 'French balcony' is a sliding glass door with a railing; you cannot step outside.
- Cabins with windows that don't open: Lower Deck: Outside Cabin with Window, 163 sq ft (ship page).
If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty
Elevator listed in ship amenities (Gate 1 page). "Not recommended for people who have difficulty walking" Elevators: Elevator listed in ship amenities (Gate 1 page); decks served not stated Our accessibility guide →
Find your way around
We couldn't read this ship's deck plan deck by deck yet, so the drawing shows only how many guest decks she has.
The line does not publish a deck plan we could find. Ask your travel agent for one.
What to book, and when
Booking, check-in and reservations
Final payment 90 days before departure; documents about 21 days before
Paying and cancelling
Penalties vary; optional Cancel For Any Reason waiver must be bought within 21 days of booking
Tips for her Europe sailings
Paris docking confirmed about 25 days before departure.
Where she docks
Double docking possible
If the river is too high or too low
May run partly or entirely by motor coach with hotel nights; no money back
How much walking on the included tours
3-4 hours walking on included sightseeing days
Low bridges and the sun deck
Not addressed. Sun deck can be closed by crew under low bridges. †
The ship in numbers
- Cruise line
- Gate 1 Travel (river)
- Kind of ship
- River
- Built
- 2028
- Guests
- 178
- Cabins
- 89
- Class
- Gate 1 Monarch Crown/Royale new-build pair (2028)
- Sister ships
- Monarch Royale
- In Europe 2026–27
- Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Seine
Highlights
- Launching March 2028 (Gate 1 page); renderings not final.
- 89 outside cabins, 71 with French balcony.
- Bar-lounge, restaurant, aft lounge, sun deck, elevator, fitness room.
Sources & what we could not confirm · 4 sources · checked 2026-11
- Monarch Crown: Gate 1 Travel ship page (amenities, cabin details, deck plan)
- Gate 1 FAQ
- Gate 1 12-Day Seine River Cruise page
- Cruise Critic: Why Gate 1 (secondary, Oct 2024)
- Length and beam not published.
- Crew count not published by Gate 1.
- Flag not confirmed.
- Gate 1 Travel (river): Deposit and cancellation penalty amounts not found.