Ducret
Ship Overview
Operated by: Expedition Ducret
Launched in 2017, the RV Ducret underwent a full refurbishment in 2023, allowing her to operate the first 4-star safari cruises on Africa's Congo and Sangha rivers. Accommodating no more than 28 travellers across five grades of accommodation, Ducret is a boutique ship designed to take you into the heart of the Congo Basin forest. Onboard the ship there is more than 600 square metres of public space including a dining room, observation deck and outdoor lounge. Each expedition cruise is accompanied by English and French speaking nature guides.
Key Facts
Owner's Suite
SIZE:35m2 / 376sqftSLEEPS:2
The two Owner's Suites feature a 9 sqm. private balcony, en suite, air-conditioning, three windows, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, sofa, and a closet. Both cabins feature queen beds, one of which may be split into two singles.
Forward Superior Suite (Deck 3)
SIZE:30m2 / 323sqftSLEEPS:2
Located on the third deck, these cabins access a public balcony and have a private en suite. There's four windows, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, and a closet. These cabins can be configured as king or twin share.
Forward Master Suite (Deck 2)
SIZE:23m2 / 248sqftSLEEPS:2
Located on Deck 2, these cabins access a public balcony and have a private en suite. There's four windows, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, and a closet. These cabins have a queen bed.
Master Suite
SIZE:27m2 / 290sqftSLEEPS:2
Located on Deck 2, the two Master Suites access a public balcony and feature a en suite, air-conditioning, three windows, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, sofa, and a closet. Both cabins feature queen beds, one of which may be split into two singles.
Deluxe Cabin
SIZE:18m2 / 193sqftSLEEPS:2
Located on Deck 2, the six Deluxe Suites access a public balcony and feature a en suite, air-conditioning, two windows, armchair, writing desk and chair, two bedside tables, sofa, and a closet. Deluxe Suites feature queen beds, two of which may be split into two singles.
RV Ducret features over 600 square metres of public space, including:
- Dining room
- Observation Deck
- Outdoor lounge
- Outdoor jacuzzi
- Massage Room
When it's time to explore, travellers will board three aluminum launch boats, equipped with four-stroke low emission engines. Each boat has a capacity of 12 passengers.
There's also two-people kayaks for those who wish to paddle.
Ducret Expeditions
The Ascent of the Congo & Sangha Rivers
From EUR €6100.00 Per Person
DURATION:13 Days/ 12 Nights REGION:Africa SHIP:Ducret
Cruise the Congo & Sanhga rivers on this 1,000 kilometre, 13-day journey through the Congo Basin aboard the 28-passenger RV Ducret.