Transcend Cruises sets sail with MS Connect on Europe’s rivers
Transcend Cruises celebrated the official naming ceremony of MS Connect and its inaugural sailing from Dordrecht to Zaandam, Netherlands.
With MS Connect, the international company is introducing the world’s first river cruise ship developed exclusively for the charter and group market. A high-profile group of VIPs gathered to celebrate the naming ceremony and inaugural voyage.
The official naming ceremony took place on Aug. 3, 2026, in Dordrecht. The ship’s godmother was Marja van Bijsterveldt, former Dutch Minister of Education, Culture and Science. She also served as the special cabinet envoy for the Dutch maritime manufacturing industry. Dirk Heijkoop, Mayor of Hardinxveld-Giessendam, also attended.
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