A-ROSA River Cruises’ groundbreaking new ship, A-ROSA Sena, arriving in May 2022, is designed specifically to appeal to families and multi-generational guests, and will feature onboard technology to reduce the line’s environmental footprint.
The first river cruise ship on the Rhine to feature four decks, onboard innovations include a range of family features including large family cabins sleeping up to five people, a children’s pool and a dedicated kids club area.
And for the technically minded, battery propulsion will enable sailing emission free into and out of cities, plus air bubble technology to reduce fuel consumption.
The ship, being built at Concordia Damen Werft shipyard in the Netherlands, will sail primarily on the Northern Rhine, departing from Cologne and calling at Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges and Antwerp.
Says Jorg Eichler, CEO of A-ROSA: “This new ship features innovations never seen on a river ship cruise ship before and it heralds the future of travel on the rivers – both in terms of use of space and sustainability.”
Offering more personal space for guests than ever before, all double cabins will be 21 sqm and offer a larger bathroom, plus a dedicated sleeping area and a living area. In addition, all double cabins will have a large balcony with seating for two people. The ship will also feature a separate suite area with six suites.
Says Lucia Rowe, managing director of A-ROSA River Cruises UK and Ireland: “This new ship really is a prototype on Europe’s rivers and something we haven’t seen before.
“We want to attract the growing multi-generational sector and encourage a much younger audience to consider river cruising as a family holiday choice. We have taken a tailor-made approach with this ship, building in line with what the river can accommodate and creatively offering more space for more experiences which is what today’s families want.”
A second ship is currently planned for 2023.