A-ROSA RIVER CRUISES


RELEASES FIRST RENDERINGS OF GROUNDBREAKING NEW SHIP


A-ROSA River Cruises has released the first renderings of its ground- breaking newship,which is due for delivery in Spring 2021. The vessel will feature onboard technology to reduce the line’s environmental footprint, and is designed specifically to appeal to families and multi-generational guests.


New onboard innovations include battery propulsion for sailing emission free into and out of cities, air bubble technology to reduce fuel consumption and a range of family features including large family cabins sleeping up to five people, a children’s pool and a dedicated kids club area. The ship,whichwill be built at ConcordiaDamenWerft shipyard in theNetherlands, will sail primarily on theNorthern Rhine, departing fromCologne and calling at Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Bruges and Antwerp. It will be the first river cruise ship on the Rhine to feature four decks. Jorg Eichler, CEOand shareholder of A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH comments: “Thisnewshipfeaturesinnovationsneverseenonarivershipcruiseshipbeforeanditheraldsthefutureoftravelontherivers–bothintermsof useofspaceandsustainability.With140cabins,alengthof135metres,awidthof17.7metresplusafourthdeck,thisshipenablesustooffer morespacethaneverbefore.”


SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS: Sustainability plays a key role in the new design, as A-ROSA looks to lead the way in lowering emissions and help protect the rivers and cities travels through. The new ship will feature an ‘E-Motion’ concept which allows the ship to switch to battery powerwhen approaching a city and arrive emission-free. Like all other ships in the fleet, the vesselwill be equippedwith a shore power connection, meaning the battery can be charged overnight and then the ship can also depart the city in the same way. In addition to the energy-saving and environmental protectionmeasures already in place at A-ROSA, the newshipwill also have an optimised hull design and employ ‘DACS’ air-bubble technology – patented by the Damen shipyard – to reduce fuel consumption.


FOCUS ON FAMILIES: Designed specifically with family and multi-generational holidays in mind from the outset, a ‘family area’ will be created where spacious 28m2 family cabins sleeping up to five people, plus a dedicated kids club area are located. The ship will also feature a separate children’s pool, next to a large swimming pool on the sun deck. Furthermore, the restaurant will have a children’s area where young guests can eat together with their friends if desired.


Offering more personal space for guests than ever before, all double cabins will be 21m2 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. There will be an enlarged spa and wellness area with sauna, whirlpool, gym, ice room, heat-bench and various treatment rooms. Lucia Rowe, managing director of A-ROSA River Cruises UK and Ireland comments: “ThisnewshipreallyisaprototypeonEurope’s riversandsomethingwehaven’tseenbefore.Wewanttoattractthegrowingmulti-generationalsectorandencourageamuchyoungeraudience toconsiderrivercruisingasafamilyholidaychoice.Wehavetakenatailor-madeapproachwiththisship,buildinginlinewithwhattherivercan accommodateandcreativelyofferingmorespaceformoreexperienceswhichiswhattoday’sfamilieswant.”


• A-ROSA River Cruises offers various cruises on theDanube, Rhine,Main,Moselle, Rhône, Saône and Seine. There are currently eleven premium ships in the fleet, six of which are dedicated to the English speaking markets. A new ship recently launched on the Douro. Delicious food and flexible diningwith all-inclusive drinks is combinedwith exciting destinations, a relaxing atmosphere on board, picturesque riverscapes, comfortable cabins and a full service, professional spa and gym on every ship. A-ROSA River Cruises is also the only river cruise line to offer FREE cruises for children 15 and under on ALL its departures and ALL itineraries.


For more information visit:- www.arosa-cruises.com


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