Arosa Aqua

A-Rosa Aqua cruises on the Rhine River, departing from Germany (Cologne / Köln). Her sisterships are Brava and Viva. Cruise fares include gratuities, shore excursions, roundtrip air, and beverages (including cocktails).

Cabins

A-Rosa Aqua has a total of 99 cabins, including 70 with French Balconies (the highest category) and 29 with non-opening windows, across four cabin grades. Cabins are located across three decks, each measuring 156 sq. feet and featuring private bathrooms, writing desks, interactive TVs, and seating areas. Cabins on Decks Two and Three have French verandas—full glass doors that open to a railing, offering panoramic views without a walk-out space. There are no Suites aboard A-Rosa Aqua.

Shipboard Facilities

The main dining venue, the Market Restaurant, is located on Deck Three next to the Lounge and serves Mediterranean cuisine with a continental European flair.

Additional venues include the Café Restaurant (casual dining, afternoon tea), Wine Bar (serving regional specialties), Aqua Lounge & Bar, and Sun Deck (featuring a Mobile Bar & Grill, shaded areas, giant chess, and putting green), as well as the Aqua Atrium (main lobby).

Notable onboard features include a large spa, gym, beauty salon, sauna, steam room, and a sun deck pool. Complimentary bicycles are available for use during port calls.

A-Rosa Aqua cruise fares include Wi-Fi Internet, all shore excursions (including cycling tours), ground transfers, live entertainment (local performers, enrichment lectures, wine and food tastings), 24-hour coffee and tea, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits), and daily replenished bottled water.

River cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. These are indicative rates and may vary based on booking time, promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals.

River Cruise Itineraries

• "RHINE DISCOVERY SOUTH" – 4-day mini cruise from Cologne, also offered as the holiday-themed "RHINE CHRISTMAS MARKETS", visiting Cologne, Mannheim, Strasbourg, and Mainz.
• "RHINE NORTH" – 7-day itinerary from Cologne visiting Holland (Hoorn, Amsterdam, Rotterdam), Belgium (Ghent, Antwerp), and Arnhem.
• "RHINE METROPOLISES" – 5-day cruise from Cologne to Antwerp (overnight), Amsterdam, and Düsseldorf.
• "RHINE SOUTH" – 7-day roundtrip from Cologne visiting Boppard, Strasbourg (overnight), Basel, Breisach, Mainz, and Koblenz.

The A-Rosa Aqua itinerary program from Cologne includes:

• 4-day roundtrip to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nijmegen
• 4-day roundtrip to Mannheim, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 4-day roundtrip to Worms, Mannheim, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 4-day roundtrip to Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Arnhem
• 5-day roundtrip to Antwerp (overnight), Amsterdam, Düsseldorf
• 5-day roundtrip to Koblenz, Mannheim, Speyer, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 6-day roundtrip to Mannheim, Kehl (Strasbourg), Basel (overnight), Mainz, Loreley Rock (Passage), Koblenz
• 7-day roundtrip to Ijsselmeer (Lake Yssel), Hoorn, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, Terneuzen, Antwerp (harbor cruising), Arnhem
• 7-day roundtrip to Hoorn, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, Terneuzen, Antwerp (harbor cruising), Arnhem
• 7-day roundtrip to Boppard, Loreley Rock (Passage), Kehl (Strasbourg overnight), Basel, Breisach, Mainz, Loreley Rock (Passage), Koblenz

River Cruise Itinerary Ports

Ports of call and visited countries include:

• Germany – Cologne (Köln), Koblenz, Loreley Rock, Boppard, Mannheim, Speyer, Mainz, Düsseldorf, Worms
• The Netherlands (Holland) – Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ijsselmeer (Lake Yssel), Hoorn, Arnhem, Terneuzen, Nijmegen
• Belgium – Antwerp (Antwerpen), Ghent
• Switzerland – Basel
• France – Kehl (gateway to Strasbourg)

The A-Rosa Aqua river ship is the first of three sisterships in the same class, followed by A-Rosa Brava and A-Rosa Viva. Each vessel is powered by four energy-efficient "Volvo Penta" diesel engines (model D12-450MH) with a total output of 1320 kW / 1800 HP. They are also equipped with two auxiliary diesel generators and one additional generator for in-port operations. Propulsion is provided by "Schottel" systems—specifically, one bow thruster (type SPJ 82) and four rudder propellers (type STP 200, with twin propellers). The wheelhouse/bridge and the top deck’s awnings can be lowered to allow safe passage under low bridges. These three vessels reflect the elegant A-Rosa ship design that preceded the line’s newer "Balcony Suite" ships, Flora and Silva. A-Rosa Aqua also offers complimentary bicycles for use during land tours and shore excursions at each port of call.

A-Rosa Aqua was launched on March 27, 2009. The ship was christened in Cologne by Mrs. Inge Kampwerth, who won the contest for the "most charming Kolnerin." A week before the naming ceremony, Captain Michael Hofmann navigated the vessel under its own power through the North Sea-Baltic Canal from Rostock to Cologne. During the March 2009 transfer, the ship was protected with wood paneling.

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