Arosa Riva

The Arosa Riva cruises on the Danube River, departing from ports in Austria and Germany.

A-Rosa Riva is part of the A-Rosa Cruises fleet and is homeported in Rostock, Germany. She was launched on April 17, 2003. Her sister ships include the A-Rosa Donna, Mia, and Bella.

Cabins

Arosa Riva offers a total of 100 cabins across four categories, including 48 with French Balconies, six with Panoramic Windows, and 46 with non-opening windows. The highest-category accommodations are the French Balcony staterooms. There are no Suites onboard. Cabins are furnished simply yet elegantly and include air conditioning and a television.

Shipboard facilities

Dining and lounge options onboard include the Market Restaurant (main dining venue), Café Bar (casual spot with afternoon tea), Riva Lounge & Bar (featuring regional specialties), and the Sun Deck, which offers a Mobile Bar & Grill, shaded relaxation areas, giant chess, and a putting green. The ship also features the Riva Atrium.

Among the most popular onboard amenities are the ship’s unique design, a full-service spa, two saunas (bio and Finnish), a gym, a shop, and an outdoor swimming pool. A dedicated relaxation area is available for well-being and fitness activities.

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

Prices for A-Rosa Riva river cruises are per person based on double occupancy. These are indicative rates and may vary depending on the time of booking, travel agency promotions, special offers, group bookings, or last-minute deals.

River Cruise Itineraries

• "DANUBE CLASSICS" – 7-day cruise from Passau to Budapest (round-trip), starting with an overnight in Vienna. Ports of call include Esztergom, Budapest (overnight), Bratislava, Krems, Melk, and Passau.
• "DANUBE HIGHLIGHTS" – 5-day round-trip cruise from Passau to Budapest, excluding a stop in Esztergom. The shortest and most budget-friendly options are 4-day "mini" cruises from Passau to Austria only.

The Arosa Riva itinerary program features the following cruises departing from Germany and Austria:

• 3-day Danube cruise (Germany to Austria) round-trip from Passau to Wachau Valley, Vienna, Krems, Melk, ending in Passau
• 4-day Danube River cruise (Germany to Austria) round-trip from Passau to Vienna (overnight), Linz, ending in Passau
• 4-day Danube cruise (Germany to Austria) round-trip from Passau to Wachau Valley, Vienna (overnight), Linz, ending in Passau
• 4-day Danube cruise (Germany to Austria) round-trip from Passau to Melk, Vienna (overnight), Durnstein, ending in Passau
• 5-day Danube cruise (Germany to Austria, Hungary, Slovakia) round-trip from Passau to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Passau
• 7-day Danube cruise (Germany to Slovakia, Hungary, Austria) round-trip from Passau to Bratislava, Budapest (overnight), Esztergom, Vienna (overnight), Krems, Melk, ending in Passau
• 7-day Danube cruise (Germany to Austria, Slovakia, Hungary) round-trip from Passau to Durnstein, Bratislava, Budapest, Vienna, Melk, Vienna, Linz, ending in Passau
• 3-day Danube River cruise in Austria round-trip from Engelhartszell to Wachau Valley, Vienna, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 4-day Danube cruise in Austria round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna (overnight), Linz, ending in Engelhartszell
• 4-day Danube cruise in Austria round-trip from Engelhartszell to Wachau Valley, Vienna (overnight), Linz, ending in Engelhartszell
• 4-day Danube cruise (Austria to Hungary and Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 4-day Danube cruise (Austria to Hungary and Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems, Wachau Valley, Melk, ending in Engelhartszell
• 5-day Danube cruise (Austria and Slovakia) round-trip from Engelhartszell to Melk, Wachau Valley, Vienna (2 overnights), Bratislava, ending in Engelhartszell

River Cruise Itinerary Ports

Below is a list of ports of call and countries visited by the A-Rosa Riva riverboat:

• Germany – Passau, Munich
• Austria – Vienna, Linz, Melk, Krems, Wachau Valley, Engelhartszell
• Hungary – Esztergom, Budapest
• Slovakia – Bratislava

Shore excursions with A-Rosa Riva are typically themed around food and wine, culture and history (including visits to museums and architectural landmarks, old towns, and sightseeing), as well as optional sports and leisure activities.

ARosa Riva cruises on the Danube River and belongs to the same class as the A-Rosa ships Bella, Donna, and Mia. Each of these vessels is powered by two MTU/Maybach marine diesel engines (model "16V 2000 M60") delivering a total output of 1600 kW / 2170 HP. The ship's electrical system includes three MAN diesel generators (model D2842, each with a 380 kW output) and one emergency generator (Deutz, 37 kW).

Propulsion is provided by a Schottel system, which includes two twin propellers (type "STP 550") and one Schottel Pump Jet (azimuth bow thruster, model "SPJ 57"). The wheelhouse and awnings can be lowered to allow passage under low bridges. During port visits, the Riva ship offers complimentary bicycles for use during shore excursions and land tours.

A-Rosa Riva was launched on April 9, 2004. Due to her width of 14.4 meters, she could not be delivered via the standard route (North Sea–Baltic Canal–Wadden Sea–Rhine River). Because the Main-Danube Canal has a width restriction of 11.4 meters, the ship was instead transported on pontoons, towed through the Black Sea to the Danube Delta (Constanta, Romania). From there, she was unloaded and continued under her own power to Oltenita, Romania. The entire transfer took 22 days.

Until 2020, the vessel (ENI number 4802780) was registered in Germany (MMSI 211160710). Her flag state was later changed to Switzerland (MMSI 269057664).

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