Arosa Viva

A-Rosa Viva cruises on the Rhine and Moselle rivers, departing from Cologne (Köln), Germany. The riverboat entered service in 2010 as the second of three identical-class sisterships, alongside Aqua and Brava.

Cabins

A-Rosa Viva has a total of 99 cabins (including 70 with French Balconies and 29 with non-opening windows) across four categories. The “Juliet Balcony” staterooms feature two floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open inward, providing panoramic river views. The highest category staterooms are the French Balcony type. There are no Suites on A-Rosa Viva.

Shipboard facilities

A-Rosa Viva offers various dining and relaxation venues: Market Restaurant (main dining room), Cafe Restaurant (casual dining and Afternoon Tea), Wine Bar (regional specialties), Viva Lounge & Bar, and the Sun Deck (with Mobile Bar & Grill, shaded seating, giant chess, putting green), as well as the Viva Atrium (lobby area).

The main restaurant is located on Deck Three, adjacent to the Lounge, offering Mediterranean cuisine with a continental European flair. Key amenities include an indoor spa, salon, sauna, steam room, gym, and an outdoor whirlpool.

A-Rosa Viva cruise fares are all-inclusive and cover Wi-Fi Internet, all excursions (including guided bicycle tours), ground transfers, onboard entertainment (featuring local performers, enrichment lectures, food and wine tastings), 24-hour coffee and tea service, alcoholic beverages (beer, wine, spirits), and replenished bottled water.

All cruise prices are per person, based on double occupancy. Listed fares are indicative and may vary depending on booking conditions, such as promotions, group rates, and last-minute offers.

River Cruise Itineraries

• RHINE NORTH: 7-day Belgium and Holland cruise from Cologne round-trip. Visits Hoorn, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Ghent, Antwerp, and Arnhem. Also offered as a New Year’s-themed itinerary with overnight stays in Antwerp, Rotterdam, and Amsterdam.
• RHINE SOUTH: 7-day France, Switzerland, and Germany cruise from Cologne round-trip. Ports include Boppard, Strasbourg (overnight), Basel, Breisach, Mainz, and Koblenz.
• Cologne departure time: 5 PM; arrival: 6 AM.

Additional round-trip itineraries departing from Cologne include:

• 4-day Rhine cruise (Holland): Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Nijmegen
• 4-day Rhine cruise (Germany): Mannheim, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 4-day Rhine cruise (Germany): Worms, Mannheim, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 4-day Rhine cruise (Holland): Amsterdam, Rotterdam (overnight), Arnhem
• 4-day Rhine cruise (Holland): Amsterdam, Rotterdam (overnight), Nijmegen
• 5-day Rhine cruise (Germany): Koblenz, Loreley Rock Passage, Mannheim, Speyer, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 5-day Rhine cruise (Germany): Koblenz, Mannheim, Speyer, Kehl (Strasbourg), Mainz
• 6-day Rhine cruise (Belgium & Holland): Antwerp (overnight), Rotterdam, Amsterdam (overnight)
• 6-day Rhine cruise (Belgium & Holland): Antwerp (overnight), Rotterdam (overnight), Amsterdam (overnight)
• 7-day Rhine cruise (Germany, Holland, Belgium): Ijsselmeer (Lake Yssel), Hoorn, Amsterdam, Rotterdam (overnight), Ghent, Terneuzen, Scheldt River, Antwerp, Arnhem
• 7-day Rhine cruise (Germany & Switzerland): Boppard, Loreley Rock Passage, Kehl (Strasbourg overnight), Basel, Breisach, Mainz, Loreley Rock Passage, Koblenz

A-Rosa Viva Itinerary Ports

Ports of call along A-Rosa Viva’s cruise routes include:

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

Shore excursions on A-Rosa Viva are typically themed around food and wine, culture and history (featuring museum visits, architecture, and sightseeing in old towns), as well as sports and leisure activities.

The A-Rosa Viva river ship belongs to the same vessel class as the A-Rosa Aqua and Brava. Each vessel is powered by four energy-efficient Volvo Penta diesel engines (model D12-450MH), delivering a total output of 1320 kW / 1800 HP. In addition, each ship is equipped with two auxiliary diesel generators and one diesel generator for port operations. Propulsion is provided by Schottel systems, including one bow thruster (type SPJ 82) and four rudder propellers (type STP 200, twin propellers).

The ship's wheelhouse (bridge) and the top deck awnings are designed to be lowered for safe passage under low bridges. A-Rosa Viva also offers complimentary bicycles for use during shore excursions at each port of call.

A-Rosa Viva was launched on March 26, 2010. The ship was christened in Basel, Switzerland, by Amanda Ammann, winner of the “Miss Switzerland 2007” contest. In the week leading up to the naming ceremony, the vessel traveled under its own power via the North Sea-Baltic Canal from Rostock to Cologne (Koln-Deutz port), where final outfitting was completed. During the March 2010 transfer, the ship was protected with wood paneling.

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