MS Alena

MS Alena current position

MS Alena current location is at North Sea (coordinates 52.72926 N / 5.37727 E) cruising en route to ENKHUIZEN. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

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Current itinerary of MS Alena

MS Alena current cruise is 7 days, round-trip Rhine. Prices start from USD 863 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 17 Mar, 2024 and ends on 24 Mar, 2024.

Date / TimePort
17 Mar 15:30    Departing from Cologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia hotels
18 Mar 09:30 - 23:59    Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland
19 Mar    Lake IJsselmeer Netherlands
19 Mar 07:00 - 20:30    Enkhuizen, Netherlands North Holland
20 Mar 10:30 - 19:30    Rotterdam, Netherlands South Holland
21 Mar 09:30 - 20:00    Ghent, Belgium
22 Mar 08:30 - 17:00    Antwerp, Belgium
23 Mar 09:00 - 15:00    Nijmegen, Netherlands Gelderland
24 Mar 09:00    Arriving in Cologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia hotels

Specifications of MS Alena

Year of build2018  /  Age: 6
Flag state Malta
BuilderVahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia)
Speed12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph
Length (LOA)135 m / 443 ft
Beam (width)12 m / 39 ft
Gross Tonnage3600 gt
Passengers190
Crew55
Decks4
Cabins96
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsAsara, Adora, Andrea, Antonia, Alisa, Amina
OwnerRijfers Nautical Management BV
OperatorPhoenix Reisen GmbH

MS Alena Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 03 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $863
2024 Mar 10 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $755
2024 Mar 17 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $863
2024 Mar 24 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $863
2024 Mar 31 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Apr 07 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Apr 14 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $971
2024 Apr 21 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Apr 28 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1620
2024 May 07 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1296
2024 May 16 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1296
2024 May 25 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1188
2024 Jun 01 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Jun 08 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Jun 15 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Jun 22 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1188
2024 Jun 29 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 03 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 07 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 11 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 15 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 19 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $647
2024 Jul 23 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1620
2024 Aug 10 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Aug 17 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Aug 24 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1080
2024 Aug 31 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1296
2024 Sep 09 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1296
2024 Sep 18 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1296
2024 Sep 27 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1188
2024 Oct 06 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1188
2024 Oct 15 9 days, round-trip Moselle Cologne $1188
2024 Oct 24 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Oct 28 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Nov 26 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Nov 30 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Dec 04 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Dec 08 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Dec 12 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $539
2024 Dec 16 4 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $323
2024 Dec 23 10 days, round-trip Rhine Dusseldorf $1188

MS Alena Review

Review of MS Alena

The 2018-built MS Alena cruise ship operates itineraries on inland waterways through Holland and Belgium, and on the rivers Rhine, Main and Moselle. Departures are offered from Germany (homeports Cologne and Dusseldorf). The riverboat is owned by Rijfers Nautical Management BV (Holland) and currently chartered by the German tour travel company Phoenix Reisen.

Phoenix Reisen was established in 1973 and started passenger shipping operations in 1988 with the charter of MV Maxim Gorky (Russian ocean liner 1969-built/2009-scrapped). In 1993, Phoenix Travel started to offer river cruises in Europe via the brand "Phoenix Reisen Flusskreuzfahrten".

MS Alena river cruise ship (Phoenix Reisen)

The vessel (ENI number 02337442) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 248725000) and registered in Valletta.

Alena's sisterships are the same-designed fleetmates (Phoenix Reisen-chartered newbuild riverboats) Amina (2024), Alisa (2023), Antonia (2021), Andrea (2020), Adora (2018), Asara (2017).

Traditionally, all Phoenix Reisen boats have names starting with the letter "A".

Decks and Cabins

MS Alena staterooms (96 total, in 8 grades) accommodate 190 passengers on 3 decks (out of 4).

All passenger cabins are outside (including 78x French Balcony), and most are sized (170 ft2 / 16 m2).

All passenger cabins on Neptune Deck (deck 1) are smaller (sized 130 ft2 / 12 m2) and have two fixed (non-opening) windows located near the ceiling (at water level). Neptune Deck also houses most staff/crew cabins as well as the machinery rooms (engines, propulsion, electricity generators, etc).

All cabins on Orion (deck 3) and Saturn (deck 2) have French balconies (sliding floor-ceiling glass doors open to a railing / false balcony).

Passenger staterooms are tastefully decorated, with modern and comfortable furniture.

As standard amenities, all passenger staterooms offer hotel twin beds (convertible to a double bed/Queen-size), bedside cabinets (2-drawer), wall-mounted reading lamps, LED ceiling lights, en-suite bathroom (WC-toilet, glass-door shower, single-sink vanity, large backlit LED mirror, towels, bath toiletries), 40-inch smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system, bow camera real-time views), mini-bar/refrigerator, Nespresso coffee machine, round coffee table with 2 armchairs, dressing table (writing desk), wardrobe, electronic safe box (in the closet), hairdryer, direct-dial phone, radio, individual air-conditioning, evening turndown service.

Cabin categories include:

  • Triple Outside (category A, Neptune Deck)
  • Twin Outside (category B, Neptune Deck-aft)
  • Twin Outside (category C, Neptune Deck)
  • Twin Outside with French Balcony (category D, Saturn Deck)
  • Twin Outside with French Balcony (category E, Orion Deck)
  • Twin Outside categories BG-Zweibett Gluckskabine (Double Happiness Cabin) and DG-Zweibett Gluckskabine mit Franz Balkon (Double Happiness Cabin with French Balcony)

Category G-Single Cabin with Windows (Neptundeck 2-Bett zur Alleinbenutzung) is a Double Cabin that can be booked without a single supplement (subject to availability).

Category H-Single Cabin with French Balcony (Saturndeck 2-Bett zur Alleinbenutzung mit Franz Balkon) is a Double Cabin that can be booked without a single supplement (subject to availability).

Shipboard facilities

MS Alena has 4 passenger decks, Panorama Restaurant "Vier Jahreszeiten" ("Four Seasons" Dining Room with adjacent Galley/Kitchen), Lido Restaurant (aft on Orion Deck / a-la-carte priced Specialty Restaurant / Steakhouse / Bistro & Bar with an outdoor Lido Terrace/stern-facing, with small seating), Panorama Bar Lounge (with Library and bow-facing Panorama terrace / with small seating), Foyer (Lobby Hall with Reception Desk and Tour Desk / Cruise Director's Office), Boutique Shop, Lift (passenger elevator connecting all cabin decks).

In addition, the riverboat has a Wellness complex (midship on Neptune Deck) with Relax Room, Sauna Room, Steam Bath, Gym Room (with modern fitness equipment). Sundeck (an outdoor top deck) has a games area (Shuffleboard, Giant Chess Set), shaded seating areas (covered by 4x retractable awnings, with deckchairs and tables), sunbathing areas (with padded premium patio chairs, 2-seater sofas, sun loungers), Covered Terrace (outdoor Lounge with 4-seat tables, covered by a retractable roof), an outdoor plunge pool (large Jacuzzi/whirlpool hot tub).

Entertainment options include playing board and card games, dancing nights with live music performances, themed and quiz evenings, regional events, language courses, lectures. Laundry service and WiFi (wireless LAN / WLAN) are offered for a fee.

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Onboard language is German, the currency is EUR. Girocard, VISA and MasterCard are accepted.

Smoking is only permitted in a designated Sundeck area.

Phoenix Reisen Alena cruise deals are inclusive of all shipboard meals. Breakfasts are buffet-style, while lunches and dinners are multi-course and waiter-served, featuring traditional European and vegetarian cuisine specialties. Afternoon Tea service, coffee-tea and midnight snacks are provided complimentary. Beers, house wines (by the glass), soft drinks (mineral water, juices, sodas, lemonade), tea and coffee are offered complimentary daily (between 8 am and 12-midnight).

The traditional for river cruise ships Captain's Cocktail Reception and Captain's Gala Dinner events are held once per voyage, respectively, in the Bar Lounge and the Dining Room Restaurant. Upon request are complimentary provided vegan and special diet dishes (gluten-free, lactose-free, fat-free, diabetic, etc).

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The vessel's construction (hull and superstructure, ENI number 02337442) was done at the Vahali Shipyard in Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia). The 1923-founded Dutch shipbuilding company (Scheepswerf En Machinefabriek Vahali BV) owns and operates yards in Serbia (Belgrade, and Zasavica) and in Holland (Gendt). Vahali Shipyard Zasavica was officially opened in 2013.

Following the construction in Serbia, the cruise ship was towed to Holland for final outfitting at Scheepswerf Vahali (Gendt).

 

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