MS Asara

MS Asara last position

MS Asara last location was at Europe Inland (coordinates 50.50650 N / 7.30893 E) cruising en route to BOPPARD. The AIS position was reported 1 week ago.

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Current itinerary of MS Asara

MS Asara current cruise is 5 days, round-trip Rhine, themed as "Easter". Prices start from USD 647 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 28 Mar, 2024 and ends on 02 Apr, 2024.

Date / TimePort
28 Mar 15:30    Departing from Frankfurt am Main, Germany Hesse hotels
29 Mar 07:30 - 13:30    Speyer, Germany Rhineland-Palatinate
30 Mar 08:30 - 14:30    Breisach am Rhein, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
30 Mar 21:30 - 31 Mar 18:00    Basel, Zurich, Switzerland
01 Apr 08:30 - 15:30    Kehl-Strasbourg, Germany Baden-Wurttemberg
02 Apr 09:00    Arriving in Frankfurt am Main, Germany Hesse hotels

Specifications of MS Asara

Year of build2017  /  Age: 7
Flag state Malta
BuilderVahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia)
ClassRiver Cruiser
Speed12 kn / 22 km/h / 14 mph
Length (LOA)135 m / 443 ft
Beam (width)12 m / 39 ft
Gross Tonnage3600 gt
Passengers190
Crew40
Decks4
Cabins74
Decks with cabins3
Sister-shipsAntonia, Andrea, Alena, Adora, Alisa, Amina
OwnerRijfers Nautical Management BV
OperatorPhoenix Reisen Flusskreuzfahrten

MS Asara Itineraries

DateItineraryDeparture PortPrice from
2024 Mar 28 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Apr 02 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main
2024 Apr 07 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Apr 12 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Apr 17 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Apr 22 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Apr 27 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 02 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 07 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 12 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 17 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 22 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 May 27 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jun 03 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jun 10 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jun 17 7 days, one-way from Frankfurt am Main to Passau Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jun 24 7 days, one-way from Passau to Frankfurt am Main Passau $1080
2024 Jul 01 7 days, one-way from Frankfurt am Main to Passau Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jul 08 7 days, one-way from Passau to Frankfurt am Main Passau $1080
2024 Jul 15 9 days, round-trip Moselle Frankfurt am Main $1728
2024 Jul 24 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Jul 31 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Aug 07 7 days, one-way from Frankfurt am Main to Passau Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Aug 14 7 days, one-way from Passau to Frankfurt am Main Passau $1080
2024 Aug 21 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1296
2024 Aug 28 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $1080
2024 Sep 04 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 Sep 09 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $539
2024 Sep 14 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $539
2024 Sep 19 9 days, round-trip Moselle Frankfurt am Main $1296
2024 Sep 28 9 days, round-trip Moselle Frankfurt am Main $1296
2024 Oct 07 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main
2024 Oct 14 9 days, round-trip Moselle Frankfurt am Main $1188
2024 Oct 23 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 Oct 28 5 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $755
2024 Nov 25 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Dec 02 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Dec 09 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Dec 16 7 days, round-trip Rhine Frankfurt am Main $647
2024 Dec 27 7 days, round-trip Rhine Cologne $1188

MS Asara Review

Review of MS Asara

The 2017-built MS Asara cruise ship operates European itineraries on inland waterways through Holland and Belgium, and on the rivers Rhine, Main and Moselle. Departures are offered from Germany (homeport Koln/Cologne). 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 Asara river cruise ship (Phoenix Reisen)

The vessel (ENI number 02337042) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 248094000) and registered in Valletta.

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

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

Decks and Cabins

MS Asara 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 Asara 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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The 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 MS Asara 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 02337042) 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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