MS Asara

MS Asara Review and Specifications

Specifications of MS Asara

Year built	2017 / Age : 2
Flag state	Malta
Builder	Vahali Shipyards Zasavica (Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia)
Owner	Rijfers Nautical Management BV
Operator	Phoenix Reisen Flusskreuzfahrten
Speed	12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Length (LOA)	135 m / 443 ft
Beam (width)	12 m / 39 ft
Gross Tonnage	3600 gt

Passengers	190
Crew	40
Decks	4
Cabins	74
Decks with cabins	3

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Review of MS Asara

MS Asara cruise ship operates European cruise tour itineraries on Rhine, Main and Danube rivers. Departures are offered from Germany (homeports Cologne and Passau). The German cruise tour company Phoenix Reisen was established in 1973 and started passenger shipping operations in 1988 with the charter of MV Maxim Gorky (Russian ocean liner built in 1969 / scrapped in 2009). In 1993, Phoenix Travel started to offer river cruises in Europe.

MS Asara river cruise ship (Phoenix Reisen)

Launched in 2017, among Asara's Phoenix Reisen fleet mates are also the newbuild riverboats Adora (2019) and Alena (2018).

Cabins

MS Asara has a total of 74 cabins. All MS Asara staterooms are oceanview, tastefully decorated and comfortable. The accommodations feature two separate beds, that can be placed together. The large and friendly staterooms have individually controlled air conditioning, a bathroom (with shower and WC), colour TV with the onboard program, telephone, radio, safe, minibar, daily newspaper and hairdryer. Cabins located on the Orion and Saturn decks have private French balconies, on the Neptun deck - small, not opening windows. The twin cabins onboard are about 12-17m2 (129-183ft2) in size.

Cabin categories include:

Triple Outside (category A, Neptune deck)
Twin Outside (category B, Neptune deck, aft)
Twin Outside (category C, Neptune deck, front)
Twin Outside, French balcony (category D, Saturn deck)
Twin Outside, French balcony (category E, Orion deck)
Twin Deluxe Outside, French balcony (category F, Orion deck)
Twin Outside for single use (category G, Neptune deck)
Twin Outside, French balcony, for sole use (category H, Saturn deck).

Shipboard facilities

MS Asara has 4 passenger decks, Panorama Restaurant "Vier Jahreszeiten" ("Four Seasons"), Specialty Restaurant, Barbecue, elegant Panorama Lounge with Bar, foyer with excursion office and reception, small boutique, library and lift (connecting all decks, except the Neptun deck). In addition, the vessel has a spa area with small whirlpool, shower, sauna, fitness equipment, shuffleboard. The large sundeck has sun loungers, seating and shady areas. Guests can play board and card games, as well as dance with live music in the evening. Entertainment options also include themed and quiz evenings, regional events, language courses and lectures. Laundry service is offered onboard, as well as wireless LAN (WLAN), for a fee. Onboard language is German, the currency is EUR. Girocard, VISA and MasterCard are accepted. Smoking is only permitted in the designated area on the ship's Sun Deck.

Guests aboard MS Asara benefit from all-inclusive meals. Breakfast includes a rich buffet, lunch and dinner are multi-course, featuring European and vegetarian cuisine. Afternoon tea, coffee and midnight snacks are also offered. Beers, house wines, soft drinks (mineral water, juices, coke, lemonade), tea and coffee are included daily between 08:00-24:00. The traditional captain's reception and captain's dinner both feature festive menus and complete the culinary offer. Dishes for special diets (gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetics, etc.) are provided upon request.

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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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MS Asara Itineraries

The below listed MS Asara cruise prices on itineraries are only indicative and Per Person (in US dollars, based on double occupancy). These are the cheapest Phoenix Reisen fares on the ship’s lowest category cabins available for booking. Cruise fares typically change with departure dates approaching, last minute deals, discounts, promotions, independent travel agency offers.

Date	Cruise Name	Departure Port	Price from
2019 Nov 24	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2019 Nov 27	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2019 Nov 30	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2019 Dec 03	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2019 Dec 06	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne
2019 Dec 09	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2019 Dec 12	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne
2019 Dec 15	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2019 Dec 27	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne
2020 Apr 02	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2020 Apr 05	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1446
2020 Apr 15	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1446
2020 Apr 25	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2020 Apr 28	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2020 May 01	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$667
2020 May 04	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 May 14	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 May 24	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Jun 03	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Jun 10	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Jun 20	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Jun 27	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Jul 07	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Jul 14	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Jul 24	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Jul 31	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Aug 10	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1335
2020 Aug 17	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Aug 27	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Sep 03	10 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$1669
2020 Sep 13	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Sep 20	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224
2020 Sep 27	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1112
2020 Oct 04	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1112
2020 Oct 11	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2020 Oct 14	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2020 Oct 17	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2020 Oct 20	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2020 Oct 23	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$444
2020 Oct 26	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2020 Oct 29	3 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$333
2020 Nov 22	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Nov 25	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Nov 28	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$388
2020 Dec 01	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Dec 04	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Dec 07	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Dec 10	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$388
2020 Dec 13	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Dec 16	3 days, round-trip Holland and Belgium	Cologne	$333
2020 Dec 27	7 days, round-trip Rhine	Cologne	$1224

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