MS River Aria
MS River Aria current position
The current location of MS River Aria is in Europe Inland cruising en route to Budapest. The AIS position was last reported 17 minutes ago.
Current PositionSpecifications of MS River Aria
| Year of build | 2001 / Age: 25 |
| Flag state | Malta |
| Builder | Shipyard De Hoop BV (Lobith, Holland) |
| Speed | 15 kn / 28 km/h / 17 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 125 m / 410 ft |
| Beam (width) | 11 m / 36 ft |
| Passengers | 162 |
| Crew | 38 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 82 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2010 |
| Owner | Grand Circle Corporation (via Grand Circle Travel) |
| Operator | Grand Circle Cruise Line GmbH |
MS River Aria Review
Review of MS River Aria
MS River Aria entered service for GCCL – Grand Circle Cruise Line in 2003. The vessel (ENI number 07001740) accommodates 162 passengers and 38 crew/staff. She is owned by Grand Circle Corporation through its subsidiary Grand Circle Travel USA (a Boston MA-based travel agency). The ship is Malta-flagged and registered in Valletta.
The riverboat has 4 decks (3 with cabins) and 82 outside staterooms, each measuring 15 m2 / 160 ft2. All cabins feature double occupancy with two twin beds, an electronic safe (in the closet), an en-suite bathroom (WC and shower, hairdryer), individual air conditioning, direct-dial phone (intercom), and a flat-screen TV with satellite reception.
Shipboard facilities include a bar lounge, a forward panoramic salon with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a reception hall with a dining room (single open seating) and a library. Complimentary wireless Internet is available in the reception area, library, bar, and lounge. The Sun Deck offers a fitness area with a sauna, steam room, and whirlpool. Passengers onboard River Aria are typically 45+ Europeans and Americans.
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