MS Serenade 2

MS Serenade 2 was launched in 2007. The vessel is owned by Trans River Line and chartered by the UK-based Shearings Holidays. This modern, luxurious riverboat features a sleek design with extensive use of glass and high-quality wood. She cruises exclusively on the Danube River, offering departures from Budapest (Hungary), Passau (Germany) and Linz (Austria).

The vessel is superbly maintained and offers three passenger decks plus a large outdoor (partially covered) sundeck. Serenade 2 features a comfortable lobby with a reception and cruise director’s desk. The Captain’s Club is the ideal place for guests to enjoy their favorite drink. Hotel service and cuisine are of a high standard, comparable to top land-based restaurants.

The spacious sundeck is a popular retreat, well equipped with comfortable sun loungers, outdoor seating, and deck games including a putting green, giant chess, and shuffleboard. The sundeck also provides full bar service. Additional amenities include a wellness area with a sauna and a small fitness room, where passengers can enjoy table tennis or yoga classes.

Serenade 2’s cabins are among the largest in the European river cruising industry, measuring 16 m² (170 ft²). Standard amenities include individually controlled air conditioning, ample storage space, hotel-standard beds (convertible to twin or double), and a large seating area. All accommodations feature a flat-screen TV (with satellite reception), minibar, phone, safe, hairdryer, and tea/coffee-making facilities. En-suite bathrooms include a separate bath, shower, and toilet.

All upper-deck cabins (Mozart and Chopin decks) offer floor-to-ceiling sliding doors opening to a French balcony, while lower-deck cabins (Beethoven Deck) have fixed porthole windows positioned just above the waterline.