Every River has its Origin in a Spring
For us, 2022 was a very special year, because we were celebrating our anniversary! 20 years earlier the first A-ROSA ships started their service. Since then, we have developed river cruises to what they can be: city-nature-gourmet-active-adventure-wellness-romance-family cruises. Come with us on our time travel through the A-ROSA history!
APRIL 2002
CAST OFF!
The Danube represents a very special destination for us, because this is where the story of A-ROSA began: In 2002, the A-ROSA BELLA and her sister ship, the A-ROSA DONNA, embarked on the very first A-ROSA cruises on the Danube. After the christening on April 05, 2002 in Rostock, both were brought "piggyback" on a large cargo ship all the way to the Black Sea, from where they set out on their maiden voyage.
2003
Deutsche Seerederei
Shortly after the launch of the first two Danube ships, the company was purchased by the Deutsche Seereederei in 2003.
20032004
THE FLEET IS GROWING
The Danube cruises are so popular that A-ROSA is launching two new ships: A-ROSA MIA and RIVA. Therefore, the duo soon became a real fleet that is constantly growing, visiting Europe's most beautiful metropolises and still has many more plans for the future.
2005
NEW STARS ABOVE RHÔNE & SÂONE
In 2005, the Rhône was introduced as a new destination, on which the A-ROSA STELLA and LUNA have been sailing ever since. LUNA, the moon, and STELLA, the star - you couldn't ask for more fitting travel companions through sunny southern France.
2009
A GUEST AT FATHER RHINE'S
In 2009, the A-ROSA AQUA was the first to cruise parts of the Rhine, opening up another destination. Since then, our guests have been discovering everything the Rhine has to offer - wild landscapes, hidden castles, romantic villages and lively cities, half-timbered houses and modern architecture.
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2012
NEWCOMERS ON THE RHINE
After the A-ROSA VIVA, BRAVA and SILVA joined the fleet, soon the entire river - from the Rhine Falls to the estuary - was sailed in the following years.
20132014
NEW FACES
In 2013, Jörg Eichler joined us as the managing director. The management team consists of Jörg Eichler, Chief Executive Officer, and Markus Zoepke, Chief Operating Officer. Both are also shareholders in the company. Another person comes on board in 2014: Yvonne Catterfeld is the new brand ambassador for A-ROSA. With the A-ROSA FLORA, ALVA and SENA, the singer and actress is nowadays the godmother of already three A-ROSA ships.
2014
CRUISING DIFFERENTLY ON THE A-ROSA FLORA
With the A-ROSA FLORA, our second suite ship was introduced in 2014. In the up to 29m2 big cabins, guests can enjoy the exclusive suite service, which among other things includes room service, a 24-hour butler service and a welcome champagne.
2014
EXCITING INNOVATIONS
Transfer, drinks, spa treatment and more? With the Premium All-Inclusive fare, A-ROSA introduces its popular all-round carefree rate in 2014, which still delights guests today. At the same time, the family cruises with a kids club on board are also carried out for the first time. This makes A-ROSA the first provider of kids entertainment and special cabins for families.
2017
SAVOIR-VIVRE WITH THE A-ROSA VIVA
Paris ahead! The A-ROSA VIVA changes its home port and so we are finally headed to the perhaps most beautiful metropolis in Europe on the equally beautiful Seine. Bonjour!
2018
DUKE STREET
In February 2018, the British financial investor Duke Street purchased the shares of A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH.
APRIL 2019
WANDERLUST FOR PORTUGAL?
A-ROSA guests have waited a long time for the Douro. It was worth it in every respect: The Douro spoils us with culture and nature - the A-ROSA ALVA with everything else.
2019
SHINING IN NEW SPLENDOR
The A-ROSA DONNA got a new look in 2019 and was completely refurbished. Both the public areas - restaurant, lobby, atrium, lounge bar and sun deck - and the cabins were redesigned. As with other A-ROSA ships, a separate gourmet area was also created: the A-ROSA Stüberl.
2022
ELECTRIC POWER AHEAD!
With the A-ROSA SENA, we not only sail the northern Rhine, but also completely new waters: E-Motion. The A-ROSA SENA is equipped with a hybrid engine, which reduces diesel consumption and sets new standards for sustainable, environmentally friendly traveling.
FUTURE
A-ROSA ADDS TWO NEW SHIPS TO THE FLEET
A-ROSA ALEA and A-ROSA CLEA to sail on the Rhine from April 2024. From 2025 onwards, one ship will be transferred to the Seine. In 2026, the second ship will be moved to the Gironde/Garonne in the Bordeaux region of France.
A-ROSA Cruises 2024
Look forward to your 2024 A-ROSA dream holiday!
Book your Premium All-Inclusive vacation with a Super Early Booking Discount.
€ 200 pp SUPER EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
Rhône Route Classique 2024 - A-ROSA STELLA
7
Nights
More beautiful images during a trip are not to be had. For the album and for the heart.
From Lyon to Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Trévoux, Lyon, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Avignon, Arles, Viviers and Le Pouzin to Lyon.
from € 1,499 pp
Premium All-Inclusive | cabin S
€ 200 pp SUPER EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
Rhône Route Classique 2024 - A-ROSA LUNA
7
Nights
More beautiful images during a trip are not to be had. For the album and for the heart.
From Lyon to Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Lyon, Arles, Avignon, Viviers and La Voulte to Lyon.
from € 1,299 pp
Premium All-Inclusive | cabin S
