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Luxury European riverboat cruises marketed in international markets are often more expensive than those sold in the European market. Germany is a huge market for Danube (Donau), Rhine (Rhein) [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Moselle (Mosel), Main, and other central European river cruises in all price classes from luxury to rather basic.
A-Rosa is a relatively newcomer to the European river cruise vacation. A-Rosa is very much upmarket but follows a much more relaxed, informal style than is traditionally associated with luxury European river cruises.
Companies such as Tauck World Discovery, Peter Deilmann Cruises, Amadeus Waterways, and Viking River Cruises that sell luxury Rhine River cruises internationally also operate on the Danube. International travelers can save money by booking German luxury boats but should bear in mind that the international cruises often include transfers, shore excursions [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and more onboard services than the German packages do.
Peter Deilmann Cruises are famous in Germany for its luxurious river cruises and excellent service. Peter Deilmann is also known for its excellent food – six meals are served per day.
On the Danube, Peter Deilmann uses mostly the MS Mozart – a traditional European river cruise boat with a capacity of 207 passengers. Cabins at 20 square meter (215 square feet) are remarkably spacious for boats on European river cruises. Uniquely, a few inner cabins are also available and tend to sell out fast.
A-Rosa cruises on the Danube generally range from 4 to 7 nights and are mostly roundtrips from Passau. The minimum cost per person per night ranges from €75 to €160 (US$109-230).
One child under 12 sharing a cabin with an adult (or two adults in the few three-bed cabins) receive 50% discount on many Peter Deilmann cruises. This discount is not offered by all internet reservation services.
The MS Mozart’s Danube River cruises are mostly one-week returns from Passau. Cheapest fares are from €130 to €170 (US$190-250) per person per night.
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A-Rosa’s Danube River boats – the Mia, Bella, Donna, and Riva – were built between 2002 and 2004 and are instantly recognizable by the red lips and red rose painted on the stem of the boats. These very modern boats with huge atrium windows can carry up to 242 passengers. Cabins are relatively spacious and just over 15 square meter (160 square feet) – many have French balconies.
The emphasis on A-Rosa cruises is on relaxation and its luxurious boats are more like floating resorts than traditional riverboats. A-Rosa has no dress code or formal receptions. All meals are buffet style, with soft drinks free at meal times, and open seating in its restaurants with indoors and outdoors sections. The food variety and quality receive rave reviews. The wellness facilities on A-Rosa boats include gyms, pools, saunas, whirlpools, putting greens [link widoczny dla zalogowanych], and extensive spa beauty treatments.
Viking River Cruises is the world’s largest riverboat cruise company but market different cruises and boats to different international markets. The MS Primadonna, the fi
All gratuities are included on A-Rosa cruises – no further tipping is required onboard.
A-Rosa – Relaxing Luxury Cruises on the Danube
The MS Mozart has more extensive wellness services than those offered on smaller Peter Deilmann boats. The Mozart has a pool, whirlpool, gym, and sauna.