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Enjoy your river cruise on the Danube, one of the longest rivers in Europe. It passes through a total of ten countries - more than any other river. On a Danube cruise you can experience different cities and landscapes, from large metropolises, such as Vienna or Budapest, to the natural highlights of the Danube. Each region has its own characteristic flair, which is not only evident in the ports and cities, but also in the surrounding landscape.
A-ROSA generally caters for passengers who enjoy a bit of freedom without being overly organised. Unless arranged as part of a special tour operator package, shore excursions are optional and passengers can explore independently or buy one or more shore tours. The ship does not have a formal dress code and while some people choose to dress more smartly in the evening there is no requirement to do so.
The social hub of the ship is the panoramic lounge bar, where there is live entertainment every evening and a dance floor. A-ROSA Riva also has a good-sized spa -- which is unusual for a river vessel -- offering a range of treatments, sauna, relaxation area and gym. On the sun deck there is a small heated pool with a counter current system so you can swim against it, shuffleboard, putting green, giant chess board and ample chairs and recliners with shaded areas.
Entertainment
Guest entertainers are brought onboard at various times throughout voyages aboard A-ROSA Riva and lend to the overall entertainment onboard. Like other river cruise ships, entertainment tends to be of the low-key variety, but the international mix of passengers onboard helps to keep things going later into the evening in the ship's bars and lounges.
All meals are buffet-style and passengers can eat what they want, when they want, during the generous opening times. The flexible dining arrangement also features open seating. This set-up makes for a relaxed onboard atmosphere.
The Market is the main restaurant which is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The ship features plenty of German fare and regional specialties that reflect the destinations being visited. The rye bread baked onboard is particularly popular, and passengers can buy loaves to take home. Four-course served dinners are available in a separate section of the restaurant for a small surcharge. There's daily afternoon tea and, weather permitting, at least one barbecue on the sun deck on every sailing. English-speaking passengers are normally booked on the premium all-inclusive basis which includes all meals and drinks, including an open bar.
A-ROSA Riva is a comfortable ship with good onboard facilities. All of the cabins are river facing and range in size from 156 square feet to 177 square feet. They are spread across three decks and the cabins on the lower deck have fixed windows that do not open. Cabins on the other decks have French balconies, where you can open the windows and lean out over a rail rather than step out.
From the bright red lips painted across the bow and roses on the side, A-ROSA vessels have a bright and modern look, which is also reflected in the contemporary color scheme in the cabins.
Another novelty is that all guests receive a rose on arrival.
