Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 18/07/26 | Cologne, Germany | 17:00 | ||
| 1 | Sun 19/07/26 | Willemstad (NL), Netherlands | 11:00 | 20:30 |
| 2 | Mon 20/07/26 | Gent, Belgium | 05:00 | 21:00 |
| 3 | Tue 21/07/26 | Vlissingen (Zeeland), Netherlands | 02:00 | 20:00 |
| 4 | Wed 22/07/26 | Brussels, Belgium | 08:00 | 22:00 |
| 5 | Thu 23/07/26 | Gorinchem, Netherlands | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 6 | Fri 24/07/26 | Emmerich, Germany | 09:00 | 15:00 |
| Sat 25/07/26 | Cologne, Germany | 06:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket is valid on DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German train stations (and Basel Badischer Bahnhof, Kufstein, Salzburg Hbf and Schaffhausen) on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC) and includes a free seat reservation, as well as the City Ticket. Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. For journeys over 100 km, the Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket can also be used on the day before the ship's departure and on the day after the ship's arrival.
- Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER: Save on your ticket price - The Seascanner Rail & Cruise SAVER is subject to a train connection after selecting the desired connection (does not apply to local trains; however, the journey must be completed by 10:00 AM on the following day). Rebooking/cancellation is not possible.
- Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX: Benefit from more flexibility - with Seascanner Rail & Cruise FLEX, you select the connection you want, but are then flexible in the use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request.
After booking the Seascanner Rail & Cruise ticket, you will receive one voucher code per person and route. Redeem your voucher code on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired train connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
- On request, a shuttle service from Cologne Central Station to the ship and back can be booked through A-ROSA for 15 € per person/journey. Please note your special request under "Do you have any special requests?" in the third booking step. We will be happy to take care of everything else for you after the booking is complete.
A-ROSA Aqua
The A-ROSA Aqua was built in 2009 in the Neptun shipyard in Rostock (Germany) an has 99 outside staterooms. With a length of 135 m and 4 passenger decks, it offers space for 202 passengers. The ship is en route for you on the Rhine, Main and Moselle. The staff is very friendly and will do everything to make you feel welcome on board.
About A-ROSA
A-ROSA has been offering river cruises on a first-class level with a modern finish. The cruise line welcomes you in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, with spacious and bright cabins and with varied and fresh cuisine. The casual atmosphere is emphasised by the fact that no particular dress-codes or seating times are expected. Various activities and wellness on board as well as interesting country programs complete the range at A-ROSA. Please note that the onboard language is German. Menus, itineraries or other documents can not be provided in any other language.
A-ROSA Aqua facts
- Built in: 2009
- Length: 135 m
- Width: 11.4 m
- Speed: max. 22 km/h
- Decks: 4
- Passengers: 202
- Language: German
- Currency: €
- Internet: Fast Wi-Fi (for a fee), MESSAGE or STREAM internet package can be booked on board
- Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck
A-ROSA Aqua Sustainability
A-ROSA has had a sustainability department since 2022, which works closely with the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research (ISI). All ships in the fleet have a shore power connection and are powered by marine gas oil without heavy fuel oil during the voyage. Waste is continuously reduced, for example through the use of paper straws and careful separation of waste. In addition, many care and cleaning products on board are made with certified ingredients. To save water, towels and bed linen are only cleaned as required during the voyage.
A-ROSA Aqua staterooms
All staterooms on the A-ROSA Aqua are outside staterooms. The staterooms on deck 1 (category S and A) have small windows and are approx. 14.5 sqm in size. On decks 2 and 3 the staterooms (category C and D, 14.5 sqm) have a french balcony. All staterooms are equipped with a full bathroom with hairdryer, they also have a safe, air conditioning, a TV and a telephone. On each deck there are two staterooms with connecting doors that can also be used as a family cabin.
Atmosphere on board of A-ROSA Aqua
On the ships of A-ROSA you feel like you are in a very good hotel: the furnishings are modern and elegant. Bright colors, large picture windows and a spacious salon create a lot of space so that you can relax, enjoy and experience a lot on your vacation. The guests are often a little younger than on river cruises from other providers. During the holidays, families also like to travel with A-ROSA every now and then. You dress in a sporty and elegant way and in the way you are comfortable. Formal attire is not required. Guests pay their bills in Euro.
A-ROSA Aqua restaurants
The "market restaurant" offers open table times and large buffets. This means that you can eat flexibly within the opening times, when you want and with whom you want. There are no reserved tables. The buffet offers varied dishes with lots of fresh, regional products. At some stations, meals are also freshly prepared "live" (so-called "show cooking"). There is also the "Weinwirtschaft" on board. Here you can order good wines and delicious, regional delicacies (for a surcharge). Mineral water is included with meals. The café-restaurant "P’tit Bar" invites you to enjoy delicious coffee specialties. Coffee and tea are free in the afternoons. Coffee specialties can be purchased at an additional cost. The cosy lounge on deck 3 offers a beautiful view; Here you can order from an extensive bar menu (not included).
Entertainment, sports & relaxation
There is a sanarium on board. Through the large windows you can see the landscape passing by while you are in the sauna. There is also some modern fitness equipment. A cosy relaxation area invites you to relax between the sauna sessions. There are also two very nice rooms for massage/wellness treatments with a view to the outside (treatments for a fee). There is also a whirlpool on the sundeck. There are also plenty of sun loungers and parasols. The ship also has a putting green on the sundeck. In the evening you can shake off a leg on the dance floor in the lounge.
A-ROSA Aqua shore excursions
A-ROSA has drawn up an extensive land program. Basically, A-ROSA offers you four categories of excursions: adventure tours, discovery tours, bike tours and pleasure tours. You can book all excursions on board. There are mostly sightseeing trips, trips to castles, wineries and other sights in the area. Boat trips or walks are also on the program. The tours are operated by local agencies. A-ROSA has its own bikes and offers guided bike tours at various stations. You cannot bring your own bicycles due to lack of space.
Our summary
If you want to do a Rhine river cruise on a small ship, but do not want to miss out on comfort and wellness, then you're in the right place aboard the A-ROSA Aqua.
Tipps & Infos
Changes of the ship: A-ROSA reserves the right to change the booking to a ship of the same type before the start of the voyage in accordance with the terms and conditions (point 4).
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
If you want to do a Rhine river cruise on a small ship, but do not want to miss out on comfort and wellness, then you're in the right place aboard the A-ROSA Aqua.
