Alena

The tour operator and cruise provider Phoenix Reisen was founded in 1973 and is specialized in high-quality river and ocean cruises. The portfolio includes not only classic river trips, e.g. on the Danube, the Rhine and the Volga, but also exotic routes such as cruises in South America, the Orient or the South Seas. Due to the small ship sizes with capacities of 150 to 1200 passengers, there is a family atmosphere on board. During the cruise you can enjoy high-quality dishes, from the maritime fish buffet to grilled specialties to desserts and cakes. Phoenix Reisen also offers special arrangements for wedding couples, birthday children or other anniversaries and celebrations.

The MS Alena was put into service in 2018 as a sister ship to MS Asara. Just like its sister, it offers space for a total of 190 guests in 74 cabins on 4 passenger decks with a length of 135 meters. The ship offers a tasteful, warm ambience in a luxurious style with spacious lounges. A comfortable panorama lounge invites you to linger. In addition, the ship offers a spacious sundeck with a small pool, sun loungers, seating areas and shaded areas as well as a viewing terrace on the bow.

• Built in: 2019
• Length: 135 m
• Width: 11.4 m
• Depth: 1.6 m
• Passengers: 190
• Language: German
• Currency: Euro
• Internet: Wi-Fi (for a fee)
• Smoking: Permitted in designated areas on the sundeck

All staterooms are comfortably and stylishly furnished. On the Neptune deck, the staterooms are approx. 12 to 15.5 sqm in size and have small non-opening windows. The staterooms on the Saturn deck have a French balcony and are approx. 15.5 sqm in size. The staterooms on the Orion deck also have a French balcony and are approx. 15.5 to 17 sqm in size. All staterooms invite you to feel comfortable on board and have a shower/WC, a hairdryer, individually regulated air conditioning, a TV, a radio, a minibar, a safe, a telephone and a daily newspaper.

On board you will experience a quiet, cosy and informal atmosphere without a strict clothing standard. For the traditional captain's dinner, guests are invited to dress a little more elegant. But also for this event evening wear can be left at home. Live music on the dance night and light entertainment with board and card games will make your cruise a relaxing experience. Light-flooded, stylish and elegantly designed rooms ensure a pleasant ambience on board. 

On board the Alena, the experienced kitchen and service team will spoil you with a sumptuous breakfast buffet and multi-course lunches and dinners in two different restaurants. There is an open table time in both restaurants.

The following restaurants are already included in the price:

• Vier Jahreszeiten (main restaurant): Enjoy beautiful views through the restaurant's panoramic windows while you eat delicious food. There are reserved seats for dinner.
• Specialty restaurant: Experience a special culinary highlight.

In addition, the Panorama-Lounge (not included) invites you to round off your evening with a view of the passing landscape and your favorite drink.

In general, it is rather quiet on board the Alena. However, during the trip you can look forward to regular dance evenings with live music. A selection of books, board and card games is available to you. You can play shuffle board on the sundeck or do your laps in the pool. The on-board sauna and steam bath provide your physical and mental relaxation.

Through a variety of shore excursions, you have the opportunity to get to know the country and it’s people along the route. The excursion program is adapted to the length of stay of the ship and is accompanied by qualified tour guides. The excursions are usually in German language. The shore excursions can be booked directly on board or partly in advance online at the shipping company. 

If you want to travel on a comfortable and modern river cruise ship on the Mosel and Rhine and experience culinary highlights you are just right on board of Alena.