Andrea

The German tour operator Phoenix Reisen was founded in 1973. In 1988 they started cruising the oceans with the charter of the ship Maxim Gorki. Starting as a pure ocean shipping company, Phoenix Reisen expanded its range in 1993 to include the popular river cruises. The four well-known ocean liners are now joined by more than 30 river ships as well as a few smaller ships for exceptional destinations. The shipping company is still in family hands and attaches great importance to a friendly and pleasant atmosphere aboard their ships.

The MS Andrea is a stylish, comfortable new building from Phoenix Reisen from 2020. It sets new standards in comfort and elegance. MS Andrea has 4 passenger decks, 74 spacious staterooms with a French balcony and bright premises with a tasteful, warm ambience. The ship is 135 m long and can accommodate up to 190 passengers on 4 passenger decks.

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

All outside staterooms on the Orion and Saturn deck are equipped with a French balcony and on the Neptune deck with small windows that cannot be opened for security reasons. Depending on the category, the staterooms are between 12 and 17 sqm in size. They all have a shower/WC, a hair dryer, an individually adjustable air conditioning, a TV, a radio, a safe and a daily newspaper. The voltage is 230 V AC. All staterooms are equipped with double beds, which can be separated on request.

On the captain's evening, all guests like to dress a little more elegantly, otherwise there is a sporty, elegant atmosphere with casual clothing. Evening wear is not necessary. Regional events, live music and light entertainment make your trip a successful holiday experience. Due to the fact that the tour operator is a German company the onboard language is German and guests pay their bills in Euro.

On board the Andrea you can enjoy the benefits of full board. A rich breakfast buffet, multi-course lunch and dinner, afternoon coffee and tea as well as pastries and a midnight snack are included. Delicious menus are prepared for you. On request, meals can also be prepared gluten-free, lactose-free or diabetic-friendly. The captain's reception and the captain's dinner are crowned with a festive menu. By the way, seats are reserved for you in the panorama restaurant. Feel free to use the specialty restaurant at no extra charge

A selection of books, board and card games is available on board. From the spacious sundeck with a small pool, loungers, seating facilities and shuffle board, you have a wonderful view of the passing river landscape. Enjoy a relaxing time in the sauna or steam bath as well.

Through a variety of shore excursions, you have the opportunity to get to know the country and its 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. Girocard and VISA/MasterCard are accepted on board.

If you want to travel in a classic atmosphere on the river and enjoy the beauty of the German rivers, you a right on board MS Andrea.