A-ROSA ALEA
River · built 2009 · 138 guests

A-ROSA ALEA

A-ROSA · A-ROSA ALEA class (110 m, 2009)

Photo: Alf van Beem, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Is she right for you?

German speakers, or travelers happy on a German-language ship with casual buffet dining.

Think twice if: A German-language ship: announcements and fellow guests are mostly German-speaking.

See her Europe sailings ↓ · Where is she now? → · A-ROSA's page for this ship →

At a glance

What she's like

Size & feelRiver ship

Docks close to the town centre in most ports. Under 200 guests, so no lines and no tender boats.

Who you'll sail with

German and English; all info bilingual. German market line (site is German).

Price level$$$$$

Our judgment, from $ (budget) to $$$$$ (ultra-luxury).

Included in the fare

Two fares: 'Premium alles inklusive' includes water, soft drinks, sparkling wine, a choice of beer and wine during bar hours (2026); 'Basic Vollpension' is full board only. Excursions extra.

Children

Family-friendly: Kids Club and kids' programme on school holiday sailings; childcare on every A-ROSA SENA sailing

What to wear

Casual; no swimwear or shorts at dinner

Where & when

Where she sails in Europe

Rhine

We don't have her sailing-by-sailing schedule yet. See the line's site for dates.

Your real budget

What it costs beyond the fare

Tips for the crewNot included; amount up to you; crew tip box at reception or charge to cabin account; Added to your bill automatically? No
Drinks packageGetränkepaket Plus (cocktails, spirits) add-on; price not on FAQ
WifiEUR 3 per 24h (Message) or EUR 8 per 24h (Stream), one device; 20% off for whole trip
Specialty restaurantsnone published
Money on boardEUR

How tipping and money work on a European cruise → · Build a full trip budget →

Her restaurants · 0 included, 0 extra

Where to eatCost
RestaurantNot stated
Choosing your cabin

Which cabin to book, and which to avoid

Cabin typeSizeDecks
2-bed outside cabin (S)approx. 151 (14 m2) sq ft1
2-bed outside cabin (A)approx. 151 (14 m2) sq ft1
2-bed outside cabin with Juliette balcony (C)approx. 161 (15 m2) sq ft2
2-bed outside cabin with Juliette balcony (D)approx. 161 (15 m2) sq ft3
2-bed junior suite with Juliette balcony (E)approx. 248 (23 m2) sq ft3

Good to know before you pick

  • The lift reaches the lowest cabin deck.
  • The lift does not reach the sun deck.
  • Deck 3 cabins sit below the Sun Deck chessboard and recliners, per plan positions
  • Deck 2 forward cabins are next to the lift lobby and toilets
  • Deck 1 cabins have windows only; Juliette (French) balconies start on Deck 2.
  • Cabins with windows that don't open: 1 (Deck 1): Cat. S and A; windows open only from deck 2 upward (plan text).

If you use a wheelchair or walk with difficulty

Lift on board (official amenity list); accessible cabins not stated. No wheelchair cabins in the fleet; only A-ROSA ALVA and SENA have lifts; sun deck stairs only Elevators: Lift midship between deck 1 and deck 3 (plan text); sun deck not served Our accessibility guide →

Deck plans

Find your way around

Our own deck plans, drawn from the line's official plan: tap a deck to see it from above, with what's at the front, middle and back of the ship. Use “Find on board” to light up every deck with a pool, a bar or a restaurant. Not to scale.

  1. Deck 4 · Sun Deck , Giant chessboard; Recliners and awnings; Recliners and awnings; Whirlpool; Wheelhouse
  2. Deck 3 , Day lounge with drink station; Cat. D Juliette-balcony cabins and Cat. E junior suites; Lift; Lobby and reception; Lounge bar; Panorama lounge; Lounge outdoor area (bow)
  3. Deck 2 , Cat. C Juliette-balcony cabins; Lift; Toilets; Market Restaurant
  4. Deck 1 , Cat. S and A outside cabins; Lift; Gym

Open A-ROSA's official deck plan →

Deck Plans section

Planning your trip

What to book, and when

Booking, check-in and reservations

Deposit 25% on confirmation; balance 30 days before; check-in from 12:00 for suites

Paying and cancelling

Premium fare: 40% up to day 31, rising to 90% (2026 German terms), steep

Tips for her Europe sailings

German-speaking crowd; English supported. Bring at most 1 litre of alcohol bought ashore.

Where she docks

Dock addresses listed per port (e.g. Vienna near Reichsbrücke)

If the river is too high or too low

Rarely, a stretch is done by bus or train, sometimes with a hotel night

Low bridges and the sun deck

Timetables may change for bridges and locks; sun deck closure not stated

Before you go

The details

The ship in numbers

Cruise line
A-ROSA
Kind of ship
River
Built
2009
Guests
138
Cabins
69
Guest decks
3
Length
110 m (361 ft)
Width
11 m (38 ft)
Flag
Germany
Class
A-ROSA ALEA class (110 m, 2009)
Ship number
ENI 02330846
Sister ships
A-ROSA CLEA
In Europe 2026–27
Rhine
Worth knowing

Highlights

  • Heated jacuzzi on deck
  • Lounge with indoor and outdoor areas plus a Club Lounge
  • Has a lift
  • Mainly German-speaking guests (A-ROSA says all are welcome)
  • Rivers: Rhine, Main and Moselle
On board & ashore

More pictures

Sources & what we could not confirm · 3 sources · checked 2026-11
Still being confirmed
  • Class label is ours, grouped by the official length, beam and build year; A-ROSA does not publish class names.
  • Deck plan text lists cabin categories by deck; venue legend is shared and not tied to a deck, so venues are not placed on decks.
  • A-ROSA: Drinks package price not found.
  • A-ROSA: Terms are the German market's; US bookings may differ.