With the A-Rosa Riva from A-Rosa, you can embark on a festive river cruise in November. The journey takes you from Passau with stops in Vienna, Dürnstein, Melk, and Linz. The current price of €75 per night for an outside cabin is a good offer for a Danube route.
You can currently book a 4-night cruise in an outside cabin starting from just €298 per person. Higher cabin categories and dates in December are also available at competitive rates.
Everything aboard A-Rosa ships is in German, including announcements, menus, activities, and entertainment, with limited English support. We decided to publish this deal nonetheless, as it’s not completely unusual to be surrounded by German while travelling within two German-speaking countries. The A-Rosa website often defaults to German and may not switch languages reliably, so use a browser with built-in translation to auto-translate the page to your preferred language.
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The cruise price includes full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) featuring light Mediterranean cuisine and regional specialties. Use of most onboard facilities, such as the sauna, gym, and heated outdoor pool, is also included. Gratuities are not included in the total price. While tipping is voluntary, the cruise line recommends €5–10 per person per night to reward good service.
Editor’s Note: A great opportunity to visit the Christmas markets without having to worry about changing hotels or trains every day.
Route
Your journey begins in Passau. Known as the “Three-Rivers City”, Passau is where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz rivers meet. We recommend arriving early to visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral or the Niedernburg Abbey before the ship departs at 16:00.
The core of the itinerary features the Austrian capital, Vienna, where you can explore the Belvedere Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Prater. The following day offers a scenic double-stop in the Wachau Valley (Dürnstein and Melk), followed by a visit to Linz, where you should definitely try a slice of the famous Linzer Torte.
After four nights of exploring the cultural highlights along the Danube, the ship returns to Passau, where you will disembark in the morning.
| Date | Port | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 16 | Passau, Germany | — | 16:00 |
| Nov 17 | Vienna, Austria | 14:00 | 23:59 |
| Nov 18 | Dürnstein & Melk, Austria | 07:00 | 21:00 |
| Nov 19 | Linz, Austria | 07:00 | 19:30 |
| Nov 20 | Passau, Germany | 07:00 | — |
The Ship
The A-Rosa Riva was built in 2004 at the Neptun shipyard in Warnemünde. It is 125 meters long and 14 meters wide. The ship has capacity for up to 242 passengers and 50 crew members. It is a sister ship to the A-Rosa Bella, Mia, and Donna.
The sun deck features an outdoor pool, a putting green, and shuffleboard. Inside, the ship offers a bar and lounge area as well as a spa area including a sauna for relaxation.
The restaurant serves a variety of light Mediterranean dishes alongside regional specialties. A major highlight of the A-Rosa experience is the relaxed atmosphere—there is no fixed seating arrangement or strict dress code.
The main onboard language is German, and the onboard currency is the Euro. You can settle your final bill in cash or with card.
Below are some impressions of the cabins:
Getting There & Back
The cruise starts and ends in Passau. For a comfortable journey within Germany or from neighboring countries, we recommend traveling with Deutsche Bahn. Please note that the ship departs at 16:00, we recommend arriving a day early to avoid any stress.