MAIDEN VOYAGE ON WATER
A-Rosa Sena
A-Rosa Cruises has released renderings of the
still ship cabins and smaller than hotel rooms,
cabins aboard its new river vessel, set to make
so we used light colours and open bathrooms.
A-ROSA CRUISES
its maiden voyage on the Rhine this Summer.
The vessel will feel more spacious and, at the
Brought to life by Peter Joehnk and Corinna
same time, more intimate with individual areas
Kretschmar-Joehnk of Joi-Design – a Hamburg-
such as a winter garden and casual restaurant
based interiors studio that has transferred its
that could work just as well on land.”
experience in the hotel sector to the cruise
Rounding out the amenities is the brand’s
market – the ship comprises 140 cabins, many
signature Spa-Rosa, featuring a sauna,
of which are divided into sleeping and lounge
whirlpool and ice grotto, as well as a heat bench,
areas and feature balconies for river views.
relaxation and treatment rooms, and a gym.
The
ON DECK Maiden Voyage: May 2022 Owner: Duke Street Capital Operator: A-Rosa Cruises Flag State: Switzerland Interior Design: Joi-Design Shipyard: Concordia Damen www.arosa-cruises.com
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vessel
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And to help protect the river for generations
multigenerational travel in mind, so Deck 1
to come, the ship’s E-motion technology will
is a designated family zone with a kids’ club,
see it switch to battery power when entering and
climbing wall and arts-and-crafts corner.
leaving port. “We know how important it is to
This approach extends to the accommodation
look after the areas we sail through, and A-Rosa
too, with 12 family cabins that sleep up to five
Sena’s innovative hybrid propulsion system will
people. Measuring 28ft2, they feature a large
play a part in this,” says Lucia Rowe, Managing
double bed, bunk beds with portholes, a sofa bed
Director for the UK & Ireland at A-Rosa River
and play area. “We developed a fresh, youthful
Cruises. “Her arrivals and departures are silent
concept with a natural look that functions well
and emission free, keeping our journeys cleaner
for families,” say Joi-Design. “Staterooms are
and greener.”
