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Itineraries
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Sailings per year
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River kilometres
Highlights along the French Rhône include the city of Lyon with its rich history and cultural diversity, as well as the Camargue, a unique nature reserve with wild horses, flamingos and saline lagoons. The two ships A-ROSA LUNA and A-ROSA STELLA have been cruising the Rhône and Saône since 2005.
The Cruise Region Rhône
Whether culinary delights, culture, architecture, breathtaking landscapes or romantic castles – all of these aspects of France can be discovered on over 800 kilometres of the Rhône and over 400 kilometres of the Saône.
The departure port, Lyon, is located in the centre. The city is a real insider’s tip with its historic Old Town and is characterised by French savoir-vivre and magnificent buildings. It is home to the finest silk fabric factories, ornate Renaissance buildings and world-famous French gourmet cuisine.
From there, the itinerary continues north to towns such as Mâcon, which is situated in the heart of a wine-growing region, to the tranquil town of Tournus with its Church of St. Philibert and to Chalon-sur-Sâone, which is home to St. Vincent’s Cathedral.
In the south, the route passes Viviers, which enchants visitors with its medieval charm, and Avignon with its impressive Palais des Papes. Here, a city tour, which is already included in the cruise price, guides guests through the beauty of the city. Afterwards, the river leads guests to the former provincial capital of Arles and then directly to the Mediterranean at Port St. Louis.
The Camargue is nestled between the two arms of the Rhône. The river washes across the land on its way to the sea, turning it into an untamed marshland where flamingos, bulls and white Camargue horses are at home.
The Provence shines purple in summer when the lavender fields are in full bloom. The air is filled with the scent of wild herbs and cicadas sing their song. It is no wonder that this enchanted region inspired great painters such as van Gogh and Cézanne. The city of Marseille, the second biggest city in France, represents the centre of the region.
The Rhône cruises are complemented by an extensive excursion programme. In six different categories, guests can experience the destination with all their senses, go on an adventure tour, ride an e-bike along the river and savour fresh delicacies from the South of France directly in the region. Exclusive excursions offer a personalised experience and are tailored to the guests’ wishes. Additional family excursions in Lyon and Avignon will capture the hearts of children.
The Rhône Fleet
A-ROSA STELLA and A-ROSA LUNA, which are identical in design, have been sailing the Rhône since 2005.
What the Ships Offer …
The ships can accommodate up to 174 guests in a total of 86 spaciously designed and comfortably furnished outside cabins. The category C cabins are located on deck 2 and the category D cabins on deck 3. Both have a French balcony with large swing windows, while the category S and A cabins are located on deck 1 and offer a view of the passing scenery from a window. Category S is intended for an occupancy of 3 persons. All cabins are furnished with a French double bed, air conditioning, safe, phone and hairdryer. There is a TV in the cabins for guests’ entertainment. They are also equipped with a shower and WC as well as towels for the bathroom. All ships have WiFi, which is already included in the Premium All-Inclusive fare.
On the 465m2 sun deck, guests can enjoy the tranquil passing scenery on the sun loungers with a drink in their hand. They can find a shady spot sheltered from the wind under the awnings or refresh themselves in the heated experience pool with counter-current, which is at the heart of the sun deck. For even more fun, there is a putting green or mini golf, shuffleboard and giant chess.
Individually created evening programmes with entertainers and guest artists are presented in the Panorama Lounge. Guests can conclude the evening on the dance floor with a delicious drink.
The SPA-ROSA is the perfect place for ultimate relaxation after exciting excursions. A 135m2 wellness area boasts a steam sauna and a Finnish sauna, and the cosy relaxation area invites to switch off after. Guests can also pamper themselves with a massage or beauty treatment. The gym is equipped with mats as well as treadmills and cross trainers. There is also the possibility to complete a personal fitness check with a trainer and to have an individual fitness programme created. E-bikes are also available for shore excursions, which can be hired free of charge for individual experiences when booked on the Premium All-Inclusive fare and outside of excursion times.
Guests can indulge in culinary delights in the Market Restaurant. There is seating both indoors and outdoors. The Premium All-Inclusive fare includes an extensive breakfast, lunch and dinner buffet, as well as a cake selection in the afternoon. High-quality drinks are also included throughout the day and are served at the in the Day Lounge as well as in the Lounge bar.
To avoid single-use plastic, the ships are fitted with water dispensers that are accessible 24 hours a day. Single-use plastic is minimised as far as possible at the buffet and bar. Guest communication is carried out digitally via monitors or the A-ROSA App.
Experience It for Yourself!
Enjoy all the amenities on board A-ROSA.
The Rhône Itineraries
In-depth study of France. The 14-night “Rhône Route Intensive” sailing combines nature, culture and city flair from Lyon via Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon and Viviers to Port St. Louis and back via Arles, Avignon and Vienne.
A real all-time favourite is the seven-night cruise “Rhône Route Classique”, which connects the wild and unspoilt Saône in the north with the southern cities of Avignon and Arles along the Rhône from April to October.
During the summer months, the seven-night “Rhône Route Méditerranée” itinerary takes guests along the Rhône to Port St. Louis on the Mediterranean. Here is the ideal starting point for excursions to Monaco or Nice, for a visit to the lively harbour city of Marseille or a beach getaway to the Côte d’Azur.
For all those who want to shortly escape from everyday life, there is the five-night “Rhône Route Rendez-vous” sailing in spring and autumn, which leads from Lyon south along the Rhône through the Provence and the Camargue.
As a special highlight, the seven-night “Rhône Culinary Highlights” cruise invites to sample French wines. This sailing is rounded off by dinner menus presented by Oliver Edelmann & team, as well as delicious tastings on board.
Parents and grandparents are welcome on-board A-ROSA with their children – who travel free of charge in deck 1 cabins when accompanied by a guardian. A family cruise with A-ROSA also offers a dedicated Kids Club with a diverse programme of games and creative activities, family excursions and favourite meals at the Kids Buffet.
Facts About the Fleet
Ships | A-ROSA STELLA (2005) A-ROSA LUNA (2005) |
Shipyard | Neptun Werft GmbH, Rostock Warnemünde |
Size | 125.8m length 11.4m width 1.6m draught |
Capacity | Max. 174 guests in 86 outside cabins |
Technics | Motor capacity: 2x 800 kw / 2,174 PS total Bow thrusters, shore power |
Public areas | Market Restaurant, Day Lounge, Lounge Bar, SPA-ROSA with Finnish and steam sauna, gym, sun deck, pool |
Facts About the River and Region
Length | Rhône 807 kilometres Saône 473 kilometres |
Cities | Lyon, Avignon, Arles, Mâcon, Chalon-sur-Saône |
Sights | Old Town Lyon, Avignon Palais des Papes, Arles Amphitheatre, Provence, Camargue, Ardèche, Mediterranean coast, wine-growing regions |
Itineraries | 7 different routes from 5 to 14 nights |
Port of embarkation | Lyon |
Arrival / departure options | Organised arrival by flight or TGV as well as individual arrival by car, which can be parked in a partner parking garage, or train or flight |
Good to know
Fleet highlight | Refreshing pool on the sun deck |
Perfect for | Lovers of art, culture and nature |
Special feature | On the Rhône, guetss can choose from a wide range of excursions. For example, they can experience a private cooking class, a scenic flight over Provence and an oyster farm on the Mediterranean Coast followed by a tasting. |
