Is A-ROSA worth it?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 10 November 2026
No verdict of ours: the facts A-ROSA publishes on its own website, read 10 November 2026, topic by topic, each with a link to the page it came from.
Is A-ROSA worth it?
It depends on what you want included. A-ROSA sells its Premium All-Inclusive fare with meals and premium drinks during bar opening hours, with 2027 fares from € 1,261 pp (per person) on the Seine; excursions are optional extras.
What is A-ROSA?
A-ROSA is A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH of Rostock, Germany, whose first cruises sailed the Danube in 2002 on A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA; it sells European river cruises and names the British investment manager Fidera as its new majority shareholder. Source
Which ships does A-ROSA sail?
A-ROSA sails A-ROSA ships, among them A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA (its first, on the Danube in 2002), A-ROSA SENA on the northern Rhine since June 2022, A-ROSA ALEA and A-ROSA CLEA on the Rhine since April 2024 and A-ROSA ALVA. Source
Which rivers does A-ROSA sail?
A-ROSA sells sailings on the Danube (Passau to Wachau, Wien, Esztergom, Budapest, Bratislava, Krems and Melk), the Rhine (Frankfurt to Speyer, Straßburg, Basel, Breisach and Mainz), the Moselle (Köln to Treis-Karden, Bernkastel-Kues, Trier-Mehring, Traben Trarbach and Cochem), the Rhône (Lyon to Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Tournon-sur-Rhône), the Seine (Le Pecq / Paris to Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux and Vernon) and the Douro (Porto to Régua, Pinhão and Barca d'Alva). Source
How large are the cabins?
A-ROSA sells 2-bed outside cabins with balcony (Deck 2, Cabin B) or with Juliette balcony (Deck 2, Cabin C) on its Rhine sailings and 2-bed outside cabins on Deck 1; it gives no cabin sizes. Source
What does the fare include?
A-ROSA's Premium All-Inclusive fare includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, embarkation refreshment, daily coffee time and premium drinks during bar opening hours; for €24.50 per night and person it adds tea, coffee and coffee specialities, cocktails, long drinks and spirits. Excursions are booked and paid on board. Source
Are shore excursions included?
A-ROSA sells excursions as optional extras: English excursions can be pre-booked online without obligation, with binding booking and payment on board; excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants. Source
What does a sailing cost?
A-ROSA sells Rhine & Scheldt Metropolises Experience 2027, 7 nights, 2-bed outside cabin with balcony, Deck 2 Cabin B, from €1,561 pp (per person). Source
What do solo travellers pay?
A-ROSA charges a single cabin supplement as per the catalogue, with no figure given; its Singles' Day offer gives solo travellers a reduced single-occupancy surcharge of just 20% on select 4-night cruises. Source
How much is the deposit?
A-ROSA asks a part payment of 25% of the travel price once the contract is concluded and the risk coverage certificate issued; the final payment is due 30 days before departure. Source
What happens if you cancel?
A-ROSA lists a first cancellation charge of 40% for 'up to 31 days before departure' in its general terms, with higher charges at later steps that the pages read do not set out in a quotable sentence; on the Premium all inclusive fare the travel date may be changed once free of charge up to 30 days before departure; substituting a passenger costs €50 per person. Source
Is your money protected?
A-ROSA: Issues a risk coverage certificate under Section 651r BGB in conjunction with Article 252 EGBGB before the 25% down payment is due; the insurer behind it is not named. Source
What if your mobility is limited?
A-ROSA carries mobility aids only after prior notification and confirmation by the A-ROSA Service Centre; wheelchairs cannot be hired on board. Source
Can children come?
A-ROSA runs a Kids Club for children between the ages of 4 and 11; children aged 12 to 15 inclusive, when accompanied by an adult, pay a fixed child fare on Deck 1. Source
When is A-ROSA not the fit?
The limit below is published by A-ROSA on its own website.
- A-ROSA: not the fit if you want excursions in the fare: excursions are booked and paid on board and are subject to a minimum number of participants. Source
What do reviews say?
Its figures per platform, read 10 November 2026, each from a listing under the line's own name; a whole-company profile is marked. Figures are never added together.
- A-ROSA: Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 342 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
A-ROSA at a glance
Its card, as on every Uncompromised Travel river cruise page: what it sells, why to choose it, what to ask for and the limits it publishes.
A-ROSA
- Best for
- Drinks-inclusive sailings on Rhine, Danube and Douro
- What it sells
- Runs river cruises on 15 ships of its own on the Rhine, Danube, Moselle, Rhône, Seine and Douro, sold on a Premium All-Inclusive fare.
- Why choose them
- Began sailing the Danube in 2002 with A-ROSA BELLA and A-ROSA DONNA and now lists 15 river ships. Trustpilot: 2.9 out of 5 from 342 reviews, newest 6 November 2026. Read 10 November 2026.
- Ask for
- Ask for the Premium All-Inclusive fare, which includes one free change of travel date up to 30 days before departure.
- Not the fit if
- you use a wheelchair: there are no wheelchair-accessible cabins and no passenger lifts except on A-ROSA ALVA, SENA, ALEA and CLEA.
- Published price
- from €1,561 per person, Premium All-Inclusive, cabin B with balcony, Rhine & Scheldt Metropolises Experience, 27 March to 3 April 2027. Read 10 November 2026.
- Money protection
- Risk coverage certificate (Sicherungsschein) under Section 651r BGB, issued before the 25% down payment is due.
Which other lines sail the same rivers?
The lines that sell sailings on the same rivers are compared on What are the best alternatives to A-ROSA?
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How much does a sailing cost with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA sells Rhine & Scheldt Metropolises Experience 2027, 7 nights, 2-bed outside cabin with balcony, Deck 2 Cabin B, from €1,561 pp (per person).
What does the fare include with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA's Premium All-Inclusive fare includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets, embarkation refreshment, daily coffee time and premium drinks during bar opening hours; for €24.50 per night and person it adds tea, coffee and coffee specialities, cocktails, long drinks and spirits. Excursions are booked and paid on board.
Are excursions included with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA sells excursions as optional extras: English excursions can be pre-booked online without obligation, with binding booking and payment on board; excursions are subject to a minimum number of participants.
What is the cancellation policy with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA lists a first cancellation charge of 40% for 'up to 31 days before departure' in its general terms, with higher charges at later steps that the pages read do not set out in a quotable sentence; on the Premium all inclusive fare the travel date may be changed once free of charge up to 30 days before departure; substituting a passenger costs €50 per person.
How much is the deposit with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA asks a part payment of 25% of the travel price once the contract is concluded and the risk coverage certificate issued; the final payment is due 30 days before departure.
Is there a single supplement with A-ROSA?
A-ROSA charges a single cabin supplement as per the catalogue, with no figure given; its Singles' Day offer gives solo travellers a reduced single-occupancy surcharge of just 20% on select 4-night cruises.
How do I compare prices like for like?
Ask for a written quote for the same dates, the same river and the same cabin type, with every inclusion listed: excursions, drinks, gratuities, wifi, flights, transfers and hotel nights. The price lines above give what each line publishes and on what basis.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Each card links the line's own website; ask for a written quote that lists what the fare includes.
Where can I check these facts myself?
Every line on this page links the page of the line's own website it was read from, read 10 November 2026.
Is any company on this page paying to be here?
No. No company on this page is a partner of Uncompromised Travel; none paid to be on it.
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