A-ROSA plans to resume cruising in june
Countries across Europe are currently outlining their plans to reopen for tourism
Rostock, 18 May 2021 – A-ROSA currently plans to resume cruising on Europe’s rivers in June. The move follows the success shown in both the ongoing vaccination roll out and the measures put in place to control the pandemic across Europe.
It is expected that A-ROSA’s cruises on the Douro, Rhine and Danube will restart by mid-June at the latest and in France by the end of June.
Countries across Europe are currently outlining their plans to reopen for tourism. Portugal has already opened its borders to tourists whilst Austria will allow river cruises on the Danube again from 19 May. Slovakia and Hungary have not yet given dates for when hotels (including river cruises) will open, but both countries are now recording low case numbers. The German federal states along the Rhine have included tourist accommodation (including river cruises) in their current reopening of tourism plans, expected to be in place by mid-June. The Netherlands and Belgium are also expected to follow suit and in Switzerland, hotels are already open. A four-stage plan in France is set to allow cruise and passenger ships to operate from 30 June.
Last year A-ROSA sailed successfully for five months under a series of strict health and hygiene protocols.
Jörg Eichler, managing director of A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH comments: “It is really encouraging that tourism in Europe finally looks like it can return soon. We are busy adapting and updating our current protocols in line with the latest regulations in the countries we sail through, and will announce them in the coming days. Our successful five months of sailing in 2020 clearly shows that cruising with A-ROSA can be safe and enjoyable.”
International guests will be welcomed on board in line with each countries entry and exit requirements.
For further information on A-ROSA river cruises, please visit www.arosa-cruises.com/au. Agents can also contact aunz.sales@a-rosa.com for more information. Accompanying press material can be found at www.arosa-cruises.com/press
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A-ROSA plans to resume cruising on Europe’s rivers in June. Photo: A-ROSA River Cruises/Tom Kohler
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About A-ROSA
A-ROSA is a premium, European, river cruise company, which was established in 2001 as a subsidiary of P&O Princess Cruises and is currently owned by UK-based Duke Street, CEO Jörg Eichler, and COO Markus Zoepke. The river cruise line’s twelve vessels explore a wide variety of destinations on the Danube, Rhine/Main/Moselle, Seine, Rhône/Saône and Douro, offering city and nature tours as well as curated themed itineraries.
Providing exceptional choice and flexibility, voyages range from 3 to 16 nights, making it the perfect choice for guests seeking short breaks, as an add-on to any European holiday, and for river cruise enthusiasts looking for comprehensive itineraries. A-ROSA’s vessels offer outdoor grill stations, bars, lounges and restaurants in a relaxed environment, contemporary and spacious outside cabins with a combination of windows and Juliet balconies and luxurious balcony suites, complete with on board pool or whirlpool, board shop, beauty & massage centre, gym, panorama sauna and relaxation area and outdoor features such as putting green, shuffleboard and giant chess.
