BASIC - Experiences on the Rhine (SENA)

Set out to discover Belgian treasures, the Dutch zest for life, and riverboats. Antwerp is an old diamond-trading city, but it’s also home to the city’s most famous French fry shop, Frituur N1, where Maria double-fries truly excellent French fries. Amsterdam’s treasures include a diverse array of museums, sparkling canals, and, above all, a laid-back atmosphere.

All cruises are international, meaning that all materials—such as menus, public announcements, etc.—are in English. Similarly, tours are available with English-speaking guides, and the onboard staff speaks English (and usually German as well).

 

Amsterdam - few European cities are as diverse as Amsterdam, with its charm, historic canal district, and the world’s highest concentration of museums. Don’t miss the Rijksmuseum, which was restored to its former glory a few years ago after a decade-long renovation. Follow the locals’ lead and explore the city by bike or take a canal cruise. Kids of all ages will enjoy the Nemo Science Museum, where they can blow giant bubbles, make licorice, and learn why water is clear.

 

Rotterdam - the second-largest city in the Netherlands. Home to the continent’s largest seaport, this thriving metropolis spares no expense on modern architecture or charm. Over the past 20 years, a number of impressive new skyscrapers have sprung up here—and there’s no sign that this trend is slowing down.

 

Utrecht—the cultural city of Utrecht was once built around its dominant landmark, the cathedral tower. And since it rises over 100 meters above the rooftops, it is always in plain sight for visitors. Take a leisurely stroll along the idyllic canals and discover a wide variety of shops, pubs, boutiques, museums, landmarks, and gardens. The city center is easy to explore on foot, and Utrecht has plenty to offer.

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Parking in Cologne

We recommend that customers park directly in Cologne. Customers can make their own parking reservations, or we’ll be happy to assist them with the reservation free of charge. Reservations are made through Globus Parkhaus. You can book online at www.globus-group.de. Payment is made on-site in cash or by EC card. The price includes a bus transfer to and from the ship, including luggage.

We recommend booking parking well in advance.

Covered parking: Prices are valid only for passenger cars. The price includes a transfer from the parking lot to the ship and back.

• 4 nights - 101 EUR
• 5 nights - 112 EUR
• 7 nights - 136 EUR
• 9 nights - 154 EUR

Contact for Globus Group - Parkservice CologneDirections to the parking lot:

• Address:
• Globus Parkhaus · Longericher Straße 177 · 50739 Cologne · Germany.
• email: parkservice@globus-group.de
• phone number: +49 851 989000-360.

The parking lot is located right off the A57 highway. Take exit 29 - Bickendorf and follow the signs to Bilderstöckchen. You can park your car on the day of departure anytime between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Starting around 2:15 PM, the Globus shuttle will take you from the parking lot to your ship.

We recommend arriving between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please note that the ship strictly adheres to its departure times. You will be informed of the exact transfer time on site. At the end of your stay, you will be informed of the departure time for the transfer from the ship to the parking lot.

Itinerary

Day	Place	Arrival	Departure
1	Cologne	-	17:00
		Welcome to Cologne! The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple of glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you. 
2	Rotterdam	12:00	23:59
		Rotterdam is the second-largest city in the Netherlands, after Amsterdam. Known as ‘Manhattan on the Maas’, it has a more urban and international atmosphere than anywhere else in the whole country. Be prepared to be amazed by the fantastic skyline, featuring the the Erasmusbrug bridge. Rotterdam is home to Europe’s largest port, as well as being a major transport hub. It's no surprise that this is a centre of contemporary architecture, featuring the famoust Kijk-Kubus, and the Witte Huis, which was the first skyscraper in Europe. Several impressive new skyscrapers have sprung up over the past 20 years.
3	Amsterdam (Lelystad*)	09:00	21:00
		Few European cities are as diverse as Amsterdam, with its multicultural charm, relaxed atmosphere, historic canal district and the highest concentration of museums in the world. Don’t miss the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum, which was restored to its former glory several years ago following a decade-long renovation project. Follow the locals’ example and explore by bike or take a trip along the canals and discover Amsterdam from the water.  *In individual cases, the local authorities in Amsterdam may not confirm the reserved berths. If no berth is allocated, our guests will be provided with a shuttle bus to Amsterdam.
4	Utrecht	01:00	-
		There is always something going on in the lively city of Utrecht. Explore the vibrant city centre or visit Utrecht Cathedral. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful vista over the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht is also characterised by its many canals, which are lined with canal houses and small street cafés. 
5	Utrecht	-	03:00
		There is always something going on in the lively city of Utrecht. Explore the vibrant city centre or visit Utrecht Cathedral. From here, you can enjoy a wonderful vista over the fourth largest city in the Netherlands. Utrecht is also characterised by its many canals, which are lined with canal houses and small street cafés. 
6	Cologne	06:00	-
		Welcome to Cologne! The typical friendliness that you find at every turn makes visitors feel at home right away. It’s not unusual to quickly get chatting to strangers and even go for a couple of glasses of Kölsch with them. The main landmark – Cologne Cathedral – watches over the whole city. It is the third-tallest church building in the world, at 157.38 metres. It might be a bit of a trek up to the top of the tower, but it’s worth it. You’ll be rewarded with an unforgettable view of the city and the Rhine spread out before you. 

Dates and prices

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Price includes

BASIC Full Board:

Full board: varied breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets with live cooking stations and afternoon tea, kids’ club on family cruises and on the A-ROSA SENA year-round, entertainment program (applies to cruises of 7 nights or more), use of water sports stations (Danube, France, and A-ROSA SENA), free A-ROSA App with a wealth of information about the cruise, free use of onboard facilities such as the sauna and fitness center (sauna not available on A-ROSA ALEA and CLEA), port fees, cabin number will be assigned onboard

Price does not include

transportation to the embarkation point, other optional excursions, premium services on board (e.g., massages), travel insurance, personal expenses

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BASIC - FULL BOARD

A-ROSA BASIC Full Board is the perfect option for more spontaneous A-ROSA guests who are flexible in their choice of dates and itineraries.

 

This rate offers the following:

• Full board plus: Generous breakfast, lunch, and dinner buffets, a snack upon boarding, and coffee and tea service (A‑ROSA ALVA, A‑ROSA ALEA, and A‑ROSA CLEA: main courses are served at the table)
• Varied daily entertainment on board
• Free use of onboard facilities such as the sauna and fitness center (sauna not available on A-ROSA ALEA and A-ROSA CLEA)
• Free choice of date, ship, route, and cabin category
• Port fees

A-ROSA BASIC Full Board is available only on select cruises with limited availability. Your cabin number will be assigned to you on board.

Suites, special A-ROSA cruise offers, A-ROSA packages, and other benefits such as early booking discounts or children traveling free of charge are not available for the BASIC fare.

 

This fare does not include 100% discounts for children under 15, early booking discounts, the option of a single cabin, or the ability to select a cabin category or number.