Rostock-Warnemünde, 30th June, 2009 – Today the NEPTUN WERFT delivered the latest river vessel, the A-ROSA AQUA to the A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH. The new vessel is the seventh ship in the A-ROSA fleet and will leave the shipyard on the 1st of July headed for Cologne.
The A-ROSA AQUA is the thirteenth river cruise ship built in the assembly halls of NEPTUN WERFT since 2002. The high standard of the cruise vessel was possible due to numerous prior successes in this river cruise generation as well as the unique river cruise ship concept of A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH.
The A-ROSA AQUA is 135 metres long, 11.4 metre wide, has a draft of approximately 1.6 metres and is driven by four rudder propellers. Due to its dimensions it can cruise on all large European rivers, even on the Rhine-Main-Danube Canal. The A-ROSA AQUA contains 99 cabins, each averaging 14.5 m² in and can host up to 202 passengers. 70 cabins are also fitted with a French balcony, and a special cabin for people with limited mobility is available as well.
Designed and constructed according to the latest regulations, the A-ROSA AQUA meets all current safety and stability requirements.
Cabins and public rooms
Great emphasis has been placed on the creation of recognizable features. Any passenger who has travelled in one of the A-ROSA fleet will notice familiar characteristics with the Danube or Rhone ships and immediately feel comfortable and at home. The entire catering concept has been further refined, specifically the food preparation, with an emphasis on real time preparation in front of the passenger. The central arrangement of the typical A-ROSA buffet enables the passenger to have their food on the sun deck as well, and the exceptional design of public spaces allows a varied, all-day use of the different rooms.
Public Rooms
The back half of the upper deck houses the entertainment and restaurants, as well as a spacious wellness area. The Atrium, which extends over three decks, leads into a passage which connects the lounge, bar, restaurant and vineyard which each other. Room dividers between the passage and the individual rooms are created to ensure a high degree of transparency while making the guest feel undisturbed as other passengers stroll by. The front public area contains the lounge, which includes a stage and dance floor. The bar, café-restaurant, buffet and market restaurant are also located in this area. The vineyard is located at the rear end of the ship and contains a terrace and indoor/outdoor bar as well.
A standard for the A-ROSA fleet is the wellness and fitness area with an adjoining sanarium, two massage rooms, fitness and relaxation rooms, shower facilities and for the first time a large balcony overlooking the facilities which includes an outdoor whirlpool and sun chairs. The whole upper deck of the A-ROSA AQUA is designed as a sun deck with play areas for shuffleboard, chess etc. which are nestled in the lawn carpet. In the rear sunshades protect the passenger from direct sunlight while the front features a hydraulic driven solar sail. The equipment is completed with wind deflectors and deck showers. The spacious atrium with a skylight built of glass connects all decks. Here the passenger will find the reception, tour deck and shops as well as a bicycle depot.
Cabins
All cabins are equipped with large double sized beds, a spacious bathroom with shower, hair dryer, safe, deposit box, as well as a chair, mobile sideboard and an air conditioning system. The rooms on the main and upper deck also contain of a French balcony while the cabins on the lower deck have two large portholes. A flat screen TV as well as the latest communication technology completes the interior. All passenger areas are decorated in bright, cheerful colours. The bed is covered with a canopy and ambitious furniture with decorative surfaces invites the passenger to relax.
Engine and Technology
The A-ROSA AQUA is powered by four Volvo Penta diesel engines Type D 12-450 MH (KC) with an output of 331kW and achieves a speed of 22.0 km/h. The propulsion system utilizes Schottel Type STP 200 three-bladed double propellers. Furthermore, two elastic mounted three-phase power generation units, each with approximately 525 kVA are installed. In addition an emergency power supply with a capacity of 280 kVA is also available. The maneuverability is effectively supported by a diesel-powerd Schottel Pumpjet with an output of 405 kW.
In the height adjustable driving state is the one-man control desk, two river radars, radio sets and all relevant control and monitoring elements arranged. All sewage is processed in a biologically operated sewage treatment plant while a vacuum system ensures sanitation. The air conditioning in public areas is centrally controlled with different programs available depending on the time of the day and intensity. Individual readjustments are available in each cabin.
