Rhine Experience Netherlands & Belgium 2026

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  Amy

  May 29th, 2026
  Our family of five recently sailed with A-ROSA, and we are already talking about when we can go again. What stood...
  Our family of five recently sailed with A-ROSA, and we are already talking about when we can go again. What stood out most was how A-ROSA managed to feel both elevated and comfortable at the same time. The ship was beautiful, the service was excellent, and everything felt thoughtfully designed without ever feeling stuffy or pretentious. We could relax and simply enjoy our vacation. As a family, the children's program was one of the highlights of the trip. Our youngest would have happily spent every waking moment in Kids Club if we had let him! The staff did a wonderful job creating a welcoming environment, and it gave us confidence that our children were having just as much fun as we were. The family cabin was another huge win. Traveling as a family of five can be challenging, but the cabin was comfortable, functional, and allowed us to stay together without feeling cramped. Combined with the kids-sail-free promotion, the value was truly phenomenal. We were amazed by how much we experienced for the price. As English-only speakers, we were initially a little nervous about language barriers, but we quickly realized we had nothing to worry about. Every crew member we interacted with spoke excellent English and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. The one thing we missed was the traditional dining room experience that we're accustomed to on many ocean cruises. That said, we genuinely enjoyed the buffet offerings throughout the sailing. There was a great variety of food, and our server was absolutely fantastic—friendly, attentive, and one of the many crew members who helped make the experience special. One thing that became apparent throughout the week was that A-ROSA genuinely seems to take care of its staff. You could see it in the atmosphere onboard and in the faces of the crew. The service felt warm and authentic, and that speaks volumes about a company. This trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways. From the family-friendly atmosphere to the beautiful destinations and exceptional value, A-ROSA delivered an unforgettable experience for our family. We are already dreaming about the day we can sail with A-ROSA again.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Amy, thank you so much for spending your holiday with us on board. We always appreciate such detailed reviews, and of course we’re even more delighted when they’re so positive. We’re looking forward to sharing this review with our crew, and can’t wait to welcome you back as our guests. Best wishes! The A-ROSA Team

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  Erna

  May 20th, 2026
  The itinerary was great with many wonderful stop. Unfortunately the Cruise information on board was only in German...
  The itinerary was great with many wonderful stop. Unfortunately the Cruise information on board was only in German and not in English as advertised. Being the only non German guests we had to continually ask the program director what was going on. The staff was very welcoming and accommodating. The cabin was spacious with lots of storage. The food was okay but rather repetitive. Disappointed that Wi-Fi was not included and the drink package was rather limited.Show more
  Traveled in May 2026
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Erna, thank you very much for your positive review of our river cruise. We have taken note of your comments for future reference and passed them on to the relevant departments. We hope to welcome you back on board one of our ships soon. The A-ROSA Team

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  Paula

  November 3rd, 2025
  very comfortable room, pleasant staff, excellent food.
  Traveled in September 2025
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Paula, thank you so much for your review. We’re glad you enjoyed your cruise! We would be very happy to welcome you back on board for another cruise soon. Best regards, A-ROSA Team

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  Helen

  October 29th, 2025
  My overall experience in relation to spoken English language throughout the cruise by the ships...
  My overall experience in relation to spoken English language throughout the cruise by the ships personnel/entertainment staff and the guided tours was a complete disappointment as The English language was largely non existant and on the few ocassions when English translation was made it was at best very poor in fact almost a non event. The advertising of the cruise regarding spoken English was both misleading and false. My booking was made based on TourRadars web site information where it was advertised that the cruise was in "English and other languages on request i.e.,German". In addition, the web site advised that the cruise was "guided in English with experienced guides to be with you the entire tour". On the basis of the advertised tours I booked tours for each port of call only to be advised on embarkation that there was no tours in English as there were insufficient English speaking guests. This situation completely defeated my purpose of booking the cruise. I was left with the option of staying on the ship, self guiding in foreign ports or for 50% reduction in each tour charge accompanying the German tour group and German speaking guide. This was an isolating experience experience with complete lack of inclusion. Whilst the food standard was excellent in quality and variety, the seating arrangements in the dinning room left much to be desired. It was advised that seat reservations be made (at a charge per day) in order to secure a seat at the table or alternatively be left at each meal time to find a seating placement if available. As I booked and paid for the premium all inclusive category, my expectation was that I would not then be required to pay additional fees to secure a dinning placement or alternatively to be left to scramble around to find a seat at every meal time. Having travelled with several other cruise companies over a number of years I have been in the position to make comaparisons and can only conclude that this cruise with ARosa Aqua not only provided false/misleading advertising information but has been a distressing and most dissatisfying experience for me. I would request that my review be responded to in a satisfactory manner without the need to elevate the matter to the Australian Competition Consumer Commission for an outcome.Show more
  Traveled in October 2025
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Helen, thank you for your review. We are disappointed to hear that our bilingual standard was not maintained during your trip. Our aim is to offer river cruises in both German and English. In this regard, the information on the TourRadar website is correct. We forwarded your message to our Complaints Department and you will receive a detailed reply. Best regards, A-ROSA Team

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  Peter

  September 8th, 2025
  Service on board was excellent! Waiters and room service were great. But entertainment wise was rather poor. Cruise...
  Service on board was excellent! Waiters and room service were great. But entertainment wise was rather poor. Cruise was was advertised as German and English mostly German was used. Out of 38 minutes in German, English was use for 3 minutes?? WE had to ask for some translation.. The Cruise administration and presentation on adverting are very misleading. Premium All-Inclusive is just a misleading name and I think it is not the right name for a package!!! Even to have a reserved seats for meals we were asked for daily fee!Show more
  Traveled in August 2025
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Peter, thank you so much for your review. We are delighted that you were satisfied with the service on board. We will pass on your comments regarding the lack of information in English. This is not our standard. Best regards, A-ROSA Team

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  Ines

  September 7th, 2025
  When booking such a river cruise and the details say that the language on board will be in German and English, it...
  When booking such a river cruise and the details say that the language on board will be in German and English, it should be so! It was really frustrating for English speakers on board, having to keep asking because announcements were delivered ONLY in German most of the time. Also, dining seating should be 'free' included in the price NOT at a charge per person per day if you prefer to sit together with family or friends.Show more
  Traveled in August 2025
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Inez, thank you for your review. We are disappointed to hear that our bilingual standard was not maintained during your trip. We will pass this on accordingly, as our aim is to offer river cruises in both German and English. Best regards, A-ROSA Team

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  elizabeth

  July 15th, 2024
  Clean boat, staff efficient, abundant food, but where were the ten destinations
  Traveled in July 2024
  

  Reply from: A-ROSA

  Dear Ms. Adams, thank you for leaving a review. We are very glad that you enjoyed your time on board. We always strive to create the best experiences and our crew is the heart and soul of it! We have checked the listing and corrected the title to match the itinerary accordingly. Apologies for the inconvenience. Kindest regards, Team A-ROSA

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