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A-ROSA Stella

A-ROSA Stella is a 174-passenger A-ROSA Classic river cruise vessel operated by A-ROSA River Cruises. Launched in 2005, she measures approximately 125 metres in length and offers 87 staterooms and suites across 3 passenger decks. A-ROSA Stella primarily sails the Rhône & Saône, with seasonal repositioning to additional waterways.

Launched2005
Guests174
Cabins87
Decks3
Length125 m

About A-ROSA Stella

A-ROSA Stella belongs to A-ROSA River Cruises's A-ROSA Classic series and entered service in 2005. Built to navigate the lock systems and bridge clearances of European waterways, she measures roughly 125 metres in length and accommodates up to 174 guests in 87 staterooms across 3 passenger decks.

A-ROSA is the largest German-language river cruise operator. Its lime-and-charcoal liveried ships sail the Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Rhône-Saône, Seine and Douro with a casual, family-friendly product. The newer E-Motion and Sena classes are battery-hybrid vessels designed for emission-free port stays. A-ROSA Stella reflects that brand DNA — from the design of her public spaces to the inclusions in her base fare.

The ship's typical home waters are the Rhône & Saône, where she runs 2 distinct itineraries during the operating season. Repositioning sailings, themed wine cruises and Christmas-market voyages may be added in autumn and early winter.

Background reading: our long-form explainer of the A-ROSA River Cruises fleet philosophy covers the design choices that distinguish A-ROSA Classic ships from the rest of the European fleet.

Cabin categories

The following stateroom and suite categories are offered onboard. Square-foot figures are quoted from the operator's published deck plans and exclude balcony floor space.

CategorySquare feetDeckWindow / viewMax guests
Inside Cabin 128 sq ft Main Deck None 2
Outside Cabin 155 sq ft Middle Deck Panoramic window 2
Junior Suite 215 sq ft Sun Deck French balcony 2

Deck plan

A-ROSA Stella is laid out across 3 passenger decks plus the open-air sun deck. Public spaces, cabins and crew areas are arranged in the configuration described below.

Sun Deck
Open-air sun deck with putting green, walking track, herb garden and shaded lounge.
Upper Deck
Most premium staterooms and suites, plus the panorama lounge and library.
Middle Deck
Mid-tier staterooms with French balconies and the main restaurant.
Main Deck
Standard staterooms with fixed windows, the reception, the gift shop and the spa.
For cabin-selection strategy across this class, see our deck-by-deck guide to choosing a cabin on a A-ROSA Classic-style vessel.

Onboard amenities

  • Sun deck with shaded lounge area
  • Panoramic lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows
  • Main restaurant serving open-seating regional cuisine
  • Casual bistro for breakfast, lunch and late-night snacks
  • Reception with 24-hour staff and concierge service
  • Lift between most passenger decks
  • Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Hair salon and small fitness room
  • Heated whirlpool on the sun deck

Featured itineraries

The voyages below are representative of those A-ROSA Stella sails during her primary season. Exact ports, departure dates and durations vary by year — consult the operator for current schedules.

ItineraryLengthSample portsRegion
Burgundy & Provence 8 nights Lyon · Mâcon · Tournon · Viviers · Avignon · Arles Rhône & Saône
Taste of Southern France 8 nights Lyon · Beaune · Vienne · Tournon · Avignon · Arles Rhône & Saône
Planning notes: our pre-departure logistics guide for Rhône & Saône river cruises covers visa requirements, port-of-embarkation transfers and pre-cruise hotel options.

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