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Spirit of the Rhine

Our first purpose-built river cruise ship

Spirit of the Rhine was designed with our guests in mind. In the past we’ve chartered ships with varying style, size and facilities, but now we can offer the same boutique experience on board every ship.

Spirit of the Rhine was constructed at the Vahali Shipyards in Serbia in 2021 and set sail on her inaugural cruise later in the year. Her official naming ceremony took place in Arnhem in the Netherlands and was attended by her Godmother, broadcaster and journalist Dame Jenni Murray. Designed to the highest specification, Spirit of the Rhine has four passenger decks, can accommodate 182 passengers, and set the standard for our expanding fleet.

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All-inclusive dining with a panoramic view

Spirit of the Rhine has two restaurants; the Panorama is the main restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the more intimate Rheinfels Restaurant is open for a light lunch or speciality dinner reservation. Alfresco barbecue dining is available on the outside terrace when the weather is fine. Every mealtime is a special event, often stretching to four or five courses.

Complimentary afternoon tea is served daily, and tea, coffee and biscuits are available whenever you choose from the self-service stations.

A main meal served in the Panorama restaurant on Spirit of the Rhine

Panorama menu

Take a look at a sample menu from the Panorama restaurant.

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A main meal served in the Rheinfels restaurant on Spirit of the Rhine

Rheinfels menu

Take a look at a sample menu from the Rheinfels restaurant.

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A woman enjoying a hot drink on the balcony of her cabin on Spirit of the Rhine

What to expect

From the moment you leave home with our included nationwide chauffeur service, until you’re welcomed aboard your ship, you can expect first-class service.

Every cruise includes speciality dining, all-inclusive drinks (including selected wines at lunch and dinner, house branded spirits with mixers, draught beer and lager, and all soft drinks), included gratuities, complimentary Wi-Fi and concierge services.

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Take a virtual tour around Spirit of the Rhine

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A side view of a ship to indicate its length135 metres

Length

A ship's width, known as beam11.4 metres

Breadth

A river shipSaga

Cruise line

A champagne bottle on a string2021

Maiden voyage

Maximum passengers172

Passenger capacity

A crew shoulder board40

Officers & crew

A ship with decks4

Passenger decks

A lift buttonLift

The lift runs between the middle and upper decks. It does not serve the sundeck which is accessed via 14 steps and the Lower Deck which is 13 steps down from the Middle Deck.

A cabin with arrows indicating sizeApprox. twin cabin size

Upper and Middle Deck: 17 square metres. Lower Deck: 14 square metres.

Deck plan

Spirit of the Rhine deck plan

Deck plan key

Cabin Code Cabin Description Deck
F Standard Outside Cabin Lower
E Standard Outside Cabin Lower
D Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Middle
C Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Middle
B Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Upper
A Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Upper
KS Single Standard Outside Cabin Lower
IS Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Middle
GS Single Deluxe Cabin with French Balcony Upper

Please note: For safety reasons, it is sometimes necessary to close the outside deck when cruising through sections of river with very low bridges.

Three snapshots of guests joining our ship, Captain Kim Tanner and guests on an excursion

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