Spirit of the Rhine
by Saga CruisesOur first purpose-built river cruise shipSpirit 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.
Ship Facts
About 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 172 passengers, and set the standard for our expanding fleet.
The importance of experience
We designed Spirit of the Rhine with our customers in mind, relying on over three decades of experience in the cruise industry. Spirit of the Rhine is our first purpose-built ship and led the way for the design of future ships. She will predominantly cruise on the Rhine but also offers itineraries on the Dutch and Belgian waterways.
Unique décor
Spirit of the Rhine’s interior design focuses on the river’s legends, such as Lorelei and Rheinfels Castle – a special commission of the castle painted by Sunga Park is exhibited in Rheinfels Restaurant. In the Lorelei Lounge you can see a 3D depiction of butterflies landing on ‘the Lorelei book’ by Lisa Haftel, while the ship’s corridors showcase delicate butterfly wing patterns by Lauri Dunn.
Accommodation
Staterooms
Over 75% of Spirit of the Rhine’s cabins have French balconies, looking out from the Middle and Upper decks. With floor-to-ceiling windows, they offer personal, private views of every destination. Cabins on the Lower deck are smaller and feature a small picture window, so they also have natural light. All cabins are equipped with a flat-screen television, a Bluetooth speaker with USB, tea and coffee-making facilities, a small fridge, hairdryer, telephone, safe, seating area bathrobes and slippers.
Dining & Cuisine
Main Dining
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.