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A-ROSA Donna

63 upcoming departures  ·  7 itineraries

A-ROSA Donna is a 206-guest A-ROSA river cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 63 upcoming departures across 7 itineraries in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers who prefer a compact four-deck river ship ✓ Guests wanting French-balcony cabins on the middle deck ✓ Casual diners who prefer buffet-style meals
Class River cruise ship
Built / Refurb 2002 / 2019
Gross Tonnage 3,524
Guests 206
Crew 50
Length 124.5 m
Beam 14.4 m
Decks 4
Cabins 100
Max speed 13.0 kn
Flag Germany
Guests per crew 4.1
Space ratio 17

A-ROSA Donna at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 31%

A small expedition-size ship at 3,524 gross tons — #384 of 566 ships we track. 17 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers who prefer a compact four-deck river ship
  • Guests wanting French-balcony cabins on the middle deck
  • Casual diners who prefer buffet-style meals
  • Passengers interested in sauna and fitness facilities
  • Families needing selected triple-occupancy cabins

Think twice if you want

  • Guests requiring lift access between decks
  • Travelers seeking full-size balcony cabins or suites
  • Passengers wanting a large kids club
  • Guests looking for extensive evening entertainment
  • Travelers who prefer many separate specialty restaurants

Live Position ● 51 minutes ago

Heading to: Vienna

Currently on: Donau Erlebnis 2026 (5 nights) — En route to Linz — last stop Bratislava

Passau → Bratislava → Linz → Passau
Coming up
  1. Linz arrives 05:00
  2. Passau arrives 07:00 end of cruise
0.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About A-ROSA Donna

A-ROSA DONNA is a four-deck river cruise ship built for Danube voyages and introduced to the A-ROSA fleet in 2002. The ship carries up to 206 guests in 100 outside cabins, including cabins with French balconies and panoramic windows. Its compact river-going design includes a heated outdoor pool, sun deck, café bar, lounge areas and wellness facilities. English and German are spoken on board, making the ship suitable for international travelers seeking a relaxed, informal cruise experience through Central and Southeastern Europe.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
A-ROSA Flussschiff GmbH
Builder / shipyard
Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde
Registry / flag
Germany (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
DC8431
IMO number
9271470
MMSI
211160680
Draft
1.9 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features a spacious sun deck with loungers, a heated outdoor pool, putting green, shuffleboard, giant chess and a panoramic lounge. Its four-deck layout is designed for scenic Danube cruising and includes a folding or lowering profile for navigating river bridges.

For families

A-ROSA operates family-friendly Danube cruises, and the ship includes open-deck recreation areas and a heated pool. Specific dedicated children’s facilities for A-ROSA DONNA are not clearly listed on the current ship page.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include Finnish and bio saunas, a relaxation area, fitness facilities, massage and beauty services, and experience showers.

Environmental features

The ship is equipped for shore-power connection, allowing it to use dockside electricity where available. No ship-specific emissions rating or detailed environmental performance data was identified.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 3

Restaurant outdoor area Day Lounge Café Bar Market restaurant Massage/Beauty Finnish sauna Bio-sauna Relaxation area Fitness area Lounge Bar Panorama Lounge Stage/Dance floor Shop Gourmet buffet with live cooking Treppe Foyer Rezeption Umkleidekabinen Erlebnisduschen 2-bed outside cabin with panorama window

Cabins & suites

Oceanview 52% Balcony 48%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeSleepsDecks
2-bed outside cabinOperator category S; 14.5 m². Oceanview 4 156 sq ft sq ft 2 1
2-bed outside cabinOperator category A; 15.5 m². Ten named cabins have a fixed extra bed: 107, 108, 124, 125, 126, 127, 142, 143, 144 and 145. Oceanview 42 167 sq ft sq ft 3 1
2-bed outside cabin with Juliette balconyOperator category C; 16 m². The window section can be opened. Balcony 48 172 sq ft sq ft 2 2
2-bed outside cabin with panorama windowOperator category B; 16.5 m². Oceanview 6 178 sq ft sq ft 2 3

Dining, bars & venues

10 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Restaurant outdoor area Included
Deck 3
An outdoor dining area serves as an additional restaurant space.
Market restaurant Included
Deck 3
The main restaurant serves buffet meals.
Gourmet buffet with live cooking Included
Deck 3
A buffet station with live cooking forms part of the dining operation.

Bars & lounges

Mobile bar & grill station Varies
Deck 4
A mobile bar and grill station serves drinks and outdoor grill offerings.
Day Lounge Varies
Deck 3
A casual lounge area is served by the Café Bar and buffet.
Café Bar Varies
Deck 3
A bar serving café beverages and other drinks.
Lounge Bar Varies
Deck 3
A lounge bar is located beside the main indoor lounge spaces.

History & sister ships

  1. 2002Entered service, built by Neptun Werft GmbH, Warnemünde.
  2. 2019The ship was refurbished; the operator's fact sheet does not specify the scope of the work.

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Where A-ROSA Donna sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
European River Cruises 0 8 6 0 0 2 4 5 4 5 4 4

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule.

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

5 Nights

Donau Erlebnis 2027

Ports of Call
Next: Oct 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

Donau Klassiker 2027

Ports of Call
Next: Mar 20, 2027
32 upcoming departures
4 Nights

Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 2026

Ports of Call
Next: Nov 1, 2026
26 upcoming departures
7 Nights

Donau Silvester 2027

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 27, 2027
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

Donau Silvesterzauber 2026

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 28, 2026
1 upcoming departure
5 Nights

Donau Weihnachtstraum 2026

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 23, 2026
1 upcoming departure
5 Nights

Donau Weihnachtszauber 2026

Ports of Call
Next: Dec 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 7 itineraries and their departure dates
  • Donau Erlebnis 2027 30 Oct 2027
  • Donau Klassiker 2027 20 Mar 2027, 27 Mar 2027, 3 Apr 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 17 Apr 2027, 24 Apr 2027, 1 May 2027, 8 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 22 May 2027, 29 May 2027, 5 Jun 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 10 Jul 2027, 17 Jul 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 31 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027, 28 Aug 2027, 4 Sep 2027, 11 Sep 2027, 18 Sep 2027, 25 Sep 2027, 2 Oct 2027, 9 Oct 2027, 16 Oct 2027, 23 Oct 2027
  • Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 2026 1 Nov 2026, 5 Nov 2026, 9 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026, 21 Nov 2026, 25 Nov 2026, 29 Nov 2026, 3 Dec 2026, 7 Dec 2026, 15 Dec 2026, 19 Dec 2026, 4 Nov 2027, 8 Nov 2027, 12 Nov 2027, 16 Nov 2027, 20 Nov 2027, 24 Nov 2027, 28 Nov 2027, 2 Dec 2027, 6 Dec 2027, 10 Dec 2027, 14 Dec 2027, 18 Dec 2027, 3 Jan 2028, 7 Jan 2028
  • Donau Silvester 2027 27 Dec 2027
  • Donau Silvesterzauber 2026 28 Dec 2026
  • Donau Weihnachtstraum 2026 23 Dec 2026
  • Donau Weihnachtszauber 2026 22 Dec 2027

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Nov 1, 2026Nov 5, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 5, 2026Nov 9, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 17, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 17, 2026Nov 21, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 21, 2026Nov 25, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 25, 2026Nov 29, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Nov 29, 2026Dec 3, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Dec 3, 2026Dec 7, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 11, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Dec 15, 2026Dec 19, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Dec 19, 2026Dec 23, 2026Donau Kurz-Kreuzfahrt 20264European River CruisesBook →
Dec 23, 2026Dec 28, 2026Donau Weihnachtstraum 20265European River CruisesBook →
Dec 28, 2026Jan 4, 2027Donau Silvesterzauber 20267European River CruisesBook →
Mar 20, 2027Mar 27, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
Mar 27, 2027Apr 3, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
Apr 3, 2027Apr 10, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
Apr 10, 2027Apr 17, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
Apr 17, 2027Apr 24, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
Apr 24, 2027May 1, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
May 1, 2027May 8, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
May 8, 2027May 15, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
May 15, 2027May 22, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →
May 22, 2027May 29, 2027Donau Klassiker 20277European River CruisesBook →

Showing the next 24 of 63 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

A-ROSA Donna FAQ

What flag does A-ROSA Donna sail under?

A-ROSA Donna is registered in Germany.

How many passengers does A-ROSA Donna hold?

A-ROSA Donna carries about 206 guests with roughly 50 crew.

How old is A-ROSA Donna?

A-ROSA Donna entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2019.

How big is A-ROSA Donna?

At 3,524 gross tons and 125 m long, A-ROSA Donna is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 31% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on A-ROSA DONNA?

Dress is comfortable and casual. Smart-casual clothing is recommended in the restaurant; swimwear, sportswear and bare feet are not appropriate there or in the bars.

What dining is included on A-ROSA DONNA?

The standard Full BoardPlus offering includes breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets with live cooking, an embarkation snack, and a daily coffee and tea period. The Market restaurant and listed buffet dining are included; à-la-carte offerings and spa treatments may cost extra.

Is tipping required on A-ROSA DONNA?

Tipping is discretionary. A-ROSA states that many guests give approximately 8 to 12 euros per guest per day, with gratuities payable through the onboard arrangements or directly to crew.

Is Wi-Fi available on A-ROSA DONNA?

Wi-Fi is available through paid internet packages. On A-ROSA DONNA, Wi-Fi is available in public areas but not inside the cabins.

Is A-ROSA DONNA suitable for passengers with limited mobility?

The operator states that the ship's decks are accessible only by stairs, so mobility limitations may present difficulties. Passengers needing assistance should contact A-ROSA before booking.

Are children accommodated on A-ROSA DONNA?

Selected category A cabins on Deck 1 have a fixed extra bed and can accommodate up to three guests. The ship does not have a named kids club in the operator's deck information.