Saga Cruises' newest luxury river ship brought to Netherlands for final outfitting

A new luxury river cruise ship ordered by Switzerland-based Rijfers Nautical Management for operation by UK cruise company Saga Cruises has departed the facilities of Vahali Shipyards of Serbia and is being brought to Vahali Gendt in the Netherlands for final outfitting.

Spirit of the Moselle is a sister ship of Spirit of the Rhine, which was handed over to Saga Cruises in 2022. Upon completion, the newer vessel will also have a length of 135 metres, a beam of 11.4 metres, a gross tonnage of 3,600, a speed of 12 knots, 91 cabins that can house 182 passengers, and a crew complement of 40.

Guest accommodations will include 17-square-metre cabins with French balconies and 14-square-metre cabins with fixed porthole windows. All guest cabins, which are located on three of the four decks, will come with en suite bathrooms, walk-in showers, queen-size beds, individual AC units, and a seating area with two chairs and a coffee table.

Among the onboard facilities are a bar, indoor and al fresco restaurants, an atrium, a gym, a retail shop, a library, indoor and outdoor terraces, panoramic lounges with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a sundeck with a play area and a whirlpool tub. One lounge can also serve as a cinema, a lecture hall, or a music salon.

Spirit of the Moselle is scheduled for delivery in July 2025.