Saga Cruises' newest luxury river ship hits the water

Vahali Shipyards of Serbia recently launched a new luxury river cruise ship ordered by Switzerland-based Rijfers Nautical Management for operation by UK cruise company Saga Cruises.

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.