Saga has announced plans to expand its river cruise fleet from July 2025 with the addition of a new ship, Spirit of the Moselle

Similar to sister ships Spirit of the Rhine, which launched in 2021, and Spirit of the Danube, which debuted in 2022, Spirit of the Moselle will offer a “luxury cruise experience” in Europe.

Director of river product Sergej Tocili said Saga has “reached another great milestone” in its river cruise collection.

“Spirit of the Rhine and Spirit of the Danube have proven to be a great success with our guests, and I expect Spirit of Moselle will continue the same high quality river cruising while allowing us to explore a wider range of rivers,” he added.

Carrying up to 182 guests, Spirit of the Moselle will have 95 cabins, of which 73 will have a French Balcony, and take similar design cues from its two sisters, with a focus on bright, spacious surroundings.

Featuring floor to ceiling windows, the vessel’s lounge area and bar will be its main social hub with its panoramic restaurant serving buffet breakfasts and waiter-served lunches and dinners.

Saga’s Spirit of the Moselle to offer Christmas and New Year sailings

Spirit of Moselle’s inaugural season will begin from July 2025, with additional Christmas and New Year cruises planned. Cruising predominantly along the Main, highlights on its itineraries will include Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Bamberg and the UNESCO protected Rhine Gorge.

Saga Cruise CEO Nigel Blanks added: “The team and I are thrilled to see this exciting next step in our growing river cruise offering. I’m looking forward to welcoming guests onboard for the first time in 2025 to enjoy the levels of service, value and exceptional experiences our guests have come to expect from Saga.”

The official start of the ship’s construction began in January, with the traditional keel laying ceremony taking place at Vahali shipyard in Serbia.