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    A red and white boat named Ave Maria sailing on a river with trees and historic buildings in the background. (AI Description-redo)

    Ave Maria

    17 cabins / 3 decks

    The Ave Maria has been completely renovated and redesigned by an Italian architectural firm and is a 100% Italian design. The atmosphere of the redesign offers guests a warm and sophisticated experience on board.

    Take a virtual tour of the Ave Maria:

    • A red and white boat named Ave Maria sailing on a river with trees and historic buildings in the background.
    • The Ave Maria boat docked at a wooden pier with people boarding.
    • Passengers on the upper deck of Ave Maria enjoying a view of a river with a historic church tower and bridge.
    • A table set for dining on a boat, with views of bicycles lined up along the shoreline. The water is calm, and the horizon is visible under a clear sky.
    • Outdoor dining area on a boat with a red carpet, overlooking a canal at sunset; tables and chairs are arranged under a canopy, and a few people are seated.
    • The boat Ave Maria cruises through water with a cityscape in the background, including a bell tower and historic buildings.
    • Interior dining area of the Ave Maria with neatly set tables, featuring glasses and napkins, in a warmly lit room with modern wooden decor.
    • A display of assorted beverages in pitchers, garnished with fresh fruit, alongside an assortment of snacks, including watermelon and pastries.
    • A breakfast setup on the Ave Maria, featuring jars of granola, fruit juices, and milk, with a person serving themselves in the background.
    • Plates of beautifully presented food, each with a serving of grilled fish on a bed of greens, drizzled with a yellow sauce, arranged neatly on a counter.
    • A person carrying a tray of bowls filled with seafood and bread slices, smiling, and standing on a boat's deck.
    • A row of bicycles neatly arranged and secured on a boat, ready for use, with a view of the water in the background.
    • A boat traveling along a calm, tree-lined river.
    • A boat named "Ave Maria" traveling along a calm, tree-lined river.
    • A narrow hallway on a boat with gray doors, one labeled "15".
    • A cozy cabin room with a double bed, two round porthole windows, and wooden accents.
    • A boat cabin featuring a single bed, wooden furnishings, rectangular windows, and clothes hanging on a rod.
    • A compact boat cabin with a single bed, wooden shelves, and a window, providing storage and a functional layout.
    • A boat cabin with bunk beds, wooden shelving, and a window, featuring efficient use of space and warm lighting.
    • Interior of a cabin on the Ave Maria, featuring wooden bunk beds, a small wooden chair, a window, and neatly hung clothes.
    • A compact bathroom on the Ave Maria with a shower, modern sink, and built-in wooden shelves stocked with toiletries.
    • Dining area aboard the Ave Maria with set tables, a large TV screen, coffee machine, and cups neatly arranged.

    Facts

    • Year of construction: 1970
    • Renovation: 2011
    • Flag: Italian
    • Length: 41m / 135ft
    • Width: 7.5m / 25 ft
    • Passengers: 40
    • Crew: 4-5
    • Number of cabins: 17
    • WiFi: Free WiFi in common areas
    • Languages on board: English
    • Currency on board: Euros

    Boat overview

    • Air-conditioned restaurant and lounge
    • Lounge with television and internet desk
    • 2 sundecks
    • Partly seated sunroof with storage space for bikes
    • Complimentary courtesy kit and free hot drinks machine

    Cabin features

    • All cabins include shower/WC, individually regulated air-conditioning, safe, and a hair dryer available upon request. The beds are at ground level and can be moved.
    • As there is limited under bed storage for suitcases, only 1 suitcase is allowed per person.
    • Upper deck
      • 4 superior twin cabins (approx. 11m² / 138 ft²), two are 3/4-bed cabins – can be triples or quads)
    • Lower deck
      • 3 outside cabins with bunk bed cabins (approx 7.5m² / 94 ft² – can be available as single cabins or double occupancy)
      • 10 standard deluxe cabins (approx 11m²/ 138ft²; Three of these cabins are 3 bed cabins/triples)

    Ave Maria’s layout

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