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Vahali Shipyards in Serbia has laid the keel of Spirit of the Rhine, a new river cruise ship for UK-based Saga Cruises.
The vessel will have capacity for 190 passengers and onboard facilities including a lounge, a library, two restaurants, and a sun deck.
Spirit of the Rhine's inaugural cruise will be a six-night voyage scheduled to commence on March 23, 2021.