Why cruise on this ship?
The 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance.
Dining
With Uniworld, you can always count on having the finest quality foods prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. The talented chefs also feature local, regional, and seasonal specialties made with a traditional flair.
Uniworld’s extensive wine list includes such world-class vintages as the 1995 Nikolaihof Riesling from Austria, which recently received the highest possible score—100 points—from prestigious wine reviewer Robert Parker.
Guests aboard Uniworld’s “Enchanting Danube” itinerary will enjoy a private tasting of organically grown wines at the Nikolaihof wine estate, Austria’s oldest winery, located on the site of an ancient Roman fort in the scenic Wachau Valley.


































Palace Restaurant
The onboard restaurant offers guests gourmet dinners paired with distinctive wines and craft beers, culinary demonstrations and tastings as well as private onshore wine and beer tastings exclusively for Uniworld guests.
Chefs will serve signature dishes designed to soothe the soul and warm the heart, along with their traveling Lite menu with health-conscious options.
With Early Riser breakfasts, Afternoon Tea, All-day Bistro menu for snacks and Al fresco dining, there is just so much to excite your tastebuds!
From Farm to Ship
Farm-to-table isn’t just a trendy culinary buzzword around here. It’s a governing philosophy and commitment to serving you the very best local dishes created by our master chefs. When in Italy, dinner may consist of Prosciutto di Parma pizza and Osso Buco Milanese, prepared to your liking, with meats and vegetables sourced from just miles away. After a day immersed in Indian culture, your taste buds may do some immersing∘ of their own with Gajar Shorba and Tandoori Chicken Tikka for lunch. Live brilliantly. Dine locally. That’s our story and we’re sticking to it.
Creative Culinary Options
For those interested in healthier dining options, our Traveling Lite menu features all of the flavor of our traditional menu, but with fewer calories. We also offer a variety of vegetarian and vegan options, prepared just for you. If you have a specific meal preference, just ask. Our chefs will be happy to accommodate.
We learned from the best
Mrs. Beatrice Tollman’s culinary vision lives on with her many Signature Dishes you can enjoy onboard. Mrs. Tollman’s memoir, A Life in Food, chronicles her gastronomic prowess and joy of being able to share∘ her life’s passion with thousands of guests. You’ll discover many of the recipes Mrs. Tollman published on our menu, including Bea’s Chicken Soup, Sesame Fried Chicken and Honeycomb Ice Cream. If the all-inclusive amenities and luxurious accommodations weren’t enough to put you in a state of comfortable bliss, the homegrown cooking will.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Varies
Entertaining
Sip a glass of wine while you cruise past beautiful landscapes and world-famous landmarks on your way to your next destination...

Captains Lounge and Library
Complete with full-service bar, the Captains Lounge∘ and Library is the perfect place to unwind with a good book.
Features
- Lounge
- Library
















Blue Danube Lounge
The Danube Lounge boasts a panoramic view, a full-service bar and a dance floor.
Signature Cocktails
Our cocktails, much like our ships, are one-of-a-kind and inspired by the destinations we visit. Our bartenders are sharing their favorites with you.
Local Wines
Uniworld cruises through some of the world’s most acclaimed wine producing regions in Europe. Our onboard∘ wine menus are expertly curated by our staff of Sommeliers to reflect the local destination. Plus, you can enjoy these local wines as part of your all-inclusive package.
Local Beers
Our onboard beer menus feature unique lagers, ales and stouts from small local breweries, giving you a taste of the world’s finest. The best part? It’s all included.
Premium Spirits
Extra dirty Grey Goose martini with locally harvested olives? It’s all yours. As is everything else you can think of. With our ultra-inclusive∘ amenities you can enjoy unlimited beverages onboard.
Features
- Lounge

La Motte Sky Lounge
Up on the Sun Deck, guests can enjoy La Motte Sky Lounge∘ and the peaceful Patio area.
Features
- Lounge
Enrichment
Uniworld provide guests with more European itineraries∘ and choices than any other river cruise line, all designed to delve deeply into each locale with onshore excursions and onboard cultural enrichment programmes and entertainment.
Enjoy expertly planned shore excursions∘ hosted by English-speaking local experts, with options to personalise, including Choice Is Yours, Go Active, Do as the Locals Do, Village Day, and Gentle Walking programmes and a host of exclusive experiences designed for Uniworld guests only.












Included Excursions
Nothing onboard is cookie-cutter, so your time onshore∘ shouldn’t be either. You’ll have several options of included excursions each day, so you can explore exactly how you’d like. The choice is yours:
VILLAGE DAY
Get an in-depth look into the quaint destinations we visit and the local people who bring them to life.
LET’S GO
These active excursions feature walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking and golfing activities.
DO AS THE LOCALS DO
Experience life like a local, from riding the subway to stopping into a café for a local treat.
Features
- Excursions
- Wildlife & Nature
















Private Experiences
Features
- Education
- Local Experience








Masterpiece Collection
Features
- Food Experience
Health and fitness
The River Duchess is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitness centre and the Serenity River Spa, which are generously sized and operated by professionals.

Fitness Centre & Spa
The River Duchess is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitness centre and the Serenity River Spa, which are generously sized and operated by professionals.
Pure bliss awaits you onboard∘ your luxurious ship. Indulge in a massage or other wellness treatment in our tranquil onboard spa.
The spa staff offers massages (face, scalp, full body, hot stone), foot and hand treatments, and a ritual tea ceremony.
Features
- Spa
- Gym
Kids and teens
Generations Collection Cruises available.
Every Uniworld Generations cruise includes special programs, events and excursions designed specifically for your world travellers in training.
Uniworld specializes in personalised travel, and that goes for our younger guests as well. Since no two kids are alike, we offer a full range of enticing onshore∘ excursions and onboard activities—some geared for children and others tailored for tweens and teens.
Accommodation
Your Uniworld stateroom is a chic yet cosy cocoon- ideally designed for a daytime catnap and full-night’s rest alike. Your bed is handcrafted by Savoir® of England bed-makers to the world’s finest hotels, including London’s legendary Savoy Hotel. Your bed is dressed in divine linens of the highest quality and topped with a fluffy duvet and you always have your choice of pillow options to ensure the most restful sleep.
Your bathroom is adorned in gleaming floor-to-ceiling marble. we’ve even added special touches, such as backlit magnifying mirrors. Daily housekeeping∘ keeps things tidy, and evening turndown service always features a scrumptious surprise. And at sunset, your French balcony provides the perfect vantage point from which to watch the tranquil waters transform into molten gold...




River Duchess Suite
Lavishly appointed riverview suite (214 sq ft - 20 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, towel warmer, waffle bathrobes, and slippers
Additional special amenities and services
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer

French Balcony Staterooms Category 1
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m) with a French balcony
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes, and slippers
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Coffee Machine
- Safe
- Hair Dryer




Deluxe Staterooms Category 2-3
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes, and slippers
Features
- Double
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer

Classic Staterooms Category 4-5
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom (151 sq ft - 14 sq m)
Handcrafted Savoir® Beds of England, built-in closet, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, flat-screen TV with infotainment centre and satellite, and bottled water
Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cosy bathrobes, and slippers
Features
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
Deck plans

Sun Deck
- La Motte Sky Lounge
- Bridge
- Sun Deck

Rhine Deck
- Blue Danube Lounge
- Bar
- Captains Lounge and Library
- Internet
- Reception
- Palace Restaurant
- River Duchess Suites
- Category 1 Staterooms (French Balcony)

Danube Deck
- Category 2 Staterooms (Deluxe)

Main Deck
- Serenity River Spa
- Fitness Centre
- Patio Lounge
- Internet
- 24 hour Coffee Station
- Category 3 Staterooms (Deluxe)

Moselle Deck
- Laundry Room
- Category 4 Staterooms (Classic)
- Category 5 Staterooms (Classic)

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