River Empress

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River Empress

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Specifications

ShipyardScheepswerf Den Breejen Shipyard (Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Holland)
Year2001
Length110 m
Beam11 m
Decks4
Cabins66
Passengers132
Crew41
Crew ratio1:3.22
FlagCH

Description

River Empress has a total of 66 cabins (including 4 Suites), all maintained by attentive service and featuring individually controlled air conditioning, high-quality bedding, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV, wardrobe and wall safe, hairdryer, and compact bathroom with L'Occitane products. The suites offer additional amenities: a bottle of wine upon guests' arrival, daily cookies and fruit plate, DVD player, larger seating area, refrigerator, continental breakfast, morning tea and coffee, complimentary laundry and shoe shine services. All cabins on the Rhine Deck feature French balconies. MS River Empress hosts an elegant restaurant offering exquisite cuisine and refined cooking.
The ship has two lounges: the main lounge, with a full-service bar, dance floor, and splendid panoramic views, while the Captain's Lounge & Library offers seating with an attached bar and is perfect for an intimate evening. There are also the Patio Lounge and the Sky Lounge. On the Sun deck, there is shuffleboard and chess, while on the Main deck, there is the fitness center, Serenity River Spa with sauna, onboard boutique, and laundry room with ironing facilities. The ship is also equipped with an elevator. Nordic walking poles and bicycles are provided to hikers; other amenities include a 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and internet access.

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