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Set a course for adventure
from Family Travel
by mgrimardi
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Set a course foradventure.
River cruise ships are very unique and much different than large ocean-going vessels. One of most intriguing things about them is their small size. Many rivers and canals in Europe are connected to each other through a series of concrete locks, and ships have to be able to fi t inside each lock; at 443 feet, it’s a tight squeeze.
River cruise ships can’t be too tall either, as they have to fi t under bridges. The ships are ingeniously designed so that the top of the ship can collapse if water levels are too high, which allows enough space for the ship to slip through. When the top doesn’t collapse, have fun on deck as the ship sails under majestic bridges and through the grand canals.
Because of their small size, river cruise ships can go where larger ships can’t—this is one of the best things about river cruising. Our ships are like fl oating hotels that carry you from town to town, with lots of wonderful things and beautiful scenery to see along the way. Once the ship arrives in port—often docking in the historic heart of grand cities and small towns—you can step right off the ship and immediately start exploring.
River Countess
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Il Castillo Lounge with full-service bar Osteria Siena Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Savoy Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Patio lounge Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Osteria Siena Sky Lounge ▼ Category 1 stateroom Savoy Restaurant
River Duchess
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Blue Danube Lounge with full-service bar La Motte Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Palace Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Sun Deck ▼ Category 1 stateroom Blue Danube Lounge
River Empress
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Main lounge with full-service bar Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Main lounge ▼ Category 1 stateroom Fitness center
Note: Adjoining staterooms are available; please inquire at time of booking.
River Princess
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Main lounge with full-service bar Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Lobby ▼ Category 1 stateroom Serenity River Spa™
Note: Suite 410 has a fixed four-poster bed; therefore, the bed cannot be separated.
River Ambassador
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Main lounge with full-service bar Library Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Main lounge ▼ Category 1 stateroom Game room (available on all ships; décor may vary)
Note: All staterooms have a fixed queen-size bed; therefore, the bed cannot be separated. All suites have two mattresses with bed frames that can be slightly separated, except Suite 214, which cannot be separated. Note: Staterooms and suites have two twin-size mattresses that can be positioned together to form one queen-size bed or moved slightly apart to form two twin-size beds.
River Baroness
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS Monet Lounge with full-service bar Young travelers’ lounge and game room Van Gogh Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
StateroomS & SuiteS Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Monet Lounge ▼ Category 1 stateroom Van Gogh Restaurant
