Excellence Baroness is a 150-guest Excellence River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2007. This page lists 4 upcoming departures across 1 itinerary in European River Cruises, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
A small expedition-size ship at 3,350 gross tons — #389 of 566 ships we track. 22 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: Citytrip auf der Donau (6 nights) — En route to Linz — last stop Bratislava
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
Excellence Baroness is a 110-meter river ship designed for intimate cruising on the Rhine, Main, Moselle, Saar and Danube. Built in 2007 and refurbished in 2023, she carries up to 150 guests in 75 cabins and suites. The ship combines a classic maritime interior with French-balcony accommodations, a panoramic river lounge, multiple dining venues and a compact wellness area. A four-deck layout, elevator access between the principal passenger decks and a sun deck with whirlpool make her well suited to relaxed European river travel.
A 110-meter river ship with 75 cabins and suites, a four-deck layout and capacity for up to 150 guests. Passenger spaces include a river lounge with bar, bow veranda and a sun deck with whirlpool, loungers, shaded seating, putting green and chess area.
The vessel offers open deck space and casual recreational features such as a putting green and chess area. No dedicated children's facilities are identified in the operator's current ship information.
The Wellnest area includes a small fitness room, sauna and massage services. The sun deck also has a whirlpool and space for relaxation.
A passenger elevator connects the main, middle and upper decks, while a stairlift links the upper deck with the sun deck. The operator does not publish a detailed accessibility specification for cabins or bathrooms.
The operator presents Excellence as a sustainability-focused European river fleet and has described air-quality and interior upgrades for Excellence Baroness. No ship-specific emissions or propulsion figures are published on the current official ship page.
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
View the official Excellence Baroness deck plans from Excellence River Cruises →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
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| 2-Bett-Kabine Ober-/MitteldeckFrench balcony with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door. | Balcony | 56 | 161 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Junior Suite OberdeckFrench balcony; operator also lists a seating area, welcome sparkling wine, fruit, bathrobes and Nespresso machine. | Suite | 4 | 247 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| 2-Bett-Kabine HauptdeckFixed high windows that do not open. Two additional single cabins are identified on the Middle Deck by a reputable deck-plan reference. | Oceanview | 13 | 161 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
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| Nov 25, 2026 | Nov 28, 2026 | Städte im Sternenlicht | 3 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 28, 2026 | Dec 1, 2026 | Städte im Sternenlicht | 3 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 4, 2026 | Städte im Sternenlicht | 3 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 4, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Städte im Sternenlicht | 3 | European River Cruises | Book → |
Excellence Baroness is registered in Germany.
Excellence Baroness carries about 150 guests.
Excellence Baroness entered service in 2007 and was last refurbished in 2023.
At 3,350 gross tons and 110 m long, Excellence Baroness is a small expedition-size ship — larger than 31% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
The onboard atmosphere is stylish but relaxed. Smart-casual clothing is recommended in the evening, with more elegant clothing requested for gala evenings; swimwear is not permitted in public indoor areas.
The main Restaurant Excellence is included, and Restaurant Rive is available by reservation without a surcharge. Coffee, tea and drinking water are provided free of charge, while other drinks are generally charged à la carte.
Gratuities are voluntary rather than automatically included. The operator considers 8–10 euros per guest per day an appropriate guideline for the crew.
Yes. Wi-Fi is available without an additional charge in public areas and cabins, although service can be interrupted on some river sections and in locks.
The ship is not fully barrier-free. Some decks are connected by a lift, but narrow passageways, stairs, gangways and non-level embarkation routes mean passengers must be able to cover short distances independently; a continuously accompanying assistant is required for passengers permanently dependent on a wheelchair.
Children may travel with accompanying adults, but the operator states that the ships do not provide children’s or baby menus, highchairs or baby cots. Dedicated children’s facilities are not listed for Excellence Baroness.
