Signature highlights
Four passenger decks, a forward veranda, sun deck with whirlpool, lounge seating, shade sails and panoramic Skylounge.
Excellence Princess
Excellence Princess is an 186-guest Excellence River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2014. This page lists 43 upcoming departures across 18 itineraries 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.
✓ Couples wanting intimate river cruising
✓ Travelers prioritizing included dining and relaxed service
✓ Guests who enjoy river views from French balconies
Excellence Princess at a glance
Best for
- Couples wanting intimate river cruising
- Travelers prioritizing included dining and relaxed service
- Guests who enjoy river views from French balconies
- Fitness-minded travelers wanting a small onboard gym
- Adults seeking a quiet, compact ship
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking extensive children’s facilities
- Travelers wanting multiple pools or large entertainment venues
- Passengers requiring fully accessible ship facilities
- Guests preferring large cabins with private balconies
- Travelers seeking extensive nightlife
Live Position ● 10 hours ago
Heading to: BaselCurrently on: Kurztrip Baden-Baden (2 nights) — En route to Basel — last stop Gambsheim
Coming up
- Basel end of cruise
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Excellence Princess
Excellence Princess is a 135-metre Swiss river cruise ship launched in 2014 for Excellence River Cruises. Designed as a floating grand hotel for European waterways, it accommodates up to 186 guests in 93 cabins and suites. The four-deck vessel combines a main restaurant with the smaller Rive restaurant, a Skylounge, sauna, compact fitness room and a sun deck with whirlpool. Its itinerary-independent onboard profile suits travelers seeking spacious public areas, attentive Swiss hospitality and scenic river cruising in a relatively intimate setting.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Swiss Excellence River Cruise
- Builder / shipyard
- TeamCo Shipyard, Heusden; hull by Vahali Shipyards
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7484
- MMSI
- 269057484
- Draft
- 1.6 m
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a sauna, small fitness room and a sun-deck whirlpool.
Environmental features
Excellence Princess holds Green Award certification, recognizing standards related to safety, environmental performance and social responsibility.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4
Putting-Green Sonnendeck mit Liegen Sitzgruppen SchattensegelDeck 3
Restaurant Rive Skylounge mit Bar Bugveranda 24h-Wasser/Kaffee/Tee Foyer mit Rezeption Bordshop KFL-Desk 2-Bett-Kabine Ober-/Mitteldeck Junior Suite Ober-/MitteldeckDeck 2
Restaurant Excellence 2-Bett-Kabine Ober-/Mitteldeck Junior Suite Ober-/MitteldeckDeck 1
Sauna kleiner Fitnessraum 2-Bett-Kabine HauptdeckView the official Excellence Princess deck plans from Excellence River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Bett-Kabine Hauptdeck13 m²; high windows that cannot be opened; double bed convertible to twin beds. | Oceanview | 140 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| 2-Bett-Kabine Ober-/Mitteldeck16 m²; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door; category-specific count not published. | Balcony | 172 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Junior Suite Ober-/Mitteldeck20 m²; French balcony with floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows and sliding door; category-specific count not published. | Balcony | 215 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
7 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant Excellence
Included
The main restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner at table or as a buffet.
Restaurant Rive
Included
The Oberdeck restaurant serves lunch and dinner by reservation without a surcharge.
Bars & lounges
Skylounge mit Bar
Varies
A lounge and bar area for drinks and refreshments.
Where Excellence Princess sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates
- Adventsflusszauber Main 5 Dec 2026
- Adventsflusszauber Main 11 Dec 2026
- Die Cruise für Whisky-Lovers 19 Nov 2027
- Die Cruise für Whisky-Lovers 19 Nov 2026
- Die Donau im Sommer, mal anders! 16 Jul 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 3 Aug 2027
- Die Donau – Auf dem Strom der Zeit 1 May 2027, 8 May 2027, 15 May 2027, 22 May 2027, 29 May 2027, 5 Jun 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 19 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 8 Aug 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 22 Aug 2027, 12 Sep 2027, 19 Sep 2027
- Donau-Reigen köstlich und urkomisch 26 Sep 2027
- Drei Flüsse von Passau nach Basel 8 Oct 2027
- Excellence Comedy Cruise No. 1 5 Nov 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 9 Nov 2026, 11 Nov 2026, 13 Nov 2026, 15 Nov 2026, 17 Nov 2026
- Excellence Flussreise - auf der Donau bis ans Schwarze Meer 29 Aug 2027
- Excellence presents Philipp Fankhauser 3 Jul 2027
- Flussfahrten über den Main-Donau-Kanal im März und April 27 Mar 2027
- Flussfahrten über den Main-Donau-Kanal im März und April 2 Apr 2027
- Lichterglanz am Main 7 Dec 2026
- Lichterglanz am Main 9 Dec 2026
- Monarchie, Nostalgie & Moderne 8 Apr 2027, 14 Apr 2027
- Städte im Sternenlicht 28 Nov 2027, 1 Dec 2027, 4 Dec 2027, 7 Dec 2027
- Wilde Schönheit–Eisernes Tor 20 Apr 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Excellence Princess FAQ
What flag does Excellence Princess sail under?
Excellence Princess is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Excellence Princess hold?
Excellence Princess carries about 186 guests with roughly 46 crew.
How old is Excellence Princess?
Excellence Princess entered service in 2014.
What is the dress code on Excellence Princess?
The onboard atmosphere is stylish but informal. Smart-casual clothing is suitable in the evening, while gala evenings call for more elegant dress; swimwear is not permitted in public rooms.
What dining is included on Excellence Princess?
Premium full board includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, cakes or snacks, and water, coffee and tea. Lunch and dinner at Restaurant Rive are available without a surcharge by reservation.
Are drinks included on Excellence Princess?
Water, coffee and tea are available at no charge. Other drinks are offered à la carte and are generally charged separately, except where a specific travel package states otherwise.
Is Wi-Fi included on Excellence Princess?
Wi-Fi is available at no charge in the public areas and cabins. The connection can be interrupted on some river sections and in locks.
Is Excellence Princess accessible for wheelchair users?
The ship is not fully accessible, and gangways can be narrow or steep. Hand-operated wheelchairs and rollators may be carried with advance notice, but electric wheelchairs and mobility scooters are not accepted.
Are children accommodated on Excellence Princess?
Children up to age 12 can travel at half price when sharing a cabin with an accompanying adult. The ship does not list dedicated children’s facilities.