Signature highlights
A warm, wood-accented interior, a four-deck layout, a forward veranda, and a sun deck with whirlpool, loungers, seating groups, and shade sails.
Excellence Queen
Excellence Queen is a 140-guest Excellence River Cruises river cruise ship, in service since 2011. This page lists 38 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 a small European river ship
✓ Travelers who prefer French-balcony cabins
✓ Guests focused on dining and scenic outdoor viewing
Excellence Queen at a glance
Best for
- Couples wanting a small European river ship
- Travelers who prefer French-balcony cabins
- Guests focused on dining and scenic outdoor viewing
- Golfers interested in an onboard putting green
- German- or English-speaking passengers
Think twice if you want
- Families seeking dedicated kids facilities
- Travelers wanting multiple pools or extensive entertainment
- Guests requiring fully accessible ship facilities
- Passengers wanting large private outdoor balconies
- Travelers seeking a broad spa and wellness complex
Live Position ● 38 minutes ago
Heading to: SCHLEUSE DUISBURGMEI
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Excellence Queen
Excellence Queen is a 110-metre Swiss river cruise ship operated by Swiss Excellence River Cruise for Excellence River Cruises. Built in 2011, the four-deck vessel accommodates up to 140 guests in approximately 70 cabins and suites. Its passenger spaces include the Restaurant Excellence, Salon Rive, a river lounge with bar, a small fitness room, and a sun deck with whirlpool and shaded seating. Accommodation ranges from French-balcony cabins to larger suites, while the ship’s compact dimensions suit European waterways.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Swiss Excellence River Cruise GmbH
- Builder / shipyard
- Karadeniz Shipyard Co., Ünye/Ordu, Turkey; outfitted by De Gerlien-Van Tiem, Druten, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7365
- MMSI
- 269057365
- Draft
- 1.6 m
- Previous names
- Ye 74 Pieter
Onboard Experience
For families
No dedicated children’s facilities were identified on the current operator page.
Pools, spa & wellness
A small fitness room is available, and the sun deck includes a whirlpool and outdoor relaxation areas.
Accessibility
The current operator page does not specify dedicated accessible cabins or detailed accessibility equipment.
Environmental features
Excellence Queen holds the Green Award Gold standard, recognizing vessel safety, environmental performance, and social responsibility measures.
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
Salon Rive Riverlounge mit Bar Bugveranda 24h-Wasser/Kaffee/Tee Foyer mit Rezeption Bordshop KFL-Desk 2-Bett-Kabine Mitteldeck/Oberdeck, frz. Balkon Mini-Suite, frz. Balkon Excellence-Suite, frz. BalkonDeck 2
Restaurant Excellence 2-Bett-Kabine Mitteldeck/Oberdeck, frz. Balkon Mini-Suite, frz. BalkonDeck 1
Fitnessraum 2-Bett-Kabine HauptdeckView the official Excellence Queen deck plans from Excellence River Cruises →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Bett-Kabine Mitteldeck/Oberdeck, frz. BalkonFranzösischer Balkon; booking codes and exact category counts are not published. Some aft cabins may be smaller. | Balcony | 172 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Mini-Suite, frz. BalkonFranzösischer Balkon; exact category count is not published. | Balcony | 183 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Excellence-Suite, frz. BalkonFranzösischer Balkon; exact category count is not published. | Balcony | 323 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 3 |
| 2-Bett-Kabine HauptdeckHigh windows that cannot be opened; exact category count is not published. | Oceanview | 140 sq ft sq ft | 2 | 1 |
Dining, bars & venues
6 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant Excellence
Included
The main restaurant serves breakfast and the principal meals.
Salon Rive
Included
A reservation restaurant offering an evening sushi-based menu without a surcharge.
Bars & lounges
Riverlounge mit Bar
Varies
A lounge with bar service and an area for refreshments and snacks.
Where Excellence Queen sails, month by month
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| European River Cruises | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
All 18 itineraries and their departure dates
- Adventflusszauber auf der Mosel 4 Dec 2026, 10 Dec 2026
- Adventflusszauber auf der Mosel 1 Dec 2026, 7 Dec 2026
- Auf dem Wasserweg von Karl und Ludwig 5 Jun 2027
- Auf dem Wasserweg von Karl und Ludwig 29 May 2027
- Basel – Amsterdam – Basel 10 Apr 2027, 18 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 4 May 2027, 22 Sep 2027, 4 Oct 2027
- Best of Rhein-Main 4 Sep 2027
- City Cruise zur Mainmündung 30 Sep 2027, 12 Oct 2027
- Der Rhein, ein Wintermärchen 13 Dec 2026
- Der Rhein, ein Wintermärchen 28 Nov 2026
- Die Pfalz & das Elsass 29 Mar 2027, 1 Apr 2027, 4 Apr 2027, 7 Apr 2027
- Eine kurze Cruise und viel zu sehen! 16 Oct 2027
- Erlebnistour auf Rhein & Main 19 Oct 2027, 24 Oct 2027
- Franken & die Oberpfalz – Sommertage zum geniessen 10 Jul 2027
- Franken & die Oberpfalz – Sommertage zum geniessen 17 Jul 2027
- Grand Tour ans Ijsselmeer 12 May 2027, 11 Sep 2027
- Rhein-Main-Mosel Sinfonie 12 Jun 2027, 26 Jun 2027, 24 Jul 2027, 7 Aug 2027, 21 Aug 2027
- Rhein-Main-Mosel Sinfonie 19 Jun 2027, 3 Jul 2027, 14 Aug 2027, 28 Aug 2027
- Rheingau & Frankenland 23 May 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Excellence Queen FAQ
What flag does Excellence Queen sail under?
Excellence Queen is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Excellence Queen hold?
Excellence Queen carries about 140 guests with roughly 36 crew.
How old is Excellence Queen?
Excellence Queen entered service in 2011.
What dining is included on Excellence Queen?
Main meals in Restaurant Excellence are included. The Rive restaurant on the upper deck also has no surcharge, but requires a reservation and is offered on cruises of at least five nights.
Is Wi-Fi included on Excellence Queen?
Wi-Fi is available at no charge in public areas and cabins. Service can be interrupted on some river sections, in locks, and in busy ports.
Are drinks included?
Coffee, tea, and fresh water are available free of charge. Other drinks are offered à la carte and are charged separately.
Is Excellence Queen accessible for wheelchair users?
The ship is not fully accessible. The operator says passengers must be able to negotiate narrow or steep gangways and move independently during emergencies; hand-operated wheelchairs and rollators require advance notification.
Are children allowed on Excellence Queen?
Children are allowed when accompanied by an adult. Children up to 12 years travel at half price when sharing the same cabin with an accompanying adult, subject to the operator's stated exceptions.
Is there an elevator between the decks?
The ship's deck listing shows a lift between the upper and middle decks. The operator warns that not every deck or area on its river ships is connected by a lift.