Signature highlights
A small-ship atmosphere, panoramic Blue Danube Lounge, Captain’s Lounge & Library, La Motte Sky Lounge, sun deck, fitness center, Serenity River Spa, elevator, and complimentary bicycles and Wi-Fi.
River Duchess
Live Position ● 7 hours ago
Heading to: ROORVCurrently on: 9-Night European River Cruises: Budapest to Bucharest (9 nights) — En route to Batina (Osijek), Vukovar — last stop Budapest
Budapest
→ Budapest
→ Batina (Osijek), Vukovar
→ Belgrade
→ Vidin
→ Ruse
→ Giurgiu, Transfer to Bucharest
→ Bucharest
→ Bucharest
8.0 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About River Duchess
River Duchess is an intimate Uniworld river ship carrying 130 guests on the Danube, Rhine, and Main. Built in 2003 and remodeled in 2012, it combines boutique-hotel styling with a relaxed atmosphere, panoramic lounges, a restaurant, a sun deck, and a compact wellness area. Accommodation ranges from classic riverview rooms to French-balcony staterooms and suites, making the vessel especially suited to travelers who value attentive service and scenic European river cruising over large-ship facilities.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
- Builder / shipyard
- Jac. den Breejen Shipyard, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7168
- MMSI
- 269057168
- Draft
- 1.7 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The Palace Restaurant provides buffet breakfast and lunch with regional and continental choices, followed by multi-course dinners. Dining is complemented by lounge and bar areas, including the Blue Danube Lounge and Captain’s Lounge.
Entertainment
Public spaces include the Blue Danube Lounge with bar and dance floor, Captain’s Lounge & Library, Patio Lounge, and La Motte Sky Lounge. Programming is centered on scenic viewing, social gatherings, and destination-focused enrichment rather than large-scale production shows.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 4 suites, 18 French-balcony staterooms, 36 deluxe staterooms, and 7 classic staterooms. Suites include butler service and larger 214-square-foot layouts; other stateroom categories are approximately 151 square feet.
For families
River Duchess is designed primarily for adults and offers a calm boutique-hotel environment, though families may use the standard stateroom and suite categories. No dedicated children’s club or major family attraction is advertised on the official ship page.
Pools, spa & wellness
Onboard wellness facilities include the Serenity River Spa, fitness center, sauna, and sun-deck relaxation areas.
Accessibility
The ship has an elevator and relatively compact public areas, but dedicated accessible-cabin or comprehensive mobility specifications were not confirmed in the reviewed sources. Travelers with accessibility needs should verify current arrangements directly with Uniworld.
Environmental features
No vessel-specific sustainability systems or environmental certifications were confirmed in the reviewed sources.
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 21, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 | 9-Night European River Cruises: Bucharest to Budapest | 9 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 13, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Sep 13, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | 14 Nights Europe Cruise | 14 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Nov 25, 2026 | Dec 2, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |
| Dec 16, 2026 | Dec 23, 2026 | 7 Nights Europe Cruise | 7 | European River Cruises | Book → |