The fare
The Uniworld Boutique River Cruises sailings we would shortlist run from about $5,100 per person for 7 nights, depending on ship, suite, season and itinerary.
ResearchLines, ships and destinations, in detail
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld's Danube ship: ornate, inclusive, with a lot of light.
Overview
S.S. Beatrice was rebuilt in 2018 from the former River Beatrice and carries around 160 guests on the Danube. It has Uniworld's ornate interiors, an inclusive fare covering drinks, excursions and gratuities, and some of the largest suites on the river.
Beatrice sails the Danube between Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary: Passau, the Wachau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. The rebuild gave it a brighter palette than the older Uniworld ships, a spa and a good restaurant.
It suits grandparents and couples who want a river week with everything included and a ship that feels like a boutique hotel.
At a glance
- Size
- River ship, around 160 guests
- Entered service
- 2018 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Deluxe stateroom midship on the upper deck
Thinking about S.S. Beatrice?
We will say whether S.S. Beatrice is right for your party, which suite we would book and which sailing, or name the ship we would choose instead.
Best for
- Grandparents who want the Danube with everything included
- Couples who like ornate, hotel-style interiors
- Multigenerational groups on Uniworld's family departures
Not for
- Travelers who want a minimalist ship
- Anyone who wants a pool and sea days
- Families with young children outside the family departures
Price
What S.S. Beatrice costs
Upper end of river cruising per night, with excursions, drinks and gratuities included. Planning figures on each sailing page.
What it costs
Planning figures for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, the line S.S. Beatrice sails for
Planning figures from the sailings on this page, not a quote.
What that includes
Dining and drinks; Excursions; Gratuities and Wi-Fi; Family activities on family departures. Anything not on that list, we price alongside the fare so there is no surprise on board.
Around the ship
Flights, hotel nights before and after, private transfers and any excursions outside the fare sit on top. Your proposal sets out the cruise fare and additional costs so you can compare the full trip.
Have a budget in mind?
Tell us what you are looking for and the figure you have in mind. We will say what it buys on each line, and where the same money goes further.
On board
Suites, cabins, dining and evenings on S.S. Beatrice
In our words, from the questions we are asked most. Suite names are the line's; which one we would book is ours.
- Suites
- Classic and Deluxe staterooms with open-air balconies, Suites with more space, the Royal Suite at the top.
- Cabins we would book
- A Deluxe stateroom midship on the upper deck; a Suite for a separate seating area. Avoid the lowest deck's small windows if the view matters.
- Dining
- The main restaurant and a casual venue; menus follow the river, included with wine, beer and spirits.
- Entertainment
- Local performers in port, a pianist, lectures. River evenings are early.
Want the right suite on S.S. Beatrice?
Tell us who is traveling and we will name the deck and the suite numbers we would hold, and the ones we would avoid.
Children, grandparents, mobility
S.S. Beatrice for the whole family
Three honest notes: what the ship does for children, what it does for grandparents, and what it asks of anyone with limited mobility.
- Children
- Uniworld's Generations departures welcome children with a program; other dates have little for them.
- Grandparents
- Easy walking, docked in town centers, no tenders, excursions with gentle-pace options. One of the easiest trips we sell for mobility.
- Accessibility
- River ships have elevators between most decks but not all; no accessible staterooms in the usual sense. We discuss fit candidly.
Planning for the whole family?
Connecting suites, different activity levels, dining that works for everyone, and transfers that suit grandparents and toddlers alike. The best family suites go first, so start early.
Where it sails
Where S.S. Beatrice goes
The regions this ship sails as far as we know; the itinerary confirms the ports and the season.
European Rivers
Rhine, Danube and Douro: a new town every morning, no sea days, everyone back for dinner.
Sample itineraries
Sailings on S.S. Beatrice
We have not written up a sample sailing on S.S. Beatrice yet. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the current itineraries; tell us the season you have in mind and we will send the two or three we would consider, with planning figures.
Not sure where to go?
Give us the month, who is traveling and how far you will fly. A specialist will name the two or three regions and ships we would choose.
Deck plans and photographs
Deck plans and pictures of S.S. Beatrice
On Uniworld's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
Uniworld's S.S. Joie de Vivre moored on the Seine in ParisPhoto: Artvill · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Uniworld's River Beatrice moored on the DanubePhoto: Gary Bembridge · CC BY 2.0
Our promise
We will say no.
We do not recommend a cruise because it is expensive, and we do not put people on the wrong ship. If S.S. Beatrice is not right for your party, we will tell you and suggest the one that is, even if it costs less or is sold by someone else. We are an advisor, not a booking engine.
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S.S. Beatrice FAQs
Is Uniworld good for mobility?
Among the best: docked in town centers, no tenders, elevators between most decks and gentle-pace excursions. Not every deck has lift access, which we confirm for your stateroom.
Same line
Other Uniworld Boutique River Cruises ships we have written up
around 150 guests
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's most ornate ship, built for the Danube.
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Our pick: A Deluxe stateroom midship on the upper deck. Tell us who is traveling and when, and we will say which sailing and which suite, or whether another ship would suit you better.