The fare
The S.S. Maria Theresa sailings we would shortlist run from about $5,100 per person for 7 nights, depending on ship, suite, season and itinerary.
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
S.S. Maria Theresa
Uniworld's most ornate ship, built for the Danube.
Overview
S.S. Maria Theresa entered service in 2015 and carries around 150 guests. It is the most lavish of Uniworld's Danube ships, with baroque interiors, an inclusive fare and a small heated pool.
Maria Theresa was built for the Danube and looks the part: gilt, chandeliers and a palette drawn from Vienna's palaces. The inclusive fare covers excursions, drinks and gratuities; the pool is a rarity on a river ship.
It suits grandparents and couples who enjoy the theater of it and want the Danube's capitals with nothing to arrange.
At a glance
- Size
- River ship, around 150 guests
- Entered service
- 2015 (approximate)
- Our pick
- A Deluxe stateroom midship on the upper deck
Thinking about S.S. Maria Theresa?
We will say whether S.S. Maria Theresa 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 enjoy ornate interiors
- Couples who want the Danube with everything included
- Multigenerational groups on family departures
Not for
- Travelers who want a quiet, modern ship
- Anyone who wants sea days
- Families with young children outside the family dates
Price
What S.S. Maria Theresa costs
Upper end of river cruising per night, fully inclusive. Planning figures on each sailing page.
What it costs
Planning figures for S.S. Maria Theresa
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. Maria Theresa
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, Suites and the Royal Suite; open-air balconies on the upper decks.
- Cabins we would book
- A Deluxe stateroom midship on the upper deck for most couples; a Suite for a separate seating area and more space.
- Dining
- The main restaurant and a casual venue; menus follow the river, included with wine, beer and spirits.
- Entertainment
- Local performers who come aboard in port, a pianist, lectures. River evenings are early.
Want the right suite on S.S. Maria Theresa?
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. Maria Theresa 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
- Generations departures welcome children; other dates do not cater for them.
- Grandparents
- Docked in town centers, no tenders, elevators between most decks and gentle-pace excursions; one of the easiest trips we sell.
- Accessibility
- Elevators between most decks but not all, and no fully accessible staterooms in the ocean-ship 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. Maria Theresa 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 we would consider on S.S. Maria Theresa
Planning figures per person; the final price depends on date, suite and availability.
S.S. Maria Theresa: a Danube family sailing for three generations
Budapest to Passau on a dedicated family departure: castles, chocolate and no sea days.
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. Maria Theresa
On Uniworld's official site; we send the marked-up plan with every proposal.
We do not yet hold a licensed photograph of S.S. Maria Theresa itself, so there is no picture of it here: we never show a sister ship in its place.
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 
River Beatrice, now Uniworld's S.S. Beatrice, on the Danube in BudapestPhoto: 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. Maria Theresa 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. Maria Theresa FAQs
Maria Theresa or Beatrice?
Maria Theresa for the baroque theater and the pool; Beatrice for a brighter, lighter palette. Both sail the Danube with the same inclusive fare.
Same line
Other Uniworld Boutique River Cruises ships we have written up
S.S. Beatrice
Uniworld's Danube ship: ornate, inclusive, with a lot of light.
Compared
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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.