River Duchess
Undertaking her maiden voyage in 2003 and with two refurbishments in 2009 and 2012, the 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.
Undertaking her maiden voyage in 2003 and with two refurbishments in 2009 and 2012, the 130-passenger River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe’s most enchanting waterways in the ship’s stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.
Cruise Departures
Ship Type
River Ship
Passengers
130
No. Of Crew
41
Launched
2003
Refurbished
2012
River Duchess Cruises
Choose from 26 vacations cruising on board the River Duchess
24 Days Amsterdam to Bucharest
Operator: Uniworld
From 11,262pp
Save 1,818pp
24 Days Bucharest to Amsterdam
Operator: Uniworld
From 12,169pp
Save 1,880pp
River Duchess Reviews
8 reviews of River Duchess from past clients of Global Journeys
The trip was a river cruise. The trip started in Budapest on the Danube River and went through Austria and then on the Main River through Germany on the Danube Main Canal ending on the Rhine River in Amsterdam. The cruise was in the River Duchess. The ship was nice and the stateroom was spacious. A very pleasant experience.
We booked the last Tulips and Windmills trip for the season with the hope that there would be still plenty of Tulips to see. We were not disappointed, more flowers that you could poke a stick at. However the trip was not all about tulips. The towns and scenery seen and visited were exceptional. The Uniworld level of service that we had experienced on read more previous trips was still there. The food as usual was plentiful and extremely tasty, the crew was extremely attentive and helpful. These guys do it well!
We had a trip of a lifetime on this river cruise from Amsterdam to Bucharest over 24 days. Everything from the ship, food, drinks, staff, free shore excursions were excellent. The staff even remembered your name and bought you what you liked to drink! The Captain was also there each morning and afternoon to welcome you off and back on the ship, with read more Natalia playing music in the lounge on a grand piano. We would highly recommend this cruise or any other with Uniworld.
Great holiday, wonderful ship, totally 5 star all the way 5 Ultimate European Journey Eileen & David, WA, Australia, Aug 2016
Had a wonderful holiday with Uniworld. Was so glad we didn't bypass Istanbul. It was a highlight and due to the recent bombings and troubles, tourism was down 80% and there were no queues anywhere and very few tourists. We were looked after so well and never for a moment felt threatened. The cruise manager (Daniel) and local guide ("Doc") were fantastic read more hosts and even did a special free Istanbul by night with guests who wanted to see a bit of night life which was great fun. Still a very vibrant city actually with magnificent sightseeing and history. We joined the ship at Bucharest and found all the varied sightseeing choices on a daily basis were excellent and hard to choose sometimes as so many interesting options were included. Eastern Europe was quite an eye opener with horror tales of past history and violent rulers and more recently recovering from communist suppression.
Then of course the legendry sail from Budapest to Amsterdam, beautiful scenery, great weather , fascinating medieval towns and always with interesting local guides along the way to keep us informed and usually with a good sense of humour too. First class ship, though cabins slightly cramped but still plenty of storage and comfort. Dining was amazing, gourmet food almost 24 hours a day and most professional and efficient service throughout.Travelling companions were a happy crowd and most mixed well on outings and enjoyed various evenings entertainment. Our Cruise Director, Daniel, was also the best looking after everyone, guiding and keeping us well informed ( and a good dancer too !!! ) A truly wonderful holiday. Thank you Uniworld, and not forgetting Georgie at Global Journeys who never lets us down with her first class service, knowledge and advice and look forward to next time.
Then of course the legendry sail from Budapest to Amsterdam, beautiful scenery, great weather , fascinating medieval towns and always with interesting local guides along the way to keep us informed and usually with a good sense of humour too. First class ship, though cabins slightly cramped but still plenty of storage and comfort. Dining was amazing, gourmet food almost 24 hours a day and most professional and efficient service throughout.Travelling companions were a happy crowd and most mixed well on outings and enjoyed various evenings entertainment. Our Cruise Director, Daniel, was also the best looking after everyone, guiding and keeping us well informed ( and a good dancer too !!! ) A truly wonderful holiday. Thank you Uniworld, and not forgetting Georgie at Global Journeys who never lets us down with her first class service, knowledge and advice and look forward to next time.
Uniworld left no stone unturned in making our journey one we will remember forever. We were treated like part of the Uniworld family from the time we boarded the boat until the end. Daniel Tarr our cruise director was nothing short of fabulous. Supremely efficient and willing to go the extra mile to assist us whenever needed. He interacted with everyone read more in the lounge each evening and being a wonderful dancer he managed to make us all feel like dancing queens once the music started. We thoroughly enjoyed the itinerary our only regret being that we opted out of the Istanbul section which according to all who travelled there was magnificent. Excursions offered were varied and enjoyable. We did not have to put our hands in our pockets at all. When they state that everything is included in the initial price they truly mean it. The quality and variety of food was delicious.
Drinks flowed freely ... Anything your heart desired at anytime. The crew were marvellous and such a cohesive unit .... They too worked together as one happy family. Various singing and dancing groups came on board and entertained us in many of the places we visited. When a lock broke down and we had to spend extra time in town due to the boat having to queue on the river we were given 40 euros per couple to buy lunch. Extremely generous. No receipts required. Gifts were left on our beds each evening and being previous travellers with Insight, a sister company, we were not only given a beautiful throw as a thank you gift when we boarded the River Duchess but were also entitled to one bag of laundry each and every week ... Washed and ironed and returned to our cabin within a few hours. I cannot recommend them highly enough and look forward to travelling with them in the near future.
Drinks flowed freely ... Anything your heart desired at anytime. The crew were marvellous and such a cohesive unit .... They too worked together as one happy family. Various singing and dancing groups came on board and entertained us in many of the places we visited. When a lock broke down and we had to spend extra time in town due to the boat having to queue on the river we were given 40 euros per couple to buy lunch. Extremely generous. No receipts required. Gifts were left on our beds each evening and being previous travellers with Insight, a sister company, we were not only given a beautiful throw as a thank you gift when we boarded the River Duchess but were also entitled to one bag of laundry each and every week ... Washed and ironed and returned to our cabin within a few hours. I cannot recommend them highly enough and look forward to travelling with them in the near future.
We were lucky enough to secure this cruise at an introductory two for one offer. Georgie Walpole is extremely well organised and made the booking process a breeze. Uniworld proved to be second to none in every aspect of customer care, catering and attention to detail. Our tour manager was brilliant as were all of the local guides. Nightly entertainment read more on board was also something we looked forward too. Passengers with dietary issues were very well catered for on a daily basis.
We travelled with Uniworld on the River Duchess on the tour titled North Sea to Black Sea during August. On ship for approx 3 weeks and had a great time. Our cruise was mainly Austns with Kiwis, Canadians and travellers from the US as well. People mixed and got along really well. Crew members were fantastic and really looked after guests. Our cabin read more was spacious with a good view. Daily excursions were well organised with excellent guides. Meals on the cruise were amazing and drinks aplenty. A good time was had by all. Only caution is to make sure you exercise to avoid adding too many extra kg's. No hesitation in thoroughly recommending this cruise provided you can cope with 22 back to back Christmas Days.
Excellent. From Black Sea to North Sea & only unpacked once 1 Ultimate European Journey Peter Hudd, NSW, Australia, Jul 2016
From the moment we were met at Istanbul Airport to our departure from Amsterdam, Uniworld representatives were excellent. The ship's staff were very polite and couldn't have been more helpful. The Cruise Director (Gabriel) was excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The individual tour guides for the included tours were also very good. I have read more no hesitation in recommending this trip!
Life On Board River Duchess
What can you expect when cruising on board River Duchess
River Duchess
Enjoy the spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe's enchanting waterways in the 130-passenger River Duchess. Read more
All-Inclusive Luxury
Uniworld has elevated all-inclusive river cruising in Europe to an entirely new level. Read more
Curated Experiences
Shore excursions for every traveler type. Select whichever included excursions interest you the most. Read more
Wellness
Your Uniworld experience includes many options for you to stay fit both on board and onshore. Read more
Outstanding Service
Uniworld strives to go above and beyond to deliver you a truly exceptional travel experience. Read more
Culinary Excellence
Be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations you visit. Read more
Deck Plans
Classic Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
Deluxe Stateroom
French Balcony Stateroom
Suite
Cabins
Classic Stateroom
Cabin Type: River View
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m. Half-Height Window(s). Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed. Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe. Individual thermostat. Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite. read more Bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
Deluxe Stateroom
Cabin Type: River View
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m. Picture Window. Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed. Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe. Individual thermostat. Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite. read more Bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
French Balcony Stateroom
Cabin Type: Balcony
Lavishly appointed riverview stateroom 151 sq ft/ 14 sq m with french balcony. Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed. Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe. Individual thermostat. Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite. read more Bottled water. Marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers.
Suite
Cabin Type: Suite
Lavishly appointed riverview suite 214 sq ft/ 20 sq m with French balony. Handcrafted Savoir® of England bed. Built-in closet, hair dryer, safe. Individual thermostat. Flat-screen TV with infotainment center and satellite. read more Bottled water. Marble bathroom with Hermès bath and body products, plush towels, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes, and slippers. Additional special amenities and services.
River Duchess Cruise Schedule
All 26 sailings by departure date on board River Duchess
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Starts
Saturday
04 Apr 2026
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10
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From - To
Amsterdam to Antwerp
From
5,599pp
Starts
Monday
13 Apr 2026
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10
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Antwerp to Amsterdam
From
6,599pp
Starts
Wednesday
22 Apr 2026
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10
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From - To
Amsterdam to Antwerp
From
6,449pp
Starts
Friday
01 May 2026
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10
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Antwerp to Amsterdam
From
5,749pp
Starts
Sunday
24 May 2026
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10
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Budapest to Bucharest
From
6,199pp
Starts
Friday
29 May 2026
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10
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From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
6,199pp
Starts
Friday
29 May 2026
Days
24
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From - To
Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
14,599pp
Starts
Sunday
07 Jun 2026
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15
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Budapest to Amsterdam
From
9,999pp
Starts
Sunday
21 Jun 2026
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15
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Amsterdam to Budapest
From
6,999pp
Starts
Sunday
21 Jun 2026
Days
24
Cruise Name
From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
14,099pp
Starts
Sunday
05 Jul 2026
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10
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From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
4,999pp
Starts
Sunday
19 Jul 2026
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15
Cruise Name
From - To
Budapest to Amsterdam
From
7,749pp
Starts
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
Days
15
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From - To
Amsterdam to Budapest
From
7,399pp
Starts
Sunday
02 Aug 2026
Days
24
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From - To
Amsterdam to Bucharest
From
13,599pp
Starts
Sunday
16 Aug 2026
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10
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From - To
Budapest to Bucharest
From
5,249pp
Starts
Friday
21 Aug 2026
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10
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From - To
Bucharest to Budapest
From
5,849pp
Starts
Friday
21 Aug 2026
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24
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Bucharest to Amsterdam
From
13,599pp
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Sunday
30 Aug 2026
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15
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Budapest to Amsterdam
From
9,449pp
Starts
Sunday
13 Sep 2026
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15
Cruise Name
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Amsterdam to Budapest
From
7,999pp
Starts
Sunday
27 Sep 2026
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15
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Budapest to Amsterdam
From
7,999pp
Starts
Sunday
11 Oct 2026
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15
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Amsterdam to Budapest
From
7,499pp
Starts
Sunday
25 Oct 2026
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15
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Budapest to Amsterdam
From
5,949pp
Starts
Wednesday
25 Nov 2026
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8
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Basel to Cologne
From
4,699pp
Starts
Wednesday
02 Dec 2026
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8
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Cologne to Basel
From
7,499pp
Starts
Wednesday
09 Dec 2026
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8
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Basel to Cologne
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4,899pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Dec 2026
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8
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Cologne to Basel
From
4,799pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Uniworld River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
Cabin images are sourced from Uniworld River Cruises. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.
