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River Duchess
River Countess
River Empress
River Princess
You are welcomed aboard through an impressive two-story lobby,
unlike any you'll find on other river cruise ships. The décor
sets the tone of casual elegance onboard. Marble flooring
leads from the elegant lobby to the Europa (Main) Lounge.
The friendly and attentive staff at the reception desk are
always ready to provide you with helpful information.
Relax with friends in the spacious Europa (Main) Lounge, and
view the passing scenery. The Lounge, with panoramic floor-to-ceiling
windows, has a curved bar and dance floor. Live piano music
provides entertainment at afternoon tea and in the evening.
The Main Lounge accommodates the special onboard activities,
entertainment, and guest lecturers that are often included
in your holiday.
The beautiful Panorama restaurant, lined with panoramic floor-to-ceiling
windows on three sides, offers elegant dining in one luxurious,
open seating. You can change your dining companions each day
as you meet new friends, or join the same group time after
time.
The atmosphere is one of casual elegance. Your table is set
with fine crystal, linen and silver. And with graciousness
and flair, a member of our professional European dining staff
welcomes you with culinary delights that awaken all your senses.
The unique design of our ship extends the restaurant 20 feet
over the stern of the ship, which gives us another 760 square
feet of space. Regardless of where you sit, you have the feeling
you are floating over the water. You cannot ask for better
dining with a view.
Dinner is an elegant affair, with a choice of delicious entrées.
Our chefs take fresh ingredients found locally, and create
dishes evocative of the countries you'll be visiting. Enjoy
a wine selection more extensive than on most other ships in
Europe. And bask in our warm, personal service.
A sumptuous breakfast is usually served between 7am and 9am.
Most shore excursions are half-days, so you are back onboard
in time for lunch - a bounteous buffet with salads, soups,
choice of entrées, and desserts.
The smaller Club Lounge functions as a library and quiet reading,
or game room. The lounge has panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows
and game tables. Enjoy a game of cards or a good book. Join
friends for drinks at the bar in this elegant retreat.
The Patio Lounge is a friendly, more causal, window-lined
area. It's a perfect spot to read a book, or check your e-mails
at two terminals. Here, you'll find early morning coffee served
daily from 6:00am.
Watch the passing scenery, regardless of the weather, from
the glass-enclosed Sky Lounge on the top deck. Relax in the
comfortable chairs and enjoy the ever-changing view.
Relax in a deck chair and take in the spectacular views from
the spacious Sun Deck. The Sun Deck has ample deckchairs and
umbrellas for sun protection.
The River Duchess, along with her sister ships
River Empress and River Countess,
has the largest fitness center aboard any river cruise ship.
There is also a sauna and a steam room for your enjoyment
and relaxation.
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General Information about the ships
View deck plan and
ship facts
Take a closer look at the staterooms
Onboard, you'll also find a beauty salon, onboard shop and
self-service laundry. Other features include an internet corner
for e-mail messaging, making it easy to stay in touch with
family and friends. As an extra touch of luxury, a terry cloth
robe is provided for each guest. And our exclusive magnetic
key cards, which serve as your cabin key, onboard charge card
and boarding card, offer greater convenience and security.
All these ships are non-smoking , except for the open section
of the sun deck.
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