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River Empress
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Discover luxury boutique river cruising. Elegant ships feature an average capacity of 130 guests and one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the river cruise industry. River Empress features all river-view staterooms; a cozy library that provides the perfect haven for inviting conversation, game playing, or simply a place for deep contemplation and so much more.
Onboard the River Empress
River Empress
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Year Built: 2001
Year Refurbished: 2010
Double Occupancy Capacity: 134
River Empress features all river-view staterooms; a cozy library that provides the perfect haven for inviting conversation, game playing or simply a place for deep contemplation; a fitness center where you can unwind from a day of sightseeing; and a lounge with a full-service bar where you can gather with friends for cocktails while the evening's entertainment provides a soothing backdrop.
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Onboard Activities
Activities & Services (included in cruise)
Bars/Lounges
- Card Room
- Movies
- Beauty Salon
- Fitness Center
- Sauna/Steam Room
- Bars/Lounges
- Library
- Concierge Desk
- Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques
- Elevators
- Safe Deposit Boxes
- Self-Service Laundromat
Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)
Full-Service Spa
- Full-Service Spa
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Dining
Main Dining Room
Main Dining
Main Dining Room (open seating): This seating option allows you to choose when and with whom you dine. Menus are a blend of classic cuisine with a touch of contemporary elegance, and are created using only the finest and freshest ingredients often brought onboard from local ports of call. You'll be surrounded by the beauty of passing riverbank towns and villages.
Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.
All-Inclusive
- Onboard Gratuities
- Port Charges
- Bottled Water and Soft Drinks
- Open bars and lounges throughout the ship
- Wine
- Coffee Corner
- All Restaurants and Food Services
- Concierge Services
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
Staterooms
Classic Stateroom with Small Window (Category: CL)
Classic Stateroom with Small Window (Category: CL)
Category: CL
Deluxe Stateroom with Window (Category: DE)
Deluxe Stateroom with Window (Category: DE)
Category: DE
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)
Category: FB
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Suite with French Balcony (Category: S)
Category: S
Deck Plan
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Ship Facts
- Ship Name: River Empress
- Year Built: 2001
- Year Refurbished: 2010
- Year Entered Present Fleet: 2001
- Maximum Capacity: 134
- Number of Passenger Decks: 3
- Number of Crew: 36
- Officers' Nationality: European
- Ocean-View without Balcony: 45
- Ocean-View with Balcony: 18
- Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 134
- Country of Registry: Switzerland
- Total Staterooms: 67
- Suites with Balcony: 4
- Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations
designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.
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