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All-Inclusive River Cruise Experience!
Uniworld offers a truly all-inclusive river cruise experience, with the following amenities:
On Europe itineraries, receive complimentary gratuities for the ship's staff and crew, as well as all onshore tour guides; includes any pre- or post-cruise land extensions.1
All scheduled airport transfers included.
Complimentary, in-suite butler service on all European based ships.2
Inclusive onboard dining and entertainment, and select complimentary beverages.
A variety of personalized excursions, led by English-speaking local experts.
Excursions created exclusively for Uniworld guests.
Well-equipped onboard fitness center, offering exercise and wellness class (lead by certified onboard wellness instructors in Europe).
Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use.
Shipwide internet and WiFi access, when available.3
1 Gratuities are not included for Russia & Egypt itineraries. For Asia itineraries, only gratuities for the local land experts and drivers during excursions are included.
2 Excludes Russia, Portugal and all non-Europe itineraries.
3 Service may be briefly interrupted in remote areas, while sailing, or moving through locks.
Certain restrictions apply. Select benefits will not be available on every ship, and may be withdrawn or changed by Uniworld at any time. Ever very effort has been made to produce this info accurately; we reserve the right to correct errors.
Single Supplement Waived!
Solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge, as single supplements are being waived on select 2021 Europe cruises.
Contact us to find out which sailings qualify.
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We do not charge booking fees on any cruises.
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S.S. Catherine
Escape your everyday routine and treat yourself to a revolutionary adventure through France aboard the elegant S.S. Catherine. What better way could you sail along the famous Saone and Rhone Rivers, soaking up all the curiosities and wonders of France? Don’t be fooled by the small size of 159-passenger S.S. Catherine because she will take you on some life-changing adventures. Launched in 2014, she is a sister ship to Uniworld’s S.S. Antoinette. Continuing the “Super-Ship” lineup for Uniworld River Cruises, this is one ship you do not want to miss out on!
S.S. Catherine Itinerary
The highlight of any Uniworld river cruise is the river itself, along with the entrancing towns that line up along its illustrious banks. The 2020 itineraries for S.S. Catherine are Burgundy & Provence, Grand France and Ultimate France. Prepare for all of your traveling dreams to come true with these fantastic itineraries!
While aboard a Burgundy & Provence voyage aboard S.S. Catherine, you can experience some of the best destinations in France with 8 days’ worth of exciting excursions, including numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites, delicious meals, and unlimited onboard beverages. With this itinerary, you’ll be able to experience sections of France, from Avignon to Lyon, in the most fun and unique ways. Best of all, you can choose how you experience France in the majority of destinations and stops along the way, putting you in control of your own adventure.
On a Grand France voyage, you can experience everything from the Burgundy & Provence itineraries and more. Featuring 15incredible days’ worth of exciting excursions (many of which are UNESCO World Heritage sites), delicious meals, and unlimited onboard beverages, you don’t want to miss out on this ultimate, value-packed voyage that will take you from Paris to Avignon. Aside from the captivating guided tours included in this itinerary, you get to choose what kind of adventure you have in many of the destinations, putting you in ultimate control of your vacation.
An Ultimate France voyage is truly the ultimate way to journey through Europe. You can experience all the incredible things to do on the Grand France and Burgundy & Provence itineraries, plus even more! Featuring 22mind-blowing days’ worth of exclusive adventures and multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites in addition to delicious meals and unlimited onboard beverages between S.S. Catherine and S.S. Joie de Vivre, this is one value-loaded voyage that you don’t want to miss. As you travel from Bordeaux to Avignon, you will experience guided tours, village visits, exclusive wine tastings, and the choice to get active with hiking, biking and even kayaking and golfing.
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Ship Highlights
Exciting Excursions
Imagine hearing the legend of a ravenous dragon at the ancient, 15th century castle of Tarascon; exploring the ancient Roman ruins and medieval structures of Arles; kayaking up to the 2,000-year-old Pont du Gard aqueduct; listen to the beautiful sounds of a majestic organ in St. Vincent’s Cathedral; biking along the gorgeous Lyon peninsula; exploring the famed Normandy beaches most commonly associated with D-Day; climbing up the grand staircase of the Palace of Versailles to the incredible Hall of Mirrors; playing a round of petanque (like horseshoes except will steel balls) in Tournon; touring the heart of Paris and all its famous landmarks; strolling through a Honfleur fishing village; pedaling through the amazing Medoc vineyards with a wine-tasting at Chateau Lynch-Bages; climbing the grand staircase to the Hall of Mirrors in the majestic Palace of Versailles; visiting an unforgettable church carved into the side of a cliff; and experiencing Bordeaux, “the port of the moon” by night, illuminated by the stars and moon. On S.S. Catherine, all of these adventures and more are real possibilities, hassle-free and with everything you need provided to you. Have fun while checking off your traveling bucket list with all of the phenomenal stops along the Rhone and Saone Rivers.
Excellent Onboard Amenities
While staying aboard S.S. Catherine, you will never fall short of great amenities and entertainment. Like its sister ship. S.S. Catherine is equipped with sophisticated modernizations and a beautifully fashioned interior. One of its most stunning features is an elegant, two-story lobby that is decorated with a Murano glass chandelier that was specifically made for the super ship and a peculiar gigantic glass horse. Upon the ship’s three decks, you will discover:
An inviting lounge
Multiple bars (including the striking Bar du Leopard)
24-hour coffee and tea bar
Rejuvenating spa
Heart-pumping fitness center
Mouthwatering restaurant
Cozy coffee shop
Free Wi-Fi
Relaxing terrace
You will also discover a pool, which is a rarity on many river cruise ships
Don’t forget to check out the occasional onboard local entertainment or the cultural enrichment lectures.
You will never fall short of something to do!
Fine Food
A main highlight of sailing on S.S. Catherine is the unforgettable culinary experience. Seasoned with all the best flavors and dishes from every single stop along the way and flavored with the freshest and most authentic of ingredients, your taste buds will have you coming back for more each night. After a long day of sightseeing you will probably work up quite the appetite, and you can be sure that the food aboard S.S. Catherine will reflect the authentic tastes of France. With chefs picking ingredients from local markets, your food will be the freshest rendition of local cuisine that will simply melt in your mouth. Along with your dinner, enjoy hand-selected wines paired with your food, truly giving you the best of both worlds.
Comfortable Accommodations
Afterwards, you can retire to your opulent stateroom, where you can bask in the comforts of a Savoir® of England bed and top-quality linens to go with it (Category 5 single rooms have a sleeping sofa and wall-folding bed in place of a hotel bed). Other in-room amenities for all rooms include built-in closets, a hair dryer, safe, direct-dial telephone, adjustable thermostat and flat screen TV, marble bathroom with L’Occitane en Provence bath products, towels and a towel warmer, bathrobes and slippers. Suites and Royal suites also include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, a daily snack plate, Nespresso coffee maker and teas, a fully stocked minibar, welcome bottle of wine and much more! In a Royal suite you can also expect a comfortable living room and a bathroom with a rain shower and tub. Category 2 and 3 rooms have a French balcony, while Category 1 rooms and all suites have open-air balconies.
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Pricing listed above is per person, based on double occupancy in the least expensive accommodations available, is subject to change, and may not reflect the most recent pricing (as pricing gets updated throughout the day). Prices include Required Cruise Fees & Expenses, as well as Government Taxes & Fees. Prices may not reflect discounts and special promotions that you may qualify for. Go to the Category selection step of the online booking process to view the live pricing and latest offers.
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Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.
All stateroom types
All accommodations include the following:
Handcrafted Savoir of England Beds.
Fine Linens.
Built-In Closets.
Flat-Screen TV with Entertainment.
Individual Climate Control.
Hair Dryer.
Safe.
Bottled Water Replenished Daily.
Suite
If you’re a traveler who wants the best of the best, then booking a Suite is the way to go. From the most living and storage space to extra perks, larger bathrooms, and faster, more personalized service, Suites have everything you need for an unforgettable experience. They are an especially great value during longer cruises when you can enjoy the space and amenities for longer.
Suites are the smallest of suite accommodations but do not lack in luxury. You will enjoy:
Fully-furnished private balcony
Sitting area
Private marble bathroom with a shower and bathtub
Premium bath products
Plush towels
Back-lit mirror
Bathrobes
Slippers
Butler service
Packing/unpacking assistance
In-suite breakfast
Daily fruit and cookies
Evening canapes
Espresso machine with teas
Fully-stocked minibar
Shoe shining service
Laundry service
Dinner in Bar du Leopard
Balcony
Balcony staterooms are more expensive than Oceanviews, but provide a much more elevated experience. In some cases (depending on the ship and category) you’ll get extra living and storage space, plus amenities that may not fit in smaller accommodations. Balcony staterooms are perfect for travelers who wish to spend a decent amount of time relaxing in privacy. Balconies bring you closer to the passing scenery and wildlife, providing an up close and personal view.
They also tend to be closer to public areas, which means you won’t need to go far to change or drop something to your room.
French Balcony staterooms are beautiful and relaxing. Each stateroom features:
French balcony that lets in stunning views
Private marble bathroom with a shower
Premium bath amenities
Plush towels
Back-lit mirror
Bathrobes
Slippers
Oceanview
For a budget-friendly stateroom that still provides a view of the outside, you might consider booking an Oceanview stateroom. These staterooms are generally similar in size to balcony staterooms.
S.S. Catherine has 80 staterooms in 5 booking categories, grouped into three types: Suite, Balcony and Oceanview. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.
Which staterooms on S.S. Catherine have a balcony?
29 staterooms on S.S. Catherine have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Balcony type has one, as do some in the Suite type.
How many decks does S.S. Catherine have?
S.S. Catherine has 3 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 3. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.
What dining times does S.S. Catherine offer?
S.S. Catherine offers Open dining in its main dining room.
Where is S.S. Catherine registered?
S.S. Catherine sails under the flag of Netherlands.
Photos provided are not guaranteed to
accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject
to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed.
Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.
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