S.S. Elisabeth

S.S. Elisabeth

Escape your everyday routine and treat yourself to a revolutionary adventure on the Rhine aboard the elegant S.S. Elisabeth. Having joined the fleet in 2025, this 110-passenger ship will take you on some life-changing adventures. A sister ship to S.S. Victoria, S.S. Elisabeth is a vision of modern design and contemporary style, and she boasts some of the largest suites available on the rivers of Europe!

S.S. Elisabeth 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 2026 itineraries for S.S. Elisabeth are Castles Along the Rhine and Classic Christmas Markets. Prepare for all of your traveling dreams to come true with these fantastic itineraries!

• While aboard a Castles Along the Rhine voyage aboard S.S. Elisabeth, you can experience some of the best destinations in Germany and France with 8 days’ worth of exciting excursions, including delicious food and winemaking traditions, impressive castles of Rheinstein Castle, and unlimited onboard beverages. With this itinerary, you’ll be able to experience sections of France, from Alsace to Strasbourg, in the most fun and unique ways. Best of all, you can choose how you experience the majority of destinations and stops along the way, putting you in control of your own adventure.
• On a Classic Christmas Markets voyage, you can experience the famous fairytale villages in a fun and festive atmosphere. Featuring 8 incredible days’ worth of exploring Christmas country, enjoy hot mugs of glühwein (warm spiced wine), and unlimited onboard food and beverages, you don’t want to miss out on this ultimate, value-packed voyage that will take you from Frankfurt to Nuremburg, or Nuremburg to Frankfurt. 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.

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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!

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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