River Queen
Intimate ship
Uniworld's River Queen is an upscale 'boutique' ship with numerous touches that will make you feel well cared for as you cruise some of Europe's most famous waterways. Tulips and windmills, legendary Rhine and Moselle trips and a special classic Christmas…
- 132guests
- 5,000gross tons
- 0cruises now
At a glance
River Queen is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Cruises, in service since 1998. It carries 132 guests and 40 crew (3.3 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 2 other ships as the 7th largest of 17 Uniworld River Cruises ships by guest capacity. It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 3.5 out of 5 by Berlitz and 5 out of 5 by Conde Nast.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 132
- Crew
- 40
- Gross tons
- 5,000
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 361 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 1998
- Launched
- 1999
- Refurbished
- 2020
- Space ratio
- 3.3
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.3
Bliss scores
What River Queen is best at
We have not scored this ship yet. Until we do, its cruises rank neutrally in the app's Bliss search.
Our review
River Queen: Looking for legends on the Rhine
Uniworld's River Queen is an upscale boutique ship with numerous touches that will make you feel well cared for as you cruise some of Europe's most famous waterways. Tulips and windmills, legendary Rhine and Moselle trips and a special classic Christmas Market tour in Germany are a few of the great pleasures you will enjoy on the River Queen. While it's a similar concept, river cruising is quite different than ocean cruising. On a river cruise, you can expect to see the shoreline every day, get off the ship every day, and enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers.
Riverview staterooms and suites are lavishly appointed, with handcrafted beds. luxuriously high thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets, comfy European duvets and an entire menu of pillow options. Enjoy the complimentary use of a fleet of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks to explore the shoreline and surrounding areas.
Where River Queen sails
Home port: Basel, Switzerland
Destinations: Uniworld's River Queen sails the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Europe. Embark from Amsterdam or Basel to ports including Koblenz and Trier, Germany.
Read the full review
Dining
Epicurean highlights in Europe include:
- Gourmet dinners paired with distinctive wines and craft beers
- Onboard culinary demonstrations and tastings
- Private onshore wine and beer tastings exclusively for Uniworld guests
- Signature Dishes designed to soothe the soul and warm the heart
- Traveling Lite menu with health-conscious options
- Early Riser breakfasts
- Continental breakfast
- Afternoon Tea
- Al fresco dining
- All-Day Bistro menu for snacks
Staterooms
Generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, infotainment center with flat-screen TV and complimentary movie and entertainment options, bottled water, and safe. Marble bathrooms include: L'Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, and cozy waffle bathrobes and slippers. Other amenities include:
- daily fruit and cookie plate
- an evening amuse-bouche
- bathroom towel warmer
- private DVD & iPod docking station
- Nespresso coffee machine, refrigerator
- bottle of wine upon arrival
- morning coffee and tea
- shoe shine and free laundry service
Public areas include: Main Lounge with full-service bar with dance floor and cozy fireplace, Captain's Lounge with library and full-service bar, elegant restaurant, sun deck with life-size chess and shuffleboard, fitness center, sauna, Serenity River Spa, boutique, guest laundry and ironing facilities, and elevator
Additional ship amenities include: 24-hour reception service, complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, and free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Your take
How about you? Have you sailed on River Queen? We'd love to hear about your experience!
Help improve this article. See anything wrong? What did we overlook? Be a co-creator!
Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on River Queen, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.
On board highlights
-
Rhine River sights
-
Vineyard-rich Moselle River Region
-
Regal Stateroom
Photos
Inside and out
More photos 5
Travel aboard the River Queen as it meanders down the vineyard-rich Moselle River in the heart of Europe. View historic battlements, monuments and lush scenery along the Rhine River during your luxury boutique cruise aboard Uniworld's River Queen. 
Enjoy a glass of fine wine in Uniworld's River Queen's classy bar and lounge while making your European river cruise. 
Stay in a River Queen stateroom for a comfortable stay during your Uniworld river cruise through Europe. Stay in River Queen's regal stateroom while you discover the enchanting cities and spectacular scenery of Europe.
No cruises on River Queen are on sale in this week's fares. Tell us when you want to sail and we will find you the closest match.
Side by side
Compare River Queen with
- River QueenvsS.S. Bon Voyage
- River QueenvsS.S. Joie de Vivre
- River QueenvsRiver Princess
- River QueenvsRiver Empress
- River QueenvsS.S. La Venezia
- River QueenvsAvalon Artistry IIAvalon Waterways
- River QueenvsAvalon Imagery IIAvalon Waterways
- River QueenvsAvalon Poetry IIAvalon Waterways
- River QueenvsAvalon Tapestry IIAvalon Waterways
- River QueenvsAvalon Tranquility IIAvalon Waterways
Overheard
“A retro-look boutique river ship with tasteful features and bags of style, the interior of the River Queen is in the elegant Art Deco style. While the food is disappointing, the spacious cabins are well equipped and comfortable, and the ship has a wellness area with sauna, a launderette and complimentary bicycles.”
Thinking about River Queen?
Tell us your dates and who is coming. Our partner travel agency replies with the sailings and cabins that fit.