The A
Intimate ship
The A, from Uniworld's U River Cruises, offers a variety of itineraries all geared to the millennial travelers. The fares are all-inclusive and cover food, drink, entertainment, Wi-Fi, all the tours in each town and gratuities.
- 120guests
- 5,000gross tons
- 0cruises now
At a glance
The A is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Uniworld River Cruises, in service since 1992. It carries 120 guests and 31 crew (3.9 guests per crew member) at 5,000 gross tons. It ties with 1 other ship as the 13th largest of 17 Uniworld River Cruises ships by guest capacity. It is rated 4.5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 120
- Crew
- 31
- Gross tons
- 5,000
- Decks
- 3
- Length
- 361 ft
- Beam
- 38 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 1992
- Launched
- 1993
- Refurbished
- 2017
- Space ratio
- 3.9
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.9
- Speed (mph)
- 15
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Our review
The A: Stylish, all-inclusive river cruising in Europe
The A, from Uniworld's U River Cruises, offers a variety of itineraries all geared to travelers of all ages. The ship features rooftop lounges, farm-to-table dining and mixology classes, and it sails through France, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, the Netherlands and Hungary.
Fares are all-inclusive and cover food, drink, entertainment, Wi-Fi, all the tours in each town and gratuities. 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 of the ship every day, enjoy a more comfortable setting with fewer passengers.
The A boasts luxuriously appointed riverview staterooms, some with French balconies and bathrooms are stocked with L’Occitane body products. There is a panoramic main lounge with a full-service bar, cozy library/game room, and elegant restaurant. A 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar are at cruisers' disposal. Enjoy the storied routes on the sun deck, decked out with chess and shuffleboard and wireless Internet access is available in public areas.
Who will enjoy sailing on The A
The A is a great option for plugged-in millennial travelers looking for a different kind of travel experience on a luxurious river ship.
Where The A sails
The A now home-ports in Nuremberg, Germany with Nuremberg to Vienna and Vienna to Belgrade itineraries. To see upcoming itineraries, contact a Cruiseable travel advisor.
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Dining
All meals are in the Restaurant, forward on Moselle deck. It's a light and airy, elegant room. Meals are open seating, although most head for the same places each evening. Breakfast and lunch are buffet-style.
Entertainment & public areas
- Main Lounge with full-service bar and dance floor
- Library/game room
- Sun deck with life-size chess and shuffleboard
- Fitness center with a jet massage shower cabin
- Serenity River Spa, and boutique
Staterooms
Guests have a choice of four categories of cabins: Studios, Triples, Balconies and Suites. All cabins except Suites are a smallish 128 square feet; Suites are 256 square feet. All staterooms sport clean, modern lines as well as electronic outlets and lots of gizmos.
Additional amenities
- Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
- 24-hour reception service
- Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar
- Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
Note
Uniworld's River Ambassador was taken out of service in 2017 and refurbished to become The A, a ship in Uniworld's U River Cruises, geared to millennial travelers.
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Interested in a cruise on this ship?
For pricing, itinerary information and to reserve your spot on The A, contact a Cruiseable travel consultant by email or call 1-877-322-3773.
Photos
Inside and out
Destinations 1
See the classic architecture of Passau, Germany, on a Uniworld river cruise.
Staterooms 1
The lavishly appointed suites aboard River Ambassador are designed for comfort and serenity as you journey on your European river cruise.
More photos 2
A street scene from Stein an der Donau (Stein on the Danube), near Krems in the Wachau Valley of Austria. 
The lavish design and calming atmosphere of The A's restaurant will impress as you embark on your European cruise.
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Overheard
“This river ship has oodles of panache and delivers an ‘inclusive’ cruise with comfortable, elegant interiors. The cabins are dimensionally challenged but functional with windows and queen-sized beds.”
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