Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection\u2019s newest Super Ship, the S.S. Beatrice, set sail today on her maiden voyage along the Danube from Budapest to Giurgiu, with a land extension in Bucharest. Debuting with a fresh, sleek yacht-like design, the S.S. Beatrice is the first vessel in the brand\u2019s award-winning fleet of floating boutique hotels to be upgraded to a Super Ship.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re thrilled to continue to offer guests the highest standard in river cruising with the debut of S.S. Beatrice,\u201d said Ellen Bettridge, Uniworld CEO and President. \u201cWe\u2019ve seen great success with all of our Super Ships and their level of luxury demonstrates the way forward for the brand. We\u2019re excited to bring all of our ships up to this impeccable standard, with plans to upgrade the River Empress and River Royal to Super Ships in 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n
The S.S. Beatrice boasts yacht-style light wood with blue and white finishes throughout. Its renovated lobby features elegant mirrors, marble floors, a white Murano chandelier with blue shades, and a grand staircase made of nickel and black iron \u2013 a signature design element of Uniworld\u2019s Super Ships. The ship\u2019s redesigned lounge includes sofas and chairs with hand-made upholstery, a parquet floor and upholstered ceiling panels, solar shades, and new USB ports allowing guests to charge anywhere they are sitting. The artwork throughout the ship includes pieces from Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Pino Signoretto.<\/p>\n
The ship offers four dining options all inspired by famous Austrian composers, including Mozart\u2019s, the ship\u2019s main restaurant; Wolfgang\u2019s bar and lounge and newly added Schubert\u2019s and Max\u2019s. For guests seeking an immersive culinary experience onboard the S.S Beatrice, Max\u2019s restaurant offers intimate cooking classes where guests can create local European cuisines alongside the chef. Menu highlights at Max\u2019s include broccoli cole slaw, regional Bohemian bread pudding dumplings and homemade apple strudel. Schubert\u2019s, an 18-seat caf\u00e9 located at the bow of the ship, offers guests shared plates from lunch through dinnertime. The cozy Austrian-styled eatery features menus reflecting the cuisine of the ship\u2019s destinations, including brisket bouillon, Wiener Wurst with mustard, and an Austrian Kaiser Burger.<\/p>\n
Additionally, the ship offers two new Grand Suites each measuring 310 square feet and a second 390 square foot Owner\u2019s\/Royal Suite. Connecting rooms, ideal for friends and families traveling together, have also been added. The S.S Beatrice sails on six itineraries to destinations including the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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