S.S. Antoinette

Few river ships make an entrance quite like S.S. Antoinette. Brazilian marble, elaborate furnishings and a striking 19th-century Venetian glass chandelier immediately establish the theatrical design philosophy that would become a signature of Uniworld's Super Ship collection.

The Rhine and surrounding European region provides an equally dramatic setting. Castle-topped hills, vineyard-covered slopes and historic cities make routes between Switzerland, France, Germany and the Netherlands some of the most recognizable journeys in river cruising.

S.S. Antoinette carries 152 guests, yet its public spaces offer several different personalities. Travelers can spend time in the lounge, retreat to the Serenity River Spa, exercise in the fitness center or simply move upstairs to the Sun Deck and let the scenery provide the afternoon's entertainment.

Accommodations range from comfortable Classic rooms and French Balconies to Deluxe Balconies, Suites and a spacious Grand Suite. Uniworld's signature Savoir beds, European duvets and carefully finished bathrooms give the rooms the residential quality expected from the brand.

The ship's dining experience draws heavily on the regions outside. French, German, Swiss and Dutch influences can naturally find their way onto menus as the vessel changes countries, with wine playing a particularly important role when cruising through the Rhine's celebrated vineyard districts.

Excursions might involve medieval villages one day and a major city the next. Uniworld's Rhine programs include classics such as Castles Along the Rhine as well as seasonal Christmas-market voyages, giving the same vessel a noticeably different personality depending on the month.

As the first Super Ship created for Uniworld River Cruises, Antoinette occupies an important place in the fleet's history. It helped establish the idea that a river vessel could be intentionally extravagant rather than merely comfortable.

More than a decade later, that concept still works. The ship's elaborate interiors provide a memorable contrast with the ancient castles and quiet vineyards outside, while the intimate scale keeps the experience firmly connected to the river. Antoinette does not disappear into the journey—and that is precisely part of its charm.