S.S. Emilie

Gold, dramatic color and Art Nouveau influence give S.S. Emilie a personality rooted firmly in Vienna. Debuting in 2026, Uniworld's newest Danube Super Ship takes inspiration from Gustav Klimt and is named for Emilie Flöge, his muse, companion and an important creative figure in her own right.

Rather than treating that connection as a superficial naming exercise, the interior design draws upon Klimt's visual world. Rich hues, decorative patterns and metallic accents make the ship particularly appropriate for a river associated with Vienna's extraordinary artistic and musical history.

Emilie carries 154 guests supported by approximately 57 staff. Accommodations range from 175-square-foot Classic rooms through French Balcony categories to 286-square-foot Suites and two 412-square-foot Grand Suites. A Grand Suite can also connect with the neighboring Deluxe French Balcony to create an unusually spacious two-bedroom arrangement.

The Danube provides the stage. Vienna naturally plays a starring role, but itineraries can continue through capitals and smaller communities across Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and neighboring countries, giving travelers a mixture of imperial history, wine country and contemporary Central European culture.

Dining can draw from the same geography. Austrian pastries, Hungarian flavors, regional wines and Central European traditions give chefs an enormous culinary vocabulary, allowing meals to reinforce the journey without becoming predictable.

An aft lounge, main lounge and expansive Sun Deck create several different places to experience the river. On warm days, the upper deck becomes a moving observation platform; when the weather turns cooler, the richly designed interior spaces provide an equally attractive alternative.

Emilie also illustrates what Uniworld River Cruises means by a Super Ship. The designation is less about physical size than individuality: purpose-designed interiors, unusually polished accommodations and a deliberate relationship between the vessel and its destination.

For travelers who associate the Danube with Vienna's palaces, music and artistic golden age, S.S. Emilie makes that connection tangible. The river supplies the changing scenery, while the ship brings a little of Vienna's creative extravagance along for the ride.