River Duchess
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises ship guide
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River Duchess in Frankfurt, Germany, 2025 · Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
River Duchess is due to leave Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' fleet in April 2027. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' fleet today · Retired and departing ships
About River Duchess
River Duchess is a Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2003. She carries 130 guests with a crew of 41. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries. She is due to leave the fleet in April 2027. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
River Duchess is a 130-guest river ship, 361 feet (110 m) long, that entered service in 2003 and was last remodeled in 2012. It is one of Uniworld's older River-series ships that were never rebuilt as Super Ships, and it is decorated in soft blues and greens. Public rooms include the Palace Restaurant, the Blue Danube Lounge, the Captain's Lounge & Library, a patio lounge and the La Motte Sky Lounge on the top deck. Its 2026 Uniworld sailings cover the Danube, Main and Rhine. Trafalgar, Uniworld's sister brand, has said the ship will join its new river fleet as Trafalgar Harmonie in April 2027 to sail the Seine.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 130
- Crew 41 · 1:3.2
- Entered service
- 2003
- Leaving April 2027
- Length
- 110 m
- Shorter than 86% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 4
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Entertainment
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Service
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fleet average across 17 rated ships in service.
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Photos
River Duchess in Frankfurt, Germany, 2025Photo: Wolfgang Fricke, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates River Duchess?
River Duchess is operated by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
Is River Duchess leaving Uniworld Boutique River Cruises?
River Duchess is due to leave Uniworld Boutique River Cruises' fleet in April 2027.
How big is River Duchess?
River Duchess measures 110 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does River Duchess carry?
River Duchess carries 130 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 41 (about 3.2 guests per crew member).
When did River Duchess enter service?
River Duchess entered service in 2003 and was last refurbished in 2012.
Where does River Duchess sail?
River Duchess sails Danube and Rhine itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for River Duchess?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for River Duchess; this page links to Deck plans.
How is River Duchess rated?
Cruises Frog rates River Duchess 4.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
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