S.S. Emilie
Sails from Vienna, Austria · Fly into VIE
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About S.S. Emilie
S.S. Emilie is a Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2026. She carries 154 guests with a crew of 57. She sails Danube, Rhine itineraries. We rate her 4.0 out of 5.
S.S. Emilie is a 154-guest Super Ship, 443 feet (135 m) long, and Uniworld's first newly built ship since 2020. It sailed its inaugural voyage from March 21 to 30, 2026, on a Tulips & Windmills cruise through the Netherlands and Belgium. The design is based on the work of Viennese painter Gustav Klimt, and the ship is named for his companion Emilie Flöge; Uniworld describes Art Nouveau details, dramatic colors and gold accents, and its passenger decks are named Adele, Athene and Danae. A Grand Suite can be booked with the adjoining stateroom to form a two-bedroom suite. The ship is mainly assigned to the Danube, on routes linking Belgrade, Vienna and Nuremberg, with some Rhine and holiday-market departures.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 154
- Crew 57 · 1:2.7
- Entered service
- 2026
- Maiden voyage March 2026
- Length
- 135 m
- Shorter than 73% 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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2026 sailings - official operator artwork · From 2026-01-01 · Through 2026-12-31. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.
Explore the deck plans
What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.
Applicability follows the operator’s explicit sailing-year selector, rather than the image filename. Confirm the exact cabin category, view, bed setup, connections and access with Uniworld. Quieter/avoid notes distinguish operator-confirmed features from inferred adjacency; they are not measured sound ratings. The sun/roof deck is supplied only as a side elevation, with no separate top-down plan in this artwork.
All decks
2026 sailings - official operator artwork · bow to the right
Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.
On this deck: Sun Deck - side elevation only

On this deck: Adele Deck

On this deck: Athene Deck

On this deck: Danae Deck

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates
Accommodation overlap on Athene Deck between Danae Deck and Adele Deck
Compare Athene Deck cabin overlap
Shortlist a cabin with accommodation immediately above and below. Check the exact footprint, service spaces, lift/stair access and connecting doors.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific operator diagrams identify accommodation and public-space boundaries on these named decks. The preference depends on actual cabin overlap, not a guarantee that the entire deck is quiet. Check the source plan.
Adele Deck alongside Art Lounge, fitness/spa facilities and forward lounge
Check Adele Deck near public venues and rooftop activity
Compare the exact cabin with Art Lounge, fitness/spa facilities and forward lounge on its own deck and ask about any rooftop activity above. Confirm venue hours and doors/circulation. The sun-deck source is a side elevation, so it does not establish a precise overhead footprint.
Why we flag this
The ship-specific operator drawing places public facilities beside this accommodation block and shows the roof/sun deck in profile. This is a conditional adjacency caution, not a report that all upper-deck cabins are noisy. Check the source plan.
Danae Deck cabins near private dining and guest laundry
Check Danae Deck public-space proximity
Compare the precise cabin with private dining and guest laundry. Ask about activity, meal/service hours, doors and circulation for the spaces closest to the room.
Why we flag this
The operator diagram labels these facilities alongside accommodation. Proximity is an inferred activity tradeoff, not a verified noise complaint. Check the source plan.
Athene Deck - cabin 301
Confirm cabin 301 accessibility details
The operator marks this room for accessible/limited-mobility use. Confirm door clearances, bathroom fittings, steps and your specific access needs directly before booking.
Verified cabin references
301
Why we flag this
This edition’s original plan note specifically identifies stateroom 301 for accessible or limited-mobility use. The note does not certify every requested accessibility feature. Check the source plan.
Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Official artwork assigned to sailing years 2026 by Uniworld’s ship-page year selector. Numbered selectors follow bottom-to-top diagram rows; original deck names, cabin numbers, colors, notes and category key are retained. The PDF is a Cruise Frog compilation of the complete operator artwork and individual diagram details.. Reviewed 2026-10-22.
Where she sails
- DanubeGermany, Austria and Hungary to the Black Sea
- RhineAmsterdam to Basel through Germany's castles and vineyards
Home port: Vienna, Austria.
Flying in for your cruise?
S.S. Emilie sails from Vienna, Austria. The airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), with 9 lounges to wait in before you board.
- VIENNA LoungeVIE Terminal 13.8 ★
- Austrian HON Circle Lounge (F Gates, Schengen)VIE Terminal 33.5 ★
- Austrian HON Circle Lounge (G Gates, Non-Schengen)VIE Terminal 33.5 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates S.S. Emilie?
S.S. Emilie is operated by Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.
How big is S.S. Emilie?
S.S. Emilie measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does S.S. Emilie carry?
S.S. Emilie carries 154 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 57 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did S.S. Emilie enter service?
S.S. Emilie entered service in 2026.
Where does S.S. Emilie sail?
S.S. Emilie sails Danube and Rhine itineraries. Her home port is Vienna, Austria.
Which airport should I fly into for S.S. Emilie?
S.S. Emilie sails from Vienna, Austria. Fly into Vienna International Airport (VIE), which has 9 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for S.S. Emilie?
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for S.S. Emilie; this page links to Deck plans.
How is S.S. Emilie rated?
Cruises Frog rates S.S. Emilie 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).
Which cabins are good choices on S.S. Emilie?
For the “2026 sailings - official operator artwork” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Accommodation overlap on Athene Deck between Danae Deck and Adele Deck: Shortlist a cabin with accommodation immediately above and below. Check the exact footprint, service spaces, lift/stair access and connecting doors. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.
Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on S.S. Emilie?
For the “2026 sailings - official operator artwork” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Adele Deck alongside Art Lounge, fitness/spa facilities and forward lounge: Compare the exact cabin with Art Lounge, fitness/spa facilities and forward lounge on its own deck and ask about any rooftop activity above. Confirm venue hours and doors/circulation. The sun-deck source is a side elevation, so it does not establish a precise overhead footprint. Danae Deck cabins near private dining and guest laundry: Compare the precise cabin with private dining and guest laundry. Ask about activity, meal/service hours, doors and circulation for the spaces closest to the room. Athene Deck - cabin 301 (cabins 301): The operator marks this room for accessible/limited-mobility use. Confirm door clearances, bathroom fittings, steps and your specific access needs directly before booking. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.
How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?
Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.
Where can I find S.S. Emilie deck plans?
Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.
Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?
Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “2026 sailings - official operator artwork”, reviewed 2026-10-22. Applicability follows the operator’s explicit sailing-year selector, rather than the image filename. Confirm the exact cabin category, view, bed setup, connections and access with Uniworld. Quieter/avoid notes distinguish operator-confirmed features from inferred adjacency; they are not measured sound ratings. The sun/roof deck is supplied only as a side elevation, with no separate top-down plan in this artwork.
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