Uniworld Boutique River CruisesDebuts Mar 2027

S.S. Marlene

Will sail from Budapest, Hungary · Fly into BUD

Page updated October 2026

S.S. Marlene is a new ship for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for March 27, 2027. Every new ship on the way

About S.S. Marlene

S.S. Marlene is a new Uniworld Boutique River Cruises cruise ship, due to make her maiden voyage on March 27, 2027. She will carry 154 guests with a crew of 57. She is set to sail Danube itineraries.

S.S. Marlene is an upcoming 154-guest Super Ship, 443 feet (135 m) long, that Uniworld has announced for 2027. Its design pays tribute to the German-born actress and singer Marlene Dietrich, drawing on her Hollywood and cabaret years; Uniworld's first renderings show tan and gold tones with accents of pink, red and blue. The ship is scheduled to begin service on March 27, 2027, with a Tulips & Windmills cruise in the Netherlands and Belgium before moving to the Danube, where most of its sailings start or end in Budapest. It follows the layout of S.S. Emilie, with 77 staterooms and a Grand Suite that can be joined to the stateroom next door.

Ship facts

Guests: 154; Crew 57 · 1:2.7
Debuts: March 27, 2027
Length: 135 m; Will be shorter than 73% of 575 ships
Decks: 4

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Official deck plans

Deck plans on uniworld.com

Where she will sail

DanubeGermany, Austria and Hungary to the Black Sea

Home port: Budapest, Hungary.

Flying in for your cruise?

S.S. Marlene sails from Budapest, Hungary. The airport is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), with 5 lounges to wait in before you board.

All 5 lounges at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport on Lounge Frog

Quick answers

Which cruise line operates S.S. Marlene?

S.S. Marlene is being built for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises.

When does S.S. Marlene enter service?

S.S. Marlene is a new ship for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. Her maiden voyage is scheduled for March 27, 2027.

How big is S.S. Marlene?

S.S. Marlene measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.

How many passengers does S.S. Marlene carry?

S.S. Marlene will carry 154 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 57 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).

Where does S.S. Marlene sail?

S.S. Marlene is set to sail Danube itineraries. Her home port will be Budapest, Hungary.

Which airport should I fly into for S.S. Marlene?

S.S. Marlene sails from Budapest, Hungary. Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), which has 5 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for S.S. Marlene?

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises publishes the deck plans for S.S. Marlene; this page links to Deck plans.