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S.S. Catherine
Rhone River

Sailing the beautiful Rhône and Saône Rivers through the heart of Burgundy and Provence, S.S. Catherine showcases some of France's most celebrated landscapes. Her journeys take guests from the historic city of Lyon through world-renowned wine regions, past lavender fields, rolling vineyards and picturesque riverside towns before reaching the sun-drenched south of France.

The experiences ashore are every bit as memorable as the scenery. Guests can explore the medieval streets and Papal Palace of Avignon, discover the Roman amphitheatre at Arles, visit renowned vineyards in Burgundy and the Rhône Valley, and wander through the charming villages that inspired artists such as Van Gogh. These excursions bring the history, culture and flavours of southern France vividly to life.

Inspired by French elegance, S.S. Catherine combines sumptuous interiors with eye-catching design details. A spectacular two-storey lobby features a commissioned Murano glass chandelier and a whimsical life-size glass horse, while the elegant Van Gogh Lounge provides a stylish setting for relaxing with a coffee, cocktail or glass of regional wine as the French countryside drifts by.

  • Elegant hotel lounge with leopard print armchairs, round tables with pink floral centerpieces, and large potted ferns.
  • Elegant living room with blue and floral upholstered chairs, a floral sofa, and glass vases with pink tulips on tables. Two table lamps with green shades are on a side table. The room has decorative mirrors, framed artwork, and a patterned carpet.
  • Three adults sitting on vintage furniture in a cozy, well-lit room, each engaged with different electronic devices, with a background of windows and decorative items.
  • A woman sitting in a hotel room by the window, holding a book, with a tray of coffee and a teapot on a side table. The hotel room has a large bed with white linens, framed artwork on the wall, and a banana and apple on a glass-topped coffee table.
  • A hotel worker making a bed in a luxurious room with ornate gold and cream decor, gold curtains, and an abstract painting of a woman on the wall.
  • A beautifully decorated hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a glass coffee table, and large windows overlooking a river and greenery outside.
  • A hotel room with large windows overlooking a river and cityscape, featuring a bed with floral bedding, a white desk with a small vase of flowers, a seating area with a yellow armchair and a small table, and a glass coffee table with bottles and glasses, decorated with curtain drapes and artwork on the walls.
  • A luxurious bedroom with a gold and white color scheme featuring a canopy bed with ornate gold drapes, a gold upholstered headboard, white pillows with gold accents, and gold wallpaper with Asian-inspired motifs. There are matching lamps and framed artwork on the wall.
  • Bedroom with green accents, including a green bedspread, green chair, and green stool. Decorated with framed artwork, a mirror, and patterned curtains by large windows showing a landscape outside.
  • A woman and a man exercising on a deck by the water, holding water bottles and doing lunges, while a trainer records them with a camera.
  • A young woman in a black shirt with a name tag, serving rolled towels to customers at a spa or wellness center, smiling indoors with plants and decorative elements in the background.
  • A woman sitting on a chair by a large window with a scenic view of a lake and trees, holding a cup. A man sitting on a yellow upholstered sofa, reading a book, smiling and looking towards the woman. Another person is sitting on a bed in the background of a luxurious, decorated room with framed art and a patterned wallpaper.
  • Luxurious bedroom with gold and white decor, featuring a bed with white pillows and a gold quilt, a side table with a flower arrangement and candles, a large painting of a woman, and framed artwork on patterned wallpaper.
  • A smiling waiter in a formal uniform holding a martini glass at a dining table in a decorated restaurant with neatly arranged chairs, wine bottles, and a platter of grapes and cheese.
  • Hotel room with a bed, a seating area, and balcony overlooking a river and green hills.
  • A luxurious living room with a tufted white sofa adorned with coordinating pillows, a glass coffee table with decanters, and a large window with teal curtains. Outside the window, there are historic buildings and a cityscape.
  • A bedroom with green and blue vertical striped wallpaper, a bed with a green tufted headboard, white sheets, and a textured teal bedspread. There are purple lamps on each side of the bed, a nightstand with a white marble top, a white orchid plant, and a window with green curtains showing buildings and a waterway outside. Framed artwork decorates the wall above the bed.
  • Two adults, a woman and a man, are riding bicycles down a ramp outside a building with a logo that says "UNIWORLD." The woman is in the foreground, smiling, wearing a blue blouse and beige pants, holding a bicycle. The man is in the background, smiling, wearing a white shirt and light shorts, also holding a bicycle. There are green plants and trees around them.
  • A woman selecting desserts from a multi-tiered dessert display at a buffet. The display features cakes, fruit tarts, and cookies. There are bowls of fresh fruit including strawberries, kiwi, and other fruit on the table.
  • Modern bathroom with double sink vanity, white towels, framed artwork, and a shower with bottles of soap and shampoo
  • Elegant dining room with white tablecloths, blue and white striped chairs, floral centerpieces, and blue drapery, with decorative stained glass window and green chandeliers.
  • Elegant indoor space with a grand staircase, ornate wrought iron railings, a large vintage green horse statue, and a chandelier resembling a cactus with multiple arms hanging from the ceiling.
  • Couple enjoying a swim in an indoor pool with a jungle-themed mural featuring animals and tropical plants on the wall behind them.
  • A man in a gray suit smiling and holding a tray with breakfast items in a hallway decorated with colorful art.
  • Interior of a luxurious space featuring a large portrait of a young woman, ornate green velvet benches, decorative green lattice partitions, and elegant wrought iron railings.
  • A waiter serving drinks to a group of three smiling adults in a hotel lobby, with a decorative horse sculpture in the background.
  • A man is checking into a hotel at the reception desk, handing over his credit card to the receptionist, while a couple smiles and waits.
  • Living room with large window overlooking water, beige curtains, antique-style furniture including a sofa, tufted chairs, a round glass table with fruit, a black upright piano, and framed artwork on the wall.
  • Elegant hotel lobby with marble flooring, gold accents, and green lattice wall patterns, leading to a hallway in the distance.
  • Elegant bedroom with floral wallpaper, cream curtains, tufted chair, glass table with fruit, and a bed in the background.
  • A hotel room with a large bed, green tufted headboard, and white linens, overlooking a river through a large window, with curtains and a small table with drinks.
  • A bedroom with a white bed, gray headboard, white linens, and black and white striped curtains. There is a gray upholstered chair, a small white table with a glass bottle, and a nightstand with a vase of white flowers. A window with a view of the sky is visible.
  • Luxurious hotel room with a view of a river and city buildings, a large neatly made bed with green velvet headboard, white bedding, and pillows, a small table with a bowl of fruit, two green chairs outside by glass doors, and white curtains.
  • A bartender pouring a drink at a bar with adults enjoying wine and a decorative leopard sculpture on the counter.
  • Luxurious lounge area with black leather chairs, small tables with red poinsettia flowers, a large vase of red tulips, a bookshelf with red and blue books, leopard-themed decor, a large framed painting, and a wildlife photograph of a leopard, with a glass wall showing an ice skating rink outside.
  • Interior of a lounge with a small pool, green lighting, lush jungle wallpaper, black leather chairs, and a large painting of a leopard.
  • A man and woman sitting at a coffee shop, smiling at each other with mugs and a plate of food, in a cozy cafe with glass display shelves behind them.
  • A sophisticated bar area with dark wood paneling, black leather chairs, leopard print accents, and a variety of liquor bottles on shelves. Glasses hang upside down from above, and small tables with lamps and pink flowers are arranged for seating.

Dining is one of the highlights of life on board. The elegant Cézanne Restaurant showcases destination-inspired cuisine celebrating the flavours of Burgundy and Provence, while the Matisse Terrace offers a more relaxed setting to enjoy meals with river views. The distinctive Bar du Leopard combines a sophisticated cocktail bar with a unique atmosphere inspired by Uniworld's famous Leopard Lounges, making it one of the ship's most popular gathering places.

When not exploring ashore, guests can unwind in the Serenity River Spa, enjoy wellness facilities, relax on the sun deck or take a dip in the ship's glass-enclosed pool.

Combining exceptional dining, outstanding wines, elegant surroundings and some of France's most captivating destinations, S.S. Catherine offers an exciting journey through one of Europe's most rewarding regions.

The River Cruises featured here represent just a small selection of the remarkable experiences available through Virtuoso Luxury Travel. Schedule a personal consultation with Karen Harrington to discover the options best suited to you.

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