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S.S Emilie
Danube River

Inspired by Gustav Klimt and named after his beloved muse Emilie Flöge, S.S. Emilie brings a fresh new level of luxury to the Danube. Sailing one of Europe's most beautiful rivers, her itineraries connect the imperial cities of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest with charming riverside towns, vineyard-covered valleys and storybook landscapes across Austria, Germany, Hungary and beyond.

The journey itself is a highlight, particularly through the stunning Wachau Valley, where castles, abbeys and terraced vineyards line the riverbanks. Excursions might include exploring Vienna's grand palaces and coffee houses, visiting the magnificent Melk Abbey, discovering the medieval streets of Regensburg or enjoying wine tastings in some of the Danube's most celebrated wine-producing regions.

Throughout the ship, Klimt's artistic influence is unmistakable. Rich colours, Art Nouveau styling and shimmering gold accents create an atmosphere reminiscent of Vienna's golden age. Elegant lounges, beautifully designed public spaces and panoramic viewing areas make the ship feel more like a floating boutique hotel than a traditional river cruise vessel.

  • Luxurious bathroom with white marble walls and gold fixtures, including mirrors, faucets, and dispensers, decorated with purple toiletries and an abstract art piece on the wall.
  • Elegant hotel or building lobby reception desk with polished wooden surfaces, marble accents, and decorative vases with flowers on marble countertop, decorative lighting fixtures, and a wrought iron balcony seen at the top.
  • Luxury cruise ship room with large windows overlooking a river and city, green curtains, a bed with a patterned quilt and a pillow, a small table with a bottle and glasses, a green chair, a TV screen displaying 'UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISES', marble desk with plants, and a closet with glass doors.
  • Elegant dining room set for six, with wine glasses, napkins, and plates on a round table, overlooking a cityscape with a bridge illuminated at night through a large window.
  • A luxurious hotel room with a large bed, green curtains, and artwork of flowers on the wall. A window offers a view of city buildings and water outside.
  • Elegant dining room with a long black table set with gold and glassware, surrounded by red velvet chairs, decorated with gold lamps and modern wall lighting, and a floral wall mural in the background.
  • Luxurious interior with two marble staircases leading to a second floor, framed by decorative black wrought iron railings, a large colorful portrait of a woman in a flowing dress in the center, and a grand chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
  • Elegant hotel lounge with plush beige armchairs, colorful pillows, marble side tables, decorative lamps, and framed artwork on dark wood-paneled walls.
  • Elegant restaurant with table settings including wine glasses, water glasses, plates, and cutlery, with a large window showing a cityscape and a waterfront.
  • A luxurious bedroom with a large bed, blue and beige-themed decor, a nightstand with books and flowers, a blue armchair, a round wooden table, a window with a river view, and wall art featuring Vincent van Gogh's sunflower painting.
  • Upscale living room with a large window overlooking a river and a castle in the distance, featuring pink and yellow upscale furniture, a television displaying 'UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISES,' and decorative accessories.
  • Elegant office with a wooden desk, blue armchairs, a floral arrangement, a tall table lamp, and decorative wallpaper.
  • Elegant restaurant interior with green upholstered chairs, booth seating, and tables set with wine glasses, water glasses, napkins, and silverware.
  • Elegant hotel lounge with upholstered chairs, a dark blue sofa, framed artwork on wood-paneled walls, a large window with a city skyline and historical building, and a gold lamp on a wooden table.
  • Empty lounge chairs with white cushions on a boat deck, overlooking the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest with a suspension bridge over the Danube River in the background, during a sunny day.
  • A hotel room with a bed, blue curtains, and large windows overlooking a river and cityscape. There's a TV on a wooden dresser with the logo of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises displayed on the screen. A small round table with a flower arrangement and two chairs are visible near the windows.
  • Luxurious hotel bedroom with white bedding, green accents, and wooden paneling. Art featuring sunflowers on the wall and white curtains by a large window.
  • A luxurious bathroom with white marble countertops, a double sink, gold fixtures, a wall-mounted mirror, a framed piece of art, and a green mosaic-tiled shower with gold fixtures.
  • A luxurious massage room with a massage table covered with a beige blanket and a rolled towel on top. The room has a black marble counter with candles, a tissue box, and decorative items. There is a large mirror with a gold frame on the wall, a wall-mounted light fixture, and ornate wall paneling in the background.
  • Elegant restaurant dining room with tables set with glassware, silverware, and napkins. Large windows showcase a view of a river and historic buildings across the water. The wall features an artistic geometric sunburst design.
  • A luxurious hotel bedroom featuring a large bed with white linens, a velvet throw blanket, and decorative pillows. The wood-paneled walls include a floral painting, a geometric mirror, and a vase of flowers on a marble-top nightstand. There are wall-mounted lamps on either side of the bed.
  • A luxurious indoor lounge with chairs and pillows near large glass windows, overlooking a river and a distant castle.
  • Interior of a bar or lounge with colorful chairs, large windows showing a cityscape with historic buildings and a river, and soft lighting.
  • Luxurious bathroom with marble walls and floor, featuring a double vanity with gold fixtures, bottles of soap or lotion, a large bathtub, a shower with a mosaic tile wall, a small window, and a framed colorful painting.
  • A luxurious living room with large windows overlooking a river and green hills, featuring beige and pink velvet armchairs, a glass table with books and a pink candy dish, and a bedroom with a bed covered in a pink and gold throw.
  • View of a hotel room or suite with a sliding wooden door open to a sitting area featuring pink and cream chairs, a small table with a plant, and a flat-screen TV displaying 'UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISES'.
  • Long hotel corridor with framed pictures on cream-colored walls, gold-colored lighting fixtures, and a patterned yellow carpet.
  • A neatly made hotel room with a large bed, blue and white decor, a window with curtains, a marble-topped desk, a chair, and a flat-screen TV on the wall.
  • A living area with green and yellow upholstered furniture near a glass table with a potted orchid and books, leading to a bedroom with wooden paneling, framed artwork, and a bed with green bedding and a floral painting above it, with large windows and green curtains.
  • Modern dining area with white upholstered chairs featuring gold accents, a wooden table, green cushioned bench, gold table lamps, black and white artwork on the wall, and sliding glass doors with a city view in the background.
  • A hotel suite living room with a green sofa, wooden paneled walls, and a bedroom visible through an open doorway.
  • A hotel room with a large window overlooking a river and cityscape, a king-sized bed with green and yellow pillows, a marble-topped desk with a chair, and wall-mounted lamps.
  • A home gym with a window overlooking a river and green hills, featuring exercise equipment such as a recumbent bike, treadmill, and a rack of dumbbells, with wall art depicting a vintage scene.
  • Elegant home bar area with a black and white color scheme, featuring a black marble counter with bar stools, glassware, and liquor bottles, surrounded by plush beige armchairs with teal pillows, and black and white geometric patterned rugs.

Dining and socialising are central to life on board. The main Restaurant showcases destination-inspired cuisine celebrating the flavours of the Danube region, while the elegant Brocade Bar provides a sophisticated setting for cocktails, regional wines and evening conversation. Guests can also enjoy more intimate dining experiences and private dining options, all thoughtfully designed to reflect the culinary traditions of the destinations visited.

When not exploring ashore, guests can relax in the lounge, enjoy the sun deck, work out in the fitness centre or unwind with a treatment in the ship's wellness facilities.

Combining exceptional dining, artistic design and some of the most iconic destinations in Central Europe, S.S. Emilie offers a beautifully curated journey through the heart of the Danube.

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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