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RIVER AMBASSADOR Ship Review

Uniworld's 1993-built River Ambassador recieved an extensive refurbishment in 2011. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld‘s River Ambassador provides access to the glorious beauties of the Rhine River Valley on nine-day cruises from Basel to Amsterdam. Sister ship to River Baroness, she is richly appointed with comfortable staterooms and amenties, and history buffs, wine connoisseurs and nature lovers will appreciate the medieval wine towns, glorious castles, majestic cathedrals and world-class cities of the Rhine.

First launched in 1993 and refurbished in 2011, she is 361 feet long and 37.5 feet wide. She can carry a comfortable 128 passengers in 56 staterooms and four suites.

RIVER AMBASSADOR Staterooms

Staterooms aboard River Ambassador reflect a modern European elegance wholly unique to Uniworld. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

There are three stateroom categories and one suite category aboard River Ambassador. All cabins have river views, hotel-style bedding with fine linens, L’Occitane toiletries, a flat-screen TV and complimentary bottled water. Suites boast enhanced amenities including a bottle of wine upon arrival, flat-screen TV and DVD player, slippers, a daily fruit and cookie plate, morning coffee and tea, continental breakfast, and free laundry services. A shoe shine service is also available.

RIVER AMBASSADOR Public Areas

The Main Lounge aboard River Ambassador has been extensively refitted. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

The ship was entirely refurbished in 2011, resulting in a new design and color scheme throughout. The ship features wireless internet access throughout, as well as a lounge offering panoramic views, a bar, an elegantly appointed dining room, and a library. The ship is also equipped with a fitness room featuring a jet-massaging shower cabin and massage room. A complimentary specialty coffee and tea bar rounds out the mix.

Out on deck, passengers will find ample space for sunning and sightseeing.  Guests also have the use of complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks while ashore.

River Ambassador was named one of the world’s “Top Small Cruise Ships” by readers of Conde Nast Traveller.

River Cruisers Should Know!

• There is no passenger elevator aboard River Ambassador.
• River Ambassador was completely remodeled in 2011, resulting in a new design and color scheme and offering French Balcony staterooms for the first time.
• All staterooms aboard River Ambassador are fitted with 220 volt, European style two-prong plugs. North American cruisers should bring an adapter, such as the Samsonite Europe Non-Grounded adapter.