RIVER COUNTESS Ship Review

Uniworld's River Countess, shown here cruising by Budapest. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises
Offering vacation itineraries of seven to 21 nights, Uniworld‘s River Countess cruises the Netherlands, Hungary, Germany, Austria, Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.
Launched in 2003, she is 360 feet in length and capable of carrying 134 guests in 67 staterooms and 4 suites.
RIVER COUNTESS Staterooms

One of the suites aboard River Countess. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.
There are five stateroom categories aboard River Countess and one suite category. All cabins feature luxurious beds and fine linens, bottled water, flat-panel interactive television, bathrobes and a well-appointed bathroom stocked with L’Occitane toiletries.
As an added bonus, guests booking suite accommodations receive free laundry service and a daily newspaper, along with slippers, an in-room coffee machine, a bottle of wine upon embarkation, a fruit and cookie plate, morning coffee and shoe shine.
RIVER COUNTESS Public Areas

The Restaurant aboard River Countess, all decked out for Christmas. Photo courtesy of Uniworld River Cruises.
River Countess features wireless internet access throughout, as well as a lounge offering panoramic views, a bar, an elegantly appointed dining room, and a library.
Out on deck, passengers will find ample space for sunning and sightseeing including three “sun tents,” as well as a fitness room, spa, and shops. Guests also have the use of complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks while ashore.
River Countess was named one of the world’s “Top Small Cruise Ships” in the Conde Nast Traveller 2010 Reader’s Poll.
River Cruisers Should Know!
- River Countess also features a dry sauna and steam bath for passenger use.
- French balconies were added to all staterooms on Rhine deck in 2010.
- Inside, River Countess features plenty of soft wood colors for an interior design that is elegant and pleasing.
- The covered Sky Lounge allows for panoramic, outdoor views in inclement weather.