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RIVER AMBASSADOR Ship Review<\/h1>\n

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RIVER AMBASSADOR Overview<\/h2>\n

Uniworld<\/a>‘s River Ambassador<\/strong> provides access to the glorious beauties of the Rhine River Valley on nine-day cruises from Basel to Amsterdam. Sister ship to River Baroness<\/a>, she is richly appointed with comfortable staterooms and amenities, 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

RIVER AMBASSADOR Staterooms<\/h2>\n
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Staterooms aboard River Ambassador reflect a modern European elegance wholly unique to Uniworld. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises<\/p><\/div>\n

There are three stateroom categories and one suite category aboard River Ambassador.\u00a0<\/em>Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir\u00ae of England beds draped in 100 percent Egyptian cotton linens and European duvets, along with a menu of pillow choices.\u00a0Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe.<\/p>\n

Marble bathrooms include: L\u2019Occitane en Provence and Herm\u00e9s bath and body products, plush towels, bathroom towel warmers, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippers.<\/p>\n

All suites are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; iPod dock; Nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked minibar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoeshine; and free laundry service.<\/p>\n

RIVER AMBASSADOR Public Areas<\/h2>\n
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The Main Lounge aboard River Ambassador has been extensively refitted. Photo courtesy of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises<\/p><\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

River Ambassador was named one of the world\u2019s \u201cTop Small Cruise Ships\u201d by readers of Conde Nast Traveller<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Itineraries & Pricing<\/h2>\n
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  • 10-day Danube and Main<\/strong> (\u201cDelightful Danube & Prague\u201d), Budapest to Prague, from $3,799, balconies from $4,824, May-Oct<\/li>\n
  • 15-day Danube<\/strong> (“Grand European Discovery”), Basel to Vienna, from $5,899, balconies from $7,824, May-Oct<\/li>\n
  • 8-day Danube<\/strong> (“Holland & Belgium at Tulip Time”), Brussels to Amsterdam, from $3,099, balconies from $4,124, Mar-Apr<\/li>\n
  • 10-day Danube<\/strong> (“Rhine Discovery & Prague”), Prague to Basel, from $3,699, balconies from $4,724, May-Nov<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    River Cruisers Should Know!<\/h2>\n
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    • There is no passenger elevator aboard River Ambassador.<\/li>\n
    • River Ambassador was completely remodeled in 2011, resulting in a new design and color scheme and offering French Balcony staterooms for the first time.<\/li>\n
    • 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\u00a0Samsonite Europe Non-Grounded adapter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n