Burgundy and Provence (Arles to Chalon-sur-Saandocirc;ne)

2010 Condé Nast Travel Readers' Poll Best Small Ship.

Entered service in 2006; Stateroom size of approx. 151 sq. ft; Suite size of approx. 217 sq. ft.; 66 staterooms; 132 passenger capacity; European officers and crew;  cruises through Southern France.

Facilities onboard River Royale:

• Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suite have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suite on the Azure Deck have French balconies. Other amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and waffle bathrobes
• The suite has extra amenities and services: bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee, and shoe shine
  Additional for 2010:  Free laundry services and daily newspaper
  
• Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service bar, cozy library, elegant restaurant, sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, fitness room, sauna, Jacuzzi, massage treatments, gift boutique, and elevator
• Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
• 24-hour reception service
• Wireless Internet access in public areas

Category 1 Stateroom: approximately 140 sq ft, excluding balcony

• Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes

Category 2 & 3 Stateroom: approximately 151 sq ft

• Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes

Suite: approximately 217 sq ft

• Lavishly Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites: have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens. The staterooms and suites on the RHine Deck have rench balconies. Other amenites include: a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, and bathroom with L'Occitane body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes
• The suites have extra amenities and service including: slippers; coffee machine; bottle of wine upon arrival; fruit and cookie plate; TV with DVD player; a refrigerator; and morning coffee, shoe shine, and free laundry services
• Beautiful panoramic main lounge with full-service dar, cozy Captain's lounge and library, elegant restaurant, sun deck with chess and shuffleboard, sky lounge, fittness room, sauna, massage treatments, gift boutique, guest laundry and ironing facilities, and elevator
• Complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks
• 24-hour reception service
• Wireless Internet access in public areas

Cabin Size: Approximately 151 sq. ft.
Suites: 1
Suite Size: Approximately 217 sq. ft.
Voltage: 110/220 volts
Restaurant: Open seating
Library: Yes
Laundry Service: Available
Gymnasium: Yes
Sauna: Yes

The price of your cruise includes:

• Intimate, boutique hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests
  
• Luxurious riverview staterooms appointed with hotel-style beds draped in 100% Egyptian cotton linens, cashmere/wool blankets, and European-style comforters. Plus, bathrooms stocked with plush robes, thick towels from Christie’s of Manchester, and L’Occitane body products.
  
• A world-class, award-winning all English-speaking attentive staff with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests Guest service satisfaction rates of over 98%
  
• Unlike most of our competition all meals are prepared fresh daily using only the finest ingredients from the local ports of call
  
• Complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks during dinner, bottled water in staterooms, and 24-hour specialty coffees and teas on board Uniworld’s company-owned ships in Europe
  
• Evening al fresco dining on the sun deck
  
• Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable headset systems to enhance guests’ sightseeing experience
  
• Complimentary use of bicycles on company-owned ships
  
• Exciting onboard local entertainment and insightful lectures
  
• Epicurean Adventurer Program on nine itineraries in which guests enjoy a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairing dinner, cooking demonstrations, and unique onshore excursions
  
• All transfers on arrival and departure days*
• All riverview staterooms and suites are serviced twice-a-day

• Inviting ambiance of an elegant restaurant with a beautiful scenic backdrop
• A professionally-trained culinary staff who stands ready to fulfill your requests including providing recommendations from our wine list planned by our award winning European sommelier
• Gourmet cuisine prepared fresh daily with the finest ingredients, often brought onboard from local markets
• International chefs from London’s five-star Meridian Piccadilly and Relais & Châteaux Hotels
• Al fresco evening dining on the beautiful open-air sun deck
• Open seating for all dining occasions

• Breakfast
  Full buffet breakfast, including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, Belgian waffles, French toast, bacon and sausages to lighter fare – cereals, an assortment of homemade breads, pastries, fresh fruits and juices, fine teas and French Press coffee from organic pure Arabica coffee beans.

• Lunch
  Fresh salads, seasonal vegetables, artisan cheeses, homemade soups and bread, hearty sandwiches and delectable sweets

• Dinner
  Gourmet entrees from homemade ravioli to filet mignon accompanied by complimentary fine wine, beer, soft drinks, and divine desserts*

^{*Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks are offered on Europe cruises only. Dining choices may vary on cruises in Egypt and China.}