On each Grand River Cruise ship, you’ll find beauty and comfort at every turn. Upon arrival, you’ll enter an impressive two-story lobby, just steps from the charming and spacious Europa Lounge. Travel from one exciting destination to the next in the comfort of exquisitely upholstered chairs and sofas, while you enjoy expansive views of the ever-changing scenery. Join friends in the Lounge for a cocktail from our full-service bar, dance the night away or enjoy our nightly entertainment.

The breathtaking Panorama Restaurant, lined with floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, offers elegant dining during a single luxurious seating. For a more intimate setting, the cozy Club Lounge provides soft chairs, sofas and game tables.

The Patio Lounge offers a more casual area with rattan chairs and tables. Early morning coffee is served here. The Sky Lounge, on the top deck, offers a pleasant glass-sheltered area with tables and comfortable chairs.

On the Sun Deck, you can view the passing scenery regardless of the weather. With plenty of deck chairs and umbrellas, it’s a great place to relax and unwind after a day of sightseeing.

Technical Data

Elegant Décor
The ship’s décor is impeccably coordinated throughout. With a golden tan color scheme and accents of soft aqua and pale green, the ship has an overall feeling of lightness and spaciousness. In late afternoon, public rooms acquire a soft glow from the setting sun. Public rooms and cabins have a warm cherry wood laminate with burnished brass.

Single-Seating Restaurant
The beautiful Panorama restaurant, lined with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows on three sides, offers elegant dining in one luxurious, open seating. You can change your dining companions each day as you meet new friends, or join the same group time after time. The choice is yours. The atmosphere is one of casual elegance. And with single-seating dining, service is always leisurely and relaxed.

Dinner is an elegant affair, with a choice of delicious entrées. Breakfast and lunch are casual buffets, with salads, soups, choice of entrées, and desserts. Our chefs take fresh ingredients found locally, and create dishes evocative of the countries you’ll be visiting. Our cuisine also accommodates the needs and tastes of American travelers. Enjoy a wine selection more extensive than on most other ships in Europe. And bask in our warm, personal service.

The unique design of our ship extends the restaurant 20 feet over the stern of the ship, which gives us another 760 square feet of space. Regardless of where you sit, you have the feeling you are floating over the water. You cannot ask for better dining with a view.

Exclusive Uniworld Features
With the introduction of magnetic key cards, all our passengers enjoy the added security and convenience of cash-free cruising.

And with our internet corner for e-mail messaging, it's easy to stay in touch with family and friends at home.

As an extra touch of luxury, a terry cloth robe is provided for each guest.

Fitness Center
The River Empress, along with her sister ships, has the largest fitness center aboard any river cruise ship. There is also a sauna and a steam room.