Although River Empress is one of Uniworld's older vessels, the ship shines in three particular areas: attention to detail in its interior design (think boutique country hotel), outstanding service with staff and crew anticipating passenger needs, and locally-sourced dining reflecting the tastes and specialties of the region, usually Germany and Austria.
| Cruise Line | Uniworld River Cruise Lines |
| Builder | |
| Entered Service | 2001 |
| Registry | Switzerland |
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| Cruise Style | |
| Size | Mid-Size |
| Passenger Decks | 3 |
| Cabins | |
| Total Crew | 34 |
| Max. Passengers | 134 |
| Passenger/Crew Ratio | 1 : 0.3 (#290 of 357) |
| Passenger/Space Ratio | n/a |