Early Impressions –
The Cabin
Being more familiar with ocean-going ships than river
vessels, I was curious as to how our cabin would compare with the larger-scale
version, even with a company as upmarket as Uniworld.
While the River Duchess is a sleek, classic riverboat, it
isn’t the largest prospect in the world, hence it was hard to imagine the
accommodations being especially spacious. I needn’t have worried.
The standard cabins measure a
healthy 151sq ft and only the four suites are significantly
different in any material way, providing all guests with a thoroughly cosseted
experience.
The two single beds can be combined into a comfortable
double, along with continental duvets and a choice of pillows. Individual
air-conditioning ensures you can find your optimum temperature, and the
compact, marbled bathroom is a mini-haven of creature comforts, with the
power-shower a real blessing.
A basket of fresh fruit and bottle of Gleichenstein
Spatburgunder awaited our arrival and we were able to toast our good fortune
with a glass of Germany’s finest red win as we set sail.
A flatscreen TV, bottle of fresh filtered water, robes,
slipper and free in-room wi-fi completed a truly elegant picture and we were
instantly transported to a new realm of travelling comfort.
Double cupboards provide ample storage space for 11 days
and, after unpacking, we were definitely ready for a new water-borne adventure.
Next stop, Bulgaria…
NB: Uniworld is the American-owned river-boat operator but
their cruises are sold in the UK via Titan Travel, so you can look up www.uniworld.co.uk or www.titantravel.com.
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