Uniworld’s Queen Isabel provides an up-close and unforgettable view of Portugal’s Douro River Valley—a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site—renowned for its dramatic, rugged scenery and pristine waters. Named after Portugal's beloved queen, this boutique 116-passenger vessel is the most unique and stately ship on the Douro, a wonderful place to admire the region’s steeply terraced hillside vineyards and charming wine estates.
- Size boutique
- Style Luxury
- Type river
- Year of launch 2013
- Year of last refit 2017
- Gross tonnage 5000t
- Length 79.0m
- Width 11.4m
- Speed 12kts
- Decks 4
- Language English
- Currency Euro (€)
- No. of passengers 112
- No. of crew 33
- No. of cabins 59
- -wheelchair access 0
The Queen Isabel features a 1,679-square-foot area equipped with solar panels on the sun deck, which generate a significant proportion of the energy used by the ship.
Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are all included.
Each Uniworld stateroom is a chic yet cosy cocoon- ideally designed for a daytime catnap and full-night’s rest alike. Your bed is handcrafted by Savoir® of England bed-makers to the world’s finest hotels, including London’s legendary Savoy Hotel.
Your bed is dressed in divine linens of the highest quality and topped with a fluffy duvet and you always have your choice of pillow options to ensure the most restful sleep.
Your bathroom is adorned in gleaming floor-to-ceiling marble. They've even added special touches, such as backlit magnifying mirrors. Daily housekeeping keeps things tidy, and evening turndown service always features a scrumptious surprise.
Suite
Suites are lavishly appointed river view rooms with full balconies. The height of luxury, they have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, bathroom with Claus bath and body products, magnifying mirror, and plush waffle bathrobes.
All suites are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including: one-per-person complimentary in-suite well-being treatment; daily fruit and biscuit plate, and an elegant evening snack; bathroom towel warmers and heated mirrors; iPod dock; nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked minibar; bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee and tea; full breakfast menu; shoe shine; free laundry service; and bathroom stocked with added comforts, such as Hermès bath products.
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Sleeps 2
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323 Square Feet
Deluxe Balcony Category 1 Stateroom
Category 1 staterooms are lavishly appointed river view rooms with full balconies. The height of luxury, they have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, bathroom with Claus bath and body products, magnifying mirror, and plush waffle bathrobes.
All Category 1 staterooms are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including: one-per-person complimentary in-suite well-being treatment; daily fruit and biscuit plate, and an elegant evening snack; bathroom towel warmers and heated mirrors; iPod dock; nespresso coffee machine and fine teas; fully stocked minibar; bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee and tea; full breakfast menu; shoe shine; free laundry service; and bathroom stocked with added comforts, such as Hermès bath products.
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Sleeps 2
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215 Square Feet
French Balcony Category 2 & 3 Staterooms
Category 2 & 3 staterooms located on the Main Deck, are lavishly appointed river view rooms complete with french balconies. They feature hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, bathroom with L'Occitane bath and body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes.
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Sleeps 2
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161 Square Feet
Classic Category 4 & 5 Staterooms
Category 4 & 5 staterooms, located on the lower deck, are lavishly appointed panoramic river view rooms and have hotel-style beds draped in fine linens, a vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat for air conditioning and heat, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV with satellite, bottled water, bathroom with L'Occitane bath and body products, magnifying mirror, and plush bathrobes.
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Sleeps 2
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161 Square Feet
Upper Deck
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Outside Bar Area
- Main Lounge & Bar
- Reception
- Suites
- Category 1 Staterooms (Deluxe Balcony)
Main Deck
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Outside Dining Area
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Restaurant
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24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station
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Category 2 & 3 Staterooms (French Balcony)
Lower Deck
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Fitness Centre
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Serenity River Spa
- Category 4 & 5 Staterooms (Classic)
With Uniworld, you can always count on having the finest quality foods prepared with locally-sourced ingredients. The talented chefs also feature local, regional, and seasonal specialties made with a traditional flair.
Uniworld’s extensive wine list includes such world-class vintages as the 1995 Nikolaihof Riesling from Austria, which recently received the highest possible score- 100 points- from prestigious wine reviewer Robert Parker.
Restaurant
The onboard restaurant offers guests gourmet dinners paired with distinctive wines and craft beers, culinary demonstrations and tastings as well as private onshore wine and beer tastings exclusively for Uniworld guests.
Chefs will serves signature Portuguese dishes designed to soothe the soul and warm the heart, along with their traveling Lite menu with health-conscious options. A good range of local wines and cheeses is also on offer, alongside a dedicated gelato bar.
With Early Riser breakfasts, Afternoon Tea, All-day Bistro menu for snacks and Al fresco dining, there is just so much to excite your tastebuds!
Sip a glass of wine while you cruise past beautiful landscapes and world-famous landmarks on your way to your next destination...
Lounge & Bar
Enjoy unlimited beverages onboard, including an extensive selection of distinctive wines, craft and regional beers, spirits, cocktails, soft drinks, juices, cappuccinos, lattes, espresso, and French-press coffee, fine teas, and mineral water.
Sun Deck Seating Area
The perfect place to lounge and watch the beautiful world go by.
The Queen Isabel offers guests a Sun Deck to relax and take in the ever-changing views..or for the more energetic, there is a fitness centre onboard also.
Fitness Centre & Serenity River Spa
The Queen Isabel is equipped with a state-of-the-art fitness centre and the Serenity River Spa, which are generously sized and operated by professionals.
Sun Deck Swimming Pool
The Swimming Pool is a small, heated-water pool with a depth of up to 1m/3 ft with a plentiful sun loungers surrounding it. The pool has a swimming machine, which generates an adjustable water current flow for resistance swimming.
GENERATIONS CRUISE COLLECTION-
Every Uniworld Generations cruise includes special programs, events and excursions designed specifically for your world travellers in training.
Uniworld specializes in personalised travel, and that goes for our younger guests as well. Since no two kids are alike, we offer a full range of enticing onshore excursions and onboard activities—some geared for children and others tailored for tweens and teens.
Uniworld provide guests with more European itineraries and choices than any other river cruise line, all designed to delve deeply into each locale with onshore excursions and onboard cultural enrichment programmes and entertainment.
Enjoy expertly planned shore excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts, with options to personalise, including Choice Is Yours, Go Active, Do as the Locals Do, Village Day, and Gentle Walking programmes and a host of exclusive experiences designed for Uniworld guests only.
Go Active
In select locations, join us on our guided “Go Active” hiking and biking excursions led by local naturalists or sports guides. They provide the perfect way to stay fit, all while learning about local history, flora, and fauna.
Gentle Walking
Along the rivers, life moves at a slower pace. We took that lifestyle to heart when we created our guided “Gentle walking” excursions. They offer the chance to explore at a more relaxed pace should you wish for time to linger, to poke your head in a few more charming shops, or to meditate on a beautiful painting.
Do as the Locals do
“Do as the Locals do” provides authentic encounters offering guests the chance to walk in the shoes of local citizens, uncover locals’ favourite places to meet, and taste beloved regional food.
Village Day
The exclusive “Village day” programme provides a similar up-close look at rural European and Russian towns, with visits to local homes and workshops.