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S.S. Maria Theresa: ship guide
A Habsburg palace afloat with pool, cinema and Viennese Café on the Danube.
Best for: Travelers who want the most palatial ship on the Danube with a pool and cinema, on the classic Budapest to Passau route or the Christmas markets. Sails from Budapest, Passau in 2026 and 2027.
About S.S. Maria Theresa
S.S. Maria Theresa is Uniworld’s Danube Super Ship, launched in 2015 and named for the Habsburg empress. Her decor is a floating homage to 18th-century Vienna, with a portrait of Maria Theresa on the lobby staircase, the Baroque Restaurant, the Habsburg Lounge and the Viennese Café; Cruise Critic editors named her Best New River Ship in her maiden season. At 443 feet she carries 150 guests in 75 staterooms and suites with a staff of 55.
She suits travelers who want the full Super Ship kit on the Danube: an enclosed heated pool in the Bar du Leopard, the intimate Lipizzan Cinema, the Serenity River Spa and a fitness center with TRX sessions on the Sun Deck. Rooms on the Hofburg Deck have the floor-to-ceiling glass that rises at a touch to form a conservatory, every room has a Savoir bed and marble bathroom with Asprey amenities, and designated suites take a third guest.
S.S. Maria Theresa sails the Danube between Budapest and Passau. Her 2026-2027 program is led by the 8-day Enchanting Danube (Budapest to Passau via Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein and Linz), the 17-day Cruise & Tour Revel in Switzerland & the Danube from Geneva, and December Danube Holiday Markets and Christmas & New Year’s cruises. July departures are Generations family sailings. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Uniworld allows it, not available booking direct.
- Opulent 18th-century Habsburg decor; Cruise Critic’s Best New River Ship in her maiden season
- Enclosed heated swimming pool inside the Bar du Leopard
- Lipizzan Cinema for film screenings on board
- Viennese Café for pastries and coffee, plus the Baroque Restaurant and Habsburg Lounge
- Conservatory balconies on the Hofburg Deck that open at the touch of a button
- Ten 305-square-foot Suites with butler service, some taking a third guest
- Serenity River Spa, fitness center with Sun Deck TRX, bikes and Nordic walking sticks
- Enchanting Danube route: Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Dürnstein, Linz and Passau
Staterooms and suites
Classic
162 square feet on the lowest deck with windows at the water line; ten rooms with a handcrafted Savoir bed, marble bathroom with Asprey products, built-in closet and flat-screen TV.
French Balcony
194 square feet with a French balcony; 36 rooms, the largest category on board, with the same Savoir bed, marble bath and towel warmer as the suites.
Deluxe Balcony
194 square feet on the Hofburg Deck with an enclosed balcony whose floor-to-ceiling glass rises at the touch of a button to make a conservatory; 18 rooms.
Suite
305 square feet with the enclosed conservatory balcony; ten suites with butler service, complimentary laundry, in-room breakfast, a stocked mini bar and Nespresso, and designated suites convert for a third guest.
Grand Suite
One 410-square-foot Grand Suite with a French balcony, walk-in closet, separate living room, a bathroom with rain shower and tub plus a secluded toilet and bidet area, and full butler service.
S.S. Maria Theresa deck plans
Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.
Hofburg Deck
Bar du Leopard, Pool, Bar, Habsburg Salon, Bohemian Terrace, Suites/Staterooms.
- Bar du LeopardBar du Leopard.
- PoolPool.
- Bar du LeopardBar du Leopard.
- PoolPool.
Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.
On board S.S. Maria Theresa
Dining on S.S. Maria Theresa
Baroque RestaurantIncluded
The main restaurant with open-seating breakfast and lunch and a four-course dinner drawing on Austrian, Hungarian and Bavarian cooking.
Viennese CaféIncluded
A coffee-house corner for Sachertorte, strudel, Nespresso and light lunches through the day.
Bar du LeopardIncluded
The signature bar beside the enclosed heated pool, serving casual bites and cocktails until the last guest retires.
Habsburg LoungeIncluded
The main salon with a full-service bar, port talks, cooking demonstrations and nightly local entertainment.
Unlimited beveragesIncluded
Fine wines, local beers, premium spirits and soft drinks are included all day, with Wachau and Hungarian wines poured on their home river.
24-hour room serviceIncluded
Room service around the clock, with in-room breakfast delivered by the butler for suite guests.
Entertainment and activities
- Enclosed heated swimming pool inside the Bar du Leopard
- Lipizzan Cinema screening popular and classic films
- Sun Deck with loungers, shaded seating and TRX training sessions
- Complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, including the Danube bike path at Dürnstein
- Serenity River Spa treatments and a fitness center with daily classes
- Included excursions with local experts in Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, the Wachau and Passau, with Masterpiece Collection options
- Local musicians, including Viennese chamber performances, in the Habsburg Lounge
- Gratuities for onboard staff and ship-wide Wi-Fi included
Families and who it suits
Uniworld requires guests on its European ships to be at least 5 years old, and travelers under 18 must share a cabin with an adult over 21; S.S. Maria Theresa hosts Generations family departures of Enchanting Danube in July 2027 and in June and July 2028, and designated suites take a third guest.
Best for: Travelers who want the most palatial ship on the Danube with a pool and cinema, on the classic Budapest to Passau route or the Christmas markets.
Sails from: Budapest, Passau · Regions: Danube
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Facts checked against Uniworld: S.S. Maria Theresa, Uniworld: All-inclusive luxury, Uniworld: Generations Collection, Uniworld: FAQ (triples, age policy and gratuities) on October 14, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.
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