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S.S. Catherine: ship guide
Murano glass, a life-size glass horse and a pool for the Rhone and Saone wine country.
Best for: Wine and food travelers who want Uniworld’s Super Ship comforts, including the pool and conservatory balconies, on the Rhône and Saône between Arles and Lyon. Sails from Arles, Lyon in 2026 and 2027.
About S.S. Catherine
S.S. Catherine is Uniworld’s second Super Ship, delivered in 2014 for the rivers of southern France. At 443 feet she carries 158 guests in 79 staterooms and suites with a staff of 59. The two-story lobby is her calling card, with a specially commissioned Murano glass chandelier and a whimsical life-size glass horse, and the public rooms carry the Provence theme through the Cézanne Restaurant, the Van Gogh Lounge and the Bar du Leopard, where the indoor pool sits.
She suits wine and food travelers. Deluxe Balcony staterooms and Suites on the Camargue Deck have the floor-to-ceiling glass that rises at a touch to form an enclosed conservatory, every room has a handcrafted Savoir bed, marble bathroom and Asprey amenities, and designated suites convert for a third guest, one of only a few Uniworld ships that allow triples. Suites add butler service, laundry and a stocked mini bar.
S.S. Catherine sails the Rhône and Saône between Arles and Lyon. Her 2026-2027 program is the 8-day Burgundy & Provence cruise (Arles to Lyon or reverse), the 15-day Grand France (Paris to Arles, paired with a Seine cruise), the 22-day Ultimate France from Bordeaux, and a Rhône Winter Holiday cruise in December. August 2027 brings a Generations family departure. SmartCruiser adds bonus onboard credit on sailings where Uniworld allows it, not available booking direct.
- Two-story lobby with a commissioned Murano glass chandelier and a life-size glass horse
- Bar du Leopard with a heated indoor swimming pool
- Van Gogh Lounge and Cézanne Restaurant themed to the painters of Provence
- Enclosed conservatory balconies on the Camargue Deck that open at the touch of a button
- Triple-occupancy suites, rare on Uniworld ships
- Serenity River Spa, fitness center, bikes and Nordic walking sticks included
- Burgundy & Provence route through Avignon, Tarascon, Viviers, Tournon, Lyon and Beaune wine country
- Unlimited fine wines, local beers and premium spirits all day
Staterooms and suites
Classic
162 square feet on the lowest deck with windows at the water line; 12 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; 38 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 Camargue Deck with an enclosed balcony whose floor-to-ceiling glass rises at the touch of a button to make a conservatory; 23 rooms.
Suite
305 square feet with the enclosed conservatory balcony; five suites with butler service, complimentary laundry, in-room breakfast, a stocked mini bar and Nespresso, and a sofa that converts to a bed for a third guest.
Grand Suite
One 410-square-foot Grand Suite (401) with an enclosed balcony, a separate living room, a bathroom with rain shower and tub plus a secluded toilet and bidet area, and full butler service.
S.S. Catherine 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.
Camargue Deck
Bar du Leopard, 24-Hour Coffee and Tea Station, Van Gogh Lounge, Pool, Bar, Matisse Terrace, Suites/Staterooms.
- Bar Du LeopardBar Du Leopard.
- PoolTake a dip in the ship's heated swimming pool.
- Van Gogh Lounge
- Bar Du LeopardBar Du Leopard.
- PoolTake a dip in the ship's heated swimming pool.
- Van Gogh LoungeVan Gogh Lounge.
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. Catherine
Dining on S.S. Catherine
Cézanne RestaurantIncluded
The main restaurant with open-seating breakfast and lunch and a four-course dinner built on Provençal and Burgundian ingredients and wines.
Bar du LeopardIncluded
The signature bar beside the indoor pool, serving casual bites and cocktails from mid-morning until the last guest leaves.
Van Gogh LoungeIncluded
The main lounge with a full-service bar, port talks, afternoon tea, cooking demonstrations and nightly entertainment.
Unlimited beveragesIncluded
Fine wines, local beers, premium spirits and soft drinks are included all day, not only at meals, with Côtes du Rhône and Burgundy 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
- Heated indoor swimming pool inside the Bar du Leopard
- Sun Deck with loungers and shaded seating for the Rhône gorges
- Complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for guided and independent outings
- Serenity River Spa treatments and a fitness center with daily classes
- Included excursions with local experts: Avignon, the Pont du Gard, Lyon, Beaune and Burgundy wine tastings
- Local musicians and performers in the Van Gogh Lounge after dinner
- 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. Catherine hosts Generations family departures of Burgundy & Provence in August 2027 and July and August 2028, and designated suites take a third guest, which helps families.
Best for: Wine and food travelers who want Uniworld’s Super Ship comforts, including the pool and conservatory balconies, on the Rhône and Saône between Arles and Lyon.
Sails from: Arles, Lyon · Regions: Rhone, Saone
Shore excursions in S.S. Catherine’s upcoming ports
The ports on S.S. Catherine’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.
Ports from sailings departing Oct 18, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.
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Facts checked against Uniworld: S.S. Catherine, 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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