Sailing through the waterways of Central Europe, the S.S. Marlene is an homage to German-born actress and singer Marlene Dietrich. Launching in 2027, the ship is sure to impress travelers with Dietrich's distinctive flair, drawing inspiration from her time as an old Hollywood film star and, later, a cabaret artist.
SS Marlene Ship Dining
Dining on the S.S. Marlene is an all-inclusive, five-star experience that focuses on locally sourced ingredients and regional specialties from the ports of call.
- Gustav's Restaurant: The main dining room, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and leather booths. Breakfast & Lunch: Served buffet-style with an additional a-la-carte menu. Dinner: Luxurious, open-seating four-course meals that include a variety of regional dishes, with steak and chicken always available on request.
- Schubert's: An 18-seat intimate cafe located at the bow of the ship, offering shared plates and destination-inspired menus from lunch through dinnertime.
- Sky Lounge: A conservatory-style cafe on the Sun Deck with retractable glass walls. It serves as an alternative dining venue offering lighter fare like oven-baked pizzas, pastas, and salads.
- Max's: A specialty venue for immersive culinary experiences where guests can take cooking classes alongside the chef to learn local European techniques.
SS Marlene Ship Experiences
The S.S. Marlene is equipped with modern wellness facilities designed for relaxation and fitness while cruising through Central Europe's serene landscapes.
Serenity River Spa
The aft of the ship on the Adele Deck features the Serenity River Spa, an intimate space offering a variety of treatments to relax and rejuvenate.
- Treatments: The spa menu includes a range of options, such as massages (including hot stone and Japanese bamboo massage), facials, body scrubs, and reflexology.
Fitness Facilities & Activities
Guests on the S.S. Marlene can maintain their fitness routine both onboard and during shore excursions.
- Fitness Center: An intimate, well-equipped fitness center is available with exercise machines, including bikes, a treadmill, and weights.
- Onboard Classes: Complimentary fitness and wellness classes are offered, such as morning stretch sessions, yoga, and TRX Suspension Training. Weather permitting, sunrise yoga sessions are held on the top deck.
- "Let's Go" Excursions: Uniworld's active "Let's Go" program includes guided walking, hiking, and cycling tours at various ports of call.
- Independent Exploration: The ship provides complimentary bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for guests who prefer to explore independently ashore.
SS Marlene Accommodations
All staterooms and suites feature: Handcrafted Savoir, beds of England with custom cotton sateen sheets and a menu of pillow options. Marble-lined bathrooms stocked with Asprey of London bath and body products, plush towels, bathrobes, and slippers. Modern conveniences such as a built-in closet, digital safe, individual thermostat, and a flat-screen TV with an infotainment center. Complimentary bottled water.
- Classic Staterooms: Located on the lowest deck (Danae Deck), these cabins feature a large, non-opening window positioned at the water level.
- French Balcony Staterooms: Found on the Athene and Adele Decks, these staterooms feature floor-to-ceiling sliding windows that open to create a French balcony, offering river views.
- Deluxe French Balcony Staterooms: Similar to the standard French Balcony but in a slightly different configuration.
Suite Categories
Guests in Suites and Grand Suites receive enhanced services and amenities, including: Butler service (packing/unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily treats, and shoeshine service). A fully stocked mini-bar and Nespresso coffee machine. Complimentary laundry service. Larger marble bathrooms, with Grand Suites also featuring a separate bathtub and a two-sink vanity.
- Suites: Spacious accommodations with the added suite privileges and a seating area.
- Grand Suites: The largest accommodations on the ship, offering a spacious lounge area with a floor-to-ceiling window and the most expansive bathroom facilities. These can also be combined with an adjoining Deluxe French Balcony stateroom to form a two-bedroom suite on select itineraries.
