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S.S. São Rafael

Cruise company: UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises

Ship features

Grand Suite

Grand Suite

  • Grand Suite (307 sq ft – 28.5 sq m).

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Grand Suite
Suite

Suite

  • Suite (220 sq ft – 20.4 sq m).

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Grand Suite
Suite
French Balcony A

French Balcony A

  • French Balcony (156 sq ft – 14.5 sq m).

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Grand Suite
Suite
French Balcony A
French Balcony B

French Balcony B

  • French Balcony (156 sq ft – 14.5 sq m).

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Grand Suite
Suite
French Balcony A
French Balcony B
Deluxe Stateroom

Deluxe Stateroom

  • Deluxe (164 sq ft – 15.2 sq m)

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Grand Suite
Suite
French Balcony A
French Balcony B
Deluxe Stateroom
Classic

Classic

  • Classic (144 – 156 sq ft / 13.4 – 14.5 sq m)

Please note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

Feirtoria Restaurant

Feirtoria Restaurant

The Feitoria Restaurant can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.

Feirtoria Restaurant
Heritage Bistro

Heritage Bistro

The Heritage Bistro can be found on the Azores Deck.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Rafael.

Feirtoria Restaurant
Heritage Bistro
Coffee Station

Coffee Station

The Coffee Station can be found on the Cape Verde Deck.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Rafael.

Feirtoria Restaurant
Heritage Bistro
Coffee Station
24-Hour Room Service

24-Hour Room Service

Craving a bite in between breakfast, lunch or dinner? Inquire about 24-hour room service and à la carte menus. 

"Let's Go" Excursions

"Let's Go" Excursions

Our “Let’s Go” onshore program features guided walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing tours and more. Or, take one of our Brompton G-Line Bicycles or Nordic Walking Sticks and head out on your own adventure. Wherever your journey takes you, there will be many opportunities to get out and go.

"Let's Go" Excursions
Excursions

Excursions

Do As The Locals Do

Whether we’re seeking local favorite treats or hopping on public trams to zip around town, these tours capture what it’s like to live in the destinations you visit.

Private Experiences

From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of a famous landmark, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged privately for Uniworld guests.

Village Day

On a Village Day, you’ll select from a few different ways to explore village life, often by diving into a cultural pastime or getting to know someone in town.

"Let's Go" Excursions
Excursions
Masterpiece Collection

Masterpiece Collection

One of the many qualities that set a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise apart is the degree and quality of our all-inclusive amenities. We offer more inclusions—and more luxurious inclusions—than any other river cruise line. Our guests will always find everything they need and more to enjoy a wonderful holiday with Uniworld.

For the guests looking to take their journey one step further, we’ve curated a Masterpiece Collection of optional excursions that go above and beyond our included experiences, available for an additional charge.

"Let's Go" Excursions
Excursions
Masterpiece Collection
Make Travel Matter®

Make Travel Matter®

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

Travelling with Uniworld means you’re travelling with purpose—supporting sustainable tourism as well as local communities and wildlife. Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences take that even further, offering our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

They are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool endorsed by industry experts, which ensures that our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance United Nations Global Goals.

"Let's Go" Excursions
Excursions
Masterpiece Collection
Make Travel Matter®
Nights Out

Nights Out

From private after-hours tours of popular attractions to local nightlife experiences, this new line of included excursions will go the extra mile to bring you uniquely memorable moments on your all-inclusive, luxury river cruise.

Lounge

Lounge

The Lounge can be found on Azores Deck.

Lounge
Reception

Reception

The Reception can be found on Azores Deck.

Lounge
Reception
Douro Wine Cellar

Douro Wine Cellar

The Douro Wine Cellar can be found on Cape Verde Deck.

Lounge
Reception
Douro Wine Cellar
Shop

Shop

The Shop can be found on Azores Deck.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Gabriel.

Lounge
Reception
Douro Wine Cellar
Shop
Sun Deck

Sun Deck

The Sun Deck can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Gabriel.

Fitness Centre

Fitness Centre

The Fitness Centre can be found on the Madeira Deck.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Gabriel.

Fitness Centre
Spa

Spa

The Spa can be found on the Madeira Deck.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Gabriel.

Fitness Centre
Spa
Pool

Pool

The Pool can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.

Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Gabriel.

Special Generation Amenities

Special Generation Amenities

Share the joys of river cruising with the entire family.

Find out more here.

Special Dietary Requirements

Special Dietary Requirements

Kindly inform us in advance if you have specific dietary requests (e.g., low-fat, low-calorie, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, etc.). This information can be provided to us when completing your Passenger Information Form. We have a “Travelling Lite” menu for guests seeking more health-conscious options, as well as light lunches, vegetarian options, and generous buffets that offer something for everyone. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs given the resources available to us.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Wi-Fi & Internet Access

Select ships offer complimentary Wi-Fi access. Please email us at info@uniworld.com to find out if Wi-Fi is available onboard. Service may be briefly interrupted in remote areas, while sailing, or when moving through locks, and the speed will likely be slower than what you are used to back home.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions

Age Restrictions

In our experience, most young children—especially those under 4—are simply not yet old enough to enjoy river cruising. We make no special arrangements for little ones and offer few kid-friendly activities onboard or onshore. Please note: Our Generations program departures include programs and services designed for families traveling with children. Adults accompanying children are responsible for their safety and behavior onboard and onshore.

Guests must be 5 years of age or older. Guests who are less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and booked in a cabin with someone who is 21 years of age or older.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions
Smoking Policy

Smoking Policy

For the comfort of all our guests, smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials including vapor e-cigarettes.

We also ask guests to refrain from smoking on shore excursions/tours, especially since many historical sites and other tourist attractions are now smoke-free as well.

Special Dietary Requirements
Wi-Fi & Internet Access
Age Restrictions
Smoking Policy
Laundry

Laundry

Most ships have either a self-serve laundrette (with ironing board) or laundry service for an additional fee. Please contact info@uniworld.com to find out what services your ship offers. No dry cleaning services are available on any ship.

Blue Azzelij Terrace

Blue Azzelij Terrace

  • Pool
  • Sun Loungers
Blue Azzelij Terrace
Azores Deck

Azores Deck

  • Shop
  • Office
  • Reception
  • Heritage Bistro
  • Vintage Bar
  • Grand Suite
  • Suite
Blue Azzelij Terrace
Azores Deck
Cape Verde Deck

Cape Verde Deck

  • Coffee Station
  • Douro Wine Cellar
  • Feitoria Restaurant
  • French Balcony
Blue Azzelij Terrace
Azores Deck
Cape Verde Deck
Madeira Deck

Madeira Deck

  • Fitness Centre
  • Guest Laundry
  • Spa
  • Deluxe Staterooms
  • Classic Staterooms

UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises