Monarch Empress
Sail the Danube in comfort and style on the all new Monarch Empress by Gate 1 Travel. With deluxe amenities such as an indoor dining room, bar & lounge, and outside lounge, you can enjoy the sights and sounds of Europe while on your river cruise.
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360
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Length
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2016
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Built Year
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40
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Crew
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144
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Pax Capacity
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8
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Suites
Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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| Jun 15, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Paris | 14 | $4,299 |
| Jun 17, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Paris | 12 | $3,699 |
| Jun 17, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 9 | $2,799 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Zurich | 13 | $5,049 |
| Jun 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 11 | $4,299 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,799 |
| Jun 24, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Zurich | 11 | $4,549 |
| Jul 01, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $3,199 |
| Jul 01, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $2,499 |
| Jul 06, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Zurich | 13 | $4,349 |
| Jul 06, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 11 | $3,599 |
| Jul 08, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,199 |
| Jul 08, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Zurich | 11 | $3,949 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Milan | Paris | 16 | $4,849 |
| Jul 11, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Milan | Amsterdam | 13 | $4,149 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $3,499 |
| Jul 15, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $2,799 |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,099 |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Zurich | 11 | $3,849 |
| Jul 29, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $3,099 |
| Aug 03, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 11 | $3,399 |
| Aug 05, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $2,999 |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $3,799 |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $3,099 |
| Aug 19, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $1,999 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Milan | Paris | 16 | $4,499 |
| Aug 22, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Milan | Amsterdam | 13 | $3,649 |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Zurich | Amsterdam | 12 | $2,699 |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $3,149 |
| Aug 26, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $2,299 |
| Sep 02, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,199 |
| Sep 07, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Zurich | Amsterdam | 12 | $3,799 |
| Sep 09, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $4,449 |
| Sep 09, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $3,599 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 11 | $3,849 |
| Sep 16, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,499 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Zurich | Amsterdam | 12 | $3,999 |
| Sep 23, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $3,699 |
| Sep 30, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Basel | 9 | $3,999 |
| Oct 05, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Zurich | Amsterdam | 12 | $3,799 |
| Oct 07, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Paris | 12 | $4,149 |
| Oct 07, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Basel | Amsterdam | 9 | $3,299 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Budapest | 20 | $6,499 |
| Oct 12, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Amsterdam | Amsterdam | 18 | $5,949 |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Budapest | 18 | $5,949 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $3,549 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Munich | 9 | $3,099 |
| Nov 01, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Prague | Budapest | 12 | $3,249 |
| Nov 01, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Prague | Budapest | 14 | $3,799 |
| Nov 04, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Munich | Budapest | 9 | $2,799 |
| Nov 04, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Munich | Budapest | 11 | $3,349 |
| Nov 09, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Prague | 14 | $3,699 |
| Nov 09, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Munich | 11 | $3,149 |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $3,049 |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Budapest | Munich | 9 | $2,599 |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Munich | Vienna | 7 | $1,799 |
| Nov 24, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Vienna | Munich | 7 | $2,199 |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Munich | Vienna | 7 | $2,399 |
| Dec 04, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Vienna | Munich | 7 | $2,199 |
| Dec 16, 2023 | Gate1 | Monarch Empress | Frankfurt | Amsterdam | 9 | $1,999 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2016
- Length: 360
- Passenger Capacity: 144
- Normal Crew Size: 40
- Staterooms: 72
- Suites: 8
Dining
As specified in each itinerary. Meals are based on the hotel's or restaurant's buffet or set menu. In general, beverages are not included, unless specifically stated. Although Gate 1 cannot make guarantees, every effort will be made to honor special dietary requests submitted in writing at least 72 hours prior to departure.
Age Restrictions
All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Discovery Tours is 12. Minimum age for European River Cruise programs is 16. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15. Minimum age for Norwegian Cruise Line® is 6 months old and to sail unaccompanied by an adult is 21 years of age. There is no minimum age on independent packages except for the Beijing & Shanghai special programs which have a minimum age of 5. Discounts for children sharing a room as third may apply to children under 12. Most hotels do not permit children under 18 to occupy a room without an adult. Accompanying adults are responsible for the safety of their children including to provide any necessary safety equipment (such as infant/child seats) where appropriate. Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter written by the parents, or non-travelling parent, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
Tipping
Complete tipping guidelines are provided with final travel documents and on each program's website presentation, Trip Preparation/At Your Destination section.
Cabins
Square Footage: 140
Category Cabin E
Cabin E features a window, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Lower Deck.
Square Footage: 150
Category Cabin D
Cabin D features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category Cabin C
Cabin C features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Middle Deck.
Square Footage: 150
Category Cabin B
Cabin B features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 170
Category Cabin A
Cabin A features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Upper Deck.
Square Footage: 210
Category Suite
The suite features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Middle Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
Located on the Middle Deck.
Bar
Library
Lounge
Located on the Empress Deck.
Fitness Center
Hygiene and Safety Protocols
At Gate 1 we take your safety and security very seriously. We have a strong network of tour managers, local offices, ground operators and colleagues which help us stay informed in all the destinations that we operate. We closely monitor local situations which enable us to make the operational decisions necessary to keep our tours running safely. Millions of people travel the world each year and experience enjoyable and safe trips but crimes against people and property are sadly a fact of life. It is very important to be aware of your surroundings and avoid drawing attention to yourself. Please remember that you have the same responsibility for your personal safety and possessions as you do at home. It is essential to prepare for a safe and healthy travel abroad. Therefore before you travel, we strongly recommend that you visit the website of the US Department of State at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for up-to-date travel advice on the countries that you are visiting. The website provides useful information on subjects such as safety and security information, health precautions and medications, health insurance and additional tips for traveling abroad. If you do not reside in the United States, we recommend you check your government's travel advisory website for any country you will be visiting. We recommend that you review the safety guidance that may be provided by us, our agents or suppliers, either before you go or when you arrive in your destination. You can also find helpful tips on our website in the "Trip Preparation" tab of each of our tour packages. We do know that in-spite of careful planning, things can sometimes still go wrong, so rest assured, we will be there to help and support you.
It was our first River Cruise & first time traveling with Gate 1. We had a wonderful experience. The itinerary was great and the food and service received was excellent.
We will definitely recommend Gate 1 to our family and to all our friends as well. The excellent service provided by the staff is very much commendable . Exceeded beyond our expectation.
Very much enjoyed our trip with the Gate 1 vacation tour. The selection of sites were beautiful, educational and unusual experience. We will book with them again by our next tour.
Some of the optional tours lasted 8 hours which can make for a long day.
The ship was spotless, the staff was incredibly good (a special shoutout to the Cruise Director Jutta and the Activvities Director Daniele), the food excellent and presented in a manner that reminded you of the best gournet restaurants. The excursions, concerts, etc were great. The cruise exceded my expectations.