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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.

    • 360

    • Length
    • 2016

    • Built Year
    • 40

    • Crew
    • 144

    • Pax Capacity
    • 8

    • Suites

Sailings

Sail Date Operator Ship Departs Returns Length Price
Apr 06, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamParis14$4,799
Apr 08, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamAmsterdam9$3,699
Apr 08, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressParisParis12$4,199
May 04, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamAmsterdam11$4,449
May 04, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamParis14$4,999
May 06, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamAmsterdam9$3,799
May 06, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressParisParis12$4,649
May 11, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamAmsterdam11$4,599
May 13, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamBasel9$3,899
May 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressMilanParis16$6,249
May 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressMilanAmsterdam13$5,349
May 18, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichZurich11$4,699
May 18, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichParis14$5,599
May 20, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselAmsterdam9$3,999
May 20, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselParis12$4,949
Sep 11, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamBasel9$3,699
Sep 11, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamGeneva13$4,699
Sep 11, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamZurich11$4,349
Sep 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichZurich11$4,349
Sep 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichParis14$5,249
Sep 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichLuxembourg15$5,549
Sep 18, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselAmsterdam9$3,699
Sep 18, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselParis12$4,599
Sep 18, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBrusselsLuxembourg13$4,899
Sep 25, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamBasel9$3,599
Sep 25, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamGeneva13$4,549
Sep 25, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamZurich11$4,099
Sep 30, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichZurich11$4,149
Sep 30, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichLuxembourg15$5,349
Oct 02, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselAmsterdam9$3,399
Oct 02, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBrusselsLuxembourg13$4,599
Oct 07, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamAmsterdam11$4,049
Oct 07, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamGeneva15$5,199
Oct 07, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamZurich13$4,749
Oct 09, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamBasel9$3,699
Oct 09, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamGeneva13$4,649
Oct 09, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressAmsterdamZurich11$4,199
Oct 14, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichZurich11$3,949
Oct 14, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichParis14$4,799
Oct 14, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressZurichLuxembourg15$5,149
Oct 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselAmsterdam9$3,299
Oct 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBaselParis12$4,149
Oct 16, 2024Gate1Monarch EmpressBrusselsLuxembourg13$4,499

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

Category Cabin E
Square Footage: 140

Category Cabin E

Cabin E features a window, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Lower Deck.




Category Cabin D
Square Footage: 150

Category Cabin D

Cabin D features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Middle Deck.




Category Cabin C
Square Footage: 170

Category Cabin C

Cabin C features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Middle Deck.




Category Cabin B
Square Footage: 150

Category Cabin B

Cabin B features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Upper Deck.




Category Cabin A
Square Footage: 170

Category Cabin A

Cabin A features a French balcony, flat screen TV, private bathroom, and hairdryer. Located on the Upper Deck.




Category Suite
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

Recreation

Restaurant

Located on the Middle Deck.

Recreation

Bar


Recreation

Library


Recreation

Lounge

Located on the Empress Deck.

Recreation

Fitness Center


Monarch Empress Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 68 reviews about Monarch Empress - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
CC
Cheryl
Day Christmas Markets River Cruise Vienna to Regensburg Monarch Empress
5/5 - Excellent
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5
Reviewed on Dec 05, 2023

Pleasantly surprised at good quality, drinks offered, optional tours!

VD
Virginia
Day Rhine River Cruise with Amsterdam Lucerne Amsterdam to Basel Monarch Empress
4.6/5 - Excellent
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
3
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5
Reviewed on May 04, 2023

The Gate 1 Monarch Empress was a lovely, comfortable riverboat and the staff was exceptional.

EG
Eduardo
Reviewed on Sep 06, 2022

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.

JC
Jose
day danube river cruise with budapest regensburg to budapest monarch empress
5/5 - Excellent
Accommodations
5
Itinerary
5
Professional Staff
5
Repeat with Operator
5
Value for Money
5
Reviewed on May 24, 2022

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.

FU
Francisco
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2019

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.



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