Europe and Mediterranean: Burgundy & Provence; Women-Only Cruise

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

A passionate team of women came together to create an unforgettable week, filled to the brim with unique experiences created for this sailing. Guests on this inaugural themed cruise can expect to immerse themselves in France on new excursions, partake in breathtaking Nights Out, mingle at cocktail parties, laugh and dance along to surprise entertainment, and receive special gifts to remind them of this one-of-a-kind trip for years to come. Bring your mothers, sisters, adult daughters, best friends, or any special women in your life, or embark on a solo adventure where you're destined to make new friends during a week of connection, exploration, immersion, relaxation, laughter and indulgence.

All-Inclusive Cruise

  • True All-Inclusive Boutique River Cruising™

  • All gratuities for onboard services

  • Unlimited fine wine, beer, spirits and nonalcoholic beverages**

  • Shore excursions with local experts as your guide

  • Internet and Wi-Fi

  • All arrival and departure day transfers

Included Extras

Executive Member Benefit

  • Executive Members receive an annual 2% Reward, up to $1,250, on qualified Costco Travel purchases

  • Receive a $50 shipboard credit per person (maximum $100 per stateroom)♦

Digital Costco Shop Card

  • Member Exclusive: Digital Costco Shop Card with every Uniworld river cruise†

Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Arles

Overview

 
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Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights.

Day 2 Arles

Overview

 
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Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights.

Day 3 Avignon

Overview

 
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Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts.

Day 4 Viviers

Overview

 
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Viviers is a village in the department of Ardèche in southern France. It is known for its medieval cathedral and views over the Rhone river.

Day 5 Tain-l'Hermitage

Overview

 
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Tain l’Hermitage is a little town with a well-established reputation for gastronomy. Leave noise far away on the charming and sunlit banks of the Rhône. For those who like walking, the paths on the hillside climb between the vineyards. Depending on the season, the surrounding countryside offers you orchards in full or laden with fruits, its « Route des Vins » and several pretty villages. You are at the gates of both the Ardčche and the Vercors. Tain l’Hermitage can be reached by train and A7 motorway.

Day 6 Lyon

Overview

 
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Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.

Day 7 Macon

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Situated downstream of Tournus, flower-bedecked Mâcon proudly displays the smiling character of Burgundy’s southernmost town. As one crosses the venerable Saint-Laurent bridge separating Mâcon from the flatlands of the Bresse one is greeted by a beautiful, spacious riverside townscape punctuated by several church spires.The town’s historical centre includes such treasures as the Municipal Museum, quartered in an old Ursuline convent, the Romanesque remains of the ancient cathedral of Saint-Vincent and the dispensary of the Hôtel-Dieu. Alphonse de Lamartine, French poet and statesman, was born in Mâcon in 1790. Although he travelled extensively in his career as a diplomat and politician, he remained very attached to his home town and took a personal interest in the wine harvests on his estates in the Mâconnais.The town possesses a museum exclusively devoted to the life and work of Lamartine, as well as a statue and a large mosaic wall. But perhaps the true attraction of Mâcon lies in the charm of its squares and side streets, especially the Place aux Herbes which during the summer months echoes the sounds of the daily vegetable and flower market under the windows of the Maison de Bois with its finely sculptured columns. The pleasant atmosphere is a foretaste of the nearby vineyards.The town also boasts a superbly equipped stretch of water on the Saône as well as a golf course.The Mâconnais Wine Centre (Maison Mâconnaise des Vins) is situated at the northern entrance to the town and is the point of departure for a journey to the Mâconnais vineyards.

Day 8 Lyon

Overview

 
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Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu'île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.

Onboard the S.S. Catherine

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Costco Member Reviews

Uniworld is committed to building a fleet of ships that represents the absolute best in luxury river cruising, combining quality craftsmanship with high-tech innovations and custom-designed interiors. Uniworld's second Super Ship, S.S. Catherine, continues this proud tradition of excellence with sumptuous materials and meticulous attention to detail. The vessel’s opulent interiors include a two-story lobby with a specially commissioned Murano glass chandelier and whimsical life-size glass horse.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Bar/Lounge

  • Fitness Center
  • Guest Lecturers
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Elevators
  • Self-Service Laundromat

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Spa

  • Spa Services/Massage
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Cézanne Restaurant

Main Dining

Cézanne Restaurant (open seating): This seating option allows you to choose when and with whom you dine. Menus are a blend of classic cuisine with a touch of contemporary elegance, and are created using only the finest and freshest ingredients often brought onboard from local ports of call. You'll be surrounded by the beauty of passing riverbank towns and villages.


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

  • Classic Stateroom with Window (Category: CL)

    Category: CL

  • Stateroom with French Balcony (Category: FB)

    Category: FB

  • Deluxe Stateroom with Full Open-Air Balcony (Category: DB)

    Category: DB

  • Suite with Full Open-Air Balcony (Category: S)

    Category: S

  • Grand Suite with Full Open-Air Balcony (Category: GS)

    Category: GS

Deck Plan

Cruise Ship
Camargue Deck
Key to Symbols
SymbolDescription
Third berth availableThird berth available
Single occupancySingle occupancy

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: S.S. Catherine
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2014
  • Ship Class: Sister ship to S.S. Antoinette
  • Maximum Capacity: 159
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 3
  • Number of Crew: 57
  • Officers' Nationality: International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 14
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 61
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 159
  • Country of Registry: The Netherlands
  • Total Staterooms: 81
  • Suites with Balcony: 9
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the hotel, resort or cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the provider without notice. Hotels, resorts, ships or accommodations designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

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Available Dates & Prices

Departure Date

Inside Stateroom

River-View Stateroom

Balcony Stateroom

Suite Stateroom

Terms & Conditions

*Price shown is per person based on double occupancy, is valid for select stateroom categories only, and does not include government taxes/fees and gratuities. Click on Terms & Conditions link below for details.

**Unlimited beverages include premium wine and premium spirits. Diamond List of wine and spirits is available at an additional cost.

♦Executive Members receive a $50 shipboard credit per person, maximum $100 per stateroom. Executive Member benefit is valid for primary cardholder only. Shipboard credit is per stateroom based on double occupancy. Shipboard credit will be applied to your onboard account. Any unused portion of the credit is nontransferable, nonrefundable and may not be redeemed for cash.

†One Digital Costco Shop Card per room/stateroom, per stay. The exact amount of the Digital Costco Shop Card will be calculated during the booking process. The Digital Costco Shop Card promotion is nontransferable and may not be combined with any other promotion. A Digital Costco Shop Card will arrive by email approximately 10 days after the start of your cruise. Click on the Terms & Conditions link below for additional information.

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