Super Ship

S.S. São Rafael

Launched 2027

Guests 94

Crew 37

Decks 4

Cabins 50

Length 80m

The story of S.S. São Rafael begins with Portugal’s great age of exploration. The ship’s name is a direct reference to one of the vessels that sailed alongside Vasco da Gama on his first voyage to India in 1497. While São Gabriel served as the flagship, São Rafael travelled beside it under the command of Paulo da Gama – a powerful symbol of partnership, shared purpose and discovery, and the inspiration behind this newest addition to Uniworld’s Douro fleet.

Quick Facts

Type: river
Style: luxury
Size: mini
Language: fr+en
Currency: EUR
Adults Only: Yes

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Onboard

Accommodation

Your Uniworld stateroom is a chic yet cosy cocoon- ideally designed for a daytime catnap and full-night’s rest alike. Your bed is handcrafted by Savoir® of England bed-makers to the world’s finest hotels, including London’s legendary Savoy...

Suite

Grand Suite

307 sqft

Grand Suite (307 sq ft - 28.5 sq m).Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.Please note these images used...

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Suite

220 sqft

Suite (220 sq ft - 20.4 sq m).Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

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Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom

156 sqft

French Balcony (156 sq ft - 14.5 sq m).Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.Please note these images u...

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Oceanview

Deluxe Stateroom

164 sqft

Deluxe (164 sq ft - 15.2 sq m)Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned shipPlease note these images used are fo...

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Oceanview

Classic

144–156 sqft

Classic (144 - 156 sq ft / 13.4 - 14.5 sq m)Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned shipPlease note these imag...

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Restaurants & Bars

Dining

Culinary ExcellenceWe treat cooking as an art form, a very delicious art form.Enjoy an Unrivaled Taste of your DestinationsWhen dining onboard, you’ll be treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the d...

Feirtoria Restaurant

complimentary

regional

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

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Heritage Bistro

complimentary

bakery

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.

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Coffee Station

complimentary

cafe

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.

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Learning & Discovery

Enrichment

With S.S. São Rafael sailing alongside its brother ship, S.S. São Gabriel, Uniworld opens the door wider to one of river cruising’s best-kept secrets. Together, they offer an invitation to experience the Douro as it was meant to be seen – f...

Masterpiece Collection

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Tasting cheese with a cheese affineur in Rüdesheim or cruising through the streets of Bordeaux in a retro sidecar–if going above a...

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Excursions

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Expertly Curated ExcursionsImmerse you in every destinationEvery Uniworld cruise is meticulously crafted to be an experience you w...

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Make Travel Matter®

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These sustainably minded excursions offer our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way...

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Nights Out

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See your destinations in a whole new lightFrom private after-hours tours of popular attractions to local nightlife experiences, th...

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Shows & Activities

Entertainment

Aboard the S.S. São Rafael, guests are given exceptional access to this remarkable region. Scenic cruising brings the Douro’s evolving beauty into full view, while carefully chosen ports allow for meaningful exploration ashore – from histor...

Duoro Wine Cellar

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

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Lounge

The Lounge can be found on Azores Deck.

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Shop

The Shop can be found on Azores Deck.Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Rafael.

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Sun Deck

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The Sun Deck can be found on the Blue Azzelij Terrace.Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S....

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Reception

3 photos

The Reception can be found on Azores Deck.Please note these images used are for reference purposes only and feature S.S. São Rafae...

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Spa & Wellness

Health & Fitness

Wanderlust Meets WellnessOnboard and onshoreAll our cruises feature several options to get up, get going and stay fit, both onboard and onshore. Our seasoned wellness experts have an average tenure of ten years with Uniworld and continuousl...