by Mia Taylor
Last updated: 7:15 PM ET, Fri August 25, 2017
[IMAGECAPTION]PHOTO: Uniworld is adding a fifth Super Ship to its collection of ships. (photo via Flickr/Rolf Heinrich) [/IMAGECAPTION
Uniworld will launch a new Super Ship this spring, transforming the River Beatrice into the S.S. Beatrice with renovations from bow to stern.
The plan to turn River Beatrice into a Super Ship means the boutique river cruise company will soon have five of these types of ships, which are its highest class offering.
"We are thrilled to re-launch the S.S. Beatrice as our first vessel to be upgraded to a Super Ship," said Uniworld's President & CEO, Ellen Bettridge in a statement.
"Uniworld is committed to providing the utmost in luxury and following the successful launch of the S.S. Joie de Vivre earlier this year, we are eager to introduce yet another remarkable Super Ship to Europe's waterways."
All public spaces and rooms on the 160-passenger River Beatrice will be redesigned including a completely remodeled lounge and grand staircase. Also as part of the renovation, the ship will be outfitted with the latest innovations and high-tech amenities available on river cruises.
The relaunched Super Ship will also include two new, 375-square-foot Royal Suites and an additional Owner's Suite.
At the same time, Beatrice's 12 existing suites will get a face-lift and in some cases, the company will add connecting rooms designed to accommodate families traveling together.
The design is being handled by Red Carnation Hotels, Uniworld's sister brand.
The Beatrice, originally launched in 2009, is the first vessel Uniworld is upgrading to Super Ship status rather than building from the ground up.
The goal is to have the S.S. Beatrice ready for a voyage in April, to coincide with the company's launch of U by Uniworld, a new brand designed exclusively for travelers age 21 to 45.
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