William Shakespeare, launched in 2014, and Charles Dickens, launched in 2015, are two of the finest Europe river cruise ship. Elegant finishes on board include sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods, highly polished brass and wrought iron fittings. The ship's excellent facilities and stylish cabins are some of the very best on cruise ships today.
The ship carries just 140 passengers with 35 crew ensuring excellent levels of service. Relax in the classically appointed Globe lounge and bar and enjoy the passing views from the panoramic window. There is a well-equipped fitness suite on the Romeo deck and the Sun Deck has a whirlpool.
Dining:
The elegant restaurant serves a superb buffet breakfast ensuring a great start to the day, and a buffet lunch with full meals or lighter options. The culinary highlight is a four-course evening dinner with international dishes, the 'Welcome Dinner' and the 'Captain's Gala Dinner'. The restaurant has informal free seating. In addition to the main restaurant, the 'Chef's Restaurant' is open for dinner with panoramic windows and seating just 24 diners with a fixed menu from the chef's favourite signature dishes.
Cabins:
The luxurious cabins are among the largest and most comfortable on any European river cruise vessel with an exquisite contemporary design, premium fittings and hotel style beds. There is a seating area too, plus air-conditioning, hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone, flat-screen TV and a tea/coffee facility. Cabins on the Hamlet and Othello decks have French Balconies with full floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Cabins on the Romeo Deck are slightly smaller and have smaller fixed windows.
Suites:
Deluxe suites on the Hamlet Deck are larger and feature a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with outdoor seating and extra space in the living area.
Images shown are of William Shakespeare - Charles Dickens has been built to the same specifications but the decor may vary