SS Sao Gabriel cabins and suites

SS Sao Gabriel staterooms (a total of 50 across 5 categories) include 4 Classic, 10 Deluxe, 20 French Balcony, 12 Suites, and 4 Grand Suites. Cabins are relatively compact compared to those on other Uniworld ships, with sizes of 29 m2 (Grand Suite), 20 m2 (Suite), 15 m2 (French Balcony and Deluxe), and 13 m2 (Classic). All staterooms are outside cabins, offering unobstructed views of the river and surrounding countryside.

All Deluxe and Classic staterooms are located midship on the Lower Deck (Madeira Deck) and feature fixed (non-opening), half-height windows.

All French Balcony staterooms are midship on the Middle Deck (Cape Verde Deck) and feature French balconies—full-height, floor-to-ceiling windows that open to a railing, forming a Juliet-style balcony.

All Upper Deck (Azores Deck) accommodations are Suites, including four midship Grand Suites (the ship’s largest staterooms). All Suites have French balconies and spacious living areas. For the first time on the Douro River, Uniworld offers dedicated butler service to SS Sao Gabriel Suite guests, a feature standard on other Uniworld river cruise ships in Europe.

Regardless of category, all staterooms provide ample storage space and well-appointed en-suite bathrooms (WC-toilet, mirrored single-sink vanity, under-sink storage, L'Occitane en Provence bath products, or Hermes toiletries in Suites). All cabins are air-conditioned and feature handcrafted Savoir beds (convertible to twin beds), bedside tables (with phone and ceiling-mounted reading lamps), premium Egyptian cotton bedding, mirrored wardrobes (sliding doors), electronic safe (in closet), mirrored marble-top vanity/dressing table (with chair), floor-to-ceiling curtains, high-quality carpeting, and smart HDTV with interactive infotainment system (Internet and on-demand movies).

The larger Suites also include a seating area with a 2-seater sofa, armchair, glass-top coffee table, and additional reading lamps, along with larger bathrooms that feature bathtubs.

The riverboat’s dimensions (80x20 m / 263x66 ft) are determined by the narrow and short river locks along the Douro. Shipboard amenities differ slightly from those available on other Uniworld vessels. SS Sao Gabriel is staffed entirely by a Portuguese crew (37 total), with all crew cabins located on the Lower Deck (Madeira Deck).