.... which is well documented, the size of the cabins ...

Paris is the only gateway city for the Baroness. Who can not like that? As stated above, the berthing area is close to downtown. It also adjacent to a very nice city park which was nice to walk through on embarkation day. If one books the pre-cruise hotel stay (unlike "Joanzzzz" above), the Marriott Ambassador @ the Opera house district is wonderful. The best part of the stay there, you ask? The answer is one word -- "Sylvie". My wife and I have traveled with many cruises lines. Sylvie, by far, was the best cruise line hotel liason we have ever experienced. Her smile, attention to detail and desire to please was a prelude to the same on the River Baroness.

The Baroness' small cabins do create a problem. However, one has to 'adjust' and spend less time there. That's all. The service was phenomenal (an upgrade from our first UniWorld cruise two years ago) and the facilities are just fine. In fact, the upper deck is MORE functional than their new ship, the S.S. Catherine (which we sailed on the following week). Why? First, it is 'lower', so it does not have to be put out of service as much due to low bridges. Secondly, the 'sky deck' has a very nice enclosed dining lounge, which is not available on the new ship. Read more