Hailing from a long line of Habsburgs, one of Europe's oldest sovereign families, the much beloved Maria Theresa was the only female ruler in Habsburg history, and the last of the Austrian Habsburg dynasty.

13 May 2017 will mark 300 years since the birth of Maria Theresa at the Hofburg Palace in Vienna. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection named their third Super Ship, S.S. Maria Theresa after the successful female ruler. The eight day Enchanting Danube river cruise sailing aboard the S.S. Maria Theresa will, for the first time in 2017, feature a private “Royal Anniversary” concert celebrating Maria Theresa's 300th birthday and legacy in a Viennese palace.

Select departures are part of Uniworld's Monarch Collection, and feature an exclusive visit to the private quarters of Princess Anita von Hohenberg, a direct descendant of the great Maria Theresa. She welcomes guests to a champagne reception at her home at Artstetten Castle, where she regales personal anecdotes and stories of her family history. Guests are then free to explore the Castle and its grounds, including the crypt where Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie are buried.

Uniworld's (uniworld.com / 0808 281 1125) eight day Enchanting Danube Monarch Collection cruise from Budapest to Passau is priced from £3,119 per person (Category 5 for 16th July departure). Price includes onboard accommodation in a riverview stateroom on the S.S. Maria Theresa ship, all meals and unlimited beverages onboard, onshore excursions and all transfers on arrival and departure days. Monarch Collection departures begin 11 June 2017.

Uniworld are offering guests booking onto specific European departures to upgrade, at no extra cost, for a truly regal experience onboard. 'You Deserve the Best' offers guests a complimentary stateroom upgrade and economy class air travel as well as chauffeur home pick-up. The offer has been extended, and is now available to customers until 30 June 2017.

Images of the S.S. Maria Theresa can be found here, with décor inspired by the influential female ruler.

For more information about Uniworld visit www.uniworld.com.

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