The River Ambassador entered service in 1996 and was refurbished in 2011.

Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites have handcrafted Savoir® of England beds draped in high-thread count 100% Egyptian cotton sheets and European duvets, along with a menu of pillow options. Staterooms and suites on the Rhine Deck have French balconies.

Stateroom and suite amenities include: generous built-in closets, hair dryer, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, infotainment center with flat-screen TV and complimentary movie and entertainment options, bottled water, and safe Marble bathrooms include: L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, and cozy waffle bathrobes

All suites are uniquely decorated and have additional amenities and services, including: daily fruit and cookie plate, and an evening amuse-bouche; slippers; private DVD; iPod® docking station; Nespresso coffee machine; bathroom towel warmers; refrigerator; bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee and tea; continental breakfast; shoe shine; and free laundry service.

Public areas include: Main Lounge with full-service bar and dance floor, and library/game room; elegant restaurant; sun deck with life-size chess and shuffleboard; fitness center with a jet massage shower cabin; Serenity River Spa, and boutique

Additional ship amenities include: 24-hour reception service, complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, and free Internet and Wi-Fi access