Carrying just 70 guests, the deluxe Katharina was built in 2000 to exacting standards. Her Dresden Deck cabins feature full-length French doors; those on the Meissen Deck have large windows. Original works of art are found throughout the vessel. Double cabins are beautifully appointed with built-in closets, desk, shower/toilet, television, telephone and four-channel radio. Dining—in a leisurely single seating—is a very special experience, featuring course-by-course silver service of continental cuisine and local specialties. There is also an infirmary aboard, with doctor. Katharina features one crew member for every 2.5 passengers, an excellent crew-to-passenger ratio allowing for a high level of service.