Ever wonder what it feels like to live a week or so surrounded by art and old-world elegance? Award-winning Uniworld puts a unique spin on river cruising, with floating boutique “hotels” that are meticulously designed by sister company Red Carnation Hotel Collection and feature luxurious touches such as L’Occitane en Provence toiletries and Nordic walking sticks, in addition to original art, sumptuous furnishings and exquisite antiques. In fact, every ship Uniworld’s fleet is truly one-of-a-kind, with its own distinctive theme and color palette.
Uniworld’s mission is to provide discerning guests with a truly unsurpassed and unforgettable river cruise experience. The world’s ONLY authentic boutique cruise line™ offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, Russia and Asia. The company’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.
Established: 1976
Number of ships: 20
Itineraries: eight to 26 days
Destinations:
Europe (Rivers: Danube, Dordogne, Douro, Garonne, Main, Mosel, Po, Rhine, Rhone, Saone, Seine)
Countries visited: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Italy, Netherlands, France, Luxembourg, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey
Asia (Rivers: Li, Mekong, Yangtze)
Countries visited: Cambodia, China, Vietnam
Africa – Egypt (Nile River)
India (Ganges River)
Russia (Volga River)
Theme Cruises: Monarch Collection (Europe’s royal heritage), Connoisseur Collection (French food and wine), Christmas Markets, Family Adventures
Amenities:
Included in the fares are option of various shore excursions in every port of call; all dining and beverages onboard, including wine, beer and many premium spirits; Internet access and Wi-Fi; bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks; gratuities both onboard and onshore; and airport transfers.
- Beds hand-crafted by Savoir® of England, purveyor to Europe’s finest hotels, and the highest quality linens
- Italian marble-lined bathrooms
L’Occitane and Hermès bath and body products in all staterooms and suites (European cruises) - Expansive Sun Deck
- Plush lounges with full-service bars and cozy libraries
- Well-equipped fitness center and Serenity River Spa™ on every ship in Europe
- Certified onboard wellness coaches offer yoga classes, a variety of massages, personal training sessions and more
- Service based on “No request too large, no detail too small,” with focus on developing a knowledge of the guest’s interests, preferences and styles to truly anticipate the guest’s needs
- In-suite butlers (available to all guests in suites onboard
- European fleet except in Russia and Portugal) are trained to the same exacting standards required by Buckingham Palace
- Working with a palette of the freshest and highest-quality local ingredients from every destination along the river, onboard chefs flawlessly bring to life the culinary vision and signature recipes developed by Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, founder of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, and Global Master Chef, Bernhard Zorn
- Al fresco dining in the Sky Lounge or dinner under the stars on the Sun Deck, weather permitting
- Bistro menu for all-day snacking
- 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station
- Casual elegant dress code and open-seating dining
- Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners
- A variety of distinctive local wines, as well as craft and local beers, selected by top sommeliers accompany each meal
- Broad range of onshore experiences with a high degree of personalization and English-speaking local experts
- Go Active hiking and biking excursions led by a local naturalist or sports guide
- Complimentary bicycles and helmets and Nordic walking sticks
- All gratuities onboard and onshore are included
- All-scheduled airport transfers are included
- All dining onboard and unlimited beverages (including many premium spirits) are included
- A number of exclusive excursions offered only by Uniworld are included
- Ship-wide Internet and Wi-Fi access are included
- Onboard entertainment and signature lectures are included
Bonus: Guests give Uniworld a 99 percent approval rating. Each exquisitely appointed Uniworld ship is a work of art designed to be as unique as its guests and as inspiring as the destinations the cruise line visits. In addition, Uniworld offers multigenerational journeys that provide in-depth experiences for people of all ages. These itineraries are a great way to introduce young travelers to Europe’s most spectacular destinations.