Uniworld Luxury Europe River Cruises
By Alara Shannon, Marketing | January 01, 2013 ( Comments)
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is now the only North American river cruise line to bring you a true all-inclusive luxury river cruise in 2014.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, California Uniworld has been taking guests to some of the world’s most beautiful destinations in Russia, Egypt, Vietnam, Cambodia and China for nearly 40 years.
And with over 500 departures and 40 itineraries along 13 rivers through 20 countries, guests aboard a Uniworld River cruise have options and a variety like never before.
In 2014, sailing to these breathtaking destinations will be even more relaxed and care free.
Included in a 2014 Uniworld River Cruise (New):
- All gratuities onboard and onshore *
- Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, and bottled water * †
- All meals onboard, impeccably prepared by chefs using the finest and freshest ingredients from local farmers’ markets
- All scheduled airport transfers
- Shore excursions hosted by English-speaking local experts, with “Choice Is Yours,” “Gentle Walking,” and “Go Active” options
- Complimentary portable audio headset system used on all shore excursions
- A variety of complimentary culinary experiences and onboard dining options
- All entertainment and Signature Lectures onboard
- Complimentary Internet and Wi-Fi access onboard
- Complimentary in-stateroom Infotainment Center
- Complimentary well-equipped fitness center and exercise classes
- Complimentary use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore enjoyment
- The finest riverview staterooms afloat - many with French balconies - offering deluxe signature touches including handcrafted beds from Savoir® of England and a wide variety of pillow options for the most soothing night’s sleep
- Award-winning service from a professionally trained, English-speaking staff on ships with an average capacity of just 130 guests and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry
* This benefit is not available on cruises in Russia.
* † Unlimited beverages does not include premium wine and premium spirits.
All this, on one of the industry’s leading river cruise lines?
What is different about Uniworld?
Condé Nast Traveler Readers Poll | “Best River Cruise Line”
Travel + Leisure | “World’s Best River Cruise Line”
ZAGAT® Cruise Lines Survey | “Top Dining and Top Cabins”
Readers of Travel + Leisure | Awarded #1 World’s Best Service (River Cruises)
Their primary focus is service. They pride themselves on their ratio of one staff member for every three guests. This in and of itself is impressive, but it is the attention to detail each professionally trained, English-speaking staff member provides that is truly memorable. Uniworld even provides personal meet and greet transfers, a special touch on arrival and departure days. Staff is trained with the philosophy, “No request too large, no detail too small,” so feel like a guest in the finest of homes - Uniworld’s.
Uniworld is one of only three cruise lines to earn the coveted Top Dining award from Zagat® Cruise Lines Survey. Need we say more?
Elegant, chic, modern, stylish. We could keep going with synonyms, but the meaning is clear. Uniworld’s 18 graceful ships each have their own story to tell. Rich in character the average capacity is just 130 guests, offering plenty of public space for socializing and dining, spas and recreational games, as well as areas perfectly designed for quiet reading or meditation.
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.
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, cozy waffle bathrobes, and towel warmers
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; refrigerator; bottle of wine upon arrival; morning coffee and tea; continental breakfast; shoe shine; and free laundry service.
Designed with the same elegant flair and run with the same attentive precision, Uniworld ships reflect the benefits of a close partnership with sister company, the Red Carnation Hotels. Together, they combine their expertise to present the world’s “ONLY” authentic boutique hotel experience on the water.
Do you think the new all-inclusive feature from Uniworld makes river cruising a more attractive vacation option?
