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Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a luxury river cruise company that offers itineraries in Europe, Egypt, Asia, and Peru. Uniworld has a range of itineraries to choose from, ensuring that every traveler can find the perfect river cruise experience. With an average capacity of 120 guests and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry, Uniworld ensures that each guest receives the crew's full attention and unmatched attention to detail. Uniworld is committed to providing its guests with a high level of service, exquisite cuisine, and all-inclusive benefits during their river cruise. With Uniworld, guests can truly experience a carefree and effortless travel experience.

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Uniworld Ships

  • Aria Amazon

    Aria Amazon

    Designed to explore the Peruvian Amazon, the Aria Amazon take you along the Maranon and Ucayali Rivers in luxury and comfort. This all-suite ship features floor-to-ceiling windows, giving you a full view of the majestic rivers and rainforest. This luxurious ship is guaranteed to give you an intimate and immersive experience.

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  • Ganges Voyager II

    Ganges Voyager II

    The beautiful design and magnificent decor onboard this ship draw inspiration from the colors and gorgeous scenery throughout India. The high-ceilinged suites are mesmerizing, as are their French balconies with floor-to-ceiling glass doors. It's a gorgeous boutique hotel, but this hotel knows how to move.

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  • Mekong Jewel

    Mekong Jewel

    Mekong Jewel is the most luxurious ship on the Mekong River. This all-suite Super Ship includes two dining venues: one main restaurant and an al fresco eatery on the upper deck. Mekong Jewel was constructed with sustainable, eco-friendly materials, and features a swimming pool, spa, sauna and steam room, gym, hair salon, nail bar, two lounges, and a library.

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  • River Duchess

    River Duchess

    The luxurious River Duchess is decorated in soft hues of blue and green complemented by soothing earth tones, providing a tranquil and elegant onboard ambiance. Enjoy spectacular and ever-changing views of Europe's most enchanting waterways in the ship's stylish Blue Danube Lounge, Palace Restaurant, or the La Motte Sky Lounge.

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  • River Empress

    River Empress

    The cosmopolitan style of River Empress, with its rich jewel tones and vibrant atmosphere, is certain to captivate you. Whether you're dining in the ship's sleek restaurant-reminiscent of a New York jazz and supper club—or relaxing over a cup of tea on the Sun Deck as you gaze out at the 360-degree view, there is no better or more relaxing way to travel through the scenic heartland of Europe.

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  • River Princess

    River Princess

    River Princess sets an indulgent and luxurious tone for your European journey. Throughout the ship, jewel-tone greens, warm browns, and mix of black of white create a sophisticated ambiance, while stylish public areas including a Main Lounge, a Sky Lounge, and a Captain's Lounge and Library provide comfortable places to curl up with a good book, chat with friends, or sip your favorite cocktail.

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  • River Queen

    River Queen

    One of the most unique ships cruising Europe's waterways, the River Queen has an exterior resembling the steamships of the 1930s and an elegant Art Deco interior. Decorated in richly textured blue and white fabrics—with marble bathrooms and inspiring artwork—River Queen is a sublime floating hotel designed with your every comfort in mind.

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  • River Tosca

    River Tosca

    River Tosca provides a relaxing and comfortable setting for guests as they cruise the legendary Nile River and explore its most wondrous cultural sites. The vessel features a stylishly adorned lounge with full-service bar, cozy library, restaurant, fitness room, massage room, and an expansive Sun Deck with shaded cabanas and a swimming pool, perfect for a refreshing dip.

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  • SS Antoinette

    SS Antoinette

    The luxurious S.S. Antoinette features fine Brazilian marble on the walls and floors, a 19th-century Venetian glass mirror, a stylish Bar du Leopard with full-service bar, and an onboard cinema. The two-story foyer boasts a 10-foot blue Strauss Baccarat chandelier with huge sapphires—a stunning piece that once hung in New York's famous Tavern on the Green—and a collection of original artwork is displayed throughout the ship.

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  • SS Beatrice

    SS Beatrice

    After an extensive bow-to-stern renovation, the S.S. Beatrice has a fresh, sleek look with a graceful bow, redesigned lounge and an elegant grand staircase. Cruise the Danube aboard the S.S. Beatrice and indulge yourself with all lavishly-appointed staterooms with river views, and most with French balconies. Also adding several connecting rooms which are ideal for families traveling together.

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  • SS Bon Voyage

    SS Bon Voyage

    Bon Voyage is designed to immerse guests in French culture, art, and wine, from its stunning lobby clad in polished wood, subtle brass details, and hand-crafted balustrade, to the stylish emerald tones found in bar Le Salon Champagne. In addition to the public spaces, the S.S. Bon Voyage features four new spacious suites, and every stateroom has received an exquisite redesign with cool marble bathrooms and unique features.

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  • SS Catherine

    SS Catherine

    The S.S. Catherine, a vessel fittingly named in honor of the beautiful and legendary French actress Catherine Deneuve. Designed with the unique signature touches for which Uniworld is known, this ultra-luxurious Super Ship marks the debut of an entirely new category of river cruising. Meticulously engineered and lavishly decorated with exquisitely crafted furnishings, hand-selected antiques, original paintings, and an indoor swimming pool with an intricate mosaic tile backsplash.

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  • SS Elisabeth

    SS Elisabeth

    The SS Elisabeth exudes contemporary style with luxe velvet and marble accents, while original artwork adds a touch of Uniworld's signature boutique style. The S.S. Elisabeth has the largest suites on the rivers of Europe with ultra-comfortable, water-facing beds dressed in Uniworld’s fine custom linens. he rest of the ship is equally stunning, featuring a relaxing pool, gym, and massage room. Guests can dine at their choice of three venues: a main dining room, a private venue for smaller groups, and even a sundeck bar.

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  • SS Joie de Vivre

    SS Joie de Vivre

    S.S. Joie de Vivre, will bring the "joy of living" to the rivers of France. Step aboard the floating pied-à-terre in France, featuring handcrafted furniture and fine antiques, original artwork, and signature accents inspired by 20th-century Parisian design from the Golden Twenties to the free-spirited Sixties, all blending seamlessly with modern conveniences.

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  • SS La Venezia

    SS La Venezia

    S.S. La Venezia brings guests complete luxury while exploring Northern Italy. The redesign of S.S. La Venezia is inspired by Venetian culture and features four elegantly appointed suites, two dining venues, including an Italian kitchen on the upper deck, spa, library, lounge and bar.  

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  • SS Maria Theresa

    SS Maria Theresa

    One of Europe's most beloved and longest reigning monarchs, the great Habsburg ruler Maria Theresa, was so extraordinary that we built an entire Super Ship in her honor. Named "Best New River Ship" by Cruise Critic editors her maiden season, the S.S. Maria Theresa features ultra-luxurious accommodations and an array of thoughtful personal touches, ensuring a truly indulgent and unforgettable voyage along the Rhine and Danube Rivers.

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  • SS Sao Gabriel

    SS Sao Gabriel

    S.S. São Gabriel is the newest ship on the Douro river. Designed to embody the beautiful Douro River Valley region, this ship will offer more lavishly appointed suites and bring the destination to life through its décor and delectable food and wine. Butler service will be added onboard, giving guests the option to dine at any time they’d like while enjoying the ship.

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  • SS Sphinx

    SS Sphinx

    S.S. Sphinx offers two gourmet dining venues, a swimming pool, massage room and 42 gorgeously appointed suites. This Super Ship offers an authentically immersive onboard experience, with bespoke decor by local artisans and materials sourced regionally—such as fine Egyptian cottons, marble and hand-carved blonde wood—to highlight Egyptian craftsmanship while minimizing our carbon footprint.

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  • SS Victoria

    SS Victoria

    The S.S. Victoria, an ambiance of contemporary luxury and features the largest suites on the rivers of Europe. Relax amongst the soothing tones of the lounge and enjoy regionally inspired bites in one of three dining venues: a main dining room, a private venue for smaller groups, or our rooftop bar. Elsewhere on the ship, you’ll find a relaxing spa area with a pool, gym, and massage room. Tiny Noticeable Touches, such as the original artwork lining the walls and fresh flowers, add Uniworld’s boutique flair throughout the ship.

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Learn More About Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a world-renowned luxury river cruise line that offers exceptional itineraries in some of the most spectacular destinations across Europe, India, Egypt, Asia, and Peru. With an average capacity of just 120 guests per ship, Uniworld's fleet boasts one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry, providing guests with impeccable hospitality, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, and the highest degree of all-inclusive benefits on the rivers.

Founded in 1976, Uniworld was acquired by The Travel Corporation (TTC) in 2004, a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman. TTC's portfolio includes over 40 top brands, such as Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, and Contiki, as well as Red Carnation Hotels, a collection of renowned four- and five-star luxury properties. By combining the tour planning and hotel management expertise of TTC's sister companies with Uniworld's decades of superior nautical experience, the company has created an entirely new category of luxury river cruising.

Uniworld's commitment to excellence is apparent in its attention to detail, from meticulously designed ships featuring original art and antique furnishings to carefully curated experiences and world-class gourmet cuisine sourced from local destinations. The company's founder, Bea Tollman, also the visionary behind Red Carnation Hotels, amplifies the definition of boutique luxury with each new and updated ship. With Uniworld, guests can travel from one exciting destination to the next aboard a stylish floating hotel with chic lounges, panoramic restaurants, and luxurious riverview staterooms and suites.

Uniworld takes pride in its long-lasting relationships with guests, providing exceptional and gracious service. With a staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 2.4, Uniworld's crew is professionally trained to the highest standards of service, ensuring guests never have to worry about being well taken care of during their journeys. The company's philosophy of "No request too large, no detail too small" is instilled in its company culture as a family-owned business with 100 years in the hospitality industry.

Uniworld offers a fully inclusive luxury river cruise experience, ensuring truly carefree and effortless travel. The company includes unlimited premium spirits and wines, delicious farm-to-table cuisine, carefully curated excursions, all gratuities onboard, access to onboard fitness centers and wellness classes, all scheduled airport transfers, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use, shipwide internet, and Wi-Fi access, and onboard entertainment and enrichment.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is a luxury river cruise line that offers exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail, and an all-inclusive experience, ensuring unforgettable journeys through some of the world's most spectacular destinations.

  • Uniworld is a luxury river cruise line that offers itineraries in Europe, India, Egypt, Asia, and Peru.
  • The company was acquired by The Travel Corporation in 2004, a highly successful international travel group founded by Stanley Tollman.
  • Uniworld's founder and creative team are guided by Beatrice "Bea" Tollman, founder of Red Carnation Hotels, who was named Hotelier of the Year in 2012.
  • The company is known for its outstanding service, all-inclusive amenities, one-of-a-kind ships, curated experiences, culinary excellence, wellness, and commitment to sustainability.
  • Uniworld's ships are designed with chic lounges, panoramic restaurants, luxurious riverview staterooms and suites, original art, and exquisite antiques.
  • Uniworld has an average ship capacity of 120 guests and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios in the industry.
  • Uniworld's crew is professionally trained to the highest standards of service, with a staff-to-guest ratio of 1 to 2.4.
  • Uniworld offers personalized service and strives to make each guest feel like part of the family.
  • Uniworld's butlers are trained to the same standards of excellence required by Buckingham Palace.
  • Uniworld's cruises are all-inclusive, including unlimited premium spirits and wines, farm-to-table cuisine, carefully curated excursions, gratuities, airport transfers, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use, shipwide internet and Wi-Fi access, and onboard entertainment and enrichment.
  • Uniworld's cuisine is made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients from the destinations visited.
  • Uniworld offers shore excursions that cater to different interests, such as art, history, food, and wellness.
  • Uniworld is committed to sustainability and partners with organizations to promote responsible tourism.
  • Uniworld has won numerous awards, including being named the world's best river cruise line by Travel + Leisure magazine for 2020 and 2021.

Top Reasons To Choose Uniworld River Cruises

  • Family-Owned Business:  Uniworld is a family-owned business with 100 years in the hospitality industry. The company's philosophy of treating guests like family is instilled in its company culture and is reflected in the warm and welcoming atmosphere onboard.
  • Worldwide Destinations:  Uniworld offers itineraries in spectacular destinations throughout Europe, India, Egypt, Asia, and Peru, providing guests with an opportunity to explore some of the world's most beautiful and fascinating regions.
  • Unique and Memorable Experiences:  Uniworld offers carefully curated excursions that provide guests with unique and unforgettable experiences, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
  • Luxurious Amenities:  Uniworld provides an all-inclusive luxury experience that includes unlimited premium spirits and wines, farm-to-table cuisine, scheduled airport transfers, bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore use, shipwide internet and Wi-Fi access, onboard entertainment and enrichment, and more.
  • Exceptional Service:  Uniworld employs professionally trained staff who are dedicated to providing guests with personalized, industry-leading service. With one of the best staff-to-guest ratios on the river, each guest receives the crew's full attention and unmatched attention to detail.
  • Beautifully Designed Ships:  Uniworld's fleet of ships features meticulously designed interiors that reflect the unique cultures and destinations they visit. From chic lounges to panoramic restaurants and exquisite antiques to original art, every ship is a stylish floating hotel.
  • World-Class Cuisine:  When dining onboard, guests are treated to world-class cuisine made from fresh ingredients, locally sourced from the destinations they visit. Uniworld's talented chefs are committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences that reflect the cultures and flavors of the regions they explore.
  • Carefully Curated Itineraries:  Uniworld's itineraries are carefully curated to provide guests with a truly immersive experience. With a focus on local culture, history, and cuisine, every excursion is designed to showcase the unique character of each destination.
  • Small Ship Experience:  With an average capacity of just 120 guests, Uniworld's ships provide an intimate and exclusive cruising experience. Guests can enjoy the privacy and tranquility of a small ship while still having access to all the amenities and services of a larger vessel.
  • Expert Tour Guides:  Uniworld's expert tour guides are passionate about sharing their knowledge and love of the destinations they visit. Guests can learn about the history, culture, and local customs from knowledgeable and experienced guides.
  • In-Suite Butlers:  Uniworld's butlers are trained to the same standards of excellence required by Buckingham Palace. Each butler is focused solely on providing exceptional service to guests, ensuring a truly unforgettable cruising experience.
  • Health and Wellness Options:  Uniworld offers a range of health and wellness options, including onboard fitness centers, wellness classes with certified instructors, and healthy meal options.
  • Sustainability Commitment:  Uniworld is committed to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact. The company has taken numerous steps to reduce its carbon footprint, including installing LED lighting, reducing paper usage, and sourcing local ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions About Uniworld River Cruises

  • What is included in the price of a Uniworld river cruise?

    Uniworld offers all-inclusive river cruises, which means that almost everything is included in the price of your trip. This includes luxurious accommodations, all onboard meals and beverages (including premium spirits and wines), gratuities, shore excursions, onboard entertainment and enrichment activities, airport transfers, shipwide Wi-Fi access, and use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for onshore exploration.

  • What types of shore excursions are available on Uniworld river cruises?

    Uniworld offers a variety of shore excursions designed to cater to different interests and activity levels. These may include guided tours of cities, towns, and historical sites; visits to museums, art galleries, and cultural landmarks; wine and food tastings; outdoor activities like hiking and biking; and even special experiences like hot air balloon rides or private concerts.

  • What is the dress code onboard Uniworld river cruises?

    Uniworld river cruises are designed to offer a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and the dress code reflects this. During the day, casual resort-style clothing is appropriate, and for evening events, a dressier casual style is recommended. Guests may choose to dress up more for the Captain's Welcome and Farewell Dinners, but formal attire is not required.

  • Are Uniworld river cruises suitable for families with children?

    Uniworld caters primarily to adult travelers, and its river cruises are designed with an adult audience in mind. That being said, children aged four and up are permitted on most cruises, and the company offers special family-friendly itineraries during select holiday periods. Families may also choose to book a private charter for a customized river cruise experience.

  • What health and safety protocols does Uniworld have in place?

    Uniworld has implemented a range of health and safety measures based on guidelines from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control, and local health authorities. These include pre-boarding health screenings, enhanced cleaning and sanitation procedures, physical distancing measures, and personal protective equipment for staff and guests. The company also requires all guests and crew members to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with some limited exceptions for medical or religious reasons.

Uniworld River Cruises Customer Reviews

Ratings based off 449 reviews about Uniworld River Cruises - currently showing 5 reviews with comments only
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William

Uniworld was excellent!

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Gerald

The trip up the Rhone River more than met our expectations (except it rained more than we liked!). It was a marvelous trip that the eight of us (four couples) enjoyed very much,

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Carla

I thoroughly enjoyed this river cruise along the Danube. Everything was as advertised. We were met at the airport and arrived early to our ship. The Uniworld staff was amazing! I definitely recommend this cruise.

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Karen

Small group on ship. Great for meeting new people. Great friendly professional staff. Excellent food. Depending on destinations excursions are good. This was our second time with Uniworld. First was Italy. That was unbelievable.

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Susan

Both my husband and I agree we'll never travel with another river cruise line, other than Uniworld. Our second vacation provided the same constant service as the first. The hospitality, comfort and beauty of the suite cabins, the food prepared, and all the rest simply cannot be matched. Our expectations were met with perfection!


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