Uniworld
Boutique, all-inclusive river cruising aboard some of the most individual ships afloat.
The maximalist of the rivers
Uniworld is a boutique river line with a look all its own. Where much of the industry favors clean, neutral design, Uniworld leans into color, antiques and one-of-a-kind decor, so no two of its Super Ships are alike and each feels more like a small, lavish hotel than a standard riverboat.
Founded in Los Angeles in 1976, the line is part of The Travel Corporation, the family of travel brands ultimately backed by Apollo Global Management. Its ships average around 120 guests and carry one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios on the rivers, which shows in the service.
The style is warm, all-inclusive and unabashedly indulgent, with strong food, a real sense of place aboard and reach well beyond Europe. It suits travelers who want individuality and generosity rather than a uniform, corporate polish.
- Style
- Boutique, all-inclusive
- Fleet
- Individual Super Ships
- Guests
- Around 120
- Fares
- All-inclusive
- Sails to
- Europe, Egypt, Asia
- Founded
- 1976 (Travel Corporation)
“Uniworld is the river line that treats each ship as a work of art, right down to the antiques in the lounge.”
Super Ships, each one its own creation
Uniworld's Super Ships are famous for their individuality, dressed in original art, antiques, hand-crafted furnishings and bold color that change from vessel to vessel. The S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Maria Theresa, S.S. Joie de Vivre and the Venice-based S.S. La Venezia each carry their own distinct character.
Averaging about 120 guests, the ships stay intimate, and one of the highest crew-to-guest ratios on the rivers keeps service attentive and personal. Suites are richly appointed, and many public rooms would not look out of place in a grand European townhouse.
All-inclusive, and generous with it
Fares are all-inclusive, covering meals, unlimited drinks including fine wines and spirits, a wide choice of excursions, gratuities, wifi and airport transfers. The philosophy is generosity, so the extras that add up on other lines are simply part of the fare.
Dining is a highlight, with menus that draw on the regions the ship is passing through and a farm-to-table sensibility. Wellness spaces, a small pool on many ships and Uniworld's signature warmth complete the experience.
From the Danube and the Po to the Nile and the Mekong
In Europe, Uniworld sails the Danube, Rhine, Main, Moselle, Rhone, Seine, the Douro in Portugal and the Po in Italy, where the S.S. La Venezia bases voyages around Venice and the Venetian lagoon. Festive Christmas market sailings are a seasonal favorite.
The line reaches well beyond the continent too, with river cruises in Egypt on the Nile, in India, in Peru on the Amazon and in Southeast Asia on the Mekong. We help you match the right ship, river and season to the trip you have in mind.
Since so many Uniworld voyages begin or end in Italy, they pair naturally with a culinary tour of Italy ashore.
Why book through us
Exclusive Uniworld value
Group amenities and onboard credit on Uniworld sailings that you will not find booking direct.
Combinable offers
Our exclusive value can usually be layered with Uniworld's current promotions, plus full loyalty credit.
Luxury river specialists
Advisors who know the Super Ships ship by ship and match the right vessel, suite and voyage to you.
Seamless land and sea
Because we run our own tours ashore, we make it easy to add a CDV land tour where your voyage begins or ends.
Cruise the Venetian lagoon, then feast your way through Italy
Uniworld's S.S. La Venezia sails the Po and the waters around Venice, which makes it a natural match for our own culinary tours. Add a Culture Discovery week in Italy and you turn a beautiful river cruise into a full immersion in the country's food, wine and villages.
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