Is a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise the right fit for you? If you are looking for a completely “worry free” river cruise vacation aboard ships that embody everything you could possibly want in an indulgent, luxury vacation, then the answer is an emphatic — YES!
Uniworld’s Boutique River Cruise Collection provides discriminating guests with all-inclusive river cruise and cruise & tour packages aboard what Conde Nasts' reader's voted the world's best river cruise line.
Uniworld's boutique ships are intimate by design and their more traditional decor is inspiring. On each of the "boutique" ships you will enjoy exquisite accommodations, world-class cuisine, attentive, but not overly intrusive service, and truly innovative shore excursions — all for a very affordable prices.
The President of Premier, Rick Kaplan and his wife Elizabeth just returned from a fabulous 7-night Holiday Market's cruise aboard the Uniworld River Beatrice. To keep it simple, we asked Elizabeth to sum up her experience aboard the Beatrice and she sail in one simple word, "unbelievable!" It was the best, I mean best river cruise experience I've ever enjoyed and comparable to anything I ever experienced and enjoyed aboard Crystal or Regent...it's a must for any one looking to be pampered on an elegant, small river ship.
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Sure, Uniworld has won its fair share of travel awards for quality and hospitality including: Conde Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” for hospitality; Travel & Leisure’s “World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines”; and Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers Choice Award for “Best River Cruise Line,” but what does that really mean for you? We believe that such awards are a direct result of the company’s culture and their management’s thorough understanding of how to please every guest. Understanding how to deliver exceptional service is one thing, but executing high service standards across an entire fleet is another. The proof of Uniworld’s success can be found in the fact they proudly boast a 98% customer satisfaction rate, and it can’t get much better than that, can it? One of the prime reasons for their great service is their 3-to-1 guest to staff ratio which is one of the highest in the river cruise industry.
Uniworld River Cruises does it far better than most and you will be amazed at how smooth your vacation goes from start to finish. It’s kind of like the old Allstate Insurance commercial, “you’re in good hands with Uniworld!” And, you're in good hands when you choose Premier River Cruises to book your Uniworld river cruise. Another key point of distinction is the passenger capacity of the Uniworld Boutique ships which average only 130 pampered guests. How that translates to you is more room, more comfort and far better attention to each and every element of your river cruise onboard experience. 
Our experience has also taught us that neither size nor price is not always as important as is a company’s pedigree, and Uniworld’s is surely from a great “blood line.” Almost 30 years ago Uniworld began simply by booking space for its English speaking clients on established European river cruise lines. This small step led the owners to realize there was a real opportunity for river cruises vacations specifically designed for discriminating North American travelers. Uniworld began by chartering ships and then decided to move from chartering to designing, building and owning its own deluxe river cruise ships. Within just the past 15 years Uniworld has expanded its offerings and grown into a truly global river cruise company. They now offer over 500 river cruise departures and more than 40 distinct itineraries sailing on 12 of the world’s greatest rivers in countries throughout Europe as well as in China, Russia and Vietnam.
Premier is very excited to announce that in 2013 Uniworld will begin the first weekly river cruise schedule on Italy's charming Po River. To accomplish this task, Uniworld actually will ferry the beautiful River Countess from the Danube to Italy. This first of its kind, very intensive itinerary allows guests to chose a traditional 8-day cruise sailing roundtrip from Venice, or an extraordinary 13-day cruise and tour program which allows one to also seamlessly visit Florence and Rome for three nights each. Can you think of an easier, more inclusive and more affordable way to see the hightlights of Italy? If you'd like a sneak peak at these remarkable itineraries, click here!
Through a partnership with its sister company the deluxe Red Carnation Hotels, an award-winning collection of family-run, world-class boutique hotels; Uniworld continues to elevate its service levels and product delivery to new heights.
This close synergy these two companies share has resulted in unparalleled levels of quality in both service and your accommodations. Starting with what we believe is the cornerstone, a great stateroom or suite, Uniworld provides the perfect night’s sleep on a custom designed bed by Savoir of England, one of the most renowned makers of beds in the world. Add in other fine amenities, such as 100% Egyptian cotton sheets, warm wool and cashmere blankets, and your choice of pillow — yes a choice of either goose down or hypoallergenic — can you believe that! What a perfect way to enjoy a perfect night’s sleep.
Okay ladies, this paragraph is for you… All staterooms and suites, many of which feature French balconies, include individually controlled heating and cooling systems, great closet space [with hangers], and vanities with mirrors, hair dryers, and complimentary bottled water. You say you want more? Try this: floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms each stocked with L’Occitane bath and body products and plush, thick European towels, and sensational robes to relax in. For those who insist on applying makeup or getting a close shave while on vacation, each bathroom has backlit magnifying mirrors just for you. AND, the Pièce de résistance, and the deal maker for my wife, twice a day housekeeping service with evening turn-down. Now that’s service with a capital “WOW!”
Every Uniworld ship offers well-appointed lounges and bars, and a well-stocked library that provides a quiet retreat for conversing with friends or for just relaxing after a day of sightseeing. Cruise programs also feature what Uniworld calls “insightful Signature Lectures,” designed to provide additional background information on the history and culture of the specific cruise region. Lively regional entertainment, complimentary bicycles and wireless internet access are all available for you to enjoy.
An experienced Cruise Manager, along with English-speaking local guides, do a great job on the shore side excursions which feature a wide array of daily complimentary tours. The excursions have been carefully crafted to ensure you get the most out of the many UNESCO World Heritage sites you visit as well as the other fascinating stops along your route. During each tour, your enjoyment will be enhanced by the use of Quietvox personal audio headsets. On many of the European itineraries Uniworld also offers its added-value Epicurean Adventure Program featuring special wine tasting excursions, onboard culinary demonstrations and a delightful food and wine pairing dinner.
Anyone with a sales background knows that you always save the “hook” till you are ready to close and that’s just what we’ve done in our discussion of Uniworld River Cruises. The “hook” in this case is Uniworld’s truly remarkable dining experience that has recently been acknowledged in the ZAGAT Survey for “Tops in dining” — the only river cruise company recognized with the “best of the best” in the cruise industry.
It’s our belief that the dinner hour is meant to be social with new found friends or traveling companions. The evening meal aboard your Uniworld ships is truly a gourmet’s delight and a romantic rendezvous. From an aromatic glass of perfectly aged pinot noir, to the inviting sight of candlelit tables draped in fine linen, dining aboard a Uniworld ship will exceed all your expectations, and did we say the wonderful selection of regional wines is included in your price.
Other dining venues include: an early-riser breakfast and later in the day an afternoon tea. Plus, on all Uniworld River Cruise ships you can enjoy a choice of lighter cuisine with their Traveling Lite menu. Weather permitting; you will have the option to also choose to dine al fresco “under the stars.” Okay, so imagine this. You’re sailing down the Saône River in France. It’s a warm summer evening and your dining al fresco with your partner on a feast of fresh lobster and seafood plucked from the ocean only the day before. You toasting an already memorable vacation with an extraordinary dining experience, all complimented with specially paired wines for each course of what might be the most memorable dinner you’ve ever enjoyed — need we say more? Okay, the desserts were elegant as well.
Uniworld continues to raise the bar with new ships. Two new ships were introduced in 2009: the majestic River Beatrice, sailing between on the Danube River from Passau and Budapest on what is entitled the “Enchanting Danube” itinerary. These twin beauties only have a total capacity of 162 guests and all suite passengers enjoy special butler service. On Egypt’s magnificent Nile River cruise, the spectacular ALL-SUITE River Tosca carries just 82 pampered guests in the ultimate Nile River cruise experience.
Three new ships will joined the fleet in 2011. the imperial River Antoinette, sailing the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel on the “Castles Along the Rhine” itinerary, provides guests with some of the largest cabins on the river for just 164 lucky guests. Staterooms and suites on the top deck feature full, open-air balconies and special butler service for all suites. A delightful, heated swimming pool also awaits you on the sun deck. The Douro Spirit, sailing round-trip on the Douro River in Portugal, carries only 128 guests in the lap of luxury. All staterooms and suites feature French balconies, and the sun deck has a Jacuzzi and a swimming pool.
Less we not mention and less you not ask about one of Uniworld’s incredible journeys down the majestic Yangtze River and their inspiring China River Cruise vacations. There may be no other river in the world quite like the Yangtze River and for most it’s a vacation you will do only once, so we do suggest you plan for the maximum amount of time you have for this awe-inspiring river cruise vacation.
Completely re-built to Uniworld’s exacting standards, the River Victoria, Uniworld’s re-entry into Russia where it pioneered Volga River Cruising in the 1990’s, will sail between Moscow and St. Petersburg on the “Imperial Waterways of Russia” itinerary. You’ll love this: on the top two decks, all of Victoria’s staterooms and suites have full private balconies! Passenger capacity is just 206 guests and while that’s a bit more than on most Uniworld River Cruise ships, it is far less than most other Russian river cruise ships carry.
Uniworld was also the first river cruise company to introduce the concept of “multigenerational” cruising. These family-friendly cruises, perfect for grandparents and parents and their respective grandchildren and children, are designed with guests between the ages of 4 and 18 in mind. Special rates of 50% of the regular cruise price, uniquely designed and tailored shore excursions, special lectures and onboard demonstrations are just some of the value added features of this program.
Along these same lines, if you’re planning to celebrate a Milestone Event, you know something like a 25th or 30th wedding anniversary or special birthday such as a 60th or 65th, or even your wedding vowels renewal, there’s no better way to truly get the most out of such a celebration as with a river cruise aboard one of the many Uniworld Boutique Collection River Cruise ships. Even better, we at Premier want to enhance your celebration with special recognition and in many cases, special prices and features. For complete details on our Premier Milestone Events [a travel industry first] program visit the Milestone Events section of our site or call one of our river cruise experts.
So, if you’re looking for that perfect blend of pampering service, an enriching destinational experience and exceptional accommodations, then you need look no further than Uniworld Boutique River Cruises for your next vacation.
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