Utopia of the Seas Review
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Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is the premier river cruise company. Uniworld features intimate, elegant, boutique-hotel style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests, an award-winning staff (voted #1 River Cruise Line in 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2021 by Travel + Leisure) with a ratio of one staff member to every three guests, world-class cuisine, and expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions. Uniworld offers over 500 departures on more than 40 itineraries, sailing on 23 rivers in over 24 countries throughout Europe, Russia, China, Egypt, Vietnam & Cambodia. Uniworld is also owned by the Travel Corporation, one of the largest travel companies in the world, which also includes Insight Vacation, Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Trafalgar, African Travel, Contiki and many more.
Price: $4,679 - # of Days: 9 days
Cruise Bucharest/Budapest
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Last day to book: 09/19/2025
Price: $20,698 - # of Days: 8 days
Cruise Passau/Venice
Last day to book: 04/27/2025
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 18 days
Cruise Milan/Istanbul
Last day to book: 05/02/2025
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 16 days
Cruise Venice/Istanbul
Last day to book: 05/04/2025
Price: Please call for rates - # of Days: 15 days
Cruise Budapest/Venice
Last day to book: 05/03/2025
Price: $5,129 - # of Days: 10 days
Cruise Venice/Rome
Last day to book: 11/03/2025
Price: $5,939 - # of Days: 12 days
Cruise Milan/Rome
Last day to book: 11/01/2025
Price: $16,099 - # of Days: 14 days
Cruise Arles/Paris
Last day to book: 10/27/2024
Price: $7,109 - # of Days: 12 days
Cruise Delhi (New Delhi)/Kolkata
Last day to book: 02/27/2025
Price: $19,556 - # of Days: 15 days
Cruise Kolkata/Delhi (New Delhi)
Last day to book: 12/06/2025
Price: $9,719 - # of Days: 17 days
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Uniworld is known for floating, boutique hotels that are truly one-of-a-kind. Meticulously designed down to the smallest details, each ship in the Uniworld fleet has its own distinctive theme, custom fabrics, original art, and sumptuous furnishings.
Inspired by the regions through which they sail, Uniworld’s designers have mastered a unique blend of old-world elegance, the latest technological innovations and ultra-luxurious amenities. Every element onboard has been thoughtfully considered and flawlessly rendered, with the goal of providing guests with a truly unsurpassed and unforgettable river cruising experience.
Accommodations
Every guestroom is well-appointed and comfortably fitted with Savoir® Beds of England, the highest quality linens and marble-lined bathrooms. Every detail has been designed with your ultimate comfort in mind.
If you choose to stay in one of Uniworld’s spacious suites, you’ll enjoy outstanding butler service, Asprey and Hermès bath products, a fully stocked bar, fresh snacks delivered daily and more. Each suite is individually designed with unique fabrics and stylish touches – no two are the same.
Shared Spaces
Uniworld ships feature stylish restaurants where guests can linger over multi-course meals, an expansive Sun Deck, and plush lounges with full-service bars—the ideal spot for drinks with friends and after-dinner entertainment. Each ship also has well-equipped fitness centers and a spa, perfect for an invigorating workout or a relaxing massage.
Super Ships
Uniworld’s Super Ships epitomize luxury with additional dining venues, more suites, and beautiful stylistic elements – such as grand staircases and large-scale mosaics. The collection of Super Ships grows every year, with 6 currently on the water and 4 more coming in 2020.
MIND
Uniworld’s onboard Signature Lectures are presented by academics, art historians, and other local experts, designed to provide guests with an engaging and mind-expanding perspective on the art, history, cuisine, and unique cultural traditions of their destination.
BODY
Health and fitness are very important with Uniworld guests, so they supply ample opportunities to stay active throughout your journey. Onshore, go hiking or cycling with a sports guide or expert naturalist, paddle a kayak under an ancient Roman aqueduct, or borrow a bike or Nordic walking sticks to explore on your own. Onboard, get your heart pumping in the well-equipped fitness center, take an exercise class with an onboard wellness coach, or try something new—like the Five Tibetan Rites or a private TRX workout.
SPIRIT
A leisurely-paced river cruise is ideal for anyone in need of rest, relaxation, and rejuvenation. Pamper yourself with a wellness treatment in the tranquil Serenity River Spa™. Unwind with a gentle yoga session. Slip away to the luxury of your beautiful stateroom or suite, where you’ll find comfy robes and soothing Hermès and Asprey bath and body products. Sheer bliss!
WELL-EQUIPPED FITNESS CENTER
YOGA & EXERCISE CLASSES
TRX® SUSPENSION TRAINING
CERTIFIED ONBOARD WELLNESS INSTRUCTOR
COMPLIMENTARY BICYCLES AND NORDIC WALKING STICKS
TRAVELING LITE MENU
VEGETARIAN, VEGAN, & GLUTEN-FREE MEAL OPTIONS
HEATED SWIMMING POOL (select ships)
The world-class culinary team at Uniworlddelights guests with five-star cuisine, locally inspired and sourced from the regions through which they sail. Working with the freshest and highest-quality local ingredients, onboard chefs create a fantastic dining experience, tailored to your personal taste. Your waiters and chefs get to know what you like, how you prefer your meat cooked and what your dietary restrictions might be to bring you the best possible meal.
The variety of dining venues and experiences include:
Early-riser breakfast
Bountiful breakfast and lunch buffets inspired by the region, with something new every day
Multi-course dinners
Traveling-lite, vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options
Afternoon tea in the main lounge
Al fresco dining or dinner under the stars on the sundecks, weather permitting
Bistro menu for all-day snacking
Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions
Distinctive local wines and beers, selected by top sommeliers to accompany each meal
Unlimited fine wines, beers and spirits
24-hour coffee and tea
You like your eggs poached with the sunrise or breakfast served in your suite. You prefer a twist to a cherry, your chocolate dark and your conversation light. At Uniworld, they believe providing exceptional service begins with knowing you.
By developing a knowledge of your interests, your preferences and your style, they’re able to better anticipate your needs. And with fewer staterooms and more onboard staff than any other river cruise line, there is always a highly trained and dedicated person ready to answer any request and exceed your every expectation.
And with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in cruising, each guest receives full and personal attention from the crew. In addition to rigorous and ongoing training to ensure the highest standard of service, the Uniworld crewmembers are passionate about creating incredible experiences for their guests.
Uniworld butlers, available to all suite guests, are trained to the same exacting standards required by Buckingham Palace.
Every journey is orchestrated by an experienced Cruise Manager, Hotel Manager and Restaurant Manager.
Certified onboard wellness coaches offer yoga classes, a variety of massages, personal training sessions and more.
Engaging, intimate, exclusive – each Uniworld cruise is full of experiences you won’t find anywhere else. With a wide
variety of excursions, Uniworld has ensured that there are memorable moments in store for every guest, including:
Village Day trips to quaint towns, with visits to local people and shops
Let’s Go active excursions featuring walks, hikes, bike rides, kayaking and more
Do as the Locals Do outings, during which we live like locals, stopping in local cafes, hopping on the subway, etc.
Private Experiences that are arranged exclusively for Uniworld guests, such as after-hours visits to famous landmarks
Masterpiece Collection tours for guests looking to go above and beyond – with a private tasting at the Rothschild wine estate in Bordeaux, for example – are available at an additional cost
Curated Services for guests who’d like to create something special for themselves and their loved ones can be arranged onboard for an additional cost
The all-inclusive elements of a Uniworld River Cruise come at a degree of luxury that can’t be found anywhere else in the industry. Here are just some of the inclusions you’ll enjoy:
Multiple options for daily excursions
Unlimited premium wine and spirits, including pairing wines expertly selected by onboard sommeliers for dinner each night
Coffee, tea and other beverages
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all prepared by world-class chefs with locally sourced ingredients
Fitness center and wellness classes
Bicycles and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
Onboard entertainment and activities, such as paint & wine or guest musicians
Ship-wide internet and wi-fi access
All scheduled airport transfers
All gratuities, onboard and onshore
Beautifully designed ships, with elegant staterooms and suites
Bring the little ones on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure with Uniworld, named by Travel + Leisure Magazine as the “Top Cruise Line for Families” year after year. Each sailing in Uniworld’s family-friendly Generations Collection includes special programs, events and excursions designed specifically for young travelers.
Travelers 4-17 years old are eligible for 25% off the fare when traveling with an adult (suites excluded).
Some Generations Collection inclusions:
Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert making in the ship’s kitchen
Hands-on craft workshops based on the destinations we visit
Kid-friendly menus for each meal and a reserved Young Travelers’ Table
Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for kids
Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior (ages 4-12) and Teen (ages 13-17) Cruisers
Young Travelers’ Lounge and game room
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