Overview
Is Uniworld right for you?
Uniworld approaches river cruising like a collection of floating boutique hotels — each ship is individually and lavishly designed (think antiques, hand-painted ceilings, Murano glass and rich fabrics), so no two feel alike. It’s one of the most inclusive river lines: fares bundle nearly all excursions, all drinks (not just at meals), gratuities, airport transfers and more. Service is a genuine hallmark, with one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios on the rivers. Part of The Travel Corporation, Uniworld sails Europe, Egypt, India and Southeast Asia, and its younger-skewing “U by Uniworld” concept broadened its appeal.
Who it’s best for
- Travelers who love design and opulence
- Guests who want richly all-inclusive river cruising
- Couples celebrating a special occasion
- Foodies and boutique-hotel lovers
Popular ships
S.S. Maria Theresa / S.S. Beatrice
Ornate “Super Ships” on the Danube and Rhine, dripping with antiques and art.
S.S. Bon Voyage / S.S. Joie de Vivre
Lavish ships for Bordeaux and the Seine (Paris & Normandy).
S.S. Sphinx / Ganges Voyager
Exotic ships crafted for the Nile (Egypt) and the Ganges (India).
Cabin recommendations
Best views
Upper-deck suites with full balconies deliver the best river views and the most opulent space.
Value
Lower-deck staterooms still share the same lavish design and full inclusivity for less.
Grand suites
The top suites are extraordinary — worth it for a milestone celebration.
Dining
Farm-to-table regional cuisine served in an elegant main restaurant, with lighter and alfresco options, plus an intimate specialty dining experience on many ships. Uniquely, all beverages are included around the clock — not just wine and beer at meals — so a cocktail on the sun deck or a nightcap in the lounge is always covered.
Entertainment
Refined and destination-led: local musicians and cultural performances brought aboard, enrichment talks, a “Connoisseur Corner” for fine spirits, a small wellness area and, above all, the daily included excursions and ever-changing riverside views. It’s intimate rather than showy.
What’s included
- Nearly all excursions included
- All beverages included (not just at meals)
- Gratuities and airport transfers included
- Lavish, individually designed boutique-hotel interiors
- High staff-to-guest ratio and superb service
Uniworld FAQs
Design and inclusivity. Each ship is an individually, opulently decorated floating boutique hotel, and the fare bundles nearly everything — most excursions, all drinks (any time, not just at meals), gratuities and transfers. It’s a more indulgent, all-in take on river cruising.
Among the most inclusive on the rivers: nearly all excursions, unlimited beverages around the clock, gratuities and airport transfers are included. You essentially board and stop paying — a big part of its appeal.
Across Europe’s great rivers (Danube, Rhine, Seine, Douro, Bordeaux and more), plus Egypt’s Nile, India’s Ganges and Southeast Asia. We’ll help you pick the river, ship and season that fit your travel style.