Boutique river cruises with all-inclusive style and statement-design ships
River cruising as luxury hotels-on-water. Uniworld's 13-ship fleet of "Super Ships" runs Europe's major rivers (Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Seine, Douro, Po), Egypt's Nile, Vietnam and Cambodia's Mekong, and India's Ganges — all with the same all-inclusive philosophy: drinks, daily excursions, gratuities, airport transfers and Wi-Fi included as standard. Owned by The Travel Corporation since 2004.
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Uniworld's "Super Ships" are designed by Beatrice Tollman (founder of Red Carnation Hotels) — each ship is themed differently, often as a boutique hotel might be. S.S. Joie de Vivre is designed as a French country estate; S.S. Maria Theresa as Bavarian baroque; S.S. Antoinette as a chateau. Statement furniture, custom artwork, original murals.
Every Uniworld fare includes all on-board drinks (premium wines, beer, spirits, cocktails, coffees), all daily shore excursions (one or more per port), gratuities for ship and shore staff, all on-board meals, airport transfers, return airport-port transfers, daily Wi-Fi and unlimited bottled water. The on-board bill is genuinely $0.
Uniworld ships carry 110-160 guests — small enough to dock in the heart of cities and small towns the bigger ocean cruise lines cannot reach. Vienna at the historic centre, Avignon old quarter, the Hungarian section of the Danube, Vietnam's Mekong floating markets. The ship is the journey.
Most ports offer multiple included excursions to choose from — a guided cathedral tour, a wine-tasting in a local vineyard, a market visit, a Cycling Tour with included e-bike. Uniworld's "Choice is Yours" programme means you can mix and match daily.
European rivers (Rhine, Danube, Rhone, Seine, Douro, Po) plus Egypt (Nile), Vietnam/Cambodia (Mekong) and India (Ganges). Each region has dedicated ships — the Vietnam Mekong Jewel is the line's newest river ship, designed specifically for Mekong navigation.
Uniworld's booking model is transparent — the fare you see is the fare you pay (all-inclusive) and cancellation terms are clearly published per voyage. Most voyages allow significant cancellation flexibility up to 60 days before departure. No surprise on-board bills, no surprise change fees.
No cruise line is for everyone. Here's where Uniworld Boutique River Cruises might not fit. We'll point you elsewhere if so.
Uniworld is a river cruise line — every itinerary runs on inland rivers, never on the open sea. Different feel, different format (much shorter port-to-port hops, often two ports per day), different scale. For ocean cruising look at Silversea, Seabourn or Regent in the luxury tier.
River ships are small — 110-160 guests with a single main restaurant, one or two speciality dining spots, single lounge bar, small wellness area and no theatre. The choice on board is intimate-luxury rather than big-ship variety.
Uniworld's standard product is adult-paced — most guests are 55+. Family departures (specific summer dates marked as "Generations") welcome children with light family programming, but these are limited and most of the year Uniworld is adult-luxury.
River cruising follows the river's geography — you cannot freelance, the route is fixed. If you prefer ocean-cruise flexibility (skipping a port for sea-day relaxation), river cruising is less flexible. The trade-off: you wake up in a new town centre every morning.
The Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fleet at a glance.
Themed as a French country estate — original art, custom millwork, two restaurants. Sails the Rhone and Saone through Burgundy and Provence. Capacity 159 guests; one of the line's most photographed ships.
Designed as a French chateau — chandeliers, mirrors, statement art, period furniture. 154 guests, sails the Rhine from Basel to Amsterdam through Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Bavarian baroque theme with hand-painted ceiling murals, custom Austrian millwork, themed lounges. 150 guests, sails the Danube from Passau to Budapest and onwards into the Balkans.
French country house theme — Provence farmhouse styling, original Picasso prints, two-restaurant venue. 128 guests, sails the Seine through Normandy from Paris.
150 guests, themed Hungarian-Austrian art nouveau with rotating contemporary art exhibitions. Sails the eastern Danube into Hungary, Croatia, Serbia and Bulgaria.
Spanish hacienda theme — wrought iron, terracotta, custom Andalucian-inspired furniture. 134 guests, sails the Garonne and Gironde rivers in Bordeaux wine country.
Egyptian-themed boutique river ship — Pharaonic-inspired suites, themed lounges and library. 84 guests, sails the Nile between Luxor and Aswan in Upper Egypt.
The line's newest river ship — purpose-built for the Mekong from Ho Chi Minh City through the Vietnamese delta and Cambodia. 68 guests, all-suite accommodation, distinctly East Asian design.
A single main restaurant plus speciality venues on the larger ships. Menus reflect the rivers — German fare on the Rhine, French on the Rhone, Hungarian and Austrian on the Danube. Open seating, eat-where-you-like format.
Floor-to-ceiling windows in every suite mean you wake into a German vineyard slope, a Hungarian medieval town, a Mekong floating market. The river ship is engineering for "the destination IS the ship" — you watch the country slide past on the panoramic outside deck during slow afternoons.
"Choice is Yours" programme means most ports offer two or three included excursions — a guided walking tour, a wine-tasting in a local cellar, a market visit, a cycling tour with e-bike. Mix and match each day. Premium "Masterpiece Collection" excursions on selected voyages may carry an upgrade.
Full open-air sundeck on every ship — outdoor seating for scenic river segments, hot tub, sometimes a small plunge pool. Panoramic indoor lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows for cooler-weather river-watching. Coffee, drinks, regional snacks served throughout the day.
Each Uniworld ship is themed by founder-designer Beatrice Tollman. S.S. Joie de Vivre is a French country estate; S.S. Maria Theresa is Bavarian baroque; S.S. Bon Voyage is a Spanish hacienda. Custom furniture, original artwork, themed lounge bars. No two ships feel alike.
Every Uniworld Boutique River Cruises fare bakes these in.
Premium wines, spirits, beers, cocktails, speciality coffees — all included
"Choice is Yours" programme — one or more included per port
Return transfers between airport and ship — included
All on-board and shore-guide gratuities — included
Daily Wi-Fi throughout the voyage — included
Unlimited bottled water, lattes, cappuccinos — included
A returning-guest programme with tiered benefits. Recognition rather than transactional points.
A Travel Designer who knows Uniworld Boutique River Cruises will pick the right ship, the right itinerary, and the right cabin tier for you. No call centres.