UNIWORLD RANKED IN TOP TEN WORLD’S BEST SMALL CRUISE SHIPS IN CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER’S 21st ANNUAL READERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
The readers of Condé Nast Traveler have named Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection in the coveted top ten ranking in the magazine‘s 21st Annual Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards are based on the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Survey, the largest independent poll of consumers’ preferences. Over 32,000 readers voted this year. “These awards celebrate the destinations, lodgings, and modes of transportation that manage to exceed our expectations,” said Condé Nast Traveler Editor in Chief Klara Glowczewska.
“We are absolutely delighted to be on this prestigious list,” stated Guy Young, President and CEO of Uniworld. “Uniworld has made significant capital investments in upgrades to the ships, food, onboard amenities, shore excursions and service delivery. This award is further acknowledgement of our efforts in positioning Uniworld at the top end of the river cruise market. We are committed to adding state-of-the-art new ships, continuously upgrading our existing fleet, and building a solid operation’s infrastructure in Europe and the other destinations we visit,” adds Young.
In 2009, Uniworld will add two new ships. The River Beatrice will join Uniworld’s fleet in March 2009 along the Enchanting Danube, and the River Tosca will join in April 2009 along the historic Nile River.
The complete results of the awards can be found in the November issue of Condé Nast Traveler.
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the premier river cruise company, was recently named to Travel+Leisure’s World’s Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines, Condé Nast Traveler’s 2008 Gold List and their Reader’s Choice Awards for World’s Top 10 Small Cruise Lines. Uniworld features intimate, elegant boutique, hotel-style cruise ships with an average capacity of 134 guests, an award-winning staff with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests, world-class cuisine, and expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended shore excursions. The company offers over 500 departures on more than 40 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in over 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, China and Egypt.
For more information on Group travel or to book a 2009 Uniworld cruise, please contact us at 1-877-325-7522, or visit Uniworld.
