Uniworld Boutique River Cruises waives single supplements on a variety of 2009 Europe River Cruises, which means solo travelers can cruise at no additional charge by booking on or before January 31, 2009. Plus, by booking on or before this January 31, 2009 date, solo travelers can save up to an additional $1,000 on their cruise with Uniworld’s Pay-In-Full Savings and Early Booking Discounts.

“Uniworld knows that there is a market for people who wish to travel on their own, so we decided to waive single supplement charges on many of our 2009 river cruises.  In addition, these travelers can take advantage of our Pay-In-Full and/or Early Booking Discount programs providing even more added savings and unbeatable value on our all-inclusive cruises,” states Janice Tully, Sr. Vice President at Uniworld.  “Having the flexibility to travel on your own and being able to do what you want can be a very liberating experience. There are no compromises to be made and no negotiations to do something you are not interested in doing. You can sleep late, take an excursion, listen to a lecture, or simply read a good book on the sun deck,” adds Tully.

When visiting Europe, there is no better value than river cruising.  Virtually everything is included in the price—beautifully-appointed riverview staterooms, all meals with open seating so guests dine where and with whom they would like, complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks served during dinner, 24-specialty coffees, teas and bottled water, shore excursions fully hosted by local guides, onboard entertainment, and all transfers on arrival and departure days.

About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the premier river cruise company, was 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, Egypt, China, Russia and the Ukraine.

For more information, please contact your Preferred Travel Professional at 1-877-325-7522, or visit http://www.europe-river-cruise.com/.

According to a new survey conducted by Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and Cruise Critic, “Cruising can be a great choice for multigenerational travel, with over 60% of the respondents on this survey saying they sometimes or always travel as an extended family (with grandparents and/or grandchildren).”  Uniworld understands this, and has developed multigenerational family-friendly river cruises specifically to appeal to grandparents and parents who wish to share the gift of Europe with the special young people in their lives. According to Guy Young, president of Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, “With such a huge demand for new opportunities for multigenerational travel, it was a natural evolution for us to offer river cruising programs geared towards families. Our family-friendly programs have been developed around summer vacations in July and August, so planning a vacation is always easy.”

The value of an all-inclusive Uniworld cruise is unbeatable.  Uniworld’s offers special family pricing with young people between 8 and 18 traveling at 50% off the cruise price when traveling with an adult. Add in all meals with soft drinks, entertainment, lectures and demonstrations onboard, and exciting shore excursions, fully hosted by local guides, and you have the ideal, hassle-free, value-packed family vacation.  

Uniworld’s multigenerational programs provide the opportunity for families to explore amazing countries, gain valuable insights, and intimately learn about different cultures up-close and personal as a family. “It is important to note that Uniworld’s itineraries are different from ocean cruises in that the goal of our programs is to give young travelers an understanding of European culture, art, music and history in an engaging way,” adds Young.

Family-friendly itineraries include:
A 9-day Castles Along the Rhine River Cruise sailing the Rhine River between Amsterdam and Basel. The fairytale castles, combined with the breathtaking landscape, old-world towns with quaint half-timbered buildings, exciting museums with self-playing musical instruments and legendary myths are certain to enchant the entire family.  Special highlights include a mini-train ride to Siegfried’s Mechanical Museum, home to one of the largest collection of self-playing musical instruments in the world, and the Speyer Technical Museum with a walk-in Boeing 747, the largest propeller aircraft in the world, a U9 German Navy submarine, fire engines, locomotives, aircrafts and helicopters.

Cruise only prices are from $2,399 per person, based on double occupancy for July and August departures.  Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.

A 9-day Paris and Normandy River Cruise sailing along the Seine from Paris the” City of Lights,” past the luminous countryside of Northern France to the nostalgic beaches of Normandy and then back to Paris. This unique program offers the adventures family-friendly guided tours of Paris, Honfleur, Rouen and Giverny, and the real-life education of standing on the beaches of Normandy as a family sharing in the meaningful events that forever changed the world. Special highlights include: Joan de Arc Museum in Rouen, the Naturospace Museum in Honfleur, and a hike to the Stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, Chateau Gaillard.

Cruise only prices are from $2,599 per person, based on double occupancy.  Children between 8 and 18 years of age receive 50% off cruise-only rate when accompanied by an adult.

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, contact your Preferred Travel Professional. Call us at 1-877-325-7522, or visit http://www.europe-river-cruise.com/.

 Uniworld . . . River Cruising at its Finest

Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association

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.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection opens a new season of voyages from the heart of Paris with three extraordinary cruises. In 2009, guests can enjoy such scenic treasures as Vienna and Budapest, in addition to the romance of Paris, aboard Uniworld’s intimate cruise ship, the River Princess.

“We know Paris is, and will continue to be, a premier destination for travelers,” said Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “Now our guests can enhance their journey to Paris with visits to other legendary cities throughout Europe.”

From the famed Riesling vineyards of Wachau Valley to the ever-changing city of Bucharest, guests will experience unforgettable vacations that begin or conclude in Paris, the City of Lights.

The three new Paris itineraries range from more than a week to over a month.
Paris & European River Romance
Fall in love with Paris and three breathtaking waterways
11 Days – Paris to Nuremberg
Cruises start at $1,999, per person

Paris & the Heart of Europe
Discover the heart of Romantic Europe from Paris to Vienna
18 Days – Paris to Vienna
Cruises start at $4,059, per person

Paris & Grand European Waterways
Embark on a grand odyssey from Paris to Bucharest
32 Days – Paris to Bucharest
Cruises start at $7,259, per person

Each boutique hotel-style cruise delivers Uniworld’s award-winning service with a ratio of one staff member for every three guests. Every stateroom offers magnificent river views, modern amenities and luxury hotel-style beds. A gourmet culinary staff prepares cuisine onboard with the region’s freshest ingredients, and guests enjoy complimentary fine wine served during dinner. Local English-speaking experts lead guests onshore to the hidden treasures of each port, and as an added treat, guests can take pleasure in Uniworld’s new Epicurean Adventurer Program offering  a host of culinary delights including private wine tastings, special wine and food pairings, cooking demonstrations and unique onshore excursions.

For those couples who book a 2009 Uniworld Europe River Cruise and pay-in-full for their trip before September 30, 2008, they  can save up to $2,000 ($1,000 per person). And those who simply would like to place a deposit on a 2009 river cruise can save up $600 per couple ($300 per person) by booking and depositing by November 30, 2008.

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 or to book a 2009 Uniworld cruise, please contact call 877.325.7522, or visit www.europe-river-cruise.com.