Uniworld is a boutique, ultra-luxury river cruise line famous for lavishly designed ships, genuinely all-inclusive fares and some of the highest service ratios in river cruising. Here’s a quick fact sheet on the line and where it sails.
Uniworld at a glance
About Uniworld
Founded in 1976, Uniworld has spent nearly five decades building a reputation as one of the world’s most awarded luxury river cruise lines. Its ships are designed like floating boutique hotels — no two alike — filled with antiques, original art and one-of-a-kind interiors. Fares are genuinely all-inclusive: fine wines, spirits and beer, gratuities, Wi-Fi and most shore excursions are built into the price.
The fleet
Uniworld sails a boutique fleet of around 18 European “Super Ships,” most carrying just 120 to 130 guests. With a crew-to-guest ratio near one to 2.3 — among the highest in the industry — personal service is a defining part of the experience.
Where they sail
In Europe, Uniworld covers the Rhine, Danube, Main, Moselle, Seine, Rhône, Saône, Douro, Po and the Dutch and Belgian waterways. Beyond Europe, it sails the Nile in Egypt and, through its wider collection, the Mekong, the Ganges, the Yangtze and Peru’s Amazon.
Who it’s for
Uniworld is ideal for travelers who want a small-ship, high-touch, all-inclusive experience with distinctive design and exceptional service — and who value having wine, tips and excursions handled up front.
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Uniworld river cruises: FAQs
Is Uniworld all-inclusive?
Yes. Uniworld is one of the most inclusive river lines, with fine wine, spirits, beer, gratuities, Wi-Fi and most shore excursions included in the fare. International airfare is typically separate.
How many ships does Uniworld have?
Uniworld operates a boutique fleet of around 18 ships, most carrying just 120 to 130 guests.
Where does Uniworld sail?
Across Europe’s major rivers, plus the Nile in Egypt, the Mekong, Ganges and Yangtze in Asia, and the Amazon in Peru.
What makes Uniworld different?
Its individually designed, art-and-antique-filled “boutique hotel” ships, an unusually high crew-to-guest ratio, and truly all-inclusive fares.