On Board Experience Feature Highlights of Uniworld River Cruises:

• boutique atmosphere, food and wine are important factors in choosing this cruise line
• no line ups for embarkation or debarkation
• no tendering
• 98% customer satisfaction
• 3 staff to every 1 guest
• no motion sickness
• 80 - 160 passengers; average 130 passengers per voyage
• shore excursions, bicycles and airport transfers included in the pricing
• every stateroom has a view
• open seating for dining
• 500 departures, 40 itineraries, 11 rivers, 19 countries in Europe, Russia, Egypt, China and Vietnam
• menu design by Certified Master Chef, Bernard Zorn
• the only ZAGAT rated river cruise restaurant
• owns Red Carnation Hotels with similar boutique branding
• Epicurean Adventurer Program; breakfast and lunch buffets; alfresco dining
• Multigenerational Family-Friendly Cruises
• complimentary wines, beer, soft drinks, bottled water and specialty coffees on European cruises
• English speaking

Design Support: 

• All of Uniworld ships have been designed and decorated by the design team from the Red Carnation Hotels.
• While each ship has its own unique personality and style, they are all designed with the same signature touches—luxurious and cozy décor, classic furnishings in rich fabrics, plush leather, and modern conveniences—all of which create an inviting atmosphere for a memorable experience.

Points of Distinction: 

• The world's only authentic boutique cruise line™
• The unsurpassed style and elegance of Europe’s best river cruise ships
• A US$100,000,000-plus investment in  five new ships and the remodeling of the entire existing European fleet between 2009–2011
• An intimate atmosphere with an average ship capacity of just 130 guests
• Captivating and always-included shore excursions—many exclusive to Uniworld—hosted by English-speaking local guides who use state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system
• Luxuriously appointed riverview staterooms—many with French balconies—handcrafted Savoir® of England beds draped in lavish linens, European duvets, cashmere/wool blankets, along with a menu of pillow options, and other modern conveniences such as flat-screen televisions with satellite, a vanity, generous built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual climate-control thermostat, direct-dial telephone, and bottled water in staterooms
• All suites have extra amenities and services, including: bottle of wine upon arrival; flat-screen television with DVD player; slippers; refrigerator; daily fruit and cookie plate; and morning coffee and tea, continental breakfast, shoe shine, and free laundry services
• Floor-to-ceiling marble bathrooms stocked with L’Occitane en Provence bath and body products, backlit magnifying mirror, luxurious towels from Christy of England—the world's oldest towel maker—and comfy robes
• Exclusive services and amenities in all suites with butler service on the S.S. Antoinette and River Beatrice 
• Public areas include: Main Lounge with full-service bar, Captain's Lounge with library, elegant restaurant, complimentary 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar, sun deck with life-size chess and shuffleboard, fitness room, sauna, massage room, boutique, guest laundry and ironing facilities, and elevator
• Additional ship amenties: 24-hour reception service, use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks, and free Internet access and Wi-Fi
• Exclusive  Multigeneration Family-Friendly Program on select dates
• NEW for 2012 "Choice is Yours" shore excursions offering more sightseeing options for well-traveled guests
• NEW for 2012 "Go Active" program for guests wanting to experience a destination in an active style
• NEW for 2012 "Gentle Walking" tours with guides for guests who prefer a more relaxed pace
• Cultural enrichment programs with insightful Signature Lectures and local entertainment onboard
• The most experienced onshore staff in the river cruise industry, with decades of experience
• Our very own dedicated European Operations Team, which controls all aspects of product delivery, including onboard nautical and hospitality programs and all onshore programs
• Fastidious internal Quality Assurance Programwith extensive training for all staff, along with ship inspections and third-party mystery shoppers, to ensure our guests always receive the highest-quality personlized service
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure days

River Heritage Club - When you travel with Uniworld, you will automatically become part of our River Heritage Club.  Benefits of the River Heritage Club are:

• Special River Heritage Club C$100 per-person past guest savings
• Exclusive River Heritage Club cocktail party hosted onboard by the Captain*
• One category upgrade, if space is available at time of departure (excluding suites)*
• Complimentary fruit platter in your stateroom upon arrival*
• Complimentary onboard laundry service (once per week)*
• RiverViews past guest newsletter 

Ambassador Lounge

Antoinette Stateroom

Antoinette Bar du Leopard

Antoinette Swimming Pool

Beatrice Sundeck

Countess Category 3 Stateroom

Countess Deck

Douro Spirit Stateroom

Duchess Library

Empress Marble Bath

Empress Fitness

Queen Bar

Queen Lounge