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It’s time for you to do u. 2021 Cruise Experiences About Us A BETTER WAY TO DO EUROPE. Experience places, don’t just see them. From local culture to vibrant fl avors. Marquee cities and small towns. Enjoy guides when you want them, and free time when you don’t. And do it all in comfort and style, without the hassle. See everything. Only unpack once. 1 #TravelForU It’s Called River Cruising. Designed for you. By U. 01 About Us 24 Amsterdam & Brussels Bound 05 Where We Go 28 Vienna Vibe 08 Our Ships 32 Eastern Europe Escape 13 On Board 35 Sustainability 15 On Shore 37 TTC Family of Brands 17 Itineraries 20 Rolling on the Rhine UbyUniworld.com 4 8 Countries / 26 Ports of Call / 3 Rivers WHERE WE GO Life is too short to stay in one place, which is why our floating modern hotels take you to some of the most incredible destinations in Europe. BELGIUM The Netherlands Germany Austria Small but mighty. Rich cuisine, Overflowing with canals, Rich in history, medieval towns Snow-capped mountains, rolling hills and a thriving windmills and tulips, the and of course beer, Germany glimmering lakes and arts scene make Belgium Netherlands is a perfect manages to be bustling and architectural marvels are one of the must-see countries blend of natural beauty charming all in one. just a few things we promise in Europe. and incredible architecture. to show you here. Cologne, Bonn, Remagen, Brussels, Antwerp and Ghent Amsterdam, Hoorn, Middelburg Koblenz, Rüdesheim, Wesel, Vienna, Krems, Melk, Linz and Rotterdam Frankfurt, Nuremberg, and Wachau Valley Regensburg and Passau Slovakia Hungary Serbia Croatia An underrated country Despite the name, you’ll be While filled with diverse A neighbor of Hungary, Croatia overflowing with castles, anything but. With flavorful landscapes and stunning is too beautiful to miss. So we natural beauty and red wine. cuisine, thermal baths and architecture, as a cultural added a U+ excursion to visit You’ll wonder why you didn’t stunning sights, Hungary melting pot, Serbia stands for the day, enjoy a traditional visit sooner. will fill you up. out for its welcoming people. lunch and explore a local town. Bratislava Budapest and Mohács Belgrade and Novi Sad Karanac 5 #TravelForU Our Ships A modern floating hotel. Step on board. Even the coolest hotels are still stuck in one place, which means moving requires packing. Not with us. Our hotels are ships. Iconic black ships. They take you—and your luggage—everywhere you want to go. On board, there’s more than anything you’d find on land. And everything comes with a view. UbyUniworld.com/Ships 8 The Eastern Europe Explorer The A A B C ROOFToP LOUNGE ICE BAR DINE RESTAURANT The perfect spot to relax, hang with friends You won’t freeze, but you will enjoy our Our contemporary restaurant for all your or take our morning yoga class. signature cocktails and dance parties. meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner. A E theA 9 #TravelForU Cruising the Danube, you’ll call The A home for our Eastern European adventures. D E F U LOUNGE BEDROOMS Gym A meeting spot, a bar and an activity venue We have Suites, French balcony, Classic, Equipped with treadmills, TRX bands, for you and friends. and Classic triples. All with a view. yoga mats, free weights and more. B F D C theA UbyUniworld.com/Ships 10 Our Central Europe Cruiser The B A B C ROOFToP LOUNGE ICE BAR DINE RESTAURANT The perfect spot to relax, hang with friends You won’t freeze, but you will enjoy our Our contemporary restaurant for all your or take our morning yoga class. signature cocktails and dance parties. meals—breakfast, lunch and dinner. A E theB 11 #TravelForU A ship so good, she’s cruising two rivers. Find her strutting her stuff on the Rhine and Main. D E F U LOUNGE BEDROOMS Gym A meeting spot, a bar and an activity venue We have Suites, French balcony, Classic, Equipped with treadmills, TRX bands, for you and friends. and Classic triples. All with a view. yoga mats, free weights and more. B F D C theB UbyUniworld.com/Ships 12 On Board On Board AND ON US. Always Included Food Drinks • Unlimited Wi-Fi • 3 meals daily A locally inspired Cheers. Prost. • Wine & beer with lunch and dinner • A room with a view menu at every stop. Skål. Proost. Santé. • All gratuities If you ask us, the best part of travel Drink it all in. is the food. Vibrant flavors. Exotic With two fully stocked onboard spices. Fresh herbs. We’d have to bars, plus complimentary beer be crazy not to bring some of that and wine at lunch and dinner, on board—and we’re anything but. there’s a lot to toast to. There's Inspired by the regional cuisine, also unlimited coffee, tea and our chefs cook with fresh, local water available all day, every day, ingredients for all types of eaters— and an unlimited drinks package from vegan to gluten-free. for purchase. Y O G A 13 #TravelForU Themed Cruises Cruise with a twist. Every once in a while, we put a spin on our cruises for travelers who want something more tailored and in-depth. A foodie cruise for those who came to eat. A wellness cruise for those looking to balance their mind and body. With excursions catered to each theme, these cruises have that extra special something. UbyUniworld.com/ Themed-Cruises Activities U Hosts Live it up. If you don’t know, Have you ever done yoga on a now U know. roof deck cruising Europe? Have a question about one of We do it every day. From morning the excursions? Want to know yoga to mixology classes, you where the locals will be tonight? won’t spend any time on board No question goes unanswered twiddling your thumbs. with our U Hosts. They’re also But wait, there’s more... responsible for all the fun you’ll • Local DJs be having on board and on shore. • Themed parties • Paint & wine class • Mixology class • Karaoke • Spa services UbyUniworld.com/Onboard-Life 14 On Shore Do more on shore. Optional Activities • In-depth city walks • Hiking, biking and kayaking • Local cuisine tastings • Famous landmarks up close U Excursions Included in the price and a great way to get an authentic feel for the city. These are often biking or walking tours that focus on the history and culture. Dutch Beer or Art Take your pick between Dutch painters or Dutch beer. On this tour K A Y A K I N G you can see Night Watch by Rembrandt and other masterpieces at the Rijksmuseum or take a tour of a Dutch brewery. Intro to Hoorn Sightseeing in Hoorn is the perfect way to spend a morning, which is why we’re doing it. Once a key city during the Dutch Golden Age, you’ll get your fill of historic facades, stunning architecture and picturesque harbors. Intro to Cologne Of course you’ll see the cathedral, but there’s more to this town than that. Get a feel for Old Town, which is as quaint and colorful as a neighborhood can be, along with some of our favorite spots. 15 #TravelForU U+ Excursions Do it Yourself Designed by our destination experts, these can be Maybe we’re just the transportation and you already booked for an additional price and give you a more have your sights set on something. That’s fine by us! in-depth view of your city. And of course, we’re filled with recommendations to U+ Six Senses Amsterdam check out on your own time. Museums, restaurants Named because that’s exactly what you’ll be using on this deep dive or even just a really great view. on the local food scene. We don’t ruin the surprise, but we can say: Dutch apple pie, Gouda cheese and stroopwafels. Hungry yet? U+ Abbey Wine For 900 years, the Eberbach Monastery has been making wine— most notably Riesling wine. We’ll take a tour of the Abbey by candlelight and see the historic “Cabinet Cellar,” the cloisters and more while learning about the monastery’s fascinating history. U+ Cologne in Depth Treat yourself to the best of this city with samplings of Kölsch beer, Cologne chocolate and the famous perfume, “Eau de Cologne.” You’ll also see famous sights including the Hohenzollern Bridge. UbyUniworld.com/Excursions 16 Itineraries Marquee cities and under-the- radar towns. It’s all right here. This is the best part. Each itinerary is a perfect mix of star cities, soon-to-be hot destinations and you’ll-be-the-first-to-know-about-it spots. It’s a little bit of everything, for the traveler who wants to do, well, just about everything. 17 #TravelForU H O O R N T H E N E T H E R L A N D S A M S T E R D A M R H I N E R I V E R W E S E L G E R M A N Y B C O L E L G O G N I U M E B O N N K O B L E N Z F R A N K F U R T R U D E S H E I M 2 Countries / 8 Days / 22 Excursions ROLLING ON THE RHINE Trip Highlights Amsterdam Hoorn Cologne Rüdesheim Wander through all of Get your fill of Dutch cheese Treat yourself to a taste, or Hike to the Germania the canals while hearing at a local cheese farm, explore a pint, of famous Kölsch beer, monument, spend an evening fascinating stories, find your the area by bike and of course find out why everyone smells in a medieval castle and taste new favorite café, smell enjoy a stroll through town.
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