LIVE YOUR BEST LIFE on the world’s best luxury river cruise line. For latest pricing information visit Uniworld.com, S.S Beatrice, Wolfgang’s Bar & Lounge call 0808 301 4561 or contact your preferred Travel Agent Sometimes the journey IS JUST AS EXTRAORDINARY YOU DESERVE THE BEST. as the destination. We know that the best travel experiences are the ones unlike anything else, which is why we continue to elevate luxury river cruising, onboard and onshore, Why a river cruise? year after year. Once you step onboard the world’s best and most awarded river cruise line for the first time, I have no doubt you’ll be blown away by all the TRULY IMMERSIVE & ALL-INCLUSIVE UNMATCHED CONVENIENCE ways we continue to redefine luxury travel. Dine on a medley of five-star, farm-to-table cuisine accompanied by Get an up-close view of the best sights and lesser-known locales in included premium spirits and wine. Europe, Russia, Asia, Egypt and India. Crafting experiences you can’t find anywhere else means continuing to take From airport transfers to immersive excursions, every detail is taken Dock in the heart of great capitals and quaint villages that are care of. unreachable by ocean ships. Uniworld to new heights year after year—and for 2020, we’ve done just that. Flights and transfers from the UK are included with options from many There’s no waiting in long lines to get on or off your ship. As your wants and desires change and expand, we’ll evolve alongside you. regional airports. Alternatively, take Eurostar and highspeed trains From the addition of four new Super Ships in Egypt, Vietnam, Portugal and across Europe on select itineraries. You’ll travel with ease when you only have to unpack once. Italy, putting even more emphasis on what’s onboard and enhancing several Discover a wide choice of intimate, small group excursions curated for CONNECT & STAY CONNECTED itineraries to accommodate guests’ diverse tastes, I hope you’ll enjoy the care Uniworld guests. For example when in India experience an exclusive Unencumbered by large crowds, you’ll effortlessly meet people sunrise viewing of the Taj Mahal before the crowds. who share your passion for travel and exploration. and attention to detail we’ve infused in every area of your river cruise. All gratuities both onboard and onshore are included. With shipwide Wi-Fi, you’ll stay connected with loved ones back home across all of your devices. Everything included in the following pages is our promise to put your needs UNIQUE SHIPS Floating boutique hotels purposefully designed with every luxury above all else, provide you with unforgettable memories and treat you, our and comfort in mind. partners and the beautiful world we live in with the utmost respect. You’ll Discover plenty of public spaces for socialising with fellow guests or relaxing see this commitment from the moment you set foot on one of our floating boutique hotels until you wave goodbye after one of our staff accompanies you An average capacity of 130 guests provides guests with an intimateand casual setting. to the airport. All of your requests will be handled by the most professional service on the rivers. There’s so much to see, so much to explore and so much to do—and I invite you to do it in style and luxury with Uniworld in 2020 and beyond. You deserve the best and I’m so honoured to be able to offer that to you. Warmest regards, Ellen Bettridge PRESIDENT & CEO Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection For latest pricing information visit Uniworld.com, 2 The World Is Your Canvas call 0808 301 4561 or contact your preferred Travel Agent Uniworld.com 3 TABLE of CONTENTS 6 MEET BEA TOLLMAN 10 OUTSTANDING SERVICE 12 CULINARY EXCELLENCE 16 ONE-OF-A-KIND SHIPS 18 5 NEW SUPER SHIPS FOR 2019/2020 22 THE MOST ALL-INCLUSIVE RIVER CRUISE LINE 24 CHOICE IS YOURS EXCURSIONS 28 WELLNESS ON THE WATER 32 SPECIALTY-THEMED CRUISES 34 GENERATIONS CRUISES 36 SUSTAINABILITY & SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 40 RIVER HERITAGE CLUB 42 THE WORLD AT A GLANCE 44 CENTRAL EUROPE 74 ITALY 76 FRANCE 82 PORTUGAL & SPAIN 84 RUSSIA 86 ASIA 102 INDIA 110 EGYPT 114 HOLIDAY SEASON 116 CRUISE EXTENSIONS 118 THE UNIWORLD FLEET 154 CHARTERS & INCENTIVE GROUPS 158 FAMILY OF BRANDS Our average customer rating on Feefo is an astounding 4.8/ 5 based on BRING THIS BROCHURE TO LIFE. independent feedback from over 8370 verified guest reviews. Our guest reviews are 100% genuine—unedited, uncurated and independently Download the Blippar app on your mobile phone for free from managed by Feefo, a global ratings and reviews provider, used by the world’s your app store. Then, when you see this symbol on a page, most trusted brands. scan the entire page and watch it come to life. For latest pricing information visit Uniworld.com, 4 The World Is Your Canvas call 0808 301 4561 or contact your preferred Travel Agent L’Atelier de Cannes by Pablo Picasso onboard S.S. Beatrice 5 DESIGNED TO INSPIRE Bea has helped design each ship to reflect the rivers they cruise on, with bespoke themes, colour palettes, original art and personally selected furnishings. Step onboard one of our floating boutique hotels and get a sense for her heart and love of hospitality in every room. A NOURISHED PALATE Much of the attention to detail you’ll find onboard took root in the kitchen. A temporary solution to help her husband, Stanley Tollman, with their first hotel paved the way for a life in food, later translating into the many delicious dishes and culinary feasts that have become a cornerstone for Red Carnation Hotels and Uniworld River Cruises alike. MEET UNIWORLD’S GUIDING VISIONARY, Bea Tollman. A SPIRIT OF SERVICE To this very day, Bea still remains hands-on. Over Bea Tollman, founder of our sister brand, Red Carnation Hotels, has brought passion, poise the years, she’s instilled much of her core values and personalisation into everything she does, including to our very own boutique river cruise into how we interact with our guests. Whether it’s collection. Her personal touches can be found in every aspect of your river cruise experience— remembering exactly how you’d like your cocktail from the distinct design schemes of our ships, the recipes you’ll enjoy onboard as well as the prepared, ending every exchange with a cheerful grin genuine concern and attentiveness you’ll receive from the staff and crew. or surprising you with an aforementioned treat, Bea and her family have created a legacy of providing unforgettable experiences. "I wan t ed s om e t hing d iff eren t f or our g u es ts . I k new t h a t t h ere was t his v is i on ins id e of m e and I se t ou t t o crea t e i t . " - Bea For latest pricing information visit Uniworld.com, 6 The World Is Your Canvas call 0808 301 4561 or contact your preferred Travel Agent Uniworld.com/CulinaryExcellence 7 TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARDS - FOLLOWING IN THE CREATIVE FOOTSTEPS HOTEL 41 VOTED NO. 1 TOP of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. HOTEL IN THE UK 2019 TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ Boutique hospitality, unmatched service and a dedication to CHOICE AWARDS - going above and beyond for our guests are deep-rooted in our THE OYSTER BOX VOTED NO. 1 DNA—we’re the only cruise line to own and operate a TOP HOTEL IN SOUTH AFRICA collection of luxury boutique hotels worldwide. 2019 TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ The Milestone Hotel & Residences -London - UK CHOICE AWARDS - Hotel 41 – London - UK THE EGERTON HOUSE HOTEL The Rubens at the Palace – London - UK VOTED NO. 1 IN THE TOP 25 The Egerton House Hotel – London - UK LUXURY HOTELS IN EUROPE The Montague on the Gardens – London - UK TRAVEL + LEISURE The Chesterfield - London - UK ‘WORLD’S BEST’ AWARDS - Summer Lodge Country House Hotel & Spa – Dorset - UK ASHFORD CASTLE VOTED NO.1 The Acorn Inn - Dorset - UK BEST RESORT HOTEL IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND Ashford Castle - County Mayo - Ireland The Lodge at Ashford Castle - County Mayo - Ireland TRIP ADVISOR TRAVELLERS’ The Old Government House - Guernsey – Channel Islands CHOICE AWARDS – The Duke of Richmond Hotel - Guernsey – Channel Islands THE MILESTONE HOTEL & The Oyster Box - KwaZulu-Natal – South Africa RESIDENCES VOTED NO. 5 TOP HOTEL IN THE UK 2019 The Twelve Apostles - Cape Town – South Africa Bushmans Kloof - Western Cape – South Africa Hotel d’Angleterre - Geneva – Switzerland The Chesterfield Palm Beach - Florida - USA Xigera Safari Lodge - Okavango Delta - Botswana Uniworld is modelled after our sister company, the RED CARNATION HOTEL COLLECTION, and we’ve been able to tap into their more than 100 years of experience and bring their knowledge and expertise to the rivers. Thanks to their words of wisdom, we employ our own full-time staff both onboard and onshore, and don’t outsource any elements of your cruise to third parties. When you travel with Uniworld, you know exactly what you’ll get, each and every time. Learn more about the inspiration behind our beautiful boutique hotels on water at Uniworld.com/RCH. 8 The World Is Your Canvas Ashford Castle; Cong, Ireland. Rated best hotel in the world by Virtuoso in 2015. Uniworld.com/RCH 9 THE MOST PERSONAL SERVICE, compliments of the most tenured crew on the rivers. We treat our staff and guests like family—a philosophy instilled in our company culture as a family-owned business. This philosophy, rooted in the Tollman family’s long-standing involvement in the hospitality industry, is the driving force behind our guest-centric atmosphere.