Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Parent company: The Travel Corporation (TTC)

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Official site Deck plans (CruiseDeckPlans.com) Agent portal: Uniworld Travel Advisor Portal See where they sail

What to say on a call

Best for

Luxury travelersGuests who want a true all-inclusive fareCouples celebrating an occasionFoodies/wine lovers

1Uniworld markets itself as truly all-inclusive: gratuities for onboard staff, Wi-Fi, unlimited wine/beer/premium spirits and a wide variety of excursions are built into the fare (inclusions may vary in Egypt, India, Southeast Asia and Peru)
2Every ship has its own unique interior design (antiques, art, custom furnishings) instead of a repeated fleet-wide look
3River Heritage Club membership starts automatically after a guest's first Uniworld cruise, with savings on future bookings

Payments & cancellations

Final payment

Per cruise line

120 days prior to departure

Final payment is due 120 days prior to your start date. For reservations made within 120 days of departure, full payment is required at time of booking.

Deposit

Per cruise line

10% of fare (due within 48 hrs of booking); +$450pp for air

Minimum 10% deposit of the fare (less applicable discounts) required within 48 hours of booking. Air bookings require an additional $450 per person non-refundable deposit.

Cancellation penalties

Per cruise line

See details below

Standard: 120+ days $250pp; 119-90 days 25% of fare+land; 89-60 days 50%; 59-30 days 75%; <30 days 100%. Special regions (Egypt, Peru, India Cruise & Tour/Rail, Vietnam): 120+ days $500pp; 119-90 days 50%; 89 days or fewer 100%. Rivers of the World: 180+ days $2,500pp; 179-120 days 25%; 119-60 days 50%; 59 days or fewer 100%. Written cancellation required to cancel@uniworld.com.

Per the 2026 Terms (travel from 1 April 2026). For travel from 1 January 2027 the $500 / 50% / 100% special-region scale also covers South America and Bali, and there is no separate Rivers of the World scale.

What's included on board

Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.

Guests per ship: Varies by ship: 30-158 guests (European ships 110-158; Egypt 82-84; Mekong 68; Ganges 56; Amazon 32; Aqua Blu 30)Per cruise line
Gratuities: Included - "Gratuities for all onboard staff" are covered in the base pricePer cruise line
Beer & wine: Included - unlimited fine wines and local beersPer cruise line
Premium drinks: Included - "unlimited beverages, including fine wines and premium spirits" flow freely throughout the cruisePer cruise line
Wi-Fi: Included - ship-wide Wi-Fi for all guestsPer cruise line
Sources differ
Uniworld's pages disagree. The All-Inclusive page lists ship-wide Wi-Fi as standard; the FAQ says 'select ships' and the 2026 Terms say 'most vessels' with no guarantee.FAQ 2026 Terms
Dining: Included - farm-to-table breakfasts, lunches, four-course gourmet dinners, and 24-hour room servicePer cruise line
Premium dining: N/APer cruise line
Included tours: Included - "a wide variety of excursions" are part of the standard fare (inclusions may vary in Egypt, India, Southeast Asia, and Peru)Per cruise line
Extra tours: Optional excursions available at extra cost (booked onboard with the Cruise Manager; select Masterpiece Collection experiences bookable in advance)Per cruise line
Transfers: Group transfers included only when air is purchased through Uniworld (flights within Transfer Guidelines); otherwise group or private transfers can be purchasedPer cruise line
Air program: Available (air booked through Uniworld; $450 pp non-refundable air deposit)Per cruise line
Pre/post land tours: Available - optional pre- and post-cruise land extensions on many itinerariesPer cruise line

Accessibility & special needs

Open the cruise line's accessibility pageUniworld has no dedicated accessibility page; its 2026 terms cover disclosure of needs, the lack of mobility devices or personal care, and limited accessibility at destinations.

How to tell the cruise line: Guests must tell Uniworld at booking, and as soon as possible after, about any physical, medical or other condition that may need special accommodation. Per cruise line
Wheelchairs & scooters: Uniworld does not provide wheelchairs, scooters or personal care; guests who need that help must travel with a capable companion. Some places have uneven ground and steps, and full accessibility is not guaranteed. Per cruise line
Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing: Uniworld does not provide hearing aids; guests who need assistance must travel with a capable companion. Per cruise line
Medical equipment & pregnancy: Guests must be fit to travel and Uniworld may ask for a doctor's assessment. There is no medical staff on board; local providers are used at the guest's cost. Per cruise line

Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): service animals, guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.

Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium

Loyalty program

River Heritage ClubPer cruise line

1River Heritage Club Member — automatic after 1st Uniworld cruise

Guests may say

“River Heritage Club”, “RHC”

Uniworld is part of The Travel Corporation (TTC) with Trafalgar, Luxury Gold, Insight Vacations, Contiki and African Travel. River Heritage Club members receive TTC savings of up to 5% on select trips with sister brands; River Heritage Club savings do not apply to Small Group Guided Tours by Luxury Gold.

Military & veterans

We couldn't confirm a military rate on this line's official site. Don't promise one. If a guest asks, check with the line.

How military rates work → Premium

Airport transfers

Uniworld includes group arrival and departure transfers when air is bought through Uniworld and flights match the itinerary dates and time windows (Europe: 6 AM-4 PM). Guests who book their own air can buy group or private transfers through Reservations up to 45 days before departure.

Which ports: Time windows vary by region; see page.

Per cruise line

What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.

Cruise family

The Travel Corporation (TTC)

No sister cruise lines on this site.

Loyalty between brands: No shared cruise program found. Uniworld has its own River Heritage Club.

No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.

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Good to know

Minimum age 5 (7 in Peru)
Per cruise line
Guests must be 5 or older (Europe, Asia, India, Egypt); under-18s must share a cabin with someone 21+. Peru: 7+; under-21s need a parent/guardian in a connecting suite or a cabin with someone 25+. Few kid-friendly activities except on Generations family departures.
Dress code: smart casual, no shorts at dinner
Per cruise line
No formal dress code in Europe; men may bring a sport jacket and women a cocktail dress for the Captain's Welcome and Farewell. Shorts are not allowed at dinner onboard. Exotic destinations are more casual.
Triples only on three ships
Per cruise line
Triple occupancy is allowed only in some suites on S.S. Catherine, S.S. La Venezia and S.S. Maria Theresa (not the Royal Suite); confirm with Uniworld as this can change.
Suite guests get butler service
Per cruise line
Suite guests get butler service, a fully stocked bar and unlimited laundry service; amenities vary by ship.
Deposit Protection credit
Per cruise line
Cancel 120+ days before start and the 120-day cancellation charge becomes a credit toward a new booking, valid 2 years; not for purchased air or Rivers of the World.

Fleet

Ships: 18 ships in service (24 listed, including 6 announced for 2027-2028)Per cruise line
Newest ship: S.S. Emilie (debuted 2026, Danube; 154 guests)Per cruise line
Ship classes: Super Ship fleet (newer European ships), Boutique river ships, Regional/partner vessels (Nile, Ganges, Mekong, Amazon, Indonesia)

Coming soon

All new ships

S.S. Audrey2027 · Rhine, Main and Moselle Now selling Per cruise line Preview
S.S. Marlene2027 · Danube Not yet on salePer cruise line Preview
S.S. São Rafael2027 · Douro Now selling Per cruise line Preview
S.S. Clara2028 · Rhine, Moselle and Main Now selling Per cruise line Preview
S.S. Helen2028 · Rhine, Moselle and Danube Not yet on salePer cruise line Preview
Mekong Mystique2028 · Mekong (Vietnam and Cambodia) Not yet on salePer cruise line Preview

Where they sail

DanubeRhineMainMoselleSeineRhôneDouroNileMekongGanges

Learn these regions

Danube River Rhine River Main River (Rhine tributary)Moselle River (Rhine tributary)Seine River Rhône & Saône Rivers Douro River Dordogne/Garonne/Gironde (Bordeaux)Elbe River Nile River Mekong River Po River (Venice area)Guadalquivir River (Seville)Amazon River Dutch & Belgian Waterways (Low Countries)Lower Ganges (India)

Last full review: 28 Sep 2026·Last updated: 26 Oct 2026

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