Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Press Releases

Uniworld unveils its seasonal river cruises taking you to Europe’s most extraordinary Christmas and Holiday Markets in 2012

4/16/2012 7:00:00 AM

Uniworld unveils its seasonal river cruises taking you to Europe’s most extraordinary
Christmas and Holiday Markets in 2012
Pay in full at time of booking and save more with Uniworld this Christmas!

28 March 2012: Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection (www.uniworldcruises.com.au)
invites you to share in the joy and the magic that surrounds the European Christmas and Holiday Markets presenting its popular seasonal river cruise itineraries for 2012. As an early Christmas present, Uniworld is offering travellers’ savings of up to $2400 per couple across all six seasonal itineraries for payments made in full at the time of booking (offer valid until 31 March, 2012).And for those who book and pay their deposit before 30 April, 2012, you will also save up to$800 per couple, giving you more spending money to indulge in the festive delights whilstonboard your cruise.

With the motto of ‘no request too large, no detail too small’, Uniworld has remained a leader in the river cruising category, offering its guests an unrivalled holiday experience, going to great lengths to ensure five-star inclusions are featured in each of its six seasonal river cruise
itineraries available.

John Molinaro, General Manager Australia, Uniworld, said: “Uniworld has been offering seasonalriver cruise itineraries for nearly 40 years and has a reputation for providing guests with a unique experience when visiting these traditional events.

“With the opportunity to pay less and save more for your holiday courtesy of Uniworld’s great
pay in full offer, we expect these highly sought-after itineraries to sell quickly as adventurous
Australians look to experience a different side of Europe.”

Guests can prepare to be dazzled by the festive cheer that shrouds Europe’s most exuberant
Christmas and Holiday Markets as you venture on one of six Uniworld itineraries along the great Rhine, Danube, Seine and Main Rivers. During the festive season, the personality of each country shines even brighter as each boasts its unique holiday traditions capturing the true essence of the region.

Whether you are Christmas enthusiast or a holiday-maker who wishes to experience a true
European winter, Uniworld guests will delight in travelling through Europe at this time of year as they can look forward to indulging in local festive traditions, witness first-hand the diversely rich cultures, discover unique shopping finds at the various markets and uncover the origins of many ancient traditions.

For a winter wonderland escape that promises to be truly memorable, Uniworld offers the
following itineraries and various departures:

Visit the delightful Christmas Markets of Basel, Switzerland, and Strasbourg in France
onboard the 8-day Rhine Holiday Markets cruise then continue on to Germany where
clients will join the holiday celebrations of the many visiting towns and villages. The cruise is priced from $2795 (per person, twin share - including taxes) for the 9 December, 2012
departure. Multiple departure dates are also available on this itinerary.
Experience timeless holiday traditions onboard the 8-day Danube Holiday Markets cruise
as guests journey through Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany. Music aficionados will rejoice in the sounds of the season witnessing a classical concert in Vienna as well as
enjoying an evening of traditional Christmas carolling whilst onboard. The cruise is priced from $2745 (per person, twin share - including taxes) with departures for the 16 December, 2012 departure. Multiple departure dates are also available on this itinerary.
Embrace the holiday spirit in Germany on an 8-day Classic Christmas Markets cruise
exploring one of Europe’s most sacred events. Guests will feast on local festive delights
sampling traditional speciality cakes, Fanconian sausage and gluhwein (hot spiced wine)
whilst embracing the merriments that fill the towns’ streets. The cruise is priced from $2745 (per person, twin share - including taxes) for the 16 December, 2012 departure. Multiple departure dates are also available on this itinerary.
There’s no better time of year to travel along the Danube River taking in the wonderful
sights from Nuremberg to Vienna whilst onboard an 8-day European Holiday Markets
cruise. Discover where many of our signature holiday traditions came from – St Nick, candy canes and the beloved Christmas tree. A highlight for many guests will include a horse-drawn carriage ride through the Bavarian Forest before visiting a world renowned glass making workshop in Linz, then watching a Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna. The cruise is priced from $2745 (per person, twin share - including taxes) for the 15 December, 2012 departure. 2012. Multiple departure dates are also available on this itinerary.
Be dazzled by Paris in all of its winter splendour when travelling onboard the 8-day
Parisian Winter Holiday cruise through Northern France. Guests will sample traditional
Normandy pancakes and cider, listen to the sounds of a beautiful church choir recital and visit many of the famous landmarks of Paris. The cruise is priced from $2645 (per person, twin share - including taxes) for the 18 December, 2012 departure. Multiple departure dates are also available on this itinerary.
Have an unforgettable holiday filled with many once-in-a-lifetime opportunities onboard
the 13-day Grand Christmas and New Year Cruise. Celebrate Christmas in the historical
town of Regensburg and bring in the New Year at an exclusive gala dinner in a Viennese
palace. Discover the cultures and festive traditions of three captivating countries – Germany, Austria and Hungary celebrating the holidays in grand style. The cruise is priced from $4945 (per person, twin share - including taxes) for the 22 December, 2012 departure.

This collection of Christmas and Holiday market itineraries boasts an assortment of inclusions and shore excursions that promises to make the most of your trip, allowing you plenty of time to indulge in the European festive traditions. Whilst onboard, guests will enjoy the comfort and class of Uniworld’s boutique river cruise collection with all meals, complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, included in each package. Draped in all the Uniworld and Red Carnation Hotels’ luxurious design and decorative touches, passengers can also look forward to world class accommodation, gourmet dining and attentive customer service as they sail onboard the river cruise collections’ fleet of award-winning ships.

For more information visit www.uniworldcruises.com.au and to book, speak with your local
travel agent. Connect with Uniworld by becoming a Facebook fan via
www.facebook.com/uniworldcruisesaustralia

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About Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line, is
recognised in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Top Small Ship Cruise Lines; Condé Nast Traveler'sprestigious Gold List, Readers’ Poll for Top 25 Small Ships, and its Readers’ Choice Awards for World's Top Small Ship Cruise Lines and Best River Cruise Ships. Uniworld was also rated among the top 3 cruise lines in Zagat Survey® in the categories of Top Cabins and Top Dining, and is the only river cruise line represented in their cruise survey. Uniworld offers over 500 departures on 39 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China.

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Media contact:

Jill Notzon
Public Relations Executive
The Travel Corporation
(02) 9028 2248
jill.notzon@travelcorporation.com.au

Milli Ogden
Public Relations Executive
The Travel Corporation
(02) 9028 5089
milli.ogden@travelcorporation.com.au

Rae White
Director of Public Relations
The Travel Corporation
(02) 9028 5035
rae.white@travelcorporation.com.au

Experience ‘La Dolce Vita’ with Uniworld as they introduce Italy to their collection of boutique river cruises in 2013

3/7/2012 8:00:00 AM

8 March, 2012: In 2013, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises (www.uniworldcruises.com.au) will add another extraordinary river cruise destination to their collection of itineraries: Italy, the Po River, and the Venice Lagoon. The 13-day Splendours of Italy itinerary combines a 7-night river cruise along the Po River and the Venice Lagoon with a 2-night land stay in Florence and 3-nights in Rome. For those travellers who only wish to do the cruise portion, Uniworld will also offer a cruise-only option for 8-days, Venice & the Po River itinerary.

John Molinaro, General Manager, Uniworld, said: “As the leader in the river cruising industry, Uniworld remains committed to offering its guests an unrivalled travel experience as we continue to identifying new opportunities and unique destinations adapting our itineraries to meet their travel desires.

“As a result, we wanted to give travellers the chance to experience the best of Italy, giving them the option to do a cruise only or a cruise and land program offering additional time in two of world’s best known and loved cities, Florence and Rome.”

Uniworld’s new Italy program is designed to bring the region’s art, architecture, music, cuisine, landscapes, culture, religious and political history together like pieces of an exquisite puzzle, creating an immersive and enlightening journey for each of their guests. While guests will get to experience the ‘must see’ sights in the iconic cities of Rome, Florence and Venice, they will also have the opportunity to venture off the beaten path, travelling to such places as Ravenna, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enchanting Verona—the home of literature’s most famous lovers—Romeo and Juliet.

Guests will also be introduced to Italy’s distinctive culinary delights attending a pasta-making workshop in Bologna, the culinary capital of northern Italy. Throughout the journey, they’ll also indulge in the culinary flavours of the region—from crispy Roman pizza to creamy Venetian gelato to hearty Chianti.

Uniworld will be moving one of their award-winning boutique cruise ships, the River Countess, to Venice and the Po River in 2013. The River Countess is being completely refurbished to reflect the spirit and heart of this great destination with all the elegant touches and finesse of a finely painted Italian masterpiece.

Molinaro added: “Uniworld made the decision to move the River Countess from her current location along the Rhine, Main, and Danube to Italy. While this is a costly venture to move her, it’s the right decision as we wanted to provide our clients with itineraries to one of the most highly sought-after European destinations onboard one of our prizewinning river cruise ships, especially as many of our past guests have been asking us for a long time to offer cruises in this area.”

From the palazzo-lined canals of Venice to the fertile olive groves of Tuscany, from the spectacular ruin of Rome’s grand Coliseum to the pilgrim-packed Vatican, Italy offers enough historical, cultural, and natural wonders to delight even the most experienced traveller.

Molinaro added: “There is no place in the world like Italy, and Uniworld is the only major river cruise line to offer river cruising here. This is a further tribute to Uniworld as we have been the true pioneer for river cruising for almost 40 years.”

For couples wishing to travel to Italy with Uniworld during their inaugural season, they can receive from $700 to $800 savings p/person by paying in full at the time of booking before June 30, 2012. From $6049 (p/person - twin share, excluding tax), Uniworld’s new 13-day Splendours of Italy includes: 7-nights in a riverview stateroom onboard the luxurious River Countess; 2-nights in a deluxe hotel in Florence and 3-nights in a deluxe hotel in Rome. All meals onboard with complimentary fine wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner, fully guided excursions with local experts and all transfers on arrival and departure days, and throughout the program. The 8-day Venice & the Po River cruise only itinerary is priced from $3199 (p/person - twin share, excluding tax).

For more information visit www.uniworldcruises.com.au

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About Uniworld
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line, is recognised in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Top Small Ship Cruise Lines; Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List, Readers’ Poll for Top 25 Small Ships, and its Readers’ Choice Awards for World's Top Small Ship Cruise Lines and Best River Cruise Ships. Uniworld was also rated among the top 3 cruise lines in Zagat Survey® in the categories of Top Cabins and Top Dining, and is the only river cruise line represented in their cruise survey. Uniworld offers over 500 departures on 39 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China.

Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association.

Media contact:
Milli Ogden
Communications Executive
The Travel Corporation
(02) 9028 5089
milli.ogden@travelcorporation.com.au

Rae White
Director of Public Relations
The Travel Corporation
(02) 9028 5035
rae.white@travelcorporation.com.au

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection voted Best Cruise Line at the Guardian and Observer Reader Travel Awards 2011

9/30/2011 7:00:00 AM

LOS ANGELES California—September 30, 2011—Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has triumphed as “Best Cruise Line” at the Guardian and Observer Reader Travel Awards 2011, in a category that included the best of both the ocean and river cruise industry.

Uniworld was credited for making waves in a category in which it is a relative newcomer. This category, which includes both ocean and river cruise lines, had previously been dominated by established cruise lines such as Silversea, Cunard and Celebrity.

The awards were voted by the readers of The Guardian, The Observer and guardian.co.uk. Each category is won by the best percentage score from all the voters, with Uniworld scoring flawless 100% from all of its voters. Guy Young, President of Uniworld, stated: “We are thrilled that Uniworld has won such a prestigious award amongst tough competition from some very well established cruise lines. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire Uniworld team and underlines our commitment to providing our guests with unparalleled luxury and the highest levels of service.”

This is the second accolade bestowed on Uniworld from the UK consumer in as many weeks, coming hot off the heels of an award for ‘Best Dining’ from the readers of Cruise International magazine. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is the world’s only river cruise line to have been acknowledged by Zagat Survey® for “Top Dining”.

Uniworld has a unique position as a genuine boutique cruise line, sharing synergies and hallmarks with its sister company the Red Carnation Hotels, an award-winning collection five-star luxury hotels. Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the hotel collection, and her passionate team have worked side by side with Uniworld personally overseeing all the details, from the interior design and décor, to the cuisine and to the finer points in hospitality management, so nothing is ever left to chance.

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About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line™, is recognized among the “World’s Best River Cruises” by Travel + Leisure. It is the only luxury river cruise line named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List, and has received their Readers’ Choice Award for “World’s Top Small Ship Line” and won “Best River Ships” in their Readers’ Poll, which ranked River Beatrice and River Duchess the #1 and #2 river ships in the world. Uniworld’s cabins and dining are also ranked among the top three in the world by Zagat Survey®; Uniworld is the only river cruise line named in the Zagat Survey® amongst the best of the best in the cruise industry. Uniworld features luxurious boutique ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, included shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, and award-winning hospitality. Uniworld offers over 500 departures sailing on over 13 rivers in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association

Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Gold List Places Uniworld Boutique River Cruises in the World’s Top Cruise Lines

12/20/2010 8:00:00 AM

Condé Nast Traveler just announced their prestigious 2011 Gold List winners for the world’s finest hotels, resorts, and cruise lines, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises was included in the “World’s Top Cruise Lines” category. There is a total of thirteen cruise lines on the Gold List, with Uniworld being the only cruise line focusing 100% on river cruising. The Gold List is based on data collected from Conde Nast Traveler’s annual Readers' Choice Survey by more than 25,000 of their readers.

“I am deeply honored that Uniworld has been recognized once again in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List. For the last several years, we have been consistently included on this list, and this reaffirms our commitment to delivering the best river cruise experience possible to our guests,” states Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “I am also very proud to be included in a list of well-respected cruise lines such as Crystal, Silversea, Seabourn, and Regents,” furthers Young.

Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line, is recognized in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Top Small Ship Cruise Lines, Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List and their Readers’ Poll for Top 25 Small Ships and their Readers’ Choice Awards for World's Top Small Ship Cruise Lines, Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Pick for Best River Cruise Line and Best New River Ship for the River Beatrice, Top 3 cruise line ranking in Zagat Survey® in the categories of Top Cabins and Top Dining, and is the only river cruise line represented in their cruise survey with the best of the best in the cruise industry. Uniworld features luxuriously appointed boutique cruise ships with an average capacity of 130 guests; expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended, included shore excursions; world-class, gourmet cuisine; and award-winning hospitality from an all-English speaking staff. The company offers over 500 departures on 39 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China.