Uniworld Boutique River Cruises
European waterways are awash with river cruise boats, and demand shows no sign of abating. Why would it? River cruising is an ideal way to access the great cities of Europe in an elegant, civilized and stress-free way. Many cruisers return again and again, having found the experience excellent value for money, a great way of enjoying convivial company and an opportunity to see the world’s treasures. Fold in quality cuisine and contemporary comfort, and what more could you ask?
But there are riverboats and riverboats. For the discerning, who feel much more at ease in a small-size, intimate vessel, Uniworld Boutique River Cruises provides just the ticket. A Uniworld river cruise carries 134 passengers only – considerably fewer than most river cruise vessels. Guests are assured of perfectly polite, polished service as the guest ratio is three to one crew member, with most staff having come from a sophisticated European hotel background. This is particularly in evidence in the quality and presentation of the cuisine, perfectly dressed dining tables complete with crisp napery, crystal and dinner-ware (complimentary wine is served with dinner), as well as the fine detail and maintenance of guests’ staterooms. But this attention to detail is also true of the public areas of the ships, which reflect a stately elegance along with contemporary amenities.
Each stateroom offers fine European-style comforters and duvets, Egyptian cotton sheets, bathrobes, luxury toiletries, flat-screen television (with access to CNN), air-conditioning and generous closet space.
Best of all are the ship’s large panoramic windows in the main lounge through which you can marvel at the ever-changing view if you don’t wish to venture out of doors. There is also a library for quiet times, but most guests love to spend their time on the observation deck inhaling the atmosphere as they float gently by.
All shore excursions are inclusive, and each one is accompanied by a fluent, English-speaking guide. Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, in partnership with Trafalgar, operate river cruises on the great river systems of Europe, the waterways of Russia, and Egypt’s mighty Nile.
how to book
Call your local travel agent or visit www.uniworldcruises.com.au
By Maggy Oehlbeck
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