Uniworld Boutique River Cruises

Uniworld is best known for the decor of its ships, which mixes antiques, original art, chandeliers and bold fabrics, with each vessel themed to its region; the company says many ships share a design team with its sister company, the Red Carnation Hotel Collection. Its fares are among the more inclusive on European rivers, covering premium spirits, gratuities and excursions, and it advertises a ratio of about 2.4 guests per crew member. The look is deliberately ornate, which suits some travelers more than others, and prices sit well above mainstream river lines: Trafalgar, which now sails former Uniworld ships, positions its own river cruises as considerably cheaper and more casual. The older River-series ships that were never rebuilt as Super Ships have smaller standard cabins than the newest vessels, and the line has been retiring them. On its chartered ships in Egypt, India, Vietnam, Peru and Portugal, Uniworld itself says amenities can differ from its own fleet. Like other European river lines, it sometimes has to change sailings when water levels drop, as it warned for parts of the Rhine, Main and Danube in 2026.

Uniworld suits couples and other travelers who want a river cruise with nearly everything paid up front and who enjoy rich, traditional decor, wine and food, and guided sightseeing in historic cities. Its suites with butler service and the larger-cabin ships, such as S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, appeal to those who want more space than a standard river cabin. Families can pick the Generations sailings, and solo travelers get dedicated savings on some departures. Travelers on a tight budget, those who prefer understated modern design, and anyone who wants big-ship entertainment or a long list of onboard activities should look elsewhere; Uniworld's sister brand Trafalgar now offers a cheaper, more casual river product on former Uniworld ships.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's ships in service sail Rhine (6 ships), Danube (4 ships), Nile (2 ships), South America (1 ship), Asia (1 ship), Seine (1 ship), Rhône (1 ship), Douro (1 ship) and Mekong (1 ship).

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's fleet averages 4.0 out of 5 on Cruise Frog, across 17 rated ships. Its best-rated ship is Aria Amazon at 4.0.

Yes: Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has 7 new ships on the way: S.S. Marlene (debuts March 27, 2027), S.S. Audrey (debuts April 16, 2027), Aqua Blu (debuts June 2027), S.S. São Rafael (due 2027), Mekong Mystique (due 2028) and S.S. Clara (due 2028), and 1 more.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has 17 ships in service on Cruise Frog: Aria Amazon, Ganges Voyager II, Mekong Jewel, River Duchess, River Tosca, S.S. Antoinette, S.S. Beatrice and S.S. Bon Voyage, and 9 more.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is part of The Travel Corporation.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises is headquartered in Calabasas, California, United States. It has operated since 1976.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises's past-guest loyalty program is River Heritage Club.