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Uniworld suspends all European itineraries until April 23

Uniworld has suspended all European river cruises until April 23, offering affected guests a free rebooking on any 2020/21 cruise or receive a future cruise credit to be used in the next 24 months. Uniworld […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Mar 14 2020
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The ultimate list: All the current cancellation policies for the top river cruise lines

As river cruise lines update their cancellation policies in response to the coronavirus, we have compiled the most up-to-date list of what they are all doing. While most of the lines are adhering to the […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Mar 12 2020
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Revealed: how Europe’s best loved routes are being refreshed for 2021

In a bid to attract regular cruisers back to classic routes like Amsterdam to Basel, river lines are including new ports of call and offering shorter cruises in 2021. Lines like Viking and APT have […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Feb 26 2020
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Uniworld announce new sail and rail journeys in Venice

Uniworld is running two unique itineraries in Venice for 2021 – including a brand new super ship matched with luxury train journeys. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Line President and CEO, Ellen Bettridge announced the itineraries […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Feb 20 2020
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Where coronavirus is affecting river cruise

River cruise companies in Europe are now reassessing their ships and itineraries, and some are banning boarding by passengers who have travelled through China, Hong Kong and Macau. In Asia, river cruise lines have already […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Feb 12 2020
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What’s hot about Portugal’s Douro River

Cruise lines are pouncing on Portugal’s Douro River, with two more ships debuting this year – and there are a bunch of reasons why. Luxury lines Uniworld and Tauck will be debuting two brand new […]

WORDS BY Vanessa Wu . Jan 28 2020
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The best deals for solos in 2020

Once, cruise lines shunned them or charged them twice for the same trip. Now, as solo sailor numbers grow, lines are embracing the trend with special deals. Competition is increasing, and the result is discounted […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Jan 28 2020
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Cruises cancelled as coronavirus fears spread

River cruise lines have made their first cancellations due to the coronavirus as it continues to spread across the world. Despite the season typically commencing from March, many lines with vessels operating in China have […]

WORDS BY Rose Kelly . Jan 28 2020
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Uniworld sues MSC Cruises over collision in Venice

Luxury boutique river cruise line Uniworld is suing MSC Cruises for nearly $19 million in damages after one of the ocean line’s ships crashed into the River Countess while it was docked in Venice in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 24 2020
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Collision in Venice: Uniworld to sue MSC Cruises

Luxury boutique river cruise line Uniworld is suing MSC Cruises for nearly $19 million in damages after one of the ocean line’s ships crashed into the River Countess while it was docked in Venice in […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 24 2020
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Weak spring sales forces U River Cruises to postpone itineraries

Uniworld’s U River Cruises had to cancel their April 2020 voyages due to weak demand for early spring itineraries. The line said they will resume in May. “With strong demand skewing towards the summer and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Jan 15 2020