Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a variety of new offerings for 2024.
The brand is also extending its Cruise & Rail program with new itineraries to Istanbul, Transylvania, the Swiss Alps, and more. Guests can also experience a new pre-cruise extension in South America, a second annual Rivers of the World Cruise, special early booking savings, and more.
Uniworld has added two new ships to its fleet, the S.S. Victoria and S.S. Elisabeth, which will begin sailing in Europe in 2024 and 2025 respectively. The company has chartered the ships under a three-year, bareboat charter agreement. The S.S. Victoria will be the first to set sail in March, with a variety of itineraries accommodating up to 110 guests in 55 luxurious suites and staterooms.
In 2024, Uniworld will launch five new cruise & rail itineraries in Europe, including:
Delightful Danube & the Castles of Transylvania: This 15-day itinerary begins in Istanbul and weaves through Transylvania, visiting enchanting medieval towns and iconic landmarks like Bran Castle. The river cruise portion sails through Budapest and Vienna on the River Duchess, gliding through the Wachau Valley, celebrated as one of the world’s most beautiful landscapes.
Milan, Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans: Beginning in Milan, this 19-day trip gives guests the chance to explore the city, followed by a river cruise in Venice on the S.S. La Venezia. Exclusive experiences include a private evening lighting ceremony at St. Mark’s Basilica and a visit to Chioggia, a charming southern port. Guests then embark on the rail portion of the journey to Istanbul.
Venice, Istanbul & the Balkans: This 17-day journey starts with a private train journey to Istanbul visiting alpine lake towns, historic cities across Eastern Europe, and the Greek seafront. Then guests board the S.S. La Venezia and experience Venice on the only river cruise ship currently sailing in the Venetian Lagoon.
Grand Alpine & the Jewels of Veneto: This 15-day journey begins in Budapest and Vienna, and explores the Alps via a luxury overnight train. Highlights include Lake Como, Zürich, and a private visit to Slovenia’s Postojna caves. The trip continues to Venice and beyond on the S.S. La Venezia.
Grand Alpine & the Enchanting Danube: This 14-day adventure begins with a river cruise on the S.S. Maria Theresa, sailing on the Danube River. Guests then continue on a luxury train journey through the Alps, traveling through Italy, Switzerland, and more.
Finally, Uniworld is adding more dates in 2024 to its cruise and rail itinerary in India, “The Sacred Ganges & The Maharajas’ Express.”
The trip will now operate from Kolkata to New Delhi, instead of Kolkata to Mumbai. Guests will visit local villages along the Ganges that few get to experience—and take two trips to the Taj Mahal, at sunrise and sunset.
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