Gener ations FA M I LY R I V E R C R U I S E CO L L EC TI O N
2016
You deserve the best
Oh, the places you’ll go!
Award-Winning, All-Inclusive Family River Cruises You deserve the best. That is why you’ll want to travel with Uniworld, voted by the readers of Travel + Leisure as #1 in the “World’s Best River Cruising for Families” category for the past four years in a row.
“World’s Best River Cruising for Families” Ranked #1 for four years in a row Travel + Leisure
50% savings off the cruise-only fare for young travelers aged 4 to 18 when traveling with an adult Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter school breaks Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts With an average capacity of 130 guests and more staff than any other river cruise line, everyone will be well cared for by the best staff on the river Services of two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for young travelers
Complimentary bicycles, helmets, as well as Nordic walking sticks, for use onshore All meals, with child-friendly menus, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, plus unlimited beverages onboard A host of onboard activities, including language lessons, hands-on arts & crafts workshops, dessert making, family talent night and more All scheduled airport transfers All gratuities onboard and onshore Complimentary ship-wide Internet and Wi-Fi access
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Set a course for adventure . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adventures are measured in memories. . . 4
Terms & Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Boatloads of fun . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Uniworld Travel Protection Plan . . . . . . . 32
Bon appétit! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Meet our family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Castles along the Rhine
Grand European Discovery
Basel to Amsterdam | 8 Days . . . . . . . . . 8
Basel to Vienna | 15 Days. . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
France, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland
Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland
Delightful Danube & Prague
Gems of Northern Italy
Budapest to Prague | 10 Days . . . . . . . . . . 10
Milan to Venice | 10 Days . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary
Italy
Paris & Normandy
Splendors of Italy
Paris to Paris | 8 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Milan to Rome | 15 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
France
Rhine Discovery & Prague Basel to Prague | 10 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Czech Republic, France, Germany, Switzerland
Italy
Classic Christmas Markets Frankfurt to Nuremberg | 8 Days . . . . . . 24 Germany
Danube Discovery & Prague Prague to Vienna | 10 Days . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Austria, Czech Republic, Germany uniworld.com | 1
Everyone deserves
the best of Europe.
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Take this year’s vacation beyond the ordinary with a Uniworld Generations specialized family river cruise. Simply step aboard, unpack once and let Uniworld chart a course for European adventure, history and fun for the entire family. With onboard and onshore experiences specially designed for each destination, there’s no better way to introduce young people to Europe’s most spectacular cities, where the memories you’ll make will be shared for generations.
Dedicated Family Hosts Onboard Two dedicated Family Hosts for Junior Cruisers (ages 4-11 years) and Young Cruisers (ages 12-18 years) will supervise and coordinate engaging onboard activities, giving parents opportunities to enjoy romantic evenings or go to the Serenity River Spa™ for a relaxing treatment while the kids are having fun and making new friends.
Local Guides Onshore, our select local guides are sensitive to the needs of children and teens and are trained to adjust their guiding styles to young travelers’ attention spans, always making excursions as active, engaging and hands-on as possible.
Young Ambassadors Every itinerary features onboard visits from local junior guests (children and teens) who will introduce you to the daily life of local cultures, such as Germany, Austria and Italy. Uniworld’s “Curious Minds” cultural chats include insight into their lives, such as school, sports and social activities.
Fresh Perspectives River cruising with kids allows even well-traveled grown-ups to explore Europe in a fresh new way. Young travelers make great cultural liaisons, opening doors to serendipitous and unforgettable experiences. And they cruise for half price, too!
Young Citizens of the World We believe that international travel plants the seeds of greater understanding, tolerance and compassion for others, preparing young people to be global citizens and inspiring them to make the world a better place.
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Adventures
are measured in
memories.
Choose Your Own Adventure Uniworld specializes in personalized travel, and that goes for our younger guests as well. Since no two kids are alike, we offer a full range of onshore excursions and onboard activities— some geared for children and others tailored for tweens and teens. So small toes won’t get stepped on and coolness is, like . . . maintained.
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Arts & Crafts Lovers
Thrill Seekers!
Excursions and hands-on activities to inspire creative expression
Exciting adventures that will appeal to junior adrenaline junkies
Theresienthal glass manufactory visit
Tethered hot air balloon ride over Paris
Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Paris & Normandy
Glassblowing and Venetian mask-making workshop
Rhine Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Gems of Northern Italy Splendors of Italy
Cable car ride high over the vineyards of Rüdesheim
Monet’s gardens in Giverny
Castles along the Rhine
Franconian amusement park
Paris & Normandy
Giant Ferris wheel ride in Vienna
Making advent calendars and gingerbread houses
Delightful Danube & Prague Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Classic Christmas Markets
Gladiator School while in Rome Splendors of Italy
Curious Minds
Aspiring Foodies
Excursions designed to cultivate a greater sense of curiosity
Tasty activities for adventurous eaters seeking new flavors
Christmas with dinosaurs
Culinary treasure hunt in Heidelberg
Classic Christmas Markets
Rhine Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Exotic butterflies at the NaturoSpace Museum in Normandy Paris & Normandy
Vintage transportation collection at Germany’s Speyer Technik Museum Castles along the Rhine
Lipizzaner stallions at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna Delightful Danube & Prague Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Harvest mussels in Chioggia Gems of Northern Italy Splendors of Italy
Hands-on pasta workshop in Bologna Gems of Northern Italy Splendors of Italy
Germany’s Doktorenhof vinegar estate Castles along the Rhine
Go Active!
Mysterious Stuff
Exhilarating outdoor pursuits geared especially toward teenagers
Excursions for young people who love intriguing tales with a historical twist
Scenic biking and hiking with a local guide Delightful Danube & Prague Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Gondola rowing or kayaking around the Venetian Lagoon
Medieval Crime and Justice Museum in Rothenburg Rhine Discovery & Prague Classic Christmas Markets Grand European Discovery
Germany’s Marksburg Castle
Gems of Northern Italy Splendors of Italy
Castles along the Rhine
White water rafting on the “Black Pearl,” the River Ilz
Gems of Northern Italy Splendors of Italy
Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Segway ride in Vienna’s Prater Park Delightful Danube & Prague Danube Discovery & Prague Grand European Discovery
Spooky Venice Ghost Walk
Interactive spy games at the “Hospital in the Rock” in Budapest Delightful Danube & Prague
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All Aboard Every Uniworld Generations cruise has been designed to keep young travelers engaged while allowing adults to relax and even enjoy a bit of romance. With a fully stocked game room and popcorn-fueled movie nights, adults can spend time doing something they would like, such as unwinding with a spa treatment at our Serenity River Spa™.
Family Welcome Party Join us for a warm welcome and party with the Captain, Family Hosts, and Cruise and Hotel Managers.
Special Ship Tour with the Captain Take a VIP tour of the ship with the Captain as he guides you through the wheelhouse and introduces you to the nautical crew.
Young Travelers’ Lounge & Game Room Young travelers have their very own lounge complete with PlayStation, games, movies and candy jars filled with local sweet treats.
Travel Diary Young travelers receive a complimentary travel diary to document their journeys through words or artwork.
Arts & Crafts and Language Lessons Roll up your sleeves as you learn about some of the local cultures through arts & crafts, such as trying your hand at the timeless art of gilding or making traditional advent calendars. And add some new phrases to your vocabulary with our language lessons.
Nightly Surprises Everyone loves surprises, so each night every young traveler will receive a special pillow gift reflective of the destinations visited.
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Boatloads of
fun.
Bon appétit! Culinary adventures aren’t reserved for adult palates only. Young travelers are encouraged to get their hands dirty, whether baking strudel alongside the ship’s pastry chef, making a personal pizza or foraging for mussels.
Young Cruisers’ Menu We offer classic crowd-pleasers to suit every taste bud: pizza, burgers, fries, chicken, mac & cheese, hot dogs and more. We also cater to the more adventurous eaters with regional and seasonally inspired items: schnitzel, sausages in a bun, pancakes with Nutella, sweet rice, chicken fricassee and more.
Cooking Classes Aspiring foodies will learn to prepare regional desserts and chocolate confections, along with learning the art of fruit carving during a hands-on cooking class with the ship’s chef and pastry chef.
Local Soft Drink Tasting Young travelers will sip and savor local soft drinks, such as Bionade, Almdudler, Rivella and Apfelschorle, with the resident Soda Sommelier.
The Ultimate Chocolate, Candy & Ice Cream Taste Test Indulge in a sampling of the best candy bars, artisan chocolates and ice creams from your travels.
Young Travelers’ Table A nightly dining table reserved just for young travelers, accompanied by Family Hosts who will share insights into the local dishes and beverages.
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Castles along the Rhine Basel tO aMsterdaM / 8 daYs JulY 13* & 20 (PRESIDENT’S CRUISE)
France
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sWitZerland
Step into colorful medieval towns and picture life among fortresses, dungeons and drawbridges. Journey along the Rhine River, home to more medieval castles than anywhere in the world, and explore two of the most impressive, Marksburg and Rheinstein. Step into the fairytale towns of Riquewihr or Kaysersberg. Be entertained by Siegfried’s musical instruments. Let your inner adventurer out at Cologne’s Odysseum. Soar above the world at the Speyer Technik Museum and on aerial cable cars. These are just a few of the thrills that await you and your family. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 6 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German and French lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $3,899 per adult, cruise only AGES 4–18 CRUISE for HALF PRICE! 8
White Storks of Alsace There are more than 600 stork couples in Alsace. Legend says a stork will bring luck to the house on which it chooses to nest.
DAY 1
Basel
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseFreiburg, where you will be transferred to the ship. DAY 2
Kaysersberg or Riquewihr
Fairytales do come true
Strasbourg
Canals, cobblestones and cathedrals
Glide along the canals to experience all the magic that Strasbourg has to offer, from charming cobbled streets and quaint Hansel and Gretel–style houses to the majestic white storks of Alsace. Climb to the top of the fabled Cathedral of Notre Dame to see the towering astronomical clock and leering gargoyles. DAY 4
Speyer
Mysterious elixirs & Technik Museum
Discover Speyer’s many charms today, or don a cloak and delve into a candlelit cellar and herb chamber at a vinegar estate. Dare to try chocolates made with vinegar (surprisingly delicious!). You’ll also visit the Technik Museum and its spectacular transportation collection, including a jumbo jet, submarine and Russian space orbiter. DAY 5
Rüdesheim
Bird’s-eye views
Ride a miniature train to Siegfried’s Museum of self-playing instruments,
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North Sea
ENGLAND
NETHERLANDS
Amsterdam
English Channel
Koblenz
BELGIUM
Ehrenbreitstein Fortress and Marksburg & Rheinstein castles
Koblenz, at the confluence of the Rhine and Moselle rivers, provides your gateway to medieval exploration. Enjoy the thrill of riding an aerial tram over the Rhine up to Fortress Ehrenbreitstein, one of Europe’s biggest fortifications. In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Marksburg Castle with its inner fortress, twisting passageways, a dungeon and more than # Nights Onshore 2,000 years of weaponry. Cap the day Bay of Biscay off at Castle Rheinstein with a “Knights Reception” hosted by a real Count and toast to your medieval adventures with a dragon’s blood cocktail. DAY 7
Cologne
Gothic treasures and interactive adventures
Birthplace of Eau de Cologne and the “Chamber of Essences”; home to one of the world’s tallest Gothic structures as well as the resting place of the Three Magi; and site of the Odysseum, an interactive adventure museum— Cologne will intrigue the young and young at heart. From the past to the present, explore, try out and get involved in engaging experiences from 3-D movies to learning about the art of making perfume. DAY 8
Depart Amsterdam
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport for your flight home.
Cologne
GERMANY
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DAY 3
DAY 6
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER pER pERSON
Rhine
Along the famous wine road are many gems made up of old medieval ramparts, castle ruins, winding alleyways and half-timbered houses. You may feel like you are stepping into a fairytale, but it is real. Experience an Alsatian village day in either Kaysersberg or Riquewihr and step back in time to the Middle Ages as you walk through castle ruins and along cobbled squares with carved fountains.
and stroll along the famously narrow Drosselgasse, a tiny lane lined with shops and cafés. Get a bird’s-eye view of the Rhine, Rüdesheim and the vineyards via a cable car ride to the Niederwald Monument, and for an added adventure hike back through verdant vineyards where you’ll discover the beauty of the Rhine.
LUXEMBOURG
Koblenz Boppard
Rüdesheim
Germersheim Speyer Strasbourg Riquewihr Kehl Kaysersberg
FRANCE
CZECH REPUBLIC
Breisach
Colmar
AUSTRIA
Basel
SWITZERLAND Land
Cruise
UNESCO Site
ITALY
Basel tO aMsterdaM / Jul 20
aMsterdaM tO Basel / Jul 13
DAY
pORt/CItY
DAY
pORt/CItY
1
Basel (embark)
1
Amsterdam (embark)
2
Breisach (Kaysersberg or Riquewihr)
2
Cologne
3
Kehl (Strasbourg)
3
4
Germersheim (Speyer)
Koblenz, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard
5
Rüdesheim, cruising the romantic Rhine River, Boppard
4
Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Adriatic Sea Rüdesheim
6
Cruising the romantic Rhine River, Koblenz
5
Germersheim (Speyer)
6
Kehl (Strasbourg)
7
Cologne
7
Breisach (Kaysersberg or Riquewihr)
8
Amsterdam (disembark), transfer to the airport
8
Basel (disembark), transfer to the airport
Mediterranean Sea
CRuISE pRICING pER pERSON SHIP
START DATE
River Empress
Jul 13,* 20 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$3,899 $1,950
$4,164 $2,082
$4,494 $2,247
$4,794 $2,397
$5,249 $2,625
SUITE
$6,494 $6,494
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. * On this date, cruise operates from Amsterdam to Basel. Please visit uniworld.com for reverse itinerary. For information on optional land extensions in Amsterdam and Basel & Lake Lucerne, please visit uniworld.com. uniworld.com | 9
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Delightful Danube & Pr ague Budapest tO prague / 10 daYs June 29, JulY 4*
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The Danube beautifully showcases both past and present on this majestic journey between two medieval masterpieces. Take your first step back in time with a fascinating secret that lies below Budapest’s Castle Hill. Then, get a glimpse into the world of an imperial family at Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace. Along the way, you’ll hike, bike, play in a giant toy museum and pass through a modern engineering marvel—the Main-Danube Canal. Your voyage may end at the centuries-old Prague Castle, but the memories will live forever. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • 2 nights in Prague at the Art Deco Imperial Hotel (or similar) with breakfast • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 7 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German or Hungarian lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore Pricing starts from $4,299 per adult, cruise/tour AGES 4–18 HALF PRICE for CRUISE- ONLY FARE 10
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for
2016
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Day 1
Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. Day 2
Budapest
“Hospital in the Rock”
A powerful side of Budapest’s history lies hidden deep inside the rocks under the famed Castle Hill district. Step back in time to World War II on a visit to the “Hospital in the Rock” with perfectly reconstructed scenes from the actual hospital including life-sized guards, doctors and patients made of wax. Day 3
Vienna
A royal experience with Lipizzaner stallions and Schönbrunn Palace
Take a Segway tour through Prater Park and ride the famous Ferris wheel. Experience Vienna’s imperial side from the Spanish Riding School for the royal Lipizzaner stallions, and at the Children’s Museum for a day-in-the-life of Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz. Day 4
Spitz
the-art BMW factory, where nearly a thousand cars a day roll off the assembly line; you’ll see skilled technicians and computer-controlled robots assemble “the ultimate driving machine.” Or join a guided walk through one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns with 2,000 years of history.
Day 5
Passau
Biking along the Danube
Travel from Austria to Germany by bicycling along the Danube. Once in Passau, get in the spirit of Bavaria and do as the locals do by dressing up in a traditional dirndl dress or lederhosen. Day 6
Regensburg
Fascination BMW or 2,000 years of history
You have two choices to experience the best of Germany. Tour the state-of-
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Prague
POLAND
Nuremberg
Day 7
Scenic cruising
Take a seat on the Sun Deck and watch the ship navigate through the 16 locks of the 106-mile stretch of the MainDanube Canal as you travel through one of the modern world’s greatest engineering feats. Day 8
CZECH REPUBLIC
MainDanube Canal Regensburg
The Main-Danube Canal—a marvel of modern engineering
Passau
GERMANY
Engelhartszell
D an ube R i
Spitz
ver
SLOVAKIA
Wachau Valley
Vienna
AUSTRIA
Nuremberg, transfer to Prague
HUNGARY
Toy treasures or WWII-era landmarks
The medieval walled city of Nuremberg is home to many famous events, as well as inspiring inventions, such as toys and pocket watches. You have two choices. Either visit the Toy Museum with one of the world’s largest toy collections, or be guided to some of the many reminders of WWII before transferring to Prague.
A UNESCO treasure hunt
Explore the UNESCO Wachau Valley flora and fauna on a treasure hunt through the renowned vineyards of Spitz with an expert nature guide.
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
Day 9
Prague
Fairytale “City of a Hundred Spires”
From the ramparts of Prague Castle to Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an amazing 600-year-old astronomical clock, discover the “City of a Hundred Spires” from high above Prague’s Petrin Tower and watch the changing of the guards back at the largest ancient castle in the world. Day 10
Depart Prague
Transfer to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home.
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Nights Onshore
Land
Cruise
Budapest
UNESCO Site
Budapest to Prague / Jun 29
Prague to Budapest / Jul 4
Day Port/City
Day Port/City
1 2 3 4 5
1 Prague 2 Prague 3 Prague, transfer to Nuremberg (embark) 4 Cruising the Main-Danube Canal, Regensburg 5 Cruising the Danube River, Passau 6 Cruising the Danube River 7 Spitz, cruising the Wachau Valley 8 Vienna Cruising the Danube River, Budapest 9 10 Budapest (disembark), transfer to the airport
Budapest (embark) Budapest, cruising the Danube River Cruising the Danube River, Vienna Cruising the Wachau Valley, Spitz Engelhartszell, cruising the Danube River, Passau 6 Cruising the Danube River, Regensburg 7 Cruising the Main-Danube Canal 8 Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to Prague 9 Prague 10 Prague, transfer to the airport
Cruise/TOUR Pricing Per Person SHIP
START DATE
River Princess
Jun 29 Jul 4* Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$4,299 $4,299 $2,350
$4,574 $4,574 $2,487
$4,949 $4,949 $2,675
$5,444 $5,444 $2,922
$5,794 $5,794 $3,097
SUITE
$6,894 $6,894 $6,894
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. * On this date, cruise operates from Prague to Budapest. Please visit uniworld.com for reverse itinerary. Note: For guests not going to Prague, deduct $400 per person from the base cruise/tour price. For information on an optional land extension in Budapest, please visit uniworld.com.
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Paris & Nor m andy paris tO paris / 8 daYs JulY 3 & 31
France
Earn a check for the family bucket list to see the iconic Eiffel Tower aboard the Ballon de Paris, before journeying along the Seine to pastoral Northern France. History buffs and art lovers alike will revel in the region’s dramatic history, from the legendary site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in Rouen to the water lilies of Giverny rendered in Monet’s impressionist paintings. Let free-roaming butterflies in Honfleur and the fabled Notre Dame Cathedral reveal a picture-perfect France as you never imagined. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 6 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: French lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $4,049 per adult, cruise only AGES 4–18 CRUISE for HALF PRICE 12
Gargoyles The gargoyles at Notre Dame Cathedral are actually cleverly disguised water spouts.
Day 1
Paris
Arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. Before the ship departs, experience the magic of Paris with an exhilarating tethered hot air balloon ride over the city. Day 2
Giverny
Monet’s Gardens and Richard the Lionheart’s Château Gaillard
Day 3
Normandy Beaches
WWII history comes to life
Normandy has been the setting for many battles over the centuries, including the D-Day invasion of WWII. Stand on historic Omaha Beach as a family as history comes to life. Continue on to the American Cemetery and Memorial honoring U.S. soldiers, where you are welcome to participate in a special remembrance ceremony that includes a wreath laying, the American national anthem and a moment of silence. Note: Lunch is not included on this day.
Day 4
Day 5
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
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SAVE $
with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
Honfleur
English Channel
Explore a miniature rainforest
Day 6
Honfleur
Rouen
Les Andelys Normandy
Auvers-sur-Oise
Se i
Giverny Auvers-sur-Oise
Vernon
The genius Van Gogh
Follow in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Auvers-sur-Oise, where he spent the last two months of his life and created a number of notable works. # Nightslife Onshore Hear about the troubled genius’s and hike through the cemetery where Vincent and his beloved brother, Theo, are buried side by side.
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
FRANCE
Land
Cruise
UNESCO Site
Day Port/City
1
Paris (embark)
2
Vernon (Giverny), Les Andelys
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
3
Rouen (Normandy Beaches)
Relive Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame as you step inside Quasimodo’s world at Paris’s famed Notre Dame and go in search of the leering gargoyles.
4 Rouen
Day 7
Day 8
Paris
Depart Paris
Paris
Paris to Paris / Jul 3 & 31
5
Caudebec-en-Caux (Honfleur)
6 Conflans-Sainte-Honorine (Auvers-sur-Oise) 7 Paris 8
Paris (disembark), transfer to the airport
Disembark the ship and transfer to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport for your flight home.
Cruise Pricing Per Person
Rouen
Venture inside a giant clock
Victor Hugo called Rouen the city with a hundred bell towers—and easily the most famous of those towers is the one rising above Notre Dame Cathedral—an inspiration for Monet. Your tour of the
Caudebec-en-Caux
Normandy Beaches
Children of all ages will love NaturoSpace, an amazing garden, zoo and tropical pavilion filled with exotic free-roaming butterflies and vibrantly colored birds. It’s just like being in the middle of a rainforest!
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Art and history unfold in the bucolic countryside with two inspiring yet vastly different places. Spend time walking through Monet’s beloved home and famous gardens with its water lily pond and Japanese bridge, the inspiration for many of his most renowned works; and then hike up to Richard the Lionheart’s Château Gaillard, the 12th-century stronghold perched high above the Seine with its extraordinary history.
medieval city—also the site where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake in 1431— takes you behind the scenes inside a giant 14th-century clock tower, the Gros Horloge.
SHIP
START DATE
River Baroness
Jul 3, 31 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$4,049 $2,025
$4,559 $2,280
$5,124 $2,562
SUITE
$6,424 $6,424
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. For information on an optional land extension in Paris, please visit uniworld.com. uniworld.com | 13
Rhine Discovery & Pr ague Basel tO prague / 10 daYs JulY 24
cZecH repuBlic
France
gerManY
sWitZerland
Venture along the legendary Rhine—home to more castles than anywhere on earth—and take in its storybook scenery. Watch the world go by on France’s picture-perfect canals. Spend the day at a Bavarian amusement park and giant toy museum. And if you still haven’t felt the history on all the charming cobblestone streets, Prague’s 600-yearold clock will let you travel back in time. This multicountry adventure is one family outing you’ll be talking about for decades. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • 2 nights in Prague at the Boscolo Prague (or similar) with breakfast • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 8 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German and French lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $3,999 per adult, cruise/tour AGES 4–18 HALF PRICE for CRUISE- ONLY FARE 14
NEW
for
2016
Arrive at EuroAirport Basel-MulhouseFreiburg, where you will be transferred to the ship. DAY 2
Strasbourg
Gargoyle hunting in Alsace
Cruise the fabled canals of Petite France. Go on a hunt for the leering gargoyles in the Cathedral of Notre Dame, and then discover one of the most famous residents of Alsace, the white stork, perched in huge nests atop Strasbourg’s slanted rooftops. DAY 3
Heidelberg & Nierstein
Culinary treasure hunt & vineyard tour
In A Tramp Abroad, Mark Twain portrays the Neckar River and Heidelberg Castle as “serene” and “charming.” Follow in Twain’s literary footsteps and take in the red sandstone ruins majestically perched above the town. Set off on a culinary treasure hunt in search of the legendary chocolate confection, “Student Kisses.” Enjoy a tractor ride with a nature guide on the famous Red Slope in the vineyards of Nierstein, and then cap the day off with a visit to a paleontology museum. DAY 4
Artists and athletes will enjoy an eclectic day of fun in Miltenberg with its famous crooked houses. Join a local artist at her studio for an art class, try your hand at lawn bowling, bike along the Main and hike up to the castle ruins.
Würzburg
Franconian amusement park
Spend a full day at one of Bavaria’s largest amusement parks.
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER pER pERSON
Rothenburg
150
Night Watchman treasure hunt & Medieval Crime and Justice Museum
SAVE $
with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Accompany Rothenburg’s Night Watchman through fairytale streets as he brings the Middle Ages to life and takes you on a treasure hunt. For even more medieval adventures, discover the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum with more than 1,000 years of history. DAY 7
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
BELGIUM
Würzburg LUXEMBOURG
Nierstein
Bamberg Strasbourg
Team up with your family to explore the city with the help of an iPad and its GPS-enabled map, compass, camera and motion sensors. Solve riddles and other team challenges along the way—a fun and invigorating way to get acquainted with one of Germany’s prettiest cities. DAY 8
The medieval walled city of Nuremberg is home to many famous events, as well as inspiring inventions, such as toys and pocket watches. You have two choices. Either visit the Toy Museum with one of the world’s largest toy collections, or be guided to some of the many reminders of WWII before transferring to Prague. DAY 9
Prague
Fairytale “City of a Hundred Spires”
From the ramparts of Prague Castle to Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an amazing 600-year-old astronomical clock, discover the “City of a Hundred Spires” from high above Prague’s Petrin Tower and watch the changing of the guards back at the largest ancient castle in the world. DAY 10
Depart Prague
Transfer to Prague Václav Havel Airport for your flight home.
Kitzingen Miltenberg Mannheim Rothenburg
Bamberg Nuremberg
MainDanube Canal
Prague 2
CZECH REPUBLIC
r ve Ri
GERMANY
FRANCE
AUSTRIA
Basel
SWITZERLAND #
Nuremberg, transfer to Prague
Toy treasures or WWII-era landmarks
iver nR ai
Heidelberg
Bamberg city hunt
Miltenberg
Miltenberg village day
DAY 5
DAY 6
M
Basel
Rh ine
DAY 1
Nights Onshore
Land
Cruise
UNESCO Site
Basel tO prague | Jul 24 DAY
pORt/CItY
1
Basel (embark)
2
Strasbourg
3
Mannheim (Heidelberg), Nierstein
4
Cruising the Main River, Miltenberg
5
Cruising the Main River, Würzburg
6
Kitzingen (Rothenburg), cruising the Main River
7
Bamberg
8
Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to Prague
9
Prague
10
Prague, transfer to the airport CRuISE/tOuR pRICING pER pERSON
SHIP
START DATE
River Ambassador
Jul 24 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$3,999 $2,200
$4,474 $2,437
$5,024 $2,712
SUITE
$6,374 $6,374
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. Note: For guests not going to Prague, deduct $400 per person from the base cruise/tour price. uniworld.com | 15
Danube Discovery & Pr ague prague tO Vienna / 10 daYs JulY 29
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cZecH repuBlic
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Echoes of the past reveal themselves along the enchanting Danube, in the fairytale streets of Prague and throughout imperial Vienna. This inspiring journey is designed to bring this magical corner of Europe to life. Whether enjoying a Bavarian Forest horse-drawn wagon ride, traipsing through the UNESCO Wachau Valley on a treasure hunt, rafting down the “Black Pearl” or discovering four floors of amusing toys, relive your childhood while bringing theirs to life. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • 2 nights in Prague at the Boscolo Prague (or similar) with breakfast • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 7 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $3,999 per adult, cruise/tour AGES 4–18 HALF PRICE for CRUISE- ONLY FARE 16
NEW
for
2016
DAY 1
Prague
Arrive at Prague Václav Havel Airport, where you will be transferred to the hotel. DAY 2
Prague
Fairytale “City of a Hundred Spires”
From the ramparts of Prague Castle to Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with an amazing 600-year-old astronomical clock, discover the “City of a Hundred Spires” from high above Prague’s Petrin Tower and watch the changing of the guards back at the largest ancient castle in the world.
Straubing, experiencing its Old Town filled with history, culture, fun and tradition. Enjoy biking along the river, tasting Bavarian-style hamburgers, hearing a spooky tale at the Castle of the Counts and seeing the only complete Roman armor suit ever found in Germany from more than 2,000 years ago. Later in the day, take a horse-drawn wagon ride through the Bavarian Forest, where you’ll get to visit a world-famous glass workshop to see firsthand how Bohemian crystal is made, and you can even try making it yourself.
Prague, transfer to Nuremberg
Transfer from Prague to Nuremberg by motorcoach and embark your ship. DAY 4
Nuremberg
Toy treasures or WWII-era landmarks
The medieval walled city of Nuremberg is home to many famous events, as well as inspiring inventions, such as toys and pocket watches. You have two choices. Either visit the Toy Museum with one of the world’s largest toy collections, or be guided to some of the many reminders of WWII. DAY 5
Regensburg
Fascination BMW or 2,000 years of history
You have two choices to experience the best of Germany. Tour the state-ofthe-art BMW factory, where nearly a thousand cars a day roll off the assembly line; you’ll see skilled technicians and computer-controlled robots assemble “the ultimate driving machine.” Or join a guided walk through one of Germany’s best-preserved medieval towns with 2,000 years of history. DAY 6
Straubing & Deggendorf
A Bavarian adventure
Start your Bavarian adventure in
150
SAVE $
with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
2
Nuremberg MainDanube Canal
CZECH REPUBLIC Regensburg Theresienthal
Passau
Deggendorf Passau
Raft down the “Black Pearl” & bike the Danube
GERMANY
For thrill-seeking tweens and teens, a guided white water rafting trip (weather permitting) down the River Ilz is simply a must. If you wish, you can also pedal along the Danube bike path with a guide.
AUSTRIA Engelhartszell
Da n
ub e
Weissenkirchen
SLOVAKIA
Wachau Valley
River Melk
#
Nights Onshore
Land
Cruise
Vienna UNESCO Site
prague tO Vienna / Jul 29 DAY 8
Weissenkirchen
Vineyard treasure hunt hike
Get an up-close look at Europe’s renowned vineyards on a treasure hunt led by an expert nature guide as you discover the local flora and fauna. DAY 9
Vienna
DAY
pORt/CItY
1
Prague
2
Prague
3
Prague, transfer to Nuremberg (embark)
4
Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal
5
Regensburg
6
Straubing, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
7
Passau, Engelhartszell
A royal experience with Lipizzaner stallions and Schönbrunn Palace
8
Weissenkirchen (Weissenkirchen or Melk), cruising the Wachau Valley
Take a Segway tour through Prater Park and ride the famous Ferris wheel. Experience Vienna’s imperial side from the Spanish Riding School for the royal Lipizzaner stallions, and at the Children’s Museum for a day-in-the-life of Empress Sissi and Emperor Franz.
9
Vienna
10
Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport
DAY 10
Depart Vienna
Disembark the ship and transfer to Vienna International Airport for your flight home.
POLAND
Prague
Straubing
DAY 7 DAY 3
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER pER pERSON
HUNGARY
CRuISE/tOuR pRICING pER pERSON SHIP
START DATE
River Ambassador
Jul 29
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$3,999
$4,474
$5,024
$6,374
SUITE
Ages 4–18
$2,200
$2,437
$2,712
$6,374
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. Note: For guests not going to Prague, deduct $400 per person from the base cruise/tour price. For information on an optional land extension in Vienna, please visit uniworld.com. uniworld.com | 17
Gr and European Discovery Basel tO Vienna / 15 daYs JulY 24
aus tr ia
France
gerManY
sWitZerland
Three rivers, four countries and a world of memories await as you experience the best of two popular Uniworld cruises: Rhine Discovery and Danube Discovery (see pages 14-17 for details). Enjoy adventurous activities like biking and white water rafting. Visit unique museums and Franconia’s largest amusement park. And between taking a Bavarian horse-drawn wagon ride, touring BMW’s state-ofthe-art manufacturing plant and meeting Lipizzaner stallions, history will unfold before your very eyes. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 14-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 12 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $6,899 per adult, cruise only AGES 4–18 CRUISE for HALF PRICE 18
NEW
for
2016
A Tramp Abroad Mark Twain was so taken with Heidelberg, he wrote about his wonderful experience here in A Tramp Abroad.
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
SAVE $
300 with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
BELGIUM
r ne Rive Rhi
POLAND
Würzburg
in Ma
er Riv
Bamberg
Nierstein
Heidelberg Rhin e Ri ver
FRANCE
Strasbourg
Nuremberg
Kitzingen
Miltenberg Mannheim
MainRothenburg Danube Canal Regensburg iver R e Straubing ub Dan
GERMANY
Basel
Cruise
“Fascination BMW” guided tour A Bavarian adventure
Heidelberg culinary treasure hunt Nierstein vineyard tractor ride
Horse-drawn wagon ride through a Bavarian Forest village
Miltenberg village day
Theresienthal glassworks visit
Guided bike ride along the Main River
Cycling along the Danube
Franconian amusement park
White water rafting on Austria’s “Black Pearl”
Vienna
HUNGARY
Day Port/City
Day Port/City
1
10 Regensburg
Basel (embark)
3
Mannheim (Heidelberg), Nierstein
4
Cruising the Main River, Miltenberg
5
Cruising the Main River, Würzburg
6
Kitzingen (Rothenburg), cruising the Main River
11
Straubing, Deggendorf (Theresienthal)
12
Passau, Engelhartszell
13
Weissenkirchen (Weissenkirchen or Melk), cruising the Wachau Valley
14 Vienna 15
7 Bamberg 8 Nuremberg 9
SLOVAKIA
ITALY
2 Strasbourg
Strasbourg canal cruise and gargoyle hunting in Alsace
Dan ub e R Weissenkirchen iv e r Engelhartszell Wachau Valley Melk
Passau
UNESCO Site
Basel to Vienna / Jul 24
Select family program highlights include:
Theresienthal Deggendorf
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND Land
CZECH REPUBLIC
Vienna (disembark), transfer to the airport
Nuremberg, cruising the Main-Danube Canal Cruise Pricing Per Person
Rothenburg’s Night Watchman & Medieval Crime and Justice Museum
UNESCO Wachau Valley treasure hunt hike
Bamberg city hunt Vienna’s Spanish Riding School Nuremberg Toy Museum Schloss Schönbrunn Children’s Museum
SHIP
START DATE
River Ambassador
Jul 24 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$6,899 $3,450
$7,794 $3,897
$8,824 $4,412
SUITE
$11,294 $11,294
Port Charges: $350 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. For information on an optional land extension in Vienna, please visit uniworld.com. uniworld.com | 19
Gems of Northern Italy
NEW
for
2016
Milan tO Venice / 10 daYs June 24, JulY 1 & 8
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From the proud proclamation of buongiorno after their first Italian lesson to the family talent show, these are but a couple of the activities our Family Hosts have planned as you explore the gems of Northern Italy. Take in Italy’s most stunning art and architecture, from Da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan to Verona, the literary home of Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Learn some of Italy’s timeless secrets with pasta making in Bologna, pizza making onboard and rowing a gondola in Venice. From Giotto to gelato, there’s something Italian for everyone. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • 2 nights in Milan at Starhotels Rosa Grand (or similar) with breakfast • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 8 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: Italian lessons, arts & crafts and pizza making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore Pricing starts from $4,299 per adult, cruise/tour AGES 4–18 HALF PRICE for CRUISE- ONLY FARE 20
Venetian Masks Wearing elaborate masks has been a social custom in Venice since the 13th century.
AUSTRIA
SWITZERLAND
Day 1
Milan
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport, where you will be transferred to your hotel. Day 2
Milan
Marvel at Da Vinci’s masterpiece
Budding young fashion designers and artists will love vibrant Milan, the fashion and design capital of Italy, as well as home to two of the greatest sights in the world—the towering Gothic cathedral and Da Vinci’s astounding The Last Supper. This is the perfect place to start your Italian adventure. Day 3
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
Chioggia
150
Biking at the beach
SAVE $
with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Sail from Venice to “Little Venice,” Chioggia, and spend the afternoon biking along the Adriatic Sea. Day 6
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
Bologna
Milan
Bologna, Italy’s culinary capital, is the ideal place to learn the art of making FRANCE pasta. Create and eat authentic Italian pasta during this hands-on workshop. Day 7
SLOVENIA
2
Make your own pasta!
Mazzorbo Po Riv er
Verona
Milan, Verona, Venice
Before arriving in Venice, you’ll stop in Verona—literary home to Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet. Hear the echoes of Romeo calling out for Juliet at her famous balcony and then visit the Roman amphitheater where gladiators once competed. The perfect setting for lunch is at the Valpolicella wine estate, offering delicious risotto, pasta, gelato and Italy’s favorite kids’ soft drinks, as well as wonderful wine for adults.
Chioggia
Bologna
#
Meet the residents of Burano, many of whom live in houses brightly painted in eye-popping colors. Tweens and teens will learn the secrets of kayaking and gondola rowing as they get to try it themselves.
Venice
Venice is certain to cast its magical spell on you as you wind through its labyrinthine back lanes and along its glorious canals. Home to wonderful traditions, including glassblowing and mask making, which you’ll get to try, as well as the world’s best ice cream, which you’ll get to taste. And as the sun begins to set, you’ll be treated to more magic at St. Mark’s Basilica, where the doors of this icon open especially for you, so you can see the glorious church in the evening light—without the crowds.
Venice
Nights Onshore
Take a magical mystery tour of Venice— stopping to learn about local foods and shop for a picnic lunch at the colorful Rialto Market, crossing the Canal Grande in a gondola, and hunting for art treasures in hidden corners of the city— as your expert guide recounts local legends along the way.
Depart Venice
Disembark the ship and transfer to Venice Marco Polo International Airport for your flight home.
Taglio di Po
Land
Cruise
UNESCO Site
Milan to Venice / Jun 24, Jul 1 & 8 Day Port/City
1 Milan 2 Milan 3
Milan, Verona, transfer to Venice
Corsica (embark)
4 Venice 5
Chioggia (Padua)
6
Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara)
7
Taglio di Po, Chioggia, Venice
8
Venice Islands (Burano and Mazzorbo), Venice
Venice ghost walk
Day 10
CROATIA
Adriatic Sea
Venice
Venice’s enchanting outer islands
Day 9
Gulf of Venice
Ligurian Sea
Sea
Note: Lunch is not included on this day.
Venice magic
Venice Chioggia
ITALY
Explore this Italian fishing village before hopping on a boat to sail out into the lagoon to a casone (fisherman’s hut on stilts), where you’ll learn how to harvest mussels (and cook and eat them, too). Mediterranean Day 8
Padua
Burano
Polesella Ferrara
Mussel harvesting
Roam Romeo & Juliet’s hometown
Day 4
Day 5
9 Venice 10
Venice (disembark), transfer to the airport Cruise/TOUR Pricing Per Person
SHIP
START DATE
River Countess
Jun 24 Jul 1, 8 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$4,299 $4,299 $2,450
$4,594 $4,594 $2,597
$4,894 $4,894 $2,747
$5,224 $5,224 $2,912
$5,844 $5,844 $3,222
SUITE
$6,994 $6,994 $6,994
Port Charges: $189 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. Note: For guests not going to Milan, deduct $600 per person from the base cruise/tour price. uniworld.com | 21
Splendors of Italy Milan tO rOMe / 15 daYs June 24, JulY 1 & 8
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Ornate Renaissance palaces. Centuries-old canals. Modern-day gladiators in make-believe combat. Every member of the family will be enthralled on this epic Italian journey. From the fast-paced fashion world of Milan to old-school gastronomy in the rustic regions of Tuscany and Chianti, there’s a time and place for everything Italiano. And when you toss a coin in the famous Trevi Fountain and tour the Medici family’s Palazzo Vecchio, you’ll wish you could stay forever. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • 2 nights in Milan at Starhotels Rosa Grand, 2 nights in Florence at the Hotel Brunelleschi, and 3 nights in Rome at the Parco dei Principi (or similar) with breakfast • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 13 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: Italian lessons, arts & crafts and pizza making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $6,899 per adult, cruise/tour AGES 4–18 HALF PRICE for CRUISE- ONLY FARE 22
NEW
for
2016
Day 1
Milan
Arrive at Milan Malpensa Airport, where you will be transferred to your hotel. Days 2 to 9
Discover the many splendors of Northern Italy. Highlights include: Da Vinci’s The Last Supper in Milan; enchanting Verona and lunch at a Valpolicella wine estate; Venice and its many iconic sites, as well as some surrounding islands like colorful Burano where you can learn how to row a gondola and kayak; pasta making and tasting in Bologna; and harvesting mussels in postcard-perfect Chioggia. For a more detailed day-today description, please see “Gems of Northern Italy” on page 21. Day 10
Venice, transfer to Florence
On the Tuscan road to Renaissance wonders
Disembark the ship and head by coach into the Tuscan countryside, stopping for lunch at a rustic restaurant. Once in Florence, your tour starts with one of the city’s must-see sights— Michelangelo’s exquisite David at the world-famous Accademia Gallery. Day 11
Florence
At home with the Medicis
Enter an ornate Renaissance palace— Palazzo Vecchio—for a glimpse into the lives of the powerful Medici family. Explore richly decorated rooms and search for a secret door leading to the private chambers of Cosimo de’ Medici. Dress up in Renaissance finery and learn curious details about the family’s daily lives, such as their love of high heels! Day 12
Day 13
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
Rome
Pedicab through cobbled streets or become a Roman gladiator
SAVE $
250
with deposit at time of booking. Offer expires February 29, 2016.
Venture through the cobblestone streets on a pedicab tour to Rome’s top sites. Visit the Colosseum, take an ancient lie detector test, see the view from the Vittorio Emanuele II monument, toss a coin in the Trevi Fountain, pose for a selfie at the Spanish Steps and cool off with gelato near the Pantheon. Or gear up like an ancient warrior and discover the secrets of Imperial Rome’s gladiator games at Roman Gladiator School.
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
Milan
SLOVENIA
2
Po Riv
FRANCE
Mazzorbo Burano Verona
Venice
Padua
er
Polesella Ferrara Bologna
Taglio di Po
Florence
Rome
2
Day 15
Depart Rome
Transfer to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport for your flight home.
Adriatic Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Marvels & masterpieces
Pope Francis has declared 2016 an Extraordinary Holy Year, making this a historic time to visit Rome and The Vatican. See the highlights of the Vatican Museum on our “espresso tour,” and enter the Sistine Chapel to admire Michelangelo’s stupendous ceiling fresco. Feeling adventurous? Climb up to the cupola of St. Peter’s Basilica— the center of Christianity and one of the world’s largest churches—for a spectacular view overlooking Rome.
BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
Ligurian Sea
ITALY Day 14
CROATIA
Chioggia
Corsica
3
#
Nights Onshore
Land
Rome
Cruise
UNESCO Site
Milan to Rome / Jun 24, Jul 1 & 8 Tyrrhenian Sea
Day Port/City
1 Milan 2 Milan 3
Day Port/City
9 Venice 10
Milan, Verona, transfer to Venice (embark)
Venice (disembark), transfer to Florence
11 Florence
4 Venice
12
5
Chioggia (Padua)
13 Rome
Florence, transfer to Rome
6
Polesella (Bologna or Ferrara)
14 Rome
7
Taglio di Po, Chioggia, Venice
15
8
Venice Islands (Burano and Mazzorbo), Venice
Rome, transfer to airport
Cruise/TOUR Pricing Per Person SHIP
START DATE
River Countess
Jun 24 Jul 1, 8 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$6,899 $6,899 $5,050
$7,194 $7,194 $5,198
$7,494 $7,494 $5,348
$7,824 $7,824 $5,513
$8,444 $8,444 $5,823
SUITE
$9,594 $9,594 $9,594
Florence, transfer to Rome
Lunch in the Tuscan countryside
En route to Rome by coach, enjoy lunch at Castello di Verrazzano, a gorgeous wine estate in Italy’s Chianti region.
Port Charges: $189 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. Note: For guests not going to Milan, deduct $600 per person from the base cruise/tour price. uniworld.com | 23
Cl assic Christm as M ark ets FrankFurt tO nureMBerg / 8 daYs deceMBer 12
gerManY
What better way to savor the holiday spirit than to visit Germany’s glorious Christmas Markets—virtually unchanged for 500 years. Visitors young and young at heart will experience childlike wonder at these magical markets, including Frankfurt’s Weihnachtsmarkt and Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt. For added pleasure, go back to the Middle Ages with Rothenburg’s Night Watchman, and journey even further back to prehistoric time at a paleontology museum. And of course, what is the holiday season without toys, sweet seasonal treats and merrymaking—all of which are part of this Classic Christmas Markets cruise. ALL-INCLUSIVE HIGHLIGHTS:
• 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom • All transfers on arrival and departure days (see transfer guidelines on page 30)
• All meals and unlimited beverages onboard • 6 days of hosted excursions • Interactive onboard activities: German lessons, arts & crafts and dessert making • “Curious Minds” cultural chat • Two dedicated Family Hosts • All gratuities onboard and onshore
Pricing starts from $2,999 per adult, cruise only AGES 4–18 CRUISE for HALF PRICE 24
Frankfurt
Arrive at Frankfurt International Airport, where you will be transferred to the ship. Day 2
Frankfurt
Christmas with dinosaurs
Step way back in time on a prehistoric journey at one of Germany’s largest natural history museums. Fascinating exhibits include dinosaur bones, a 50million-year-old dwarf horse, a “dinosaur mummy,” an amazing bird collection and more. You’ll also want to wander through Frankfurt’s Christmas Market, featuring a vintage carousel and a huge, gorgeously illuminated Christmas tree. Day 3
Wertheim
Medieval insights & pretzel making
On your discovery tour of Wertheim, find out why blue-colored pigments were once incredibly expensive, how knights were buried and why the houses were so tiny in the Middle Ages. Observe a glassblower and hone your pretzeltwisting talents at a hands-on workshop. Day 4
Würzburg
Würzburg Residence & Franconian village day
Würzburg’s spellbinding appeal becomes even more magical during the holidays. Visit the 300-room UNESCOdesignated Würzburg Residence—which boasts the world’s largest ceiling fresco, painted by Tiepolo—and then stroll through the Christmas Market with ornaments galore. Set forth through Franconia’s rolling hills to the pictureperfect village of Aschfeld, which offers a truly special opportunity to interact with small-town Franconians and chat with them about their daily lives. Locals will share traditional homemade Christmas goodies such as cookies, stollen and gingerbread. Note: Lunch is not included on this day.
Day 5
EARLY-BOOKING SAVINGS OFFER per person
Rothenburg
150 with deposit at time of booking.
Medieval Crime and Justice Museum & Night Watchman treasure hunt
SAVE $
Offer expires April 30, 2016.
Step into a fairytale version of the Middle Ages when you arrive in Rothenburg. This magical town sparkles even more during the holidays with one of Germany’s most celebrated Christmas markets and the original Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas Store. A huge Christmas tree revolves in the store’s center, and some 35,000 Christmas-themed items line the shelves. You’ll even get to go to the Medieval Crime and Justice Museum and then join the Night Watchman as he recounts the tales of the Middle Ages and takes you on a treasure hunt. Day 6
Book early—offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
Frankfurt
GERMANY
Würzburg
Kitzingen Nuremberg
MainDanube Canal
Bamberg
The entire heart of historic Bamberg is a # Nights Onshore UNESCO World Heritage site, and you’ll explore it with the help of an iPad. Use its GPS-enabled map, compass, camera and motion sensors to solve Christmasthemed challenges—a fun way to get acquainted with this picturesque locale, its famous nativity scenes and festive Christmas Market.
Nuremberg
A treasure trove of toys
Beautiful at any time, Nuremberg’s Old Town is especially magical when dressed in its holiday splendor. Enjoy Germany’s largest Christmas market with 200 stalls filled with ornaments, nutcrackers and hand-carved toys, irresistible seasonal treats and a two-tiered carousel featuring carved reindeer and Santa’s sleigh. Adding to the fun is four floors of toys at the famous Toy Museum featuring unimaginable toys of every kind. Day 8
Bamberg
Wertheim
Rothenburg
Bamberg city hunt
Day 7
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Day 1
Depart Nuremberg
Disembark the ship and transfer to Nuremberg Airport for your flight home.
Land
Cruise
UNESCO Site
Frankfurt to Nuremberg / Dec 12 Day Port/City
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Frankfurt (embark)
2
Frankfurt
3
Cruising the Main River, Wertheim
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Würzburg
5
Kitzingen (Rothenburg)
6
Bamberg
7
Nuremberg
8
Nuremberg (disembark), transfer to the airport
Cruise Pricing Per Person
SHIP
START DATE
River Duchess
Dec 12 Ages 4–18
CATEGORY 5 CATEGORY 4 CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 CATEGORY 1
$2,999 $1,500
$3,244 $1,622
$3,564 $1,782
$3,924 $1,962
$4,394 $2,197
SUITE
$5,574 $5,574
Port Charges: $175 per person Prices listed are for double occupancy accommodation. Single supplement applies for single accommodation. Young traveler must be accompanied by an adult age 21 or older to qualify for young-traveler fare. 50% Young-Traveler Savings is not combinable with the Early-Booking Savings and does not apply to suites. Airfare is not included in the prices listed. Please inquire at time of booking for best-available airfare pricing. For information on an optional land extension in Prague, please visit uniworld.com. uniworld.com | 25
Set a course for
adventure.
River cruise ships are very unique and much different than large ocean-going vessels. One of most intriguing things about them is their small size. Many rivers and canals in Europe are connected to each other through a series of concrete locks, and ships have to be able to fit inside each lock; at 443 feet, it’s a tight squeeze. River cruise ships can’t be too tall either, as they have to fit under bridges. The ships are ingeniously designed so that the top of the ship can collapse if water levels are too high, which allows enough space for the ship to slip through. When the top doesn’t collapse, have fun on deck as the ship sails under majestic bridges and through the grand canals. Because of their small size, river cruise ships can go where larger ships can’t—this is one of the best things about river cruising. Our ships are like floating hotels that carry you from town to town, with lots of wonderful things and beautiful scenery to see along the way. Once the ship arrives in port—often docking in the historic heart of grand cities and small towns—you can step right off the ship and immediately start exploring.
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River Countess
River Duchess
Suites: 4 (214 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 18 (151 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–5 Staterooms: 43 (151 sq ft)
Suites: 4 (214 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 18 (151 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–5 Staterooms: 43 (151 sq ft)
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS
StateroomS & SuiteS
PubLiC areaS & amenitieS
StateroomS & SuiteS
Il Castillo Lounge with full-service bar Osteria Siena Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Savoy Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Patio lounge Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
Blue Danube Lounge with full-service bar La Motte Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Palace Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
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Osteria Siena Sky Lounge
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Category 1 stateroom
marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
Savoy Restaurant
▲
Sun Deck
▼
Category 1 stateroom
marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, heated mirrors, cozy bathrobes and slippers all suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
Blue Danube Lounge
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River Empress
River Princess
Suites: 4 (214 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 18 (151 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–5 Staterooms: 43 (151 sq ft)
Suites: 4 (214 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 18 (151 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–5 Staterooms: 43 (151 sq ft)
Public Areas & Amenities
Staterooms & Suites
Public Areas & Amenities
Staterooms & Suites
Main lounge with full-service bar Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
Main lounge with full-service bar Sky Lounge Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ Patio lounge Guest laundry Elevator 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
▲ Main
Fitness center
▲ Lobby
Serenity River Spa™
lounge
▼ Category
1 stateroom
Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers All suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
Note: Adjoining staterooms are available; please inquire at time of booking.
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▼ Category
1 stateroom
Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers All suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
Note: Suite 410 has a fixed four-poster bed; therefore, the bed cannot be separated.
River Ambassador
River Baroness
Suites: 4 (256 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 26 (128 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–3 Staterooms: 28 (128 sq ft)
Suites: 4 (256 sq ft) French Balcony Category 1 Staterooms: 26 (128 sq ft) French Balcony Category 2–3 Staterooms: 28 (128 sq ft)
Public Areas & Amenities
Staterooms & Suites
Public Areas & Amenities
Staterooms & Suites
Main lounge with full-service bar Library Young travelers’ lounge and game room Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
Monet Lounge with full-service bar Young travelers’ lounge and game room Van Gogh Restaurant Sun Deck with life-sized chessboard Well-equipped fitness center Serenity River Spa™ 24-hour specialty coffee and tea station Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites include handcrafted Savoir® of England beds, built-in closets, individual climate-control thermostat, flatscreen TV with infotainment center, and safe
Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers All suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Main
lounge
▼ Category
1 stateroom
Game room (available on all ships; décor may vary)
Note: All staterooms have a fixed queen-size bed; therefore, the bed cannot be separated. All suites have two mattresses with bed frames that can be slightly separated, except Suite 214, which cannot be separated.
Marble bathrooms feature L’Occitane en Provence and Hermès bath and body products, hair dryer, plush towels, backlit magnifying mirror, cozy bathrobes and slippers All suites have additional amenities, including in-suite butler service
▲ Monet
Lounge
▼ Category
1 stateroom
Van Gogh Restaurant
Note: Staterooms and suites have two twin-size mattresses that can be positioned together to form one queen-size bed or moved slightly apart to form two twin-size beds.
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Terms & Conditions We at Uniworld want to do everything we can to make sure your trip is enjoyable and worry-free. As part of that commitment, we are including the following information about your trip. Please read these pages carefully, as payment of a deposit represents an acceptance of the Uniworld Terms and Conditions.
These cancellation fees are in addition to any cancellation fees that might be levied by your travel agent. There is no refund for unused services or for unused portions of the trip. For true worry-free travel, please see the Travel Protection Plan section of this brochure or visit uniworld.com. The Travel Protection Plan premium is nonrefundable once paid to Uniworld.
Your Trip
Revision Fee: A fee of $30 per person, per transaction, will be charged for any passenger name change; cruise date change (within the same calendar year only) or itinerary change made to a reservation after the booking is confirmed unless the change increases the value of the booking. A passenger name change, cruise date change or itinerary change within ninety (90) days of departure will be treated as a cancellation subject to our cancellation policy, and a new reservation must be made. Cancellation fees (as shown above) will apply. Any revision to a booking may result in the loss of a confirmed airline reservation, change fees (refer to the Air Travel change fees section for details) and increased airfare in addition to any charges levied by the airlines, which will be payable by the Passenger.
Prices: Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a stateroom or hotel room, and are in US Dollars. Cruise and cruise/tour prices are based on costs, charges, tariffs, rates, taxes, levies and exchange rates as of May 31, 2015. Should the total cruise price increase by more than 10%, passengers will have the right to cancel their cruise within seven (7) days of notification of the surcharge without penalty. No surcharges in respect of cost or currency fluctuations will be made once payment for the deposit of your cruise or cruise/tour is received. This does not apply to fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by any government or their agencies. If you have purchased your transatlantic or transpacific air with Uniworld and/or you have purchased a cruise or cruise/tour package with Uniworld that includes air, your entire package price will be guaranteed at time of initial payment. Reservations and Payments: A deposit of at least $300 per person is required within 72 hours of reservation. Payment in full for the airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld cruise or cruise/tour is required at time of booking. Upon receipt of full air payment your airfare, tax and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare. Final payment is due at least ninety (90) days prior to departure. Reservations will be canceled if final payment is not received in a timely manner. Items Not Included in the Published Price: These include, but are not limited to, airfares to and from your destination except where specified; airport/ departure taxes; cost of passport and visas; taxes; excess baggage charges; laundry; phone calls; all items of a personal nature; items not included on regular menus; expenses for additional sightseeing not specified in the itinerary; premium spirits & premium wine (please refer to complimentary beverage program), meals not detailed in the itinerary; and health, accident, baggage, or travel protection plans.
Complimentary Beverage Program All beverages are included (excluding premium spirits & premium wine) for the cruise portion of your trip.
Gratuities Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager, local experts, drivers) are included on all itineraries in Europe, both during the cruise or cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions. Cancellation Policy: We hope nothing will come between you and your Uniworld vacation. Should you need to cancel your booking or any portion of it, your cancellation must be received in writing. It will be effective on the date of receipt. Cancellation charges, per person and based upon the date of cancellation, are as follows: Cancellation Notice Received Before Tour Start Date
Cancellation Charges Per Person
90 days or more 89 – 60 days 59 – 30 days Less than 30 days No Show
$300 nonrefundable deposit 35% of the fare** 50% of the fare** 100% of the fare** 100% of the fare**
** Fare is defined as the cost of any cruise, land, or air element purchased from Uniworld. Port charges are fully refundable if they have been paid prior to cancelling your trip.
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unless private car transfers have been purchased. Private car transfers are only available on the cruise or cruise/tour start/end dates. Making Your Own Flight Arrangements: Should you elect to make your own flight arrangements, Uniworld will provide complimentary scheduled group transfers to/from the ship/hotel as long as your flights arrive/depart in the cruise or cruise/tour starting/ending cities in accordance with the dates shown in this brochure and your flight arrangements comply with the Transfer Guidelines as shown below. If your flight arrangements arrive/depart outside of these parameters, you must make your own transfer arrangements. Uniworld will not be responsible for late arrivals or missed transfers due to delayed or cancelled flights, for missed cruise/trip days, or for extra costs resulting from the foregoing. To qualify for transfers, it is required that flight information and pre-trip arrangements for all passengers making their own flight arrangements be given to Uniworld no later than forty-five (45) days prior to departure and conform to the Transfer Guidelines in the box below.
Your Flight
Transfer Guidelines:
Airfare: Uniworld wants to help make your entire vacation smooth sailing, so we offer great values on airfares from most major cities in the US. Please contact your Travel Professional or Uniworld for the most up-to-date prices. As airfares and schedules are subject to availability, we encourage you to book early. Payment in full for the airfare booked in conjunction with a Uniworld cruise or cruise/tour is required at the time air is booked. Upon receipt of full air payment your airfare, tax and fuel surcharges are final. You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare. We may issue your air ticket at any time after you book and pay for your flights in full.
Flights must arrive/depart within the following time limits:
Air Travel Change Fees: If you, as the Passenger, change your air travel itinerary before your ticket is issued, you will be charged a $30 per person change fee (see Revision Fees). This charge will apply each time you make a change. If you change your air travel plans after your ticket is issued, you will be charged a $75 per person per change fee, and you will be responsible for any increase in airfare and/or penalties levied by the airline, which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value. Airline Cancellations: You may cancel your air within 24 hours of booking and receive a full refund of the cost of the airfare. If you, as the Passenger, choose to cancel your air arrangements eighty-nine (89) days or less before departure, then please refer to the Cancellation Policy section for the applicable cancellation policy and penalties that will be applied. If you, as the passenger, cancel your air ninety (90) days or more before departure and your air has been ticketed, you will be responsible for any penalties levied by the airline, which may be up to 100% of the air ticket value. Air Bookings and Restrictions: TSA regulations require us to collect the full first, middle and last name as it appears on your passport or governmentissued ID, as well as date of birth and gender. This information is required before we can book your air. Uniworld is not responsible for denied boarding or reissue costs due to an incorrect name, date of birth, or gender information supplied to Uniworld. Flight itineraries provided prior to ticketing are subject to change without notice. Uniworld is not responsible for any inconvenience or any costs or fees incurred by delays, lost luggage, or disruption of air service. Flight itineraries provided are subject to change by the Air Carrier(s). We recommend you contact the airline within seven (7) days of departure to reconfirm your flights. Seat Assignments and Special Services: Requests for seat assignments, special meals and special services must be made directly to the airline. Some airfares used by Uniworld are not eligible for frequent flyer mileage. Please inquire with the airline for full details regarding frequent flyer mileage. Airport/Ship Transfers: If you purchase a Uniworld Air-Inclusive Vacation, you enjoy the special included convenience of scheduled group transfers between the airport and the ship/hotel on the day the cruise or cruise/tour begins, and between the ship/hotel and the airport on the day the cruise or cruise/tour ends. There may be a waiting period between transfers of 2 hours or more
Europe* Extensions
Arrival 5 am – 5 pm 24 hours
Departure 6 am – 6 pm 24 hours
* Transfer in Paris are provided from/to CDG only. Arrival guidelines for the programs listed below are 5 am – 2:30 pm • Castles along the Rhine (Amsterdam to Basel) Arrival guidelines for the programs listed below are 5 am – 3:30 pm • Rhine Discovery & Prague (Basel to Prague) • Delightful Danube (cruise only Nuremberg to Budapest) • Grand European Discovery (Basel to Vienna) • Paris & Normandy (Paris to Paris) Baggage Fees, Baggage and Personal Belongings: Uniworld allows one (1) suitcase, one (1) carry-on bag, and one (1) personal bag (handbag, computer case, etc.) per person onboard our ships and motorcoaches. Airlines may have additional baggage restrictions and may impose additional fees for checked baggage and/or excess baggage (visit uniworld.com/baggage). Additional taxes and surcharges may be collected by foreign government and non-government entities. Keep an eye on your baggage—it is your responsibility throughout the trip. Uniworld is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to baggage and/or personal belongings. A protection plan covering lost, stolen or damaged baggage is available through the Uniworld Travel Protection Plan. Documents: Uniworld will send you a document packet twenty- one (21) to thirty (30) days before your cruise or cruise/tour departure date, provided that Uniworld receives your completed Passenger Information Form and your booking is paid in full. Passport/Visa: A valid passport is required to travel on all Uniworld programs. Passports must be valid for at least six (6) months after the scheduled return date of the trip. You should check with your travel agent or the US Consulate Service for information regarding necessary documentation. Non-US citizens must contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to your trip. • Any visa(s) or other documentation required for a particular itinerary is the sole responsibility of the guest. As a courtesy, our website, uniworld.com, in the “Before You Go” section, offers a link to a visa service company where you can obtain additional information. Obtaining and carrying these documents is your sole responsibility. Uniworld will not be responsible for advising and/or obtaining required travel documentation for any passenger, or for any delays, damages and/or losses, including missed portions of your trip, related to improper travel documentation.
Terms & Conditions Due to government imposed security/immigration measures, passport information and emergency contact information are required for all passengers prior to release of documentation.
Additional Considerations Travel Protection Plan: Uniworld makes every effort to ensure that your trip is safe and enjoyable. However, situations beyond our control may occur. Also, keep in mind that your health plan coverage for a stay outside the US may be limited. We recommend you obtain a travel protection plan. To help provide you with peace of mind, Uniworld offers a comprehensive travel protection plan. Itinerary Changes: You can count on the value of Uniworld’s experience and regional knowledge to make sure you enjoy your cruise/tour even when conditions beyond our control occur. The very nature of a river, its sources, and networks of bridges and locks, means that there will be times when weather or other conditions in a region require Uniworld to make adjustments and/or modifications to an itinerary. Although every effort will be made to keep itineraries, vessels, and hotels as they are shown in the brochure, Uniworld reserves the right to substitute itineraries, hotels or vessels. In such cases, we will do everything we can to make sure the locations visited, the excursions taken and the hotels or vessels offered are similar to the ones originally planned. Any changes to itineraries will not result in eligibility for a refund. Itineraries are subject to change without notice and may need to be altered specifically because of water levels, wind factors, or other conditions. Extensions/Land Tours: Uniworld reserves the right to reschedule and/or cancel land extensions or land tours if the minimum number of participants (20 people) is not met or for safety reasons. If you, as the Passenger, choose to cancel your pre- or post-cruise extension eighty-nine (89) days or less before departure, then please refer to the Cancellation Policy section for the applicable cancellation policy and penalties that will be applied. Advanced, Canceled, or Delayed Sailing: Uniworld reserves the right to cancel, advance or postpone any scheduled sailing date and may, but is not obligated to, substitute hotels or vessels. Uniworld shall not be liable for any loss to you by reason of any such cancellation, advancement or postponement. In the event of cancellation by Uniworld, your sole right of recourse shall be to obtain a refund of monies paid to Uniworld in connection with such cruise/ tour. Health and Mobility: The Company strives to provide a safe, enjoyable, and memorable travel experience for all passengers. The Company welcomes passengers with special needs or disabilities. However, please note the following: • Passengers are required to advise the Company, in advance, of any physical, medical, or other special needs that require accommodation. • All guests must ensure they are medically and physically fit for travel. The Company may impose safety requirements necessary for the safe operation of the tour. The Company may also exclude an individual from participating in a tour or an activity if that individual’s participation poses a direct threat to health or safety. • The Company does not provide personal devices (such as wheelchairs, hearing aids or prescription eye glasses) or services of a personal nature (such as pushing a wheelchair or assistance in eating, toileting or dressing). A companion capable of providing such assistance must accompany any passenger who requires services of a personal nature. • The Company does not employ medical personnel. Any necessary medical attention will be provided by a local facility at the passenger’s expense. The Company is not responsible or liable for any losses or costs incurred as a result of medical services obtained while on tour, or for the quality of the care or services received. Passengers should be aware some tours include rough terrain, extensive walking over cobblestone streets, uneven pavement, steps and locations which may not be easily accessible or accessible by wheelchair. During the tour, the Company may make arrangements with carriers, hotels and other independent suppliers to provide travel services. These parties are
independent entities over which the Company has no control. Accommodations on international tours may differ from those in the United States. The Company cannot guarantee disability access or accommodations for passengers traveling on international tours. The Company may, in its sole discretion, decline the booking of any passenger or remove any passenger who cannot comply or refuses to comply with the Company’s terms and conditions. The Company is not responsible for any costs incurred in the event a passenger is removed from a tour. Passengers agree not to hold the Company or any of its related entities liable for any actions taken under these terms and conditions.
Agreement: The payment of a deposit and/or the issuance of tickets or vouchers shall be deemed your consent to the terms and conditions as presented herein. It is specifically agreed that this agreement is entered into in Los Angeles County, California, and in the event any legal or equitable action is initiated concerning the interpretation, enforcement, or breach of any term, obligation, or duty as contained or related to these Terms and Conditions, the exclusive venue for such action shall be solely in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, Van Nuys District. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with California law without regard to conflicts of law principles.
Young Travelers: Guests who are less than 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult who is 21 years of age or older. Our Generations program is for ages 4-18. Please note: Our Generations program departures include programs and services designed for families traveling with children. Adults accompanying children are responsible for their behavior onboard and onshore.
Time of Printing: The Terms and Conditions listed are those in effect at the time of printing and remain in effect until replaced. These Terms and Conditions replace all previous versions.
Smoking Policy: For the comfort of all our Guests, smoking is only permitted on the sun decks of our ships. Smoking is not permitted on motorcoaches. This policy applies to all forms of smoking materials including vapor e-cigarettes. Diets: Please advise the Uniworld reservation agent of specific dietary considerations and we will do our best to accommodate your request. Please also indicate your needs when you complete the Passenger Information Form at uniworld.com. Pets: Pets are not permitted on Uniworld trips.
Legal Notes Responsibility and Waiver: The responsibility of Uniworld River Cruises, Inc., (“Uniworld”) is strictly limited. Uniworld promotes and sells tour programs consisting of certain travel services on the cruise ships (“Vessels”) or other modes of transport (“Transport”). Uniworld does not own or operate any of the Vessels/Transport. The owners, operators and charterers (“Suppliers”) of the Vessels/Transport are independent of Uniworld. Uniworld makes no representations or warranties concerning the Suppliers or the Vessels/ Transport. We assume no liability for any acts or omissions of any Supplier including, without limitation, those involving cancellation of tours/cruises, schedule changes, rerouting, delays, damage to or loss of baggage, property damage, equipment failures, accidents, death or injuries to persons regardless of cause, whether or not services are tendered or transportation provided is arranged through Uniworld. Accordingly, you will not have any right to claim or recover against Uniworld as a consequence of any negligent or willful act or failure to act of any Suppliers or the condition or operation of any Vessel/ Transport. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the liabilities and obligations of the Suppliers to you and your rights against the Suppliers, are subject to any and all terms and conditions of the Suppliers’ contract of carriage and any and all governmental/ jurisdictional laws and regulations bearing upon or otherwise relating to such rights, liabilities and obligations, including, without limitation, choice of law, jurisdiction of disputes, limitations of liability and limitations on the time to file claims. By utilizing the travel services of the Suppliers, you agree that you will look to such Suppliers for any accident, death, injury, property damage, or personal loss to you or to those traveling with you, and that neither Uniworld nor any representative of Uniworld shall have any liability whatsoever. California Seller of Travel Law: Uniworld River Cruises, Inc., is a registered seller of travel in the State of California, CST #2075415-20, and is a participant in the Travel Consumer Restitution Fund Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute an approval by the State of California. A complete explanation of your rights under the California Seller of Travel Law can be found at oag.ca.gov/travel. Omissions: Uniworld is not responsible for omissions, printing and/or presentation errors in brochures, on Internet sites, or in any other media where such information may be presented; we reserve the right to make corrections as required.
Your Passenger Ticket Contract Transportation aboard the ship is provided solely by the Suppliers (ship owners and charterers) pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract that you will receive prior to embarkation. A copy of the Passenger Ticket Contract will be provided with your final documentation or earlier upon request or can be viewed on our website at uniworld.com. Please note the Passenger Ticket Contract includes a clause specifying the courts of Basel, Switzerland as the exclusive forum for resolving disputes. The Passenger Ticket Contract is governed by the law of Switzerland and is subject to limitations of liability and time limits for making claims under the Athens Convention Relating to the Carriage of Passengers and Their Luggage by Sea, 1974 (“Athens Convention”) and the International Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims, 1976 (“1976 Convention”). The USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program: Uniworld River Cruises, Inc., shares the coverage available under the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with other affiliates of The Travel Corporation who, as an Active Member of the USTOA, is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Uniworld River Cruises, Inc., customers in the unlikely event of Uniworld River Cruises, Inc., bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by The Travel Corporation may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Uniworld River Cruises, Inc. More details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 275 Madison Avenue, Suite 2014, New York, New York 10016, or by email to information@ustoa.com or by visiting their website at USTOA.com.
FINANCIAL PROTECTION US $20 MILLION YOUR PEACE OF MIND GUARANTEE The traveling public has always been concerned about the protection of their advanced bookings. As part of Uniworld’s commitment to providing our customers with peace of mind in all dealings with Uniworld, TravCorp Financial Services Limited has provided a letter of credit to Uniworld of USD $20 Million in respect of all customers traveling with Uniworld.
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Uniworld Travel Protection Plan Providing you with cancellation flexibility and peace of mind while you travel SECTION I
Baggage Protection: Up to $2,500
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENT PROTECTION
If your baggage or personal property is lost, stolen, or damaged, the plan will cover up to $2,500. If your bags are delayed or misdirected for more than 24 hours, the plan will reimburse you up to $500 for the purchase of necessary personal items.
Provided by Uniworld*
Trip Cancellation: Up to Total Trip Cost Reimburses the non-refundable Uniworld cancellation penalties imposed if you must cancel your trip for a covered reason such as illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or an immediate family member. Other covered reasons for cancellation include Common Carrier-caused delays due to inclement weather, jury duty, subpoena, or a documented traffic accident en route to departure, and other reasons as cited in the plan description.
The Uniworld “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver** With the Uniworld “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver, Uniworld will provide you with 100% of the Uniworld cancellation penalties in the form of a future travel credit certificate, should you cancel your cruise/tour prior to your original scheduled flight departure time for any reason that is not eligible for cash reimbursement under the Trip Cancellation section of the Travel Protection Plan. Cancellation penalties are reimbursed in the form of a Uniworld Travel Certificate allowing you a two (2) year credit to travel with us at a later date. Please note that to be eligible for the “Any Reason Cancellation Waiver,” you must enroll and pay for the plan at the time you make your initial trip deposit. The certificate is valid for two years, is nontransferable, non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. Future travel certificates do not include airfare cancellation charges for air arrangements unless those arrangements were provided by Uniworld.
Trip Interruption: Up to Total Trip Cost If you have to leave your vacation unexpectedly (for covered reasons such as illness as described above), you will be reimbursed for the unused, non-refundable portion of your travel arrangements, plus the cost of returning home, up to your total trip cost.
Trip Delay: Up to $1,000 ($150/per day) If you miss the departure of your cruise/tour due to carrier caused delays or other covered reasons, the plan reimburses you for additional accommodations, meals and “catch-up” transportation expenses.
SECTION II TRAVEL INSURANCE BENEFITS Underwritten by Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company***
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Medical & Dental Expenses: Up to $50,000 Should you become injured or sick during your vacation, the plan will reimburse you up to $50,000 for necessary medical expenses for up to one (1) year from the date of your accident or illness or emergency dental treatment incurred during your tour. This coverage is especially important, as Medicare and many private insurance policies generally do not cover you outside of the US, and many HMOs do not cover you outside their provider area.
Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation: Up to $50,000 In the event that a covered illness or injury requires air or ground transportation to a specialized facility or to return home, the plan provides up to $50,000 in covered medical services and supplies (coordinated by our 24-hour assistance provider, to help ensure your safe transport). The plan also provides payment for transportation of mortal remains in the event of death that occurs during the tour.
SECTION III WORLDWIDE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES Provided by On Call International
24-Hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance One toll-free telephone call gives you access to On Call International a worldwide network of medical and travel-related professionals who will work together to solve your medical or travel-related problem.
Travel Protection Plan Costs: Trip Cost
Premium
Up to $4,500
$399
$4,501 +
$499
This plan provides insurance coverage that applies only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker. * For NY residents, Section I Travel Arrangement Protection (Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption & Trip Delay) is underwritten by Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 Policy/Certificate Form series TAHC5000. ** For NY residents only, the “Any Reason” Cancellation Waiver may be purchased separately from the Uniworld Travel Protection Plan. Contact 877-722-2195 for details. *** Section II Travel Insurance Benefits, Policy Number MZ0911066H0000A are underwritten by Transamerica Casualty Insurance Company, Columbus, Ohio: NAIC #10952 (all states except as otherwise noted) Under Policy/ Certificate Form series TAHC5000. In CA, HI, NE, NH, PA, TN and TX Policy/ Certificate Form series TAHC5100 and TAHC5200. In IL, IN, KS, LA, OH, OR, VT, WA and WY Policy Form TAHC5100IPS and TAHC5200IPS. Certain coverages are under series TAHC6000 and TAHC7000. This program was designed and administered by Aon Affinity. Aon Affinity is the brand name for the brokerage and program administration operations of Affinity Insurance Services, Inc.; (TX13695); (AR244489); in CA & MN, AIS Affinity Insurance Agency, Inc. (CA0795465); in OK, Aon Affinity Insurance Services, Inc., (0G94493), Aon Direct Insurance Administrators and Berkely Insurance Agency and in NY, AIS Affinity Insurance Agency. Affinity Insurance Services is acting as a Managing General Agent as that term is defined in section 626.015(14) of the Florida Insurance Code. As an MGA we are acting on behalf of our carrier partner.
Note: Prices are subject to change without notice. The premium is per person, nonrefundable and must be paid at the time you make your initial trip deposit. The previous is only a summary of the plan description detailing the terms, conditions and exclusions and will be sent to you in your final cruise documents—we have highlighted just a few of the plan benefits. If you have any Travel Protection Plan questions, or would like to request a copy of the plan description, please call our plan administrator, Aon Affinity, at 800-797-2279. You may also view the plan at uniworld.com.
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Meet our family Our sister companies, Red Carnation Hotels and Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations, like Uniworld, are family members of The Travel Corporation, with a rich tradition of 100 years of expertise providing exceptional hospitality, outstanding quality and superb value. We ALL work passionately to deliver these same exacting luxury standards to each and every guest, and whenever a Uniworld Past Guest travels with either of our sister luxury brands, you will also receive their Past Guest savings. TheTravelCorporation.com/loyalty
Red Carnation Hotels are a collection of family-run, awardwinning boutique hotels in the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Switzerland and the USA. Each hotel is a landmark of history and tradition; from the recently restored Ashford Castle (awarded the number one hotel in the world by Virtuoso) in Ireland to the Milestone Hotel, a historic mansion in the heart of London, to the iconic Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa in Cape Town—Red Carnation Hotels are unique and characterful with a very personal, warm approach to hospitality, just like Uniworld. With a peerless reputation for exquisite fine dining and sumptuous surroundings, Red Carnation Hotels deliver brilliant, memorable, attentive and personalized service. RedCarnation.com
Luxury Gold by Insight Vacations brings together the heritage of over 100 years in hospitality to create a collection of exclusive escorted journeys that are in a class of their own. Guests traveling with Luxury Gold stay at the finest hotels, dine on the epicurean regional cuisine at featured Michelinstarred restaurants and enjoy an unmatched collection of once-in-a-lifetime experiences and sightseeing. InsightLuxuryGold.com uniworld.com | 33
For more information, please contact your preferred Travel Professional. Call Uniworld at 800-733-7820 or visit uniworld.com. Reservation Hours Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 6:00 pm (PST) Saturday – Sunday 6:30 am – 3:00 pm (PST) TheTravelCorporation.com Uniworld is a proud member of the family-owned The Travel Corporation, renowned and trusted for its outstanding quality, service, value, reliability and financial stability. The Travel Corporation provides you with vacations and experiences of a lifetime.
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