Uniworld
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel & Hospitality |
| Founded | Los Angeles, California in 1976 |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Guy Young, President & CEO |
| Products | River Cruises |
| Employees | 115 |
| Parent | The Travel Corporation |
| Website | http://www.uniworld.com |
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection corporate office is located in Los Angeles, California and the company operates a fleet of 21 river cruising cruise ships along the rivers of Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China. Uniworld has operational offices located in Holland, Switzerland, France, and China. The company is part of the Travel Corporation group which include businesses such as Insight Vacations and Contiki Tours.
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[edit] Company history
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, established in 1976, is a luxury river cruise company based in Los Angeles, California. From its start over 30 years ago, Uniworld has expanded both its fleet and the scope of its efforts, currently operating over 500 departures annually and covering more than 20 countries. Its cruises range in length from a week to a month and are designed to appeal to a variety of interests and guests. Along with its primary operations in Western and Central Europe, the company now also works in partnerships with affiliated groups in Portugal, Russia, Egypt and China.[1]
Uniworld offers boutique cruise ships with an average capacity of 130 guests and itineraries with included shore excursions.[2] Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection was named to Travel + Leisure's World's Best Top 10 Small Cruise Lines, Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List and their Reader's Choice Awards for World's Top 10 Small Cruise Lines.[3]
[edit] The Uniworld Fleet
Ships cruising in Europe
| Ship name | Year built | Length | Guests | Staterooms | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. Antoinette | 2011 | 443 feet | 164 | 82 | Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) available, floating art museum, first movie theater on a river cruise ship, heated swimming pool with underwater music. |
| Douro Spirit | 2011 | 245 feet | 128 | 64 | New build for 2011, only North American river cruise line in Portugal & Spain in 2011 |
| River Royale | 2006 | 360 feet | 132 | 66 | Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) available |
| River Countess | 1999 | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | |
| River Duchess | 2003 | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | |
| River Empress | 2002 | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | |
| River Princess | 2001 | 360 feet | 132 | 67 | |
| River Queen | 1999 | 360 feet | 132 | 63 | Only ship with a fireplace on the rivers of Europe |
| River Ambassador | 1996 | 360 feet | 128 | 66 | |
| River Baroness | 1997 | 360 feet | 128 | 66 | |
| River Beatrice | 2007 | 410 feet | 160 | 80 | Ultra-luxurious, all-suite ship launched in 2009 |
Uniworld is a member of Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) furthering CLIA's river cruise and niche membership base.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ "Uniworld Review". Cruise Critic. 2007-06-27. http://www.cruisecritic.com/reviews/cruiseline_page2.cfm?CruiseLineID=69. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ^ "Uniworld Delivers Royal Treatment on 2009 Nile River Cruises". Press release. Uniworld River Cruises. http://uniworld.com/media/pressreleasedetails.asp?id=100. Retrieved 2008-10-30.[dead link]
- ^ "Uniworld ranked in Top ten World's Best Small Cruise Ships in Condé Nast Traveler's 21st annual readers' choice awards". Press release. Uniworld River Cruises. http://uniworld.com/media/pressreleasedetails.asp?id=103. Retrieved 2008-10-30.[dead link]
- ^ http://www.national-anthems.net/forum/article/rec.travel.cruises/740777
