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From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of a famous landmark, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged privately for Uniworld guests.

Tasting cheese with a cheese affineur in Rüdesheim or cruising through the streets of Bordeaux in a retro sidecar–if going above and beyond is what you’re after, you’ll be sure to enjoy our selection of Masterpiece Collection optional experiences, available for an additional cost.

Guests looking to treat themselves and their loved ones to a private, extraordinary experience can arrange a Curated Service. These experiences can be booked onboard, are often accompanied with a private car and/or guide, are fully customizable, and provide guests with an opportunity to create an exceptionally special moment just for them.

Get an in-depth look into the quaint destinations we visit and the local people who bring them to life.

Our “Let’s Go” onshore program features guided walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, golfing tours and more. Or, take one of our bicycles or Nordic Walking Sticks and head out on your own adventure. Wherever your journey takes you, there will be many opportunities to get out and go.

Experience life like a local, from riding the subway to stopping into a café for a local treat.

See your destinations in a whole new light
From private after-hours tours of popular attractions to local nightlife experiences, this new line of included excursions will go the extra mile to bring you uniquely memorable moments on your all-inclusive, luxury river cruise.

Expertly Curated Excursions

Immerse you in every destination

Every Uniworld cruise is meticulously crafted to be an experience you won’t find anywhere else, filled with moments that are each more breathtaking than the last. We’ve gone the extra mile to ensure our included and optional excursions immerse you in the authentic culture, sights, and cuisine of the places you’ll visit.

Let's Go

Our active excursions invite you to appreciate the natural world with invigorating walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking, and golfing activities.

Do as the Locals Do

Whether we’re seeking local favorite treats or hopping on public trams to zip around town, these tours capture what it’s like to live in the destinations you visit.

Private Experiences

From visiting a museum without the crowds to an after-hours tour of a famous landmark, these included, once-in-a-lifetime experiences are arranged privately for Uniworld guests.

Village Day

On a Village Day, you’ll select from a few different ways to explore village life, often by diving into a cultural pastime or getting to know someone in town.

These sustainably minded excursions offer our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

Travelling with Uniworld means you’re travelling with purpose—supporting sustainable tourism as well as local communities and wildlife. Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences take that even further, offering our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

They are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool endorsed by industry experts, which ensures that our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance United Nations Global Goals.

The Van Gogh Lounge boasts a panoramic view, a full-service bar and a dance floor. It's the perfect place to unwind with a good book, or enjoy a spot of tea.

Offering a great view of the beautiful indoor pool, the Bar du Leopard features a full-service bar.

The Reception can be found on the Avignon Deck

Escape to the Sun Deck, with life-sized chess board and ample seating area- the perfect place to take in the 360 panoramic views.

Pure bliss awaits you onboard your luxurious ship. Indulge in a massage or other wellness treatment in our tranquil onboard spa.

The spa staff offers massages (face, scalp, full body, hot stone), foot and hand treatments, and a ritual tea ceremony.

Revitalise your body with a refreshing swim in the heated pool while viewing the ever-changing scenery that effortlessly passes by you. 

Revitalise your body with a refreshing swim in the heated pool while viewing the ever-changing scenery that effortlessly passes by you.

If you would prefer to stay onboard and exercise, your all-inclusive, state-of-the-art fitness centre offers everything you need.

• Exciting shore excursions tailor-made for families and hosted by local experts
• Kid-friendly menus for each meal and unlimited beverages onboard
• Young Travellers’ Table, a special dining table reserved on certain nights just for our younger guests and Family Hosts
• Onboard activities just for kids, such as cooking classes and dessert-making with the ship’s chef and pastry chef
• Hands-on craft workshops tailored to the destinations you visit
• Young travellers’ lounge and game room, complete with PlayStation, games, movies and local treats
• Two dedicated Family Hosts to oversee all activities for Junior Cruisers (ages 4 to 12 years) and Teen Cruisers (ages 13 to 17 years)
• Opportunities to “Live the Lingo” and learn words and phrases in other languages from our Family Hosts
• Kids-only movie nights, where kids can enjoy popcorn-fueled screenings of family-friendly films along with their new onboard friends and Family Hosts
• A special VIP ship tour with the Captain or Hotel Manager
• Complimentary bicycles, helmets and Nordic walking sticks for use onshore
• Young travellers will receive special surprise pillow gifts for each night of the cruise
• Convenient departures scheduled during summer and winter breaks