Uniworld
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| Private | |
| Industry | Cruise line |
| Founded | Los Angeles, California, 1976 |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Ellen Bettridge, President & CEO |
| Products | River cruises |
Number of employees | 115 |
| Parent | The Travel Corporation |
| Website |
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Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection 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 also has operational offices located in the Netherlands, Switzerland, France, and China. The company is part of The Travel Corporation group, which also includes businesses such as Trafalgar Tours and Contiki Tours.
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]
Fleet
| Ship name | Year built | Length | Guests | Staterooms | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S.S. Antoinette | 2011 | 443 feet | 164 | 80 | Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) available, fine original artwork, antiques, first 3D movie theater on a river cruise ship, heated swimming pool with underwater music. | |
| S.S. Catherine | 2014 | 443 feet | 164 | 80 | Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) fine original artwork, antiques, heated indoor swimming pool, well-equipped fitness center, Serenity River Spa | |
| River Beatrice | 2009 | 410 feet | 162 | 80 | Ultra-luxurious, all-suite ship launched in 2009 | |
| River Ambassador | 1996 (remodeled in 2010) | 360 feet | 128 | 66 | ||
| River Baroness | 1997 (remodeled in 2010) | 360 feet | 128 | 66 | ||
| River Countess | 1999 (remodeled in 2012) | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | ||
| River Duchess | 2003 (remodeled in 2012) | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | ||
| River Empress | 2002 (remodeled in 2010) | 360 feet | 134 | 67 | ||
| River Princess | 2001 (remodeled in 2011) | 360 feet | 132 | 67 | ||
| River Queen | 1999 (remodeled in 2010) | 360 feet | 132 | 63 | Only ship with a fireplace on the rivers of Europe | |
| River Royale | 2006 (will be remodeled in 2016) | 360 feet | 132 | 66 | Wireless Internet Connection (Wi-Fi) available | |
Uniworld is a member of Cruise Lines International Association furthering CLIA's river cruise and niche membership base.[2]
References
- ↑ "Uniworld Review". Cruise Critic. 2007-06-27. Retrieved 2008-10-30.
- ↑ http://www.cruising.org/