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Uniworld River Ambassador
River Ambassador - 7 Nights
   Castles Along the Rhine
 

 
Inaugurated 1996 and refurbished in 2006; 66 Double cabins; 132 passenger capacity; all river view staterooms are lavishly appointed w/vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, private bathroom, individual a/c, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV.  Departs Amsterdam, Holland [A] or Basil Switzerland [L] 2009 Sailings are Booking Now Save $$$ Call Now
 
 
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 River Ambassador
 Year built: 1993
 Length:360 ft
 Width: 38 ft
 Draft: 5 ft
 Decks: 2 + Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
  RB        
  Uniworld River Baroness
  River Baroness - 7 Nights
       Paris & Normandy
  Inaugurated 1997 and refurbished in 2005; 66 Dbl cabins; 128 passenger capacity; All river view staterooms are lavishly appointed w/vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual a/c, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV and private bathroom.  Departs:  Paris, France 2009 Sailings:  
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 River Baroness
 Year built: 1997
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks: 2 Plus Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
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         River Beatrice
     Enchanting Danube
 
  Launched in 2007 and refurbished in 2008-09. She carries 160 passengers, 80 cabins, with 65 staterooms, 15 suites, in all 5 categories, 3 decks with beautifully appointed staterooms and bathrooms equipped with all the necessary amenities, plus a fitness room, boutique, al fresco evening dining, panoramic lounge, wireless internet access, 24 tea/coffee bard,laundry and elevator and complimentary bike.
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 River Beatrice
 Year built: 2009
 Length: 410 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 5 ft 
 Decks: 3 Plus Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
RC
  Uniworld River Countess
   River Countess - 7 Nights
        Danube Discovery
         Rhine Discovery
     
  Entered service 2003; 360’ x 37.5’; 63 Dbl cabins; 4 Suites, 64 Staterooms, 134 passenger capacity; All river view staterooms are lavishly appointed w/vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual a/c, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV and private bathroom. Departs: Nuremberg, Germany [N] or Vienna, Austria [V] 
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 River Countess
 Year built: 2003
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks: 3 Plus Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
RD
  Uniworld River Duchess
   River Duchess - 7 Nights
     Rhine, Main & Danube
         through Europe
 
  Entered service 2003; 360’ x 37.5’; 68 cabins; 134-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 7- to 14-night cruises in Netherlands, Germany, Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

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 River Duchess
 Year built: 2003
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks: 3 + Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
  RE        
  Uniworld River Empress
   River Empress - 7 Nights
     Danube, Main & Rhine
  Enchanting Danube Cruise
   
  Entered service 2002, refurbished in 2005; 134 passengers; 63 Dbl. cabins; 4 Suites. 134-passenger capacity; All river view state-rooms are lavishly appointed w/vanity, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual a/c, direct-dial telephone, flat-screen TV and private bathroom.

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 River Empress
 Year built: 2002
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks: 3 + Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
  RP        
  Uniworld River Princess
   River Princess - 7 Nights
     Danube, Main & Rhine
 
 Paris & European Cruises
  Entered service 2001/refurbished 2005;132 passengers; 68 cabins; 132-passenger capacity; European officers and crew; 7- to 11-night cruises in Netherlands, Belgium and Germany along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers.

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 River Princess
 Year built: 2001
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks: 3 + Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
  RQ        
  Uniworld River Queen
    River Queen - 7 Nights
 
       Rhine & Moselle
  Belgium, France, Germany, 
     Holland & Switzerland
 
  Entered service 1999; refurbished 2002-3;132 passengers; 68 staterooms; 4 Suites; 9- and 12-night cruises. The River Queen is the most unique river cruise ship in Europe. Her exterior resembles the Grand River steamships of the 1930’s, while her plush interior provides a classical elegance reminiscent of the famous Art Deco style.

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 River Queen
 Year built: 1999
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks:  3 + Sun
 Currency: Euro
 Voltage: 220V
  RR        
  Uniworld River Royale
     River Royale - 7 Night
Cruises Burgundy & Provence
         Rhone & Saone
 
  Entered service spring 2006; 132-passenger capacity; 66 State rooms double occupancy, 1 Suite, European officers and crew; 7-night cruises in France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers.
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 River Royale
 Year built: 2006
 Length: 360 ft
 Width: 37.5 ft
 Draft: 4 ft
 Decks:  3 + Sun
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Offer 1 - PAY-IN-FULL on or before July 31, 2009 and SAVE UP TO $2,000 Per Couple for category 2 and higher or SAVE up to $1200 per Couple ($600 per person) for all other categories on the following Select River Cruises:

Grand European Serenade (2009):
Sail more than 2,200 miles through the heart of Europe, enjoying the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the vineyards of the romantic Rhine, and the Danube’s famed Iron Gates. Witness the dramatic changes in Eastern European countries in recent years. And marvel at plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as the Cologne Cathedral, Bamberg’s and Regensburg’s Old Towns, Budapest’s Castle Hill district, the upper middle Rhine Valley with its many castles, and the wonderfully scenic Wachau Valley. This perfectly paced trip truly is a voyage and value of a lifetime!

Grand European Explorer (2009):
Sail the legendary Rhine, meandering Main, and enchanting Danube rivers from Switzerland to Romania. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Towns of Bamberg and Regensburg, and the majestic European capitals of Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest. Discover Renaissance palaces, baroque and rococo architecture, and Roman ruins. Follow pastoral scenes along the Main River and through the engineering marvel of the Main-Danube Canal, before traveling the enchanting Danube through the dramatic Iron Gates and towards the Black Sea. Be amazed by ten countries, three rivers, and countless chances to touch history
 
Paris & Grand European Waterways (2009):
Extend our new Paris & the Heart of Europe cruise with Eastern Europe Explorer and see the best of both worlds. Visit nine countries and six capitals, with hundreds of fascinating sights in between. After two nights in glorious Paris, you’ll set sail along four of Europe’s great rivers: the vineyard-rich Moselle, the romantic Rhine, the peaceful Main, and the enchanting Danube. Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Roman ruins, and majestic cities are plentiful throughout this grand odyssey. Taste local wines in Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach, and Krems; hear a magnificent pipe organ recital in Passau; have a home-hosted lunch with a family in Croatia; and then cruise along the Black Sea. For 32 wonderful days, immerse yourself in this all-encompassing adventure.

Offer 2 - PAY-IN-FULL on or before July 31, 2009 and SAVE UP TO $2,000 Per Couple for category 2 and higher or SAVE up to $1000 per Couple ($500 per person) for all other categories on the following Select River Cruises:

Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2009):
Sail the meandering and romantic Moselle River, the Rhine’s breathtaking tributary. Be enchanted by scenery of sylvan woods, ancient Roman ruins, medieval villages, and vineyards where vines cling bravely to spectacularly steep slopes. Indulge in the Moselle’s distinguished vintages of full-bodied Rieslings as you pay homage to one of Europe’s most charming river valleys, the Moselle. You'll travel through five amazing countries—France, Germany, Switzerland,  Luxembourg, and the Netherlands—all rich in UNESCO World Heritage Sites. And all along the way, savor the excellent wines and distinctive local cuisine, sampling the best these regions have to offer!

European Serenade (2009):
Experience life in the tiny villages, medieval bastions, and bustling cities along the majestic Danube, the peaceful Main, and the romantic Rhine as you travel from the elegant city of Vienna to the colorful canals of Amsterdam. Enjoy beautiful scenic views while cruising along these grand rivers through the vineyard-rich Wachau Valley and the castle-clad hills of the Rhine River Valley.  Along the way, visit towns right out of fairytales—tiny Miltenberg with its crooked streets and leaning houses; Rothenburg with its charming core of gothic churches and gabled houses; Bamberg, an architectural gem boasting Renaissance palaces, baroque houses, and a unique frescoed Town Hall; Linz, designated by the European Union as a 2009 European Capital of Culture; and Nuremberg, an archetypical German medieval city encircled by mighty defensive walls.

Eastern Europe Explorer (2009):
Vibrant capitals like Vienna, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade and Bratislava show the cultural diversity of their proud citizens. History, nature, and hospitable people are all awaiting your discovery on this all-encompassing Eastern Europe cruise. Aong with Celtic fortifications, medieval towns, Turkish baths, 19th-century neoclassical architecture, Roman ruins, and modern resorts make this one of the most extraordinary voyages in the world. Not to mention the natural beauty of pastoral landscapes, the Danube’s famed Iron Gates, Bulgaria’s Black Sea shores, and quaint medieval towns. You’ll cruise through seven countries: Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, and Romania, seeing sights that you won’t forget, immersing yourself in new cultures, meeting new friends, and delighting in new types of food and drink.

European Jewels (2009):
Embark on a history-steeped European journey that takes you through four countries of Hungary, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands—and along three great rivers—the Danube, Main, and Rhine. From the stunning, exotic beauty of Budapest to music-rich Vienna to the soaring spires of Cologne’s Cathedral—uniquely individual sights to see on this trip. Sail through Austria’s lush Wachau Valley and taste the famous wines of the region. Cruise through the 106-mile engineering marvel the Main-Danube Canal, en route from the enchanting Danube to the meandering Main River. In traveling the Rhine, you’ll see fairytale castles and sloping vineyards, and hear about the river’s legends. And step back in time as you walk through the cobblestone streets of medieval cities —Regensburg, Nuremberg and Bamberg—to name just a few. Savor all the majestic beauty and mystique of a European Jewels river cruise.

 
Grand European Discovery (2009):
Travel along three majestic rivers where you’ll be inspired at every turn. Touch history in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Austria. Visit wonderfully preserved towns that offer a glimpse into life as it must have been lived centuries ago in Miltenberg, with its crooked streets and leaning houses, and Strasbourg’s Petite France lined with canals. Explore legendary landmarks—the Niederwald Monument in Rüdesheim, the 900-year-old Melk Abbey, and the UNESCO World Heritage Würzburg Residenz Palace. And get a taste of culinary diversity while indulging in Wiener Schnitzel in Austria, savoring world-class wines from the Wachau Valley, and drinking hearty beers from Germany. Come discover what’s grand about Europe.

Grand France (2009):
From the bridges of Paris to the beaches of Normandy and to the sunny Mediterranean landscapes, you’ll experience all of France in a manner of unsurpassed style and comfort. Sail north and explore world-famous Paris. Visit the charming towns and villages that were so inspirational to the Impressionist artists. Walk the beaches of Normandy where the Allied forces landed during WW II’s D-Day Invasion, and visit the site where Joan of Arc was martyred. As you sail south from Chalon, you’ll visit Lyon, center of Gallo-Roman history and culinary capital of France; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Arles, immortalized by Van Gogh’s paintings; the well-preserved medieval city of Avignon, with its spectacular Palace of the Popes; and so much more.
 
Grand Christmas and New Years Cruise (2009):
Let this holiday season be an unforgettable one. Celebrate Christmas in Regensburg, one of the loveliest medieval towns in Europe, where you will have time to attend Christmas Mass in one of Regensburg’s magnificent churches, followed by a grand celebration onboard. Learn how the tradition of glassblowing has remained basically unchanged since the glassblower’s pipe was invented some 2,000 years ago, and take a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the hills of the Bavarian Forest.

We have arranged for an exclusive cocktail reception at Artstetten Castle with Princess Anita von Hohenberg, a descendant of the royal Habsburgs. You’ll also welcome the New Year in style in the magnificent Viennese Palais Pallavicini, which traditionally hosts official Austrian receptions for monarchs and heads of state! While here, you’ll be treated to a festive dinner, along with a private concert, where you can even waltz to the famous tunes of Strauss and Mozart—all in the stylish and elegant ambience of this historic salon.


Rhine Holiday Markets 2009
Basel, Switzerland, is located exactly at the corners of three countries, Germany, France and Switzerland. Holiday festivities take place in this perfect traditional Swiss atmosphere of the historic Old Town. Christmas ornaments, tasty baked goods, bratwurst and spiced glühwein are plentiful and provide the ideal starting place for your cruise. A visit to Strasbourg will mesmerize you. charming town clustered along narrow, winding lanes and quaint canals appears to have been lifted out of the pages of a Grimm’s fairy tale.

Germany, where many of our signature holiday traditions began—Christmas trees, nutcrackers, gingerbread, candy canes and the legend of St. Nick—is certain to warm your heart and lift your spirits. Stroll through the romantic ruins of Heidelberg Castle and the city’s Christmas Market spanning five squares. You’ll be awed as you browse through the Christmas Market in Cologne located in front of the grand cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and so much more.


Danube Holiday Markets 2009
Four countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Austria and Germany—await your arrival for one unique festive party after another. From the large Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Bratislava, Passau and Salzburg—each combines timeless traditions with elegant pageantry.  Many of our holiday traditions and customs—Christmas trees, Silent Night, gingerbread, nutcrackers, St. Nick, candy canes—come to us from Germany and Austria.

Celebrate Mozart’s musical genius in one of Vienna’s well-known concert halls. Participate in a gingerbread baking demonstration in Passau. Listen to the sweet sounding voices of a children’s choir in Salzburg. And cherish all the glory and magic of the season in grand European style as you sail along the Danube during the holiday season.

 
Grand Danube Holiday Markets 2009
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and Germany await your arrival for one unique festive party after another. These countries are fascinating any time of the year, but during the holidays, they come alive with deep-rooted traditions, and Christmas Markets are part of these traditions. Christmas Markets are in full swing—from the large Christmas Markets of Vienna to the more intimate Christmas Markets of Bratislava, Passau and Vilshofen—each combining timeless traditions with pageantry.

A huge decorated Christmas tree sits regally in the main square of each city, glittering lights adorn the streets, and aromas of roasted chestnuts and Christmas punch fill the air as Austria prepares for its biggest party of the year. Germany celebrates the season in the same fashion, and Christmas Markets provide the perfect gathering place for friends to meet for a mug of mulled wine or two, then stroll in search for the perfect one-of-a-kind gifts—wooden toys, knitted woolens, glass-blown Christmas decorations in all shapes and sizes, nutcrackers, candle-driven Christmas carousels, angels and incense-burning figurines—and more! Bratislava’s Christmas Market, located right in the historic town center, is renowned for traditional ceramics, metalwork, woodwork, straw-work, textiles, glass and hand-made Christmas ornaments. In addition, you can taste all the typical Slovakian Christmas treats. Try lokše, larded bread with onions and potato pancakes. Sink your teeth into strudel, crepes and Christmas cakes. In Budapest, admire the 6-foot advent wreath or a crib with live animals in it whilst savoring local delicacies such as honey cake and lángos. No matter the country, you will unwrap one special tradition after another as you feel the welcoming warmth of each destination you visit.
 
European Holiday Markets 2009
Fragrances of roasted chestnuts, gingerbread, strudel, sugar-coated baked apples, and hot mulled wine at the Christmas Markets will tantalize your senses and warm your spirits. Grand luminous and decorated Christmas trees adorn town squares. And bands and choral groups entertain you as you shop for that one-of-a-kind gift for someone special at home. These are typical scenes of Germany and Austria’s famous Christmas Markets, and this is what you will get to experience.

Enjoy the medieval atmosphere of Nuremberg’s main Christmas Market, the largest and most well-known in Germany, and as you walk around, don’t forget to taste Nuremberg’s famous gingerbread. Stroll through lively Regensburg, and as you visit the town’s romantic Christmas Market, why not indulge in steamed dampfnudel, dumplings with vanilla sauce. While in Passau, a quintessential German town with Italian flair, you’ll enjoy the Christmas Markets with unique crafts like hand-painted porcelain and Bohemian glass ornaments. And in Linz, “The Town of Christmas Crèches,” you’ll marvel at the small clay figurines that represent the people of a typical village—the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker.

You’ll listen to dramatic sounds of an organ recital at the old convent in Dürnstein, one of the prettiest towns on the Danube, and the orchestral sounds of a Mozart and Strauss concert in Vienna. All this and more, in two countries of culture and elegance, will make certain a joyous start to your holiday festivities.  


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 Book & Deposit by July 31, 2009 on the following River Cruises - Contact Us Now!

 Burgundy & Provence (2009)
 Tulips & Windmills (2009)
 Castles Along The Rhine (2009)
 Enchanting Danube (2009)
 Danube Discovery (2009)
 Rhine Discovery (2009)
 Paris & Normandy (2009)
 Portugal, Spain, & Douro River Valley (2009)
 Rhine Holiday Markets (2009)
 Danube Holiday Markets (2009)
 Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2009)
 European Holiday Markets (2009)
 Parisian Winter Holiday (2009)
 Paris & European River Romance (2009)

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SINGLE SUPPLEMENTS WAIVED - Book & Deposit by July 31, 2009 On Select Itineraries:

 Burgundy & Provence (2009)
 Tulips & Windmills (2009)
 Enchanting Danube (2009)
 Eastern Europe Explorer (2009)
 Danube Discovery (2009)
 Rhine Discovery (2009)
 Grand European Discovery (2009)
 Paris & Normandy (2009)
 Grand France (2009)
 Portugal, Spain, & Douro River Valley (2009)
 Portugal, Spain, & the Douro River Valley (Cruise Only) (2009)
 Paris & European River Romance (2009)
 Paris & Grand European Waterways (2009)
 Paris & the Heart of Europe (2009)

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