NEW YORK, NY – July 7, 2016 – Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s most luxurious all-inclusive cruise line, is ranked the Top River Cruise Line in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2016 readers’ survey. Uniworld provides truly unparalleled experiences through personalized itineraries, quality service and their fleet of beautifully designed ships that fit the destinations to which they travel.

Uniworld is unique in that it maintains full control over nautical, hospitality and culinary operations. By not having to outsource to third parties, Uniworld can ensure a consistently exceptional experience for each individual passenger. With fewer staterooms and more onboard staff than other river cruise lines, Uniworld has a highly trained and dedicated person ready to answer any passenger’s request and exceed every expectation.

“Uniworld’s connection to its sister company, the five-star Red Carnation Hotel Collection, has enabled the company to tap into over 50 years of worldwide expertise,” said Guy Young, President of Uniworld. “As the world’s leading luxury boutique cruise line, we must adhere to a surpassed level of luxury that is employed throughout all channels, both onboard and onshore.”

Uniworld provides guests with the opportunity to savor delectable culinary traditions both on and off shore. Working with a palette of the freshest and highest-quality ingredients from local regions, Uniworld continues to redefine authentic cuisine through a true farm-to-table approach. Similar to its culinary programming, Uniworld’s award-winning fleet is designed to reflect the regions to which they travel to, and personalized itineraries provide bespoke experiences. Each ship encompasses sublime artistry and quality amenities that set Uniworld apart, with original works from famous painters, master craftsmen and furniture designers commissioned exclusively for Uniworld.

Uniworld provides a broader range of onshore experiences with a higher degree of personalization than any other cruise line in Europe, ensuring its passengers always find the experiences they seek. Uniworld’s Choice Is Yours program offers a range of activities so that guests have an array of options in each city that cater to both well-traveled guests and first-time visitors. For guests who enjoy hiking and biking, Uniworld’s Go Active itineraries offer excursions led by local naturalists, sports guides and on- board wellness directors. Additionally, Uniworld offers Gentle Walking excursions for those looking to explore at a more relaxed pace, and Do as the Locals Do excursions, which allow guests to experience respective cities from a local perspective.