In celebration of being acknowledged as #1 River Cruise Line by Travel + Leisure in its annual ‘World’s Best Awards’ for the second year in a row, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is inviting travellers and cruisers alike to experience the very best of European river cruising with an incredible promotion to Europe for 2020.

The earmarked return of service for Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection’s Venice-based luxury ship River Countess has been pushed back a further two months. Originally scheduled to recommence operation this weekend after a collision with MSC Opera on 2 June, River Countess will now be out of action until early September 2019.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has confirmed four passengers onboard River Countess received minor injuries when the 130-passenger ship was struck by an out-of-control MSC Cruises’ ship in Venice Sunday [2 June, 2019] morning. The 2,100-passenger MSC Opera ploughed into the Italian dock which River Countess had been moored, causing severe damage to the river boat.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection previewed its 2020 program to media in Sydney last week at Hotel Centennial’s The Apartment where Managing Director Fiona Dalton highlighted what’s coming up.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has previewed the brand-new S.S. Mekong Jewel , set to debut on 3 January 2020 as the newest and most luxurious ship on the Mekong river.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has announced plans to evolve the cruise company’s offering over the next two years, which will include more than half of the ships evolving to “Super Ship” status, along with the addition of three new vessels in Vietnam, Egypt and Portugal. Another Super Ship renovation in Italy has also been confirmed. The new floating boutique hotels will feature the signature touches and distinctive themes the company’s ships are known for – more suites, more dining venues and more luxurious finishes – while maintaining their high crew-to-guest ratio.

Luxury river cruise operator, Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, has wound up the 2018 season achieving an all-time high number of guests on board its ships. Sales from the Australian market have grown by double-digits again, says Managing Director for Australia, Fiona Dalton, and the 2019 season is looking strong.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is now offering agents the ability to waitlist clients on booked out sailings. The new functionality comes as the luxury cruise line unveiled a range of technology enhancements to its “River Currents” travel advisor booking tool.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection has introduced a two-month promotion that will see passengers booking any European and Russian river cruise in 2019 issued with credit of $1,000 per person to put towards other travel experiences with sister luxury brands of The Travel Corporation (TTC), The Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Insight Vacation and Luxury Gold. Alternatively, the credit can be put towards a second Uniworld cruise in 2019 or 2020.