Uniworld's new University course reviews 2025 itineraries, ships

Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced a new Uniworld University course for 2025, now available in its online travel advisor education program. 

The course details what’s to come in 2025 for the luxury river cruise line, including five new itineraries, inspired land extensions, more ‘MAKE TRAVEL MATTER’ Experiences and a brand-new ship setting sail next year, the S.S. Elisabeth.

"We're committed to equipping our trusted travel advisors with the most up-to-date and comprehensive information as we continue to enhance our portfolio," said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld. "Our advisors are wonderful partners to us, and we’re excited to welcome their clients onboard for another year of one-of-a-kind, bucket list adventures.”

Whether a new member or a registered user, advisors who take the course will receive exclusive details about the new offerings for 2025, gaining a better understanding of Uniworld’s overall brand and products. 

Those who participate in the Uniworld University program receive exclusive travel advisor rates, points towards CLIA’s Certification Program, are listed as a Preferred Specialist on the Uniworld website and receive a Uniworld Preferred Specialist badge for their e-mail signature. Below is a brief overview of the offerings Uniworld University members will learn about in the newly introduced course:

S.S. Elisabeth & S.S. Emilie join fleet

The S.S. Elisabeth will join the Uniworld fleet in 2025, debuting as a brand-new Super Ship. 

Complete with all of Uniworld’s signature touches, The S.S. Elisabeth will sail the Rhine River on engaging itineraries such as ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ from Basel to Amsterdam. Another new Super Ship, the S.S. Emilie, will join the fleet in 2026, docking out of the iconic city of Vienna. The S.S. Emilie is a new build inspired by renowned Austrian painter Gustav Klimt, and will also treat travellers to luxurious adventures through Central Europe.

New European river itineraries

Due to popular demand, Uniworld continues to introduce additional Cruise & Rail itineraries, with one new route coming soon for 2025, traveling from Paris to Istanbul. In 2025, Uniworld will also launch four brand-new river cruise itineraries throughout Europe including:

‘Wine Roads of France and Portugal’

Rhine, Moselle & Belgium Grand Discovery’

Grande Italia

Dutch & Belgian Holiday Celebration

Expanded land extensions

In 2025, Uniworld is launching a range of new extensions, giving travellers the opportunity to supplement their cruise experience with a land extension before or after their trip in destinations such as Zurich, Madeira Island, Kitzbühel and more. 

Guests can expect multiple days of engaging excursions, resembling a mini itinerary, that enrich the overall travel experience and provide deeper exploration and added value. For instance, travellers can start or end their holiday season cruise with a four-day adventure in Switzerland in the picturesque village of Engelberg. 

The extension includes luxe hotel stays and excursions within the alpine village when the mountaintops are covered in snow, such as the chance to summit over 10,000 feet on top of one of the highest mountains in Switzerland and explore the festive Lucerne Christmas Market.

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