U by Uniworld - A New Wave in River Cruising

What is U by Uniworld?

There comes a time when many 20-somethings daydream about backpacking through Europe, hopping between cities, sipping espresso in a cafe, dancing the night away at an eclectic club, striking up a conversation with an attractive local only to realize you can only say “hi” in his or her language, ogling at buildings older than your grandparents’ grandparents…it’s a continent of endless possibilities with Insta-worthy photo ops at every turn. 

As exhilarating as backpacking may sound, there’s an even better option out now for younger travelers: U by Uniworld. Whether you’re familiar with river cruising or not, here’s what you need to know about Europe’s new river cruise for millennials launching in 2018. Trust us, this is how you want to do Europe. For a first-hand account of what it's like to sail, read the blog post from two Cruise Planners millennials who sailed on The A.

Put Down the Backpack

Whoever said lugging a backpack from country to country was fun clearly packed light. With U by Uniworld, you’ll unpack once and travel between cities on your river cruise which is a basically a boutique hotel, party yacht and resort all in one. The ships dock in the center of both large and small cities, so hop off and find yourself right in the middle of the action.

Ships from A to B

U by Uniworld’s two river ships, The A and The B, are way different from the mega ships of the ocean in that they hold only 120 travelers and are just a few stories tall, allowing them to sail under the low bridges of Europe’s rivers. The A and The B will have a different vibe than that of U’s parent company, Uniworld, so expect a contemporary feel that’ll give you serious #designinspo. 

All Day, Every Day, the Local Way

Each day, you’ll have included excursions and optional U Time excursions led by U Hosts who feel more like your friend than a tour guide. Depending on your itinerary, you could be seeing Paris from new heights on a rooftop tour, canoeing your way to the world’s oldest brewery in Germany or partying all night in one of Budapest’s medicinal baths. There’s no shortage of experiences to be had and if you’re looking to just get lost (but not too lost) on your own, that’s fine too!

Talk Foodie to Me

Locally-inspired cuisine, farm-to-table dishes and vegetarian, vegan and healthy options will all be available, so your taste buds will be having a party of their own both on board and on shore. In town, drink like a local during a pub crawl or wine tours or eat your heart out at a local hotspot. With U by Uniworld’s VizEat partnership, you can even dine at the home of a U Host. 

But wait…there’s more! Check out Part 2 of U by Uniworld for even more info, including all of the incredible itineraries, then go ahead and locate a Cruise Planners Travel Advisor near you so you can start planning your adventure.