Uniworld Boutique River Cruises: Press Releases http://www.uniworldcruises.co.nz/media-center/press-releases Most recent Press Releases from Uniworld River Cruises en-us <![CDATA[Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection voted Best Cruise Line at the Guardian and Observer Reader Travel Awards 2011 ]]>
Uniworld was credited for making waves in a category in which it is a relative newcomer. This category, which includes both ocean and river cruise lines, had previously been dominated by established cruise lines such as Silversea, Cunard and Celebrity.

The awards were voted by the readers of The Guardian, The Observer and guardian.co.uk. Each category is won by the best percentage score from all the voters, with Uniworld scoring flawless 100% from all of its voters. Guy Young, President of Uniworld, stated: “We are thrilled that Uniworld has won such a prestigious award amongst tough competition from some very well established cruise lines. This award reflects the hard work and dedication of the entire Uniworld team and underlines our commitment to providing our guests with unparalleled luxury and the highest levels of service.”

This is the second accolade bestowed on Uniworld from the UK consumer in as many weeks, coming hot off the heels of an award for ‘Best Dining’ from the readers of Cruise International magazine. Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection is the world’s only river cruise line to have been acknowledged by Zagat Survey® for “Top Dining”.

Uniworld has a unique position as a genuine boutique cruise line, sharing synergies and hallmarks with its sister company the Red Carnation Hotels, an award-winning collection five-star luxury hotels. Mrs. Beatrice Tollman, President and Founder of the hotel collection, and her passionate team have worked side by side with Uniworld personally overseeing all the details, from the interior design and décor, to the cuisine and to the finer points in hospitality management, so nothing is ever left to chance.

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About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection, the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line™, is recognized among the “World’s Best River Cruises” by Travel + Leisure. It is the only luxury river cruise line named to Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List, and has received their Readers’ Choice Award for “World’s Top Small Ship Line” and won “Best River Ships” in their Readers’ Poll, which ranked River Beatrice and River Duchess the #1 and #2 river ships in the world. Uniworld’s cabins and dining are also ranked among the top three in the world by Zagat Survey®; Uniworld is the only river cruise line named in the Zagat Survey® amongst the best of the best in the cruise industry. Uniworld features luxurious boutique ships with an average capacity of 130 guests, included shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, and award-winning hospitality. Uniworld offers over 500 departures sailing on over 13 rivers in more than 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia.

Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association
]]> http://www.uniworldcruises.co.nz/media-center/press-releases/release/213 http://www.uniworldcruises.co.nz/media-center/press-releases/release/213 9/30/2011 7:00:00 AM <![CDATA[Condé Nast Traveler’s 2011 Gold List Places Uniworld Boutique River Cruises in the World’s Top Cruise Lines]]> Condé Nast Traveler just announced their prestigious 2011 Gold List winners for the world’s finest hotels, resorts, and cruise lines, and Uniworld Boutique River Cruises was included in the “World’s Top Cruise Lines” category. There is a total of thirteen cruise lines on the Gold List, with Uniworld being the only cruise line focusing 100% on river cruising. The Gold List is based on data collected from Conde Nast Traveler’s annual Readers' Choice Survey by more than 25,000 of their readers.  

“I am deeply honored that Uniworld has been recognized once again in Condé Nast Traveler’s prestigious Gold List. For the last several years, we have been consistently included on this list, and this reaffirms our commitment to delivering the best river cruise experience possible to our guests,” states Guy Young, president of Uniworld. “I am also very proud to be included in a list of well-respected cruise lines such as Crystal, Silversea, Seabourn, and Regents,” furthers Young. 

Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection,  the world’s only authentic boutique cruise line,  is recognized in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Best Top Small Ship Cruise Lines, Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold List and their Readers’ Poll for Top 25 Small Ships and their Readers’ Choice Awards for World's Top Small Ship Cruise Lines, Cruise Critic’s Editors’ Pick for Best River Cruise Line and Best New River Ship for the River Beatrice, Top 3 cruise line ranking in Zagat Survey®  in the categories of Top Cabins and Top Dining, and is the only river cruise line represented in their cruise survey with the best of the best in the cruise industry.  Uniworld features luxuriously appointed boutique cruise ships with an average capacity of 130 guests; expertly planned itineraries with custom-blended, included shore excursions; world-class, gourmet cuisine; and award-winning hospitality from an all-English speaking staff. The company offers over 500 departures on 39 itineraries sailing on 12 rivers in 20 countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, and China.

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