U by Uniworld is heading to Northern France in 2019, and will be offering new excursions and onboard amenities across the fleet.
The B‘s new 8-day itinerary, Northern France at a Glance, starts on April 21, 2019, sailing along the Seine River with stops in Paris, Vernon, Les Andelys, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Rouen, and Caudebec-en-Caux. The itinerary will begin and end on Sundays, which will allow for guests to spend a Friday and Saturday night in Paris if they choose. Guests will get to visit Normandy’s beaches to celebrate the historic 75th anniversary of D-Day with a stop at the American Cemetery for a special memorial ceremony. Other new immersive excursions offered on this sailing include following the U’s chef to Rouen’s fresh local market to choose ingredients for dinner, climbing to the top of the Etretat’s legendary cliffs for views of France, and tea time at Chateau du Champ de Batille.
Rates for The B’s sailing start at $1,999 pp including accommodations, daily farm-to-ship meals, select offshore excursions, two dedicated U hosts, onboard activities, rooftop fitness classes, and more.
The A will offer guests new U Time excursion options along the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers in 2019. U Time excursions include activities such as paddleboarding, canoeing or swimming in the Ilz River near the Danube bridge; hiking through Regensburg or to the Germania Monument; visiting World War II sites in Linz; taking a walking tour through Budapest to discover hidden gems and taste Hungarian street food from a local market; and more. Rates for The A’s sailings start at $1,799 pp.
“Our first year was all about disrupting the industry—quite literally ‘testing the waters’ as we debuted a never before seen product, receiving awards and rave reviews from guests, travel partners and media alike” said Ellen Bettridge, president and CEO of Uniworld in press materials. “Entering into our second season, we’re following the ever-evolving consumer trends and listening to feedback from guests as we seek new ways to push the limit on the river cruise experience from the launch of a brand new itinerary to enhanced excursions to new onboard activities.”
In addition to the U’s popular inclusions such as silent discos, paint and wine, and sunrise rooftop yoga, guests will also be able to take part in onboard activities such as rooftop BBQs, karaoke nights, giant board games, themed parties and more. For an added cost, guests can camp on the rooftop, complete with a nightcap cocktail and breakfast picnic basket, experience a U Wine Talk, or purchase a romance package for a special occasion.
To celebrate the new release, U by Uniworld is offering a 10 percent Early Booking Discount if booked and paid in-full by Sept. 31, 2018. For more information, visitubyuniworld.com. Don’t miss out onThe Sell Three, Sail Free promo, which ends at the end of September.
