UNIWORLD Boutique River Cruises has seen “steady growth” in its local business over the last five years, with Australia now the company’s second largest market, according to gm John Molinaro. This morning Uniworld released its 2016 preview brochure, which sees the operator’s return to Egypt as well as the addition...
UNIWORLD Boutique River
Cruises has seen “steady growth”
in its local business over the last
five years, with Australia now the
company’s second largest market,
according to gm John Molinaro.
This morning Uniworld released
its 2016 preview brochure, which
sees the operator’s return to
Egypt as well as the addition of
three new itineraries in Europe.
Asia is also featured, with an
expanded program including
India, China, Vietnam and
Cambodia.
Molinaro told CW Uniworld’s
all-inclusive model “very much
resonates with our Australian
guests,” with the company
spending 20% more than its
competitors on the “design and
amenity” of its unique vessels.
Uniworld president Guy Young
said service was also a key
element of the offering.
“We have always believed that
by delivering a differentiated
product and clearly focusing on
the guest experience – both on
board and ashore – will ensure
that we remain successful in an
increasingly competitive market.”
Young told CW he was confident
about the future of the sector,
which has seen significant
capacity increases due to its
growing popularity.
Uniworld’s philosophy is one of
measured growth, delivering one
or two unique ships per year.
“We have never wanted to
be the biggest river cruise line;
rather we are always focused on
growing profitably and ensuring,
above all, that we deliver the
experience that our guests have
come to expect from Uniworld.”
Earlybird deals in the new
brochure offer significant savings
for bookings confirmed by 30
Jun, with a choice of 30 Europe
itineraries included, “more river
cruise options in Europe than any
other cruise line”.
