With new themed cruises and even more onboard inclusions, 2021 is shaping up to be an action-packed year for river cruise brand U by Uniworld.
Next year, U by Uniworld, the award-winning modern river cruise for the active traveler, will welcome guests with completely new, first-of-their-kind experiences, including four itineraries visiting Europe’s hot spot cities and idyllic river towns, and a dynamic roster of new inclusions ranging from offshore excursions to airport transfers.
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Enter GenZ Cruisers
The cruise line is introducing these unconventional experiences to further engage with a new generation of cruise travelers, tapping into their playfulness and adventurous energy. This includes a new family program called GenZ on U, which will offer families with teens the chance to travel together on specialized departures that will feature designated onboard teen lounges and a host of curated activities ranging from karaoke contests and alfresco movie nights to camping on the ship’s rooftop.
For parents, GenZ on U is the ideal way to explore Europe and bond with their teens through travel, while only having to unpack once. Featured offshore excursions include a culture and food tour by bike through Antwerp’s neighborhoods; kayaking through the canals of Ghent; yoga in the Wachau Valley vineyards; and a Viennese cooking class.
Cruise With the GrubFather
After debuting the successful U in Drag and Tattoo on U sailings, U’s first foodie-themed cruise will set sail July 24, 2021, in collaboration with top food influencer Salvatore DiBenedetto. Known as The GrubFather, DiBenedetto has over 215,000 Instagram followers and is widely sought after for his food photography and travel inspiration. On the Rolling on the Rhine cruise, guests will experience a specially curated menu, excursions, and onboard activities that were created by Sal and the U team first-hand. Unique to this itinerary is a cooking demonstration with a local chef; a food and travel photography and business workshop led by Sal; a sunset champagne sailing with a local DJ and saxophone player; offshore excursions co-hosted by The Grubfather to showcase his favorite spots in the cities, and much more.
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Even More Inclusions
In 2021, U will be back and better than ever with its new inclusions: beer and wine included at lunch and dinner, and roundtrip airport transfers. Every U sailing also includes three daily locally sourced meals, two dedicated U Hosts who know the destinations best, local DJ performances on the rooftop lounge, daily offshore excursions, ship-wide Wi-Fi, and all gratuities.
The U experience means life is just as fun on board as it is off. Guests can choose from a lineup of daily activities and events like rooftop sunrise yoga, mixology classes, paint, and wine sessions, and more. U will also debut brand-new included active and cultural excursions like biking to Domburg Beach along the Netherlands coastline; jogging along some of the thousands of running paths in Rotterdam while taking in the stunning sights; a pub crawl through Krems in Vienna; and visiting the famous ruin bars in the scenic city of Budapest.
Additional new excursions for an extra fee include a day trip to Croatia from Hungary for a traditional Croatian lunch with a local family; and paddle boarding or canoeing down the Ilz River to explore Passau.
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In 2021, U’s four new and updated itineraries on The A and The B, the line’s two vessels, include Amsterdam & Brussels Bound, Vienna Vibe, Eastern Europe Escape, and the reimagined Rolling on the Rhine. These seven-night itineraries take travelers to hot destinations like Belgrade, Amsterdam, Vienna, Brussels, and Cologne.
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