LOS ANGELES — Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has set a date for its 2024 President’s Cruise, departing next June with President and CEO Ellen Bettridge.

The special voyage will set sail on June 16, 2024 on the popular ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ itinerary, onboard Uniworld’s brand new Super Ship for 2024, the S.S. Victoria. The cruise will operate on its usual Basel to Amsterdam route, but guests can expect exclusive activities and excursions, plus time to interact with Bettridge.

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“Travelling with our incredible guests is always something that I look forward to, and I’m thrilled to do so next year on our beautiful new ship, the S.S. Victoria for my 2024 President’s Cruise,” says Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld. “We’ll be setting sail on one of our most popular itineraries along the Rhine River with exciting new twists and surprises, including exclusive experiences both onboard and onshore, plus a lavish new ship experience that our loyalists won’t want to miss.”

The S.S. Victoria will debut in March at the start of the 2024 season and features some of the largest suites on the rivers, with the capacity to host 110 guests in 55 luxurious accommodations. All rooms and suites feature a similar design, with full-length windows in front of the king-sized beds to enjoy the passing scenery along with leather, velvet and marble touches throughout. Certain suite categories offer even more extravagant amenities such as walk-in closets, fireplaces and, a Uniworld-first, two-bedroom accommodation with adjoining suites for 759 square feet of space. 

Other ship highlights include a massage room, well-equipped gym, bistro for casual snacks, rooftop bar and grill for cocktails and light fare, and a fine dining restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and gourmet dinner. In line with all Uniworld cruises, the dining venues prioritize farm-to-table cuisine, utilizing fresh, locally sourced ingredients gathered by the chef daily from the destinations visited.

The eight-day ‘Castles Along the Rhine’ itinerary takes travellers along the fabled Rhine River, with Germany on one side and France on the other. Itinerary highlights include a visit to Alsace, known for its food and winemaking traditions that date back to the Romans; Marksburg Castle, one of the only castles on the Rhine that has never been destroyed; the fairytale town of Rüdesheim; and the historic cities of Cologne and Strasbourg. Guests also have the opportunity to opt for a pre-cruise extension in Amsterdam, and a post-cruise extension in Lake Lucerne, which both last three days.

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To learn more or book a river cruise with Uniworld, visit https://www.uniworld.com/ca.