LOS ANGELES — Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has announced new themed cruises for 2025, along with returning favourites.

The newly developed offerings include a music-themed cruise and an all-inclusive golf package, as well as the brand’s first-ever women’s-only sailing.

“Travellers have demonstrated an increasing desire for more specialized and unique experiences, inspiring us to develop a wide range of new themed cruises for 2025,” says Ellen Bettridge, President and CEO of Uniworld. “From our first-ever cruise exclusively for women to luxurious, all-inclusive golf packages, we are expanding our portfolio to further cater to a range of interests, passions and communities, all while remaining deeply committed to delivering unforgettable experiences that exceed our guests’ expectations.”

The new themed cruises and packages include the following:

• Women’s Cruise: Uniworld’s first-ever ‘Women’s Only Cruise’ will set sail on Aug. 24, 2025 on the ‘Burgundy and Provence’ itinerary. This special voyage will connect generations of women from around the world, and feature unique excursions like truffle hunting, onboard workshops led by local artisans, and a bike ride to the Chartreuse. Other highlights include lavender weaving, burlesque sessions and a chocolate and wine pairing. Prices start at $6,799 per person.
• Music Cruise: Perfect for music lovers, these exclusive ‘Music of the Danube’ sailings will depart on Aug. 3 and Nov. 2, 2025 aboard the ‘Enchanting Danube’ itinerary. Guests will be treated to an array of music-themed experiences, including a yodeling workshop, a ‘Sound of Music’ tour in Salzburg, an organ concert at Abbey Durnstein, and an exclusive Mozart and Strauss concert. Prices start at $4,769 per person.
• Golf Package: Uniworld will introduce an all-inclusive ‘Premium Golf Package’ as an add-on to the ‘Brilliant Bordeaux’ itinerary. Available across six summer sailings, this package includes 18-hole rounds at Cabot Bordeaux and St. Emilion, a shared caddy service and gourmet dining, as well as beverages, surprise gifts and more. Prices start at $1,629 per person.

Specialty cruises that will be returning in 2025 include the following:

• Generations Collection: Uniworld’s family river cruises are ideal for multi-generational families with children ages 4-17 years old. They will be offered on select itineraries in Europe along the Rhine and Danube Rivers in summer 2025, as well as Egypt in December 2025. Generations Collection sailings feature an array of kid-friendly activities and amenities, including dessert-making sessions with the pastry chef, educational shore excursions, crafting workshops, local language classes and a VIP tour of the ship. Onboard, young guests can enjoy a game room with a PlayStation, games, movies and local treats. Uniworld Generations sailings have two family hosts on board who organize kid-centric activities and arrange special dining options. Prices start at $5,399 per person.
• Out on the Rivers: Designed for the LGBTQ+ community, Out on the Rivers will return in 2025 with a n exclusive trip taking lace aboard the ‘Classic Christmas Markets’ itinerary, departing on Dec. 8, 2025. Uniworld hosts annual sailings in Europe for the LGBTQ+ community, which feature LGBTQ+ performers, dance parties, themed events and more. Prices start at $5,129 per person.
• Jewish Heritage Sailings: Uniworld will offer Jewish Heritage Sailings on select sailings of both the ‘Delightful Danube & Prague’ and ‘Remarkable Rhine & Historic Holland’ itineraries in 2025. Highlights include visits to museums, memorials, synagogues and more. Uniworld first launched its Jewish Heritage Sailings in 2017 as an homage to the 2,000-year-old history of Jewish people in Europe.

For more information on Uniworld’s themed and specialty cruises, go to https://www.uniworld.com/ca/themed-cruises.