pmbank

We are scheduled for a Paris Normandy cruise leaving in 37 days.  Uniworld has NOT  sent us any communications regarding the current status of our cruise.  We have emailed customer service and my travel agent has called. 
We have been a loyal Uniworld client for over 9 cruises so we have seen the steady decline in the river cruise experience since they hired a new CEO approx 5 yrs ago.  The ships remain beautiful but every other aspect of cruising with Uniworld is deteriorating.

DO NOT  give Uniworld any money except for the absolute minimum deposit if you still decide you want to sail with them.  They have a no refund policy.  They have kept our money for 18 months (we were booked for a  May 2020 cruise that was “Suspended” and  we HAD to rebook for 2021).  We used to love Uniworld but not any more.

Uniworld has opened bookings for 2015. You can order a preview brochure on line but the descriptions are on their website right now. Explore their website thoroughly, there are some hidden areas, especially if you are past guest customers. Use their search tool. Book early, don't wait. pmbank

We're getting ready to depart on our second Uniworld Cruise (Majestic France). My advice to anyone booking a river cruise.... don't wait, book it as soon as the booking opens. Remember there are only 60 - 70 cabins on these ships so they go fast. Uniworld just opened booking for 2015. We booked and paid in full for this current cruise over a year ago on the first day they opened the booking. There are very few lower cost cabins so the earlier you book the better selection of cabins. The biggest discounts are also usually the first ones they offer (pay in full or early booking). Yes the itinerary my change slightly as the cruise year progresses but I don't think you will be disappointed. Last year we missed going on a cruise altogether because I waited too long to book, I won't make that mistake again.

Also: go to the Uniworld website frequently. Uniworld does not do a lot of mailings or emails. So the only way to find out what is new or special discounts is to check their website or your travel agent.

pmbank