Travellers looking for the right river cruise may often find a lot of similarities between each cruise line. Whether it’s the itinerary, amenities and experiences onboard, or the architectural designs of the ship. This often becomes overwhelming and hard to pick the right cruise that will suit you. Thanks to Uniworld River Cruises, we have found an incredibly unique voyage that sets itself apart from others.
Venice and the Jewels of Veneto is an 8-day river cruise through the Venetian Lagoon. Arrive at Venice Marco Polo International Airport and be transferred to the ship. Passengers will also disembark the cruise in Venice, but have the option to do a post-cruise extension in Athens or Athens and Santorini.
So what makes this cruise so unique?
Find out more by reading below.
1. Uniworld River Cruises As The Only River Ship Allowed to Cruise in the Venetian Lagoon
Guests are bound to have a one-of-a-kind experience like never before with Uniworld River Cruises. As the only river ship allowed to cruise in the Venetian Lagoon, you’ll see more than the average person. Included in this is a range of VIP and private experiences off shore.
Explore the waterfront shops, colourful facades and peaceful canals unique to Burano, Mazzorbo and Torcello. Further south, discover Chioggia- a charming southern port loved by fishermen.
On the second night, enjoy a private once-in-a-lifetime experience at an after-hours lighting ceremony inside St. Mark’s Basilica. Not only will you avoid the crowds, but also see the glorious church in the evening light.
Since this cruise stays within the Venetian Lagoon, guests have so much free time to explore the best of Venice. Passengers will enjoy guided tours of UNESCO World Heritage cities, water taxi trips through the Canal Grande and visits to the captivating islands of Venice.
On this cruise, Uniworld provides guests a truly unique experience sailing through the Venetian Lagoon. As the only river boat allowed to sail in this inspiring part of the world, you’ll have an intimate experience like no other.
Learn more about this ultra-unique quality by talking to a Tour + Cruise specialist.
2. The Most All-Inclusive On Uniworld River Cruises
Uniworld claims to be the ‘most all-inclusive’ ship- something that we truly can agree with. There’s all-inclusive, and then there’s the unmatched level of inclusive luxurious amenities you’ll only find on Uniworld river cruises..
Uniworld wants their passengers to enjoy carefree and effortless travel, so they’ve gone above and beyond to include it all.
Inclusions vary based on your tier. On the Standard level, you can expect farm-to-table meals and unlimited beverages- including fine wines and premium spirits. Travellers will enjoy a wide variety of excursions, onboard entertainment and daily fitness classes. On top of 24-hour room service, gratuities are covered and you have access to the onboard laundry room and ship-wide Wi-Fi. To make your holiday even easier, there’s scheduled airport transfers for guests who meet transfer guidelines.
With the River Heritage Club, you get all the above and more! Guests are allowed one bag of laundry service per cruise to make your holiday feel like a breeze. Passengers will also get a Welcome Gift, an in-room treat on embarkation day plus a River Heritage Club Cocktail Party!
The Suite Guests have access to all the Standard inclusions alongside a handful of extra. These include an in-room treat replenished daily, butler service and a fully stocked mini bar.
Rest assured, travellers will be pampered throughout the whole holiday. You’ll be pleased to not have to pull out your wallet on this cruise with everything included.
For more information about the inclusions, visit the Venice and the Venetian Lagoon Cruise deal on our website.
3. ‘Not Just a Cruise’: Your Own Floating Boutique Hotel
When booking this Venetian Lagoon cruise with Uniworld, there is one unique quality that makes the difference. Your stay on this cruise will be amplified by the one-of-a-kind ship that acts as a floating boutique hotel. Not only will you explore a beautiful location, but you’ll also find that the hotel transports you to hidden gem towns nearby.
Uniworld boasts that they ‘don’t believe in filling the rivers with a large fleet of identical ships,’ which is a great motto to follow. Each ship is actually designed specifically for that river, reflective of the ship’s name too. Uniworld brings the destinations into the rooms, common spaces and dining areas through distinctive themes and custom artworks. These small details show the attention to quality that brings these ships alive.
When sailing through the Venetian Lagoon, guests will be travelling on the impressive S.S La Venezia. Like all the Uniworld ships, this one has a unique design that acts as a piece of art. With Murano glass, gilded accents and artistic etched elements, the ship pays homage to popular Venetian aesthetics of the early 20th century. Passengers will be immersed in an elegant and nostalgic atmosphere the moment they step on.
The ship only allows for 126 guests, creating an ultra-intimate experience. All five staterooms include their own marble bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, handcrafted Savoir Beds of England and windows to let in natural light. Additional amenities can be found in the Grand Suite and Suite.
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Why Uniworld River Cruises?
We believe that quality, unique ships bring out the best of a holiday and cruise. Sailing the Venetian Lagoon with Uniworld will show passengers the most intimate parts of the canals. Paired with unlimited fine dining and beverages, as well as outstanding and exquisite accommodations, guests will find this cruise unmatched to others.
Being the only cruise to sail in the Venetian Lagoon, this 8-day voyage is an extraordinary trip that only a select few are lucky enough to experience. Throughout the journey, you’ll be wined and dined by one of the best-trained teams in the industry- with the highest crew-to-guest ratio on the rivers.
Interested in sailing this unique voyage? Check out the Venice and Venetian Lagoon cruise deal on our website.
