U by Uniworld, the first river cruise brand dedicated to offering immersive and adventurous experiences for a new generation of adult travellers, debuted its second ship, The A, on its maiden voyage along the Rhine

Now you can unpack only once while immersing yourself with this new take on experiential travel. For one thing these cruises designed for those with a passion for exploring and a taste for authentic adventure.

“We’re thrilled that our second U by Uniworld ship has officially set sail on the Rhine,” said Ellen Bettridge, President & CEO of Uniworld. “U continues to bring adventurous and curious travellers a completely new river cruise experience, with longer stays in destination that allow guests the chance to truly immerse themselves in the local culture.  It’s a way to experience these incredible destinations like never before.”

The A is a sleek and sophisticated 120-passenger ship that sails on the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers, flowing through the Netherlands and Central Europe.  While on U’s ship, guests can take part in unique inclusions, such as mixology classes, silent discos, yoga, wine tastings, farm-to-table dining and more. Offshore, guests experience some of U’s cultural, immersive excursions such as an evening tour in a medieval castle; a foodie tour through the Jordaan district of Amsterdam; strolling through Keukenhof’s tulip gardens; and a scenic bike tour and wine tasting at Eberbach Monastery, used as a filming location for “Game of Thrones.”

U’s dining experiences bring a taste of each destination onboard, utilizing ingredients from the local markets and inspired by the fares of the cities that are visited along the way. From comfort food to organic, healthy options, U’s master chefs accommodate every type of palate in an innovative and flavourful way.

Boasting four Suites, 26 Balcony Bedrooms, 29 Studio Bedrooms and two Studio Bedrooms with triple occupancy – all accommodations aboard The A are equipped with waterfront views, flat screen TV’s, built-in Bluetooth speakers, various USB ports and more.  Additionally, continuing its sustainable travel initiatives, U offers organic BeeKind amenities in all rooms, uses WhatsApp and email for internal communication with guests, displays menus on screens in the bar and restaurant, and has a Press Reader app for guests to receive news onboard.

New generation river cruises info:

For more information or to book, visit www.ubyuniworld.com or call (011) 280 8450.

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