Uniworld Boutique River Cruises, Themed Sailings and More

I'll start today's newsletter with two money-saving offers from Uniworld Boutique River Cruises. The line is renowned for its beautifully appointed ships and exceptional service.

Plus, Vacations To Go customers can enjoy special savings on Uniworld cruises. To see all current offers, click here.

Uniworld's all-inclusive rates cover meals, 24-hour room service, Wi-Fi, carefully curated excursions and onboard gratuities. Also included are unlimited beer, wine and spirits, along with juices, mineral water, sodas, specialty coffees and teas. Guests in suites receive concierge assistance and butler service. Each of the line's one-of-a-kind ships is exquisitely furnished with custom fabrics and fine art inspired by the destinations it visits.

Shore excursions range from guided tours of museums and historic districts to wine and beer tastings. For more active travelers, Let's Go excursions might include walking, hiking, cycling, kayaking or golfing. Select sailings also feature Nights Out experiences such as private after-hours tours of popular attractions.

Uniworld operates vacations throughout Europe and in Egypt, India, Vietnam, Cambodia and Peru. The company will introduce a number of new itineraries next year, such as Scenic Rhine, Paris & the Swiss Alps, a 12-day journey featuring a seven-night cruise along the Rhine and Moselle rivers and hotel stays in Zurich and Paris. Highlights include picturesque vineyards, charming wine villages and historic cities in Germany, France and Switzerland. The line will also debut three new ships next year: the S.S. Audrey, S.S. Marlene and S.S. Sao Rafael.

Some of our river sailings are themed cruises that highlight culinary traditions, Christmas markets, historical events and more. I've listed all of the options below -- click the links to see discounts and deals and search for itineraries.

Christmas markets
Food and drink
Active & Discovery cruises
Tulip time
Dedicated to solo travelers
Music
Family-friendly
European history

A few companies offer shorter river cruises that provide customers with an opportunity to sample the experience. For example, Avalon Waterways has itineraries of five or six days on the Danube and Rhine, and CroisiEurope has a variety of options starting at just four days.

Click here to see all trips of four to six days in length