sabbo55 Posted February 16, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2020 I am new to river cruising and am planning our first, so I apologize if this has been asked before. We are looking towards an all-inclusive experience. Uniworld’s brochure states: “ UNLIMITED CHOICE OF PREMIUM SPIRITS AND WINES Enjoy only the finest wines with every meal or relax with a top-shelf cocktail, prepared with your favorite ultra-premium liquor”. Is the unlimited spirits/wines only with meals, or is it all day/night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobcatalfie Posted February 16, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2020 All day and night, whenever the bar is open. Or if not open, often you can find someone to make you a drink. At least that was how it was on the two Uniworld cruises I have taken (last year and the year before). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbo55 Posted February 16, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted February 16, 2020 1 hour ago, bobcatalfie said: All day and night, whenever the bar is open. Or if not open, often you can find someone to make you a drink. At least that was how it was on the two Uniworld cruises I have taken (last year and the year before). Thank you..that's what I wanted to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 16, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 16, 2020 Yes, it is more than just your meals.....you want a drink at xx time? As long as the bar is open, the drink is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted February 17, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2020 And the bar stays open until the last guest leaves the lounge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbo55 Posted February 17, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted February 17, 2020 Thank you all...so I take it you all recommend Uniworld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaKa2002 Posted February 17, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2020 We have our third Uniworld river cruise now scheduled. We have sailed through Belgium and the Netherlands for the Tulip season, Castles along the the Rhine and Main, and have the Douro River in Portugal booked for a future trip. Very highly recommend their entire product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopherpharm Posted February 19, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2020 We are doing our first river cruise on Uniworld in 2021! Have only heard good things. Very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 19, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 8:05 PM, sabbo55 said: Thank you all...so I take it you all recommend Uniworld. I would, yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted February 19, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Me too. We have done four - one every year from 2014 to 2017. Liked all of them very much. Did the Rhine, Rhone, Danube, and then went to India with them. Seriously considered the Douro with them as well but decided to tackle that trip on our own. Is there a particular itinerary you have in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ritabob Posted February 19, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 19, 2020 We just booked our 10th with Uniworld! I guess that means we like them. RB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbo55 Posted February 20, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We are looking at the Rhine Cruise- Basel/Amsterdam. We would like to get a German feel on this trip, having done Italy extensively on Azamara. Being new to river cruising, I am looking at all options. Can anyone comment on Crystal River Cruises? How does it compare to Uniworld? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare notamermaid Posted February 20, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2020 59 minutes ago, sabbo55 said: We are looking at the Rhine Cruise- Basel/Amsterdam. We would like to get a German feel on this trip, having done Italy extensively on Azamara. Being new to river cruising, I am looking at all options. ...snip sabbo55, German feel is a nice thought. I would say that, wouldn't I, being German? smile. I hope you do not mind me commenting. On the Amsterdam to Basel itinerary you visit several countries of course and about a quarter to a third of the journey is not in German territory. Never looked at the exact figures... Not wanting to be a geography nerd but Amsterdam isn't even on the Rhine, the city is reached via a modern canal. That itinerary is very popular and great for a first time river cruiser. I find that for a German feel there is another - better - option, though. If you have a couple of extra days (and spare cash) see if there is a Rhine and Moselle itinerary you could do. Or if you leave out Amsterdam and start in Cologne you may spend more time in Germany, depending on itinerary. British companies often favour starting from Cologne. About Uniworld: I like their itinerary that has a stop in Boppard. They have some interesting excursions. About Crystal: they mostly go to the same places as other companies - they are quite good at marketing themselves as a bit more unique. I tend not to think that as regards their basic itineraries but their excursions and "experiences" are a bit special - nice stuff there, a bit pricey though. Hope this helps. notamermaid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jpalbny Posted February 20, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2020 The Rhine was our first trip, in 2014. My info about specific tours on this itinerary is a bit dated, I am sure, but the beauty of the river and the castles section is not. I can't comment on Crystal but there are some reviews on these boards; I think Keith1010 cruised with them, but not the Rhine, perhaps? My Uniworld review is here: And there is a review of a Crystal sailing on the Rhine here: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabbo55 Posted February 20, 2020 Author #15 Share Posted February 20, 2020 3 hours ago, jpalbny said: The Rhine was our first trip, in 2014. My info about specific tours on this itinerary is a bit dated, I am sure, but the beauty of the river and the castles section is not. I can't comment on Crystal but there are some reviews on these boards; I think Keith1010 cruised with them, but not the Rhine, perhaps? My Uniworld review is here: And there is a review of a Crystal sailing on the Rhine here: Thanks so much! Always get the best info from those on CC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoyaheel Posted February 20, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 20, 2020 We did a cruise on Avalon, NUE-BSL, so, main/danube canal, Main, a little of the Rhine - for the Christmas markets. Definitely got some good German feeling on that trip (Christmas was my priority, Germany was my husband's priority, so that was our compromise) There are so many good options out there! (my in-laws were on that cruise with us in 2014 - it was their first Avalon cruise after 4 or 5 Uniworld cruises. They loved Uniworld, but they thoroughly enjoyed Avalon as well) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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