Queen of my Heart Posted February 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Uniworld has a "no single supplement" offer on some of its upcoming cruises, and some of the prices are very attractive. However, I am wondering if I will feel at all uncomfortable on Uniworld as I am not a great one for dressing up (don't own anything approaching an evening or cocktail dress) and am a non-drinker. Obviously, I smatern up a bit in the evenings but it doesn't matter how good the price is if I am going to feel underdressed, especially in the evenings. I've read the "stickies" and looked at Uniworld's website but I would appreciate any views/experience that anyone has on what it's like to travel with Uniworld. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted February 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Queen of my Heart said: Uniworld has a "no single supplement" offer on some of its upcoming cruises, and some of the prices are very attractive. However, I am wondering if I will feel at all uncomfortable on Uniworld as I am not a great one for dressing up (don't own anything approaching an evening or cocktail dress) and am a non-drinker. Obviously, I smatern up a bit in the evenings but it doesn't matter how good the price is if I am going to feel underdressed, especially in the evenings. I've read the "stickies" and looked at Uniworld's website but I would appreciate any views/experience that anyone has on what it's like to travel with Uniworld. I sailed Uniworld twice. I never brought a dress of any kind as I hardly ever weat them. I brought a pair of nicer black pants and I have a light silk jacket that I wear over a black t-shirt when I want to dress up. On other evenings I wore my usual tops which are basically patterned t-shirts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I agree with gnome12. I have also sailed with Uniworld and I don't bring dresses with me on any cruises. I am just not a "dress gal". The photos on lines are showing you the decor of each riverboat but the dress code? Has nothing to do with the decor. River Cruises are not what I consider (and many others do as well) they are not a "dressy experience". I also bring pants (black ones LOL) and tops. I may wear jeans during the day and change into my black slacks for dinner. Yes, and different tops. I would not worry about being underdressed. A pair of pants and top/pullover/blouse/etc.....will be just fine. And I saw some of those sailings with no single supplements too! Looking to find one for this summer🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbulz Posted February 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2023 (edited) I’ve sailed on Uniworld three times and have a cruise booked for April. Like gnome and Lois, I’ve never brought anything dressy with me. During the day I have dressed very casually, and in the evenings I have typically worn pants or leggings with a tunic or nice blouse. I, too, have never even packed a dress. Unless you show up in shorts and a T-shirt and flip-flops for dinner, I doubt you will feel underdressed. 😉 ETA: The trip I booked for this spring is one of the solo specials. Those prices are terrific! Edited February 18, 2023 by bubbulz 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of my Heart Posted February 18, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Hi. When you mention solo specials do you mean the Single Occupancy Solo Traveller savings? If not, is there some special Secret Squirrel offer that I haven't yet found?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbulz Posted February 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Queen of my Heart said: Hi. When you mention solo specials do you mean the Single Occupancy Solo Traveller savings? If not, is there some special Secret Squirrel offer that I haven't yet found?? No secret… Just the specific cruises where they have waived the single supplement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of my Heart Posted February 18, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted February 18, 2023 Yes, that was what I thought but sometimes there are other offers e.g. for previous clients etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted February 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 18, 2023 I've done 3 solo cruises on uniworld and taken advantage of the solo discount on all of them. I echo what the others have posted. I've never worn a cocktail dress or evening gown when river cruising. Usually black pants and a nice top or tunic. There is no pressure to drink alcohol. In fact, on my last uniworld cruise, the cruise director shared that he was a recovering alcoholic. There were several solo sailors on all of my river cruises. There's a $100 - $200 discount for previous passengers, but it's not a secret. Do tell, what is a secret squirrel??? 🐿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 18, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 18, 2023 1 hour ago, Queen of my Heart said: Hi. When you mention solo specials do you mean the Single Occupancy Solo Traveller savings? If not, is there some special Secret Squirrel offer that I haven't yet found?? Yes, there are multiple cruises on the Uniwolrd website that have a waived single supplement. If you click on "offers" on the Homepage, one choice is "Waived Single Supplements" and there are quite a few choices. There are no secrets of any kind involved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen of my Heart Posted February 18, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted February 18, 2023 3 hours ago, Roz said: I've done 3 solo cruises on uniworld and taken advantage of the solo discount on all of them. I echo what the others have posted. I've never worn a cocktail dress or evening gown when river cruising. Usually black pants and a nice top or tunic. There is no pressure to drink alcohol. In fact, on my last uniworld cruise, the cruise director shared that he was a recovering alcoholic. There were several solo sailors on all of my river cruises. There's a $100 - $200 discount for previous passengers, but it's not a secret. Do tell, what is a secret squirrel??? 🐿 Good to know about there being other solo travellers. There are usually a handful or so, especially if there has been a special offer of reduced or no single supplements. I can find it daunting to be continually initiating conversations, seeking out dining companions. Secret squirrel means something only known to the initiated, usually in a clique or some other closed group. At least, that's what it means to my generation. I understand that it means something quite different to much younger people😳 Love your avatra, btw. Gorgeous cat! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare UDChE89 Posted February 20, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2023 My cousin and I are taking advantage of the no single supplement and $1000 discount for an Enchanting Danube cruise in April. Not quite as good as my deal on Viva last year but I felt it was reasonably priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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