Uniworld River Cruises

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Brussel (Bruxelles)

   Belgium

   

   Brussels, the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, enchants with its UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, and a culinary tradition that rivals any European capital — from hand-peeled shrimp croquettes to artisan pralines on the Sablon. Visitors should not miss exploring the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and taking a day trip to medieval Bruges or art-rich Ghent. The city is at its finest from April through October, when café terraces spill onto sunlit squares and the temperate climate invites long afternoons of wandering between chocolate ateliers and neighbourhood brasseries.

2. Day 2

   Brussel (Bruxelles)

   Belgium

   

   Brussels, the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, enchants with its UNESCO-listed Grand-Place, extraordinary Art Nouveau architecture, and a culinary tradition that rivals any European capital — from hand-peeled shrimp croquettes to artisan pralines on the Sablon. Visitors should not miss exploring the Royal Museums of Fine Arts and taking a day trip to medieval Bruges or art-rich Ghent. The city is at its finest from April through October, when café terraces spill onto sunlit squares and the temperate climate invites long afternoons of wandering between chocolate ateliers and neighbourhood brasseries.

3. Day 3

   Antwerp

   Belgium

   

   Antwerp has been one of Europe's great mercantile capitals since the fifteenth century, when it commanded the world's first commodity exchange and Peter Paul Rubens made it the artistic capital of the Baroque world — a legacy preserved in the magnificent Rubenshuis studio and the soaring Cathedral of Our Lady, whose nave houses four of the master's greatest altarpieces. Today the city leads global fashion from the acclaimed Antwerp Six design school and remains the diamond capital of the world, with 84% of the world's rough diamonds trading through its storied district. Visit in spring or autumn; Brussels and Bruges are each under an hour away by train.

4. Day 4

   Maastricht

   Netherlands

   

   Maastricht is a two-thousand-year-old Meuse River city in the southern Netherlands, where Romanesque basilicas, Burgundian culinary traditions, and a vibrant cultural quarter converge in one of Europe's most refined yet unassuming destinations. Savour the slow-braised *zoervleis* stew and explore the medieval fortification tunnels for experiences found nowhere else in the Low Countries. Late spring through early autumn offers the finest conditions, with the celebrated asparagus season in May and long golden evenings along the Vrijthof square.

5. Day 5

   Gorinchem

   Netherlands

   

   Gorinchem in Netherlands is a quintessential European river port where centuries of history line the waterfront in architectural layers. Visitors should wander the cobblestone streets, sample regional cuisine paired with local wines, and soak in an atmosphere perfected over generations. The town is at its most inviting May through October, when the climate is at its most welcoming for outdoor exploration. Cruise lines including Uniworld River Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

6. Day 6

   Kinderdijk

   Netherlands

   

   Kinderdijk is the Netherlands at its most mythically Dutch: nineteen historic windmills standing in solemn formation along a web of drainage canals that have held the North Sea at bay since the eighteenth century. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997, this South Holland polder is not merely a postcard — it is a functioning testament to centuries of hydraulic engineering, with several mills still operated by resident millers. Cycling the canal-side paths at sunset, when the reflections of the windmills shimmer in perfect stillness, is an unforgettable experience. Kinderdijk can be visited year-round; spring brings tulip fields nearby, while winter mists lend an atmospheric grandeur.

7. Day 7

   Amsterdam

   Netherlands

   

   Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

8. Day 8

   Amsterdam

   Netherlands

   

   Amsterdam's UNESCO-listed canal ring — a concentric web of seventeenth-century merchant houses and arching stone bridges — remains one of the Western world's most perfectly preserved Golden Age cityscapes, best explored by bicycle or canal boat at a pace that lets the city's genius reveal itself slowly. The Rijksmuseum's collection of Rembrandt and Vermeer masterpieces is essential, while the Anne Frank House offers one of Europe's most profoundly moving historical encounters. Spring brings the iconic tulip season; summer fills the terraces of the Jordaan district. Schiphol Airport makes Amsterdam a seamless gateway to the entire European continent.

Cabin Categories

Deluxe French Balcony

Balcony

188 sq ftMax 2DB

Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

King or Twin ConfigurationToiletries ProvidedTVSafeHair DryerTelephone+4

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French Balcony

Balcony

253 sq ftMax 2B

Luxurious riverview stateroom (188 sq ft - 17.5 sq m) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship.

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineSafe+5

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Signature French Balcony

Balcony

237 sq ftMax 2SB

Luxurious riverview stateroom (237 sq ft, 22 sq m; stateroom is 16 sq ft, 1.5 sq m smaller than the other Signature French Balcony staterooms) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, espresso machine, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, rain shower, comfortable bathrobes, and slippers Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVSafe+5

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Royal Suite

Suite

253 sq ftMax 2RS

Luxurious riverview suite (506 sq ft - 47 sq m) with a spacious living room King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, walk-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Large bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, double sink vanity, and rain shower Additional amenities and service include: in-suite butler service; packing and unpacking assistance; in-room breakfast; daily fruit and cookie plate, and an elegant evening snack; espresso machine and fine teas; fully stocked mini bar; bottle of wine upon arrival; shoe shine; and free laundry service Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

King or Twin ConfigurationVanity AreaShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini Bar+10

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Suite

Suite

506 sq ftMax 2S

Luxurious riverview suite (253 sq ft - 23.5 sq m) King-sized bed (convertible to 2 singles), fine custom linens, built-in closets, hair dryer, safe, individual thermostat, and flat-screen TV with infotainment center Large bathroom with Asprey bath and body products, plush towels, comfortable bathrobes and slippers, double sink vanity, and rain shower Additional amenities and services include in-suite butler service, packing and unpacking assistance, in-room breakfast, daily fruit and cookie plate and an elegant evening snack, espresso machine and fine teas, fully stocked mini bar, bottle of wine upon request, shoeshine, and free laundry service Note that amenities may differ from those of a Uniworld company-owned ship

King or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableFree Mini BarButler Service+12

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