DELRAY BEACH, FL, May 1, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Uniworld Boutique
River Cruise Collection
proudly announces their
next new Super Ship, S.S. Maria
Theresa, will be launching in spring
2015. Uniworld's S.S. Maria Theresa is
befittingly named after the Archduchess of Austria and Queen of
Hungary and Bohemia, the great Maria Theresa who reigned from 1740
to 1780. The S.S. Maria Theresa will sail this very region
on Uniworld's "European Jewels" from Budapest to
Amsterdam. She will also sail on "Tulips & Windmills,"
"Danube Holiday Markets," and
"Enchanting Christmas
& New Year's" Cruise.
"We are delighted to name our new 2015 Super Ship after such a
great historical figure as Maria Theresa, who had a long and
wonderful legacy," said Guy Young, President of Uniworld. "In
addition, Maria Theresa was the mother of Marie Antoinette, so in
the spirit of our award-winning ship, S.S. Antoinette, we are confident
the S.S. Maria Theresa will be equally as
magnificent."
Uniworld's unique approach to river cruise ship building differs
from their competition on several levels, which is quite evident
from the recent launch of their new Super Ship, S.S. Catherine sailing the South of
France's Rhône and Saône rivers.
"The S.S. Catherine has been sailing for a month, and we
have received amazing feedback on the ship and its
wonderful amenities from the first guests sailing onboard," said
Young.
Unlike a mass market, cookie-cutter approach, Uniworld's ships are
all distinctively designed and decorated with the
same signature touches for which Uniworld has become known--rich in
character with inspiring original hand-selected art, classic
furnishings, and old world antiques.
"We spend significantly more than any other river cruise line to
ensure that each ship is one-of-a-kind and
represents a luxury product," said Young. "Our
philosophy for the expansion of our fleet is
built on the premise of healthy and sustainable growth with a focus
on the comfort of our guests."
Uniworld is one of the few river cruise companies to handle all of
their own hospitality and hotel management efforts, as well as food
delivery.
"At the forefront of everything we do is attention to
detail, so no corners are ever cut at the expense of our
guests," said Young. "With the popularity of river cruising growing
and more ships being built, Uniworld's goal is to not be the
biggest but to deliver a consistently outstanding
experience to our guests."
Be among the first to sail on the S.S. Maria Theresa in 2015.
Couples who pay in full at the time of booking can save up to
$1,800 on the S.S. Maria Theresa's all-inclusive itineraries. This
value-packed savings program expires June 30, 2014.
For more details, please visit uniworld.com or connect with Uniworld Boutique River Cruises at facebook.com/uniworldrivercruises or twitter.com/uniworldcruises.
About Uniworld Boutique River Cruise
Collection
Los Angeles-based Uniworld Boutique
River Cruise Collection, the world's only authentic boutique
cruise line™, is recognized among the "World's Best River Cruises"
by Travel + Leisure. Uniworld has also been recognized in
their "Top 20 River Ships," with seven ships ranking in the top 20,
along with the River Countess earning the
highest score of all cruise ships, both river and ocean. Uniworld
has been named in Condé Nast Traveler's prestigious Gold
List for seven consecutive years and in their Platinum Circle for
three years. Uniworld was also ranked in their top three among the
world's "Top Ten" cruise lines, both ocean and river. Uniworld's
staterooms and dining are also ranked among the "Top Three in the
World" by Zagat Survey®, with Uniworld being the only river cruise
line named in the Zagat Survey® amongst the best of the best in the
cruise industry. The editors of Cruise Critic handpicked
Uniworld's S.S. Antoinette as the "Best
River Cruise Ship," and Cruise International awarded Uniworld for
the second year in a row, the "Best Luxury River Cruise Line." In
addition, Uniworld has the highest rankings by travelers on
Cruise Critic for both river and ocean cruise lines.
Uniworld features luxurious boutique ships with an average capacity
of 130 guests and the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river
cruise industry, as well as included shore excursions, world-class
gourmet cuisine, and award-winning hospitality. Uniworld offers
over 500 departures sailing on more than 15 rivers in over 20
countries throughout Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and
Cambodia.
Uniworld is a member of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association
About The TreadRight Foundation
Uniworld Boutique
River Cruise Collection is part of a joint initiative with The
TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit foundation established by
The Travel Corporation to
encourage sustainable tourism within our own family of brands and
in the places we visit. To date, TreadRight has donated more than
US $2 million to sustainable tourism projects around the world. To
find out more about our work with TreadRight visit: www.TreadRight.org.