Aria Amazon

These sustainably minded excursions offer our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences

Travelling with Uniworld means you’re travelling with purpose—supporting sustainable tourism as well as local communities and wildlife. Our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences take that even further, offering our guests opportunities to directly impact the communities we explore in a positive way.

They are selected with great care using a proprietary assessment tool endorsed by industry experts, which ensures that our MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences directly advance United Nations Global Goals.

The Masterpiece Collection 
of add-on experiences

One of the many qualities that set a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise apart is the degree and quality of our all-inclusive amenities. We offer more inclusions—and more luxurious inclusions—than any other river cruise line. Our guests will always find everything they need and more to enjoy a wonderful holiday with Uniworld.

For the guests looking to take their journey one step further, we’ve curated a Masterpiece Collection of optional excursions that go above and beyond our included experiences, available for an additional charge.

Due to the unique nature of Masterpiece Collection experiences, booking and pricing vary by excursion. Some may be booked in advance, while others can only be booked once onboard. Most Masterpiece Collection experiences also have minimum and maximum participation requirements. Please contact our reservations team at 0808 168 9231 for more information about booking specific excursions.

In our experience, most young children—especially those under 4—are simply not yet old enough to enjoy river cruising. We make no special arrangements for little ones and offer few kid-friendly activities onboard or onshore. Please note: Our Generations program departures include programs and services designed for families traveling with children. Adults accompanying children are responsible for their safety and behaviour onboard and onshore.

Peru: Guests must be 7 years of age or older. Guests under 21 must be booked in a cabin with someone who is 25 years of age or older, or traveling with a parent or guardian who is booked in a connecting suite. Some excursions may not be suitable for young children.

Kindly inform us in advance if you have specific dietary requests (e.g., low-fat, low-calorie, gluten-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, etc.). This information can be provided to us when completing your Passenger Information Form. We have a “Travelling Lite” menu for guests seeking more health-conscious options, as well as light lunches, vegetarian options, and generous buffets that offer something for everyone. We will do our very best to accommodate your needs given the resources available to us.

Once all the passengers have boarded, the crew will conduct a mandatory safety drill. Please be sure to check exactly where the life vests are located in your cabin. Memorise your way to the deck in case an emergency should arise. Consult your Cruise Director or Guide regarding any questions you may have. Life vests are provided for use while onboard the skiffs and you are required to wear them. Always hold the guide or crew member’s hand while embarking or disembarking, since the boat ladder and deck may be wet and slippery. It is important for us to verify that all our passengers are on board prior to departure. There is a check list in the reception area that you must sign upon returning from every visit.

Peru: We recommend comfortable walking shoes, quick drying and lightweight clothing, lightweight long pants and rain gear, long-sleeved tops for jungle excursions, wide-brimmed hat, extra socks, and a bathing suit.

When to go: Weather in the Peruvian Amazon can be divided into two main seasons. Visit in the High Water season (December through May) to find yourself closer to the treetops, where you can spot the many species that make their homes there. Alternatively, the Low Water season (June through November) gives access to jungle paths that are inaccessible at other times of the year.

How to pack: Whether you’re visiting during high or low water season, expect warm and balmy weather. We suggest that you bring comfortable walking shoes, quick-drying and lightweight clothing, lightweight long pants and rain gear, long-sleeved tops for jungle excursions, a wide-brimmed hat, extra socks, and a bathing suit.

Where are you making a difference?

Your Stateroom

• Avoid plastic water bottles by using the refillable ones provided in your stateroom upon arrival.
• When you request laundry service or decide to do your own, single-use plastic laundry bags have been replaced with a linen variety, available in your stateroom for your use.
• To reduce unnecessary water usage, please let our housekeeping team know when you wish to have your towels and bed linens changed.
• The slippers provided for your comfort are made from bamboo and are fully compostable.
• Room amenities have been carefully selected to omit single-use, plastic packaging.

Your Bathroom

• Indulge in the finest luxury bath products using the refillable shampoo, shower gel, body lotion and hand soap bottles in your stateroom.
• When you brush your teeth and get ready for the day, you’ll be saving water by using faucets and shower heads that have been fitted with water savers. In fact, for every shower taken, we save up to 40% in water usage thanks to these water savers!

The Bar

• Did your drink arrive with a biodegradable paper straw? That’s because we’ve eliminated the use of single-use plastic straws across our entire fleet.
• We are actively working to increase our local and organic products onboard, and you can see this displayed in your bar menu.

The Dining Room

• Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner onboard, knowing that the ingredients in your meal are directly supporting local farmers and economies.
• Behind the scenes, we have partnered with Leanpath to measure and reduce our food waste onboard. Learn more about Leanpath here.

Onshore

• When you head out on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience, which are chosen for the positive environmental or social impact they have to a local community, you’ll be immersing yourself in your destinations in a unique way while also giving back with your travels.
• When you are out and about on any one of our experiences, know that all of our tours strictly adhere to our animal welfare policy.

Other

• Scanning a QR code to reach our daily programs and city maps helps us reduce paper use onboard and provide a more touch-free experience.
• Enjoy complimentary access to our online Digital Media Platform during your cruise for a paper-free way to stay in the know with your favorite newspapers and magazines, digitally.
• When you fill out your questionnaire at the end of your cruise to give our crew your feedback, you’ll do so online to save paper.
• Special UV foils are employed on our windows to allow for significant heat rejection and energy savings by absorbing and reflecting 64% of solar energy.