Luxury river cruises with curated excursions, fine dining, and fine wines

"I noted Uniworld River Cruises earned 92.8 in the River Ships category." - CNT Editors
"A boutique river-cruise operator launching an inaugural women-only voyage in August that will traverse Burgundy and Provence and be hosted by a high-profile guest (Saturday Night Live alumna Rachel Dratch), combining luxury river cruising with curated women-focused programming." - Lori Rackl
"A river-cruise provider known for turnkey, low-effort exploration of historic cities, this line also runs specially curated LGBTQ+-themed departures—branded Out on the Rivers—that feature performances and events led by notable community figures like the founders of R Family Vacations. Featured sailings include a France-focused Brilliant Bordeaux itinerary and a Holland & Belgium Tulip Time cruise that spotlights Western Europe’s inclusive cultural history." - Jared Ranahan Jared Ranahan Jared Ranahan is a writer focusing on travel, wildlife, food, and beverage. He has visited more than 30 countries and lived in eight cities across four continents. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A luxury, all-inclusive river cruise operator with curated small-ship service and immersive inland itineraries; its Black Friday ‘‘12 Days of Christmas’’ promotion unveils daily offers that include savings up to 50%, complimentary suite upgrades, waived solo supplements, and free trip extensions on select 2025 sailings." - Dan Koday Dan Koday Dan Koday is a New York City-based travel and lifestyle writer, editor, and content expert. His work has appeared in Condé Nast Traveler, Brides, Business Insider, Purewow, InStyle, Robb Report, and Food & Wine. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Known for truly all-inclusive river sailings across multiple continents, guests receive unlimited premium wine and spirits, farm-to-table cuisine, a curated roster of excursions (including private, after-hours tours and active options like hiking, cycling, kayaking, and golfing), ship-wide Wi‑Fi, onboard entertainment and enrichment, fitness and wellness classes, plus gratuities and airport transfers." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines